wisconsin wedding photography
This couple is so beautiful !! The wedding and details were so genuine, I think this is the first wedding I saw the bride and groom's parent hugged each other..several times. The brides brother is so loving he must have asked us several times if there was anything that we needed, if there was anything he could help us with.. He just wanted to make sure Lauren was happy!
Read MoreAshley and David's August Green Bay WI Wedding was amazing! We didn't let the rain stop this special day! Please take a moment to view these vintage/glamour wedding photos from The Botanical Gardens and Rock Gardens in Green Bay WI. Ashley had many family heirlooms that she's collected over the years from her great grandparents set on the dinner tables and around the reception area.
Read MoreLast week I decided to change things up for Alexander's newborn session and shoot it outside at sunset with apple blossom trees in full bloom.
I met Craig a couple of years ago through his twin sister Denise. He wanted me to photograph his proposal to Brittni! So we came up with a plan and a place . The Buyeske family and I hid and waited for the signal...which never happened! Craig like every guys was nervous so I had to run through sand to get the perfect shot and everything turned out amazing!
A few months later we scheduled their engagement session and last August they married at Mulberry Lanes Farm http://mulberrylanefarmwi.com . Their wedding was beautiful, the venue, the flowers, the food, the cute little drawings from Brittni's students placed on each table with a little message about love, and first dance was perfect!
So when I decided to organize a few style shoots I knew I needed to contact Brittni and Craig to model for me! They're such a fun, easy going and loving couple. I'm so thankful to have met them and their families!
From Brittni "I know it sounds so chiché to say that Craig and I fell in love the first time we met. But that is exactly the truth about our relationship. Plain and simple, we were meant for each other. There is one other person a part of our relationship...Karen! She captured our proposal, caught every magical moment our engagement session, followed us down the isle, and a mini session in between. We could not be happier to have such beautiful pictures to decorate our home. Karen is amazing and I can't wait to see our relationship continue to be captured by Karen for years to come"
With only a week to plan the shoot, I contacted a few vendors to provide items...
Rent the Runway https://www.renttherunway.com I rented Erin's dress from here!
The Flower Gallery // Manitowoc Wisconsin // http://www.theflowergallery.org - Dayna was amazing to work with! She created the perfect bouquet to match the dress and scenery.
French Creek Bakery // Francis Creek Wisconsin // http://frenchcreekbakeshoppe.blogspot.com - Karen was also so willing to make a cake even with a super busy schedule.. Thank you so much!
Beacon Lane // Chicago Illinois// http://www.beaconln.com - Wedding Invite
The table and table settings were purchased from a local thrift shop http://www.unitedministries.co/United_Ministries/Home.html in Two Rivers Wisconsin
My friend Brynn did Brittni's hair
Make up was provided by Sue with Mary Kay http://www.marykay.com/sconklin5
Last night I took a little ride to meet Lainee, her dad and mommy! She is the sweetest little thing! She pulled at my auntie heart strings when she walked over to me, asked me to pick her up and later kissed me on my face !!
I LOVE a good challenge!! Chase.. was that! None of my photographer or mommy tricks worked! Plus it was cold, windy and he was a little sick. The only thing that made Chase happy was calling his cousin Emma to come to our rescue! In the end we still had fun and Swanson have lots of cute family photos. Happy 3rd Birthday Chase!!!
Yesterday I met Lauren and Joe... Lauren totally made my fashionista heart happy when she wore one of my dresses! Those of you reading this and not clients of mine should know.. I... 1. ALWAYS bring or offer some article of clothing or accessory of my own for almost every session...2. You will probably hear me say " Okay I think we're done, no wait let's try this!! " a THOUSAND times each session...and I did both last night! I'm so happy to be apart of their wedding day and can't for Oct 3rd.
In March I traveled to St. Louis for a wedding photography retreat host by Ashley & Catherine. We put in some LONG hours starting our days by 9am and sometimes not stopping until 11:30pm. Although their style of photography is different from mine, I decided to attend in hopes of picking up some tips on off camera flash, reception lighting, sparkler exit/writing and things on the paperwork side of owning a business. We didn't get to learn hands on the sparkler portions, but I did leave with a 250 page book for reference... Here's just a few of my favorites. The best part of this workshop was the rain + off camera flash photos. SOOO fun! Even if we were freezing outside!
Vendor Love...
The Wedding Retreat by Ashley Fisher and Catherine Rhodes -theweddingretreat.ashleyfisherphotography.com
Catherine Rhodes Photography - www.CatherineRhodesPhotography.com
Ashley Fisher Photography - http://www.ashleyfisherphotography.com/
Daytime Stationery : Little Yellow Leaf - LittleYellowLeaf.com
Nightime Stationery : Announce This! - AnnounceThisDesign.com
Specialty Rentals (Linens, Flatware, Glassware) : Ultra Pom Event Rental -http://ultrapom.com/
Styled Shoot Design : Madison Sanders Events :http://www.madisonsandersevents.com/
Floral Design : Addie Jane's Originals - http://www.addiejane.com/
Cigars : Brennan's - http://cometobrennans.net/
Wedding Dresses & Hair Pieces : BHLDN - http://www.bhldn.com/
Ties : Express - http://www.express.com/
Jewelry : Tiffany Rose Designs -https://www.facebook.com/tiffanyrosedesignscustomjewelry
Hair and Makeup : Whitney Reynolds - http://www.beautybywhitney.com
Cake : La Patisserie Chouquette Par Simone Faure -http://www.simonefaure.com
Table Rentals : The Aries Company - http://www.ariesco.com/
Yesterday I met Paige & Zach for their engagement session! It was cold... like 29 degrees cold in the middle March! They were so fun, quiet and easy to photograph we had a great time. I can't wait for their October wedding. Here's a few of my favorites...
