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Melissa & Thomas | Chicago Engagement Session

By the end of the session (heck, even from the beginning) we felt like old friends. We laughed like old friends and it truly felt like we were just hanging out with a camera. Melissa & Thomas are spunky, comical, beautiful, warm individuals and they are the epitome of people that you would want to […]

August 18, 2014

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Devon & Alexa | Mt. Horeb Wedding

She gracefully slipped her arms into the sleeves of her dress. A big smile splashed across Alexa’s face and that’s when I heard her say, “I’ve waited for this moment my whole life”. Alexa was so ready to marry Devon. In our culture it seems that we are forgetting the core of a wedding day.. […]

August 11, 2014

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Devon & Alexa | Mt. Horeb Wedding

She gracefully slipped her arms into the sleeves of her dress. A big smile splashed across Alexa’s face and that’s when I heard her say, “I’ve waited for this moment my whole life”. Alexa was so ready to marry Devon. In our culture it seems that we are forgetting the core of a wedding day.. […]

August 11, 2014

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Ian & Kendra | Settlers Park Outdoor Wedding

Everyone raised their glasses in a toast.. Amanda, the maid of honor, explained that she knew instantly that Ian was made for Kendra by her glow.. That her smile had never been as big as it was when she talked about Ian. Oscar Wilde once said, “Never love anybody that treats you like you’re ordinary”.. […]

August 4, 2014

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A Week Away… | Personal Post

The place where the floors aren’t level, where the screen doors have slammed the same way they have since I was a kid. The place that if you’re showering and hear a toilet flush it’s going to be one of two things 1. scalding hot water or 2. ice cube water which is a 50/50 […]

August 2, 2014

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A Week Away… | Personal Post

The place where the floors aren’t level, where the screen doors have slammed the same way they have since I was a kid. The place that if you’re showering and hear a toilet flush it’s going to be one of two things 1. scalding hot water or 2. ice cube water which is a 50/50 […]

August 2, 2014

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Orr, MN

So since I’m on vacation this week I’m keeping things light on the blog. This isn’t just any vacation but my home away from home. My favorite place in the world. The place where I have oodles of childhood memories. It’s the place where the wind whips through the pines and water laps up against […]

July 28, 2014

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Rachel & Chris | Allen Centennial Gardens

I walked up to the most beautiful botanical gardens and squealed with excitement. Rachel suggested having their session at the Allen Centennial Gardens and after a quick Google search I quickly agreed. Just another reason why Madison is the best city ever.. 😉 Meet Rachel & Chris.. Oh these two.. I so enjoyed our evening together strolling […]

July 25, 2014

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Rachel & Chris | Allen Centennial Gardens

I walked up to the most beautiful botanical gardens and squealed with excitement. Rachel suggested having their session at the Allen Centennial Gardens and after a quick Google search I quickly agreed. Just another reason why Madison is the best city ever.. 😉 Meet Rachel & Chris.. Oh these two.. I so enjoyed our evening together strolling […]

July 25, 2014

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Sam & Kelly | Chicago Columbia Yacht Club Wedding

I approached them to say our final goodbyes. The hugs lasted long and as we all pulled back a sadness washed over me. Our wedding journey was over.. The constant communication, the planning, the excitement..The wedding was over. Kelly made a gorgeous bride & Sam was the best kind of groom.. The one infatuated with […]

July 21, 2014

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