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Isabel & Kieran : Engagement Session

After work I quickly hiked it over to Stoughton, Wisconsin.. Arriving 20 minutes early like I always do I decided to drive around the block and check out my location. A beautiful golf course with sweeping willow trees and large beautiful oak trees. I was in heaven. Kieran and Isabel live in a stunning yellow […]

June 27, 2014

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Lauren & Zac : Madison Wisconsin Engagement Photographer

We wandered the paths of Picnic Point discussing wedding plans for their February 7th wedding and getting to know one another.  These two just flow together and it’s so refreshing. I talked a lot more so then I usually do. Not sure if it was nerves or if I was just comfortable. Either way, we had a lovely evening […]

June 18, 2014

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Lauren & Zac : Madison Wisconsin Engagement Photographer

We wandered the paths of Picnic Point discussing wedding plans for their February 7th wedding and getting to know one another.  These two just flow together and it’s so refreshing. I talked a lot more so then I usually do. Not sure if it was nerves or if I was just comfortable. Either way, we had a lovely evening […]

June 18, 2014

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Going Out on a Limb | Facebook Frustration

Know that I mean this with the best of intentions. Oof.. Nothing makes a post sound more juicy then that. … 98% of photographers, musicians, and small business owners are shaking their fists at Facebook for it’s recent algorithm changes. Reach is down, interaction is down, and business growth is down. Why? Because Facebook wants […]

June 16, 2014

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San Diego, CA | Vacation Images Part 2

San Diego stole my heart. If only it wasn’t forever away and the average house is 1.6 million.. The cool breeze with the hint of salt in the air was something I never expected. I knew San Diego had a mild climate but it was basically what I’d call the heaven of weather. The lack […]

June 13, 2014

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San Diego, CA | Vacation Images Part 2

San Diego stole my heart. If only it wasn’t forever away and the average house is 1.6 million.. The cool breeze with the hint of salt in the air was something I never expected. I knew San Diego had a mild climate but it was basically what I’d call the heaven of weather. The lack […]

June 13, 2014

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Palm Desert | Vacation Images Part 1

I got home Friday from a BEAUTIFUL and relaxing week in Palm Desert, California. The week was spent sipping cocktails poolside & I have a crispy nose and shoulders to prove it. We didn’t do a whole lot besides relaxing but Michael and I did decide to go for a hike to Indian Canyon Trails. […]

June 9, 2014

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Elise + Isaiah | Dubuque Iowa Engagement Session

I stalked the weather as I always do prior to a shoot. 80% chance of thunderstorms but I was certain the weather would work for us & it did. How do meteorologists get paid for being wrong all the time?! Elise & Isaiah met in college her sophomore year. They currently live in Dubuque in […]

May 27, 2014

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Elise + Isaiah | Dubuque Iowa Engagement Session

I stalked the weather as I always do prior to a shoot. 80% chance of thunderstorms but I was certain the weather would work for us & it did. How do meteorologists get paid for being wrong all the time?! Elise & Isaiah met in college her sophomore year. They currently live in Dubuque in […]

May 27, 2014

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Photog Tip | Natural Lightroom Edit & Portrait Tips

If you have read my blog for any length of time, or have seen my images you know I’m a natural light photographer. What you may also know (or maybe not) is that I am also a minimalist editor. I discussed my reasons why & now I am going to show you how I achieve them. We’ve […]

May 12, 2014

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