The First Look: “Huh?!” and those other pressing questions answered! When I first began planning my wedding, I assumed I got the “gist” of the decisions I’d need to make throughout the process. Find a venue. Pick a date. Find a photographer, a florist, the DJ/band, a dress and so on and so forth. While […]

FAQ: HOW MUCH TIME SHOULD I ALLOW FOR MY WEDDING DAY PORTRAITS? You hear this piece of advice so often that it is basically a cliche at this point: Your wedding day flies by in the blink of an eye. Like most overused phrases, it’s a cliche because this is so very true, my dear […]

Bridal Hair: A Cautionary Love Story All images from Mark and my wedding were taken by the marvelous Krista Scarlavai Photography. To say I love a good love story is a vast understatement. Now that I live with a boy – ugh! – (but no really, I’m referring to my husband Mark and he’s pretty […]

Tips on Overcoming Camera Shyness It goes without saying that I love working with couples and capturing their incredible connections in images that will last forever. It should also go without saying that capturing this magic can only be done from behind the camera, and that, my friends, is 1000% where I feel the most […]

Engagement sessions are so much fun. Besides creating heirloom images that will forever capture this exciting time in your lives, they’re a wonderful way to get to know your wedding photographer on a more personal level before the Big Day.

It is so, so natural to feel a little (or more than a little!) uncomfortable in front of the camera at first if it’s something you’re not accustomed to. But never fear! I’ve got you ;-)! Once the initial weirdness wares off, the fun, creativity and laughter starts to creep in and before you know it your session has flown by and you’re anxiously awaiting your session’s sneak peek. One of the top questions I get asked by engaged couples is “what in the world do you recommend we wear?!”. That’s where this handy little guide comes in. While these are by no means “rules”, they can be helpful suggestions when it comes to wardrobe selections. So with that being said, read on!

Everybody who knows me knows that I’m a total sucker for a good love story. I love learning about the couples I’m lucky enough to work with (how they met, how they popped the question, etc) and let me tell ya, Kate and Jake’s story is just so. darn. SWEET. It checks all of the boxes…

When I first met up with Katie one frigid Sunday afternoon last January to talk about her wedding and she mentioned the words “summer” and “yacht” and “on Lake Michigan” my excitement level to shoot this wedding went through. the. ROOF.

You know that wonderful feeling you get after spending a long summer day with really, truly goodhearted, hilarious and genuine people? Well let’s say you spend that day in a secret garden in the middle of a giant city surrounded by MORE really, truly goodhearted, hilarious and genuine people, BBQ, champagne and a dance party that can only be described as the stuff of legends (it has inspired me to conceptualize a new television show in the vein of Dancing with the Stars: Ultimate Horah Challenge. But I digress)…

jen & Alex – a shake rag alley garden wedding

 Okay, I am way, way behind in blog posts. Wedding season 2018 is drawing to a close and I am just about able to catch my breath! I have been DYING to share photos from Jen and Alex’s stunning garden wedding at the always beautiful Shake Rag Alley in the stunning little hamlet of Mineral Point, WI. 

Have I mentioned recently how crazy lucky I am to work with such amazing people every weekend? ‘Cuz here I go again!

Jen and Alex. Alex and Jen. What an awesome couple. Jen was ever-so-chill on her wedding day and hanging out with her and her best lady pals (in a beautiful little 1836 limestone cottage, no less (again, lucky!)  as she prepared to walk down the aisle was an absolute blast. Alex is just as sweet and cool as his new wife and let me tell ya, these two are clearly enamored with one another. 

The bride looked amazing her in classic, simple and oh-so-chic dress and long, be-flowered braid. And they had a Barmadillo. A BARMADILLO. Not sure what that is? Neither was I! Their beautiful garden wedding truly reminded me of a grand lawn party from days-gone-by.

Scroll on down to check out some of my favorite moments from their day.

Congratulations, Jen and Alex! Thank you so much for allowing me to be part of your beautiful wedding day <3!

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