While planning my summer trip to Denver for the birth of my first nephew, I wanted to collaborate with amazing vendors in Denver for a styled photo shoot. My dream is start traveling to Colorado for weddings and family sessions. I LOVE the mountains, they're calling my name! Picture.. me like Julie Andrews twirling around in a long pretty skirt dancing with my couples during their portrait session! Okay maybe that's a bit much, but you never know!
Read MoreElizabeth and Tyler met when Elizabeth's brother married Tyler's sisters, then shortly after they met again at another family wedding. They've been together ever since! Tyler is finishing mechanical engineer school at UWM and Elizabeth is going to grad school at Marquette. They love going to $5 movie Tuesdays, making dinner together, anything outdoors (especially hunting) and spending time with family.
Read MoreSo excited to finally share Eric and Suzy's engagement session! I met Eric and Suzy through my sister Melissa and brother in law Trevor. Eric was the best man three years ago at Melissa and Trevor's Door County WI wedding. When I started to plan my trip to Denver in July for the birth of my first nephew, I knew that I wanted to schedule a couple photo shoots. My heart needed to photograph those beautiful Colorado mountains!
Read MoreJessica and Justin did an AHHH-MAZZING job with their wedding theme. Jessica is an art teacher so I knew that her color coordination would be on point! The bridesmaids wore Badgley Mischka dresses in different shades of gold sequence from Rent the Runway. The guys in fitted gray suits, vest and tie. Little Penny (Jessica and Justin's daughter) had the cutest white dress and floral crown. The bouquets!! Let's talk about the about the most beautiful bouquets!! Jessica created those, she didn't have a florist! Seriously!! I want to photograph those dresses and florals ..every weekend!
Read MoreMatthew and myself- married nearly 18 years- can't hardly believe that - we love riding motorcycle together, watching movies as a family, going on walks, just spending time together laughing/joking with our kiddos and extended family; like low key, no rush kind of days😊; Our kids: Caleb (17 years)- loves video games, technology, a quiet guy- somewhat an introvert but likes to laugh-kooky sense of humor, huge legend of Zelda anything fan; Olivia (15 years) sweet young lady, loves her friends, loves to laugh and be silly but also is a sensitive, thoughtful young girl, reading all the time-loves Star Trek and Twilight; Sophia ( 8 years old) rambunctious, mischievous child, tries really hard to be helpful, loves little pet shop toys, her American girl doll, knock knock jokes, any type of creative project- this usually requires creating a disaster area in the house😊; Noah (17 months) smiley little man, who is very friendly and happy- tells every stranger hi, loves riding his small trike, playing with tractors and cycles- anything with wheels, loves being chased and occasional snuggles because if he is awake, he is on the move!"
Read MorePaige and Kevin LOVE to surprise each other. They also love the show How I Met Your Mother, the morning of their wedding Kevin gifted Paige with a blue french horn and the yellow umbrella came in very handy during bridal photos. Kevin had several surprises planned during their ceremony starting by asking his father to be the Best Man. Kevin also sang the song he wrote to Paige during his wedding vows and had the band play.
Read MoreThis sweet Milwaukee couple will welcome their first baby...a girl. This fall! A few weeks ago we meet at a Milwaukee WI beach for their maternity session.
Read MoreBecky and Billy married at Good Shepherd Church in Two Rivers WI. This is the same church that Becky's parents were married in AND Billy's father is the current Pastor of Good Shepherd. It was a beautiful ceremony full of tears and love. After the ceremony the bridal party loaded the school bus ( Becky's a teacher) and we traveled around for photos ending at Lighthouse Inn for the reception and sunset beach photos.
Read MoreIn August I made my yearly trip back to Omaha Nebraska to see my friends from high school. For those that don't know, I grew up in Nebraska. My mother, sisters and I moved then when I was around 6 years old. I went to a WELS Lutheran Grade School, then my Freshman year of High School I traveled to Waco NE. I continued in the WELS school system by attending a boarding school. After my Freshman year I decided boarding school was not for me and went back to Omaha and start Public High School for the remainder of High School. Northwest High School is where I met Tiffany and Luke, along with many other amazing friends!
