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Yesterday I met with a sweet couple planning a garden wedding at Villa Terrace later this year. Aside from the fact that I fell in love with them when we met, I was very intrigued when they mentioned they were considering a ‘First Look.’ Conveniently, it’s one of my favorite topics to get into during […]

Mar 2, 2016

3 Reasons a ‘First Look’ might be perfect for you!

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3 Reasons a ‘First Look’ might be perfect for you!

Yesterday I met with a sweet couple planning a garden wedding at Villa Terrace later this year. Aside from the fact that I fell in love with them when we met, I was very intrigued when they mentioned they were considering a ‘First Look.’ Conveniently, it’s one of my favorite topics to get into during […]

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Mar 2, 2016

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Recently, I’ve been thinking back to all the my wonderful couples I was able to serve in 2015. Maybe it’s partly because the spring/summer season is almost here (hopefully) and I’m longing for wedding season to begin again, but it’s mostly because I love the people I get to work with + the families I get to meet […]

Feb 25, 2016

Fine Art Heirloom Albums

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  While I lean more towards a timeless + natural quality to my images, I certainly love to keep tabs on trends going on in the wedding industry. Plenty of trends actually fuse classic + timeless looks with modern style, which results in a beautiful overall wedding style. Another trend I’ve noticed is that weddings […]

Jan 18, 2016

2016 Wedding Trends to Look For

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2016 Wedding Trends to Look For

  While I lean more towards a timeless + natural quality to my images, I certainly love to keep tabs on trends going on in the wedding industry. Plenty of trends actually fuse classic + timeless looks with modern style, which results in a beautiful overall wedding style. Another trend I’ve noticed is that weddings […]

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Jan 18, 2016

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I’ve written advice about rain on your wedding day previously, and how to embrace the circumstances in any case. To expand on that a bit, I’ve compiled some advice about planning around the weather for your wedding day, in order to help you relax + enjoy the day! Without further adieu, the top 3 reasons […]

Sep 24, 2015

3 Reasons You Need a Rain Plan

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1 // Consider the surrounding environment. Keep in mind the natural setting of your wedding venue, whether it’s a vineyard, an open field or garden, a forest, or a barn, and try to blend the style with what is organic to that area. If you can, work with a stylist or planner to hone in […]

Sep 11, 2015

How to Select Decor for Your Elegant + Relaxed Outdoor Wedding

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How to Select Decor for Your Elegant + Relaxed Outdoor Wedding

1 // Consider the surrounding environment. Keep in mind the natural setting of your wedding venue, whether it’s a vineyard, an open field or garden, a forest, or a barn, and try to blend the style with what is organic to that area. If you can, work with a stylist or planner to hone in […]

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Sep 11, 2015

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While your wedding day timeline will be unique to you, there are certain aspects that are very important to take into consideration to help your day flow wonderfully from beginning to end! I’m fortunate to work with couples (or couples’ planners) who work closely with me on creating their timeline, and I’d love to offer […]

Jun 26, 2015

Creating a Wedding Day Timeline + 3 Tips to Make it Work for YOU

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  Fact: if it rains on your wedding day, you can still create breathtaking + fine art images. This Schlitz Audubon Nature Center Milwaukee wedding is a perfect example: Kristin + Timm planned a lovely, organic, nature-inspired day, and truly embraced the chance to take some romantic photos in alternative spots like underneath overhangs or […]

Jun 10, 2015

How to Embrace the Rain on Your Wedding Day

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How to Embrace the Rain on Your Wedding Day

  Fact: if it rains on your wedding day, you can still create breathtaking + fine art images. This Schlitz Audubon Nature Center Milwaukee wedding is a perfect example: Kristin + Timm planned a lovely, organic, nature-inspired day, and truly embraced the chance to take some romantic photos in alternative spots like underneath overhangs or […]

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Jun 10, 2015

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I’d like to share some wedding dress advice based on my clients’ own experiences – tips that real brides have shared about what they learned + what they loved about their gowns!     One  //  The level of formality should coordinate with your venue. Getting married outdoors? Then a simpler or lighter dress might […]

Feb 13, 2015

Choosing a wedding gown // 5 important tips

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7  tips to help your wedding day flow smoothly 1. Choose 3 things that are most important to you First dream a little bit, then prioritize your wedding categories by importance, and then come back down to earth and make a budget. Yes, I am suggesting something different than most of the bridal magazines recommend […]

Dec 18, 2014

7 Tips to Help Your Wedding Day Flow Smoothly

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7 Tips to Help Your Wedding Day Flow Smoothly

7  tips to help your wedding day flow smoothly 1. Choose 3 things that are most important to you First dream a little bit, then prioritize your wedding categories by importance, and then come back down to earth and make a budget. Yes, I am suggesting something different than most of the bridal magazines recommend […]

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Dec 18, 2014

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A really great question that I’ve been getting from my clients recently is “I see that you incorporate some film photography for weddings, what exactly does that mean for us?” One)  You’ve probably already read a bit about WHY I use film photography, but here’s some helpful info about what it means for you as […]

Nov 26, 2014

Film Photography on Your Wedding Day

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