Read MoreI have to start by saying that I LOOOVEEE Lakehaven Hall! I would photograph a wedding there every weekend if I could! The building is beautiful! FULL of pretty light! This was the first wedding that I photographed almost entirely on film, which makes my heart happy!
Read MoreThis year we picked a new Green Bay location, one that Greyson wasn't the most excited about because of our climb down the rocks. He may have repeated " I think we're gonna die" but I'm pretty sure he enjoyed throwing/skipping rocks!
Eric ALWAYS shows up ready to be the Star of the session ...and I LOVE IT!!! Happy, fun, excited dads are my favorite! Happy dads set the mood for a fun session and fast session!
Read MoreLet's just all agree that THREEANGER is real thing! I know..because I have 3 children. Noah is quiet and sweet, I would have cuddled him the entire session. Emily is outgoing and silly, she is definitely 3 going on 13, but basically 21 !! :) LOVE her and her many facial expressions!
Read More When I met David we have always celebrated with friends, friends that have accepted and treat us like family. I look forward to the 4th of July weekend now just like I did as a child. Those that know us, know that David and I like hotels..nice..clean..hotels. BUT every 4th of July we go to our friends cottage for a day of fun on the river, pontoon rides where there will always be a Johnny Cash song played. Tubing! Swimming! Grilling! Ummm...drinking! Dirt and Sweat! Peeing in an outhouse! No phones! No cameras! Kids running around exploring, looking for fish and bugs. Laughter...Lots of Laughter! We always end with our own firework display, cuddled up with the kids.
Read More Last year I met my sweet friend Michelle owner of Michelle Lea Photographie at a film photography workshop in Nashville TN. We talk almost daily and I'm so lucky to have Michelle as one of my best friends. Over winter we talked about how weddings in Wisconsin are so different then weddings in the South. We decided to travel to each others homes and experience the difference. Michelle is the ying to my yang...I shoot Canon, she shoots Nikon. I shoot Kodak Portra film and she shoots Fuji film.
Read MoreDani and Mitch met at St. Norbert College and Mitch proposed to Dani at the gazebo on campus. That's why they picked the Old St. Joe's Parish Church for their wedding ceremony. I LOVE this church!! It's the prettiest church I've photographed, and I photograph a lot of church weddings!
Read MoreIn just a little over 6 weeks these two get married in Green Bay at the KI Convention Center! I met Jessica and Justin for the first time a couple weeks ago. Normally my brides book their wedding after just a few emails. Like most of couples, the first time I meet my clients is at their engagement session. That's why I LOVE and fully encourage all of my couples to make time for an engagement session. I want to get to know you before the wedding, this is especially helpful for the Groom's!
Read MoreKelli and Jay's wedding day started in Door County WI at St. Mary's Church with photos taken at Northbrook Country Club and the reception at the Green Bay Packers Lambeau Field in the Legends Room. This beautiful wedding was coordinated by Sash and Bow, with florals by Buds & Bloom, Music from The New Dance Machine and photography by yours truly..Karen Ann Photography. Take a moment and look at this beautiful wedding.
Read MoreSarah reached out to me because she wanted a sessions, Sarah and Joe are not engaged...yet. They both recently graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee WI. Sarah is staying here, Joe is moving to Cleveland for 6 months for a new job. Sarah wanted to document this special time in their lives because it also marks their 1 year dating anniversary. I love that they wanted photos showing how much they're in love.
Read MoreI recently photographed Lindsey and Blair's engagement session in Door County. We happened to schedule it during Apple Blossom week, not only did we have beautiful weather and a beautiful sunset...we also had beautiful flowers!!! I can't wait for their wedding in September!
Read MoreOn Mother's Day I was able to photograph my sister Melissa who's pregnant with her first baby, due in August. Melissa and my brother in law Trevor live in Denver so having her here in Wisconsin to celebrate their baby shower and Mother's Day was amazing! I can't wait to see that baby bump in a few weeks when I travel back to Denver in July and hopefully be their for my nephew's birth in August.
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