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I'm a West Bend, Wisconsin photographer who specializes in photographing families and seniors in their element while creating true-to-color lasting memories for them.
An Equine Session That Meant So Much to Me There are many sessions I have photographed over the years that have stuck with me, but this one with my friend Elaina and her horse in Port Washington, Wisconsin is one of my absolute favorites, and means so much to me. When my family and I […]
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Planning senior photos can feel overwhelming. As someone who’s survived my own awkward teen photos (and somehow lived to tell the tale), I completely understand! From picking outfits to figuring out locations, it can feel like a lot. That’s why I’m here to make your senior photography experience fun, stress-free, and fun. From your first […]
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A Mommy and Me Session at Frame Park Formal Gardens in Waukesha As soon as the temperatures in Wisconsin start peeking above 60 degrees, then you know it’s almost time for those gorgeous flowers to start blooming! Last year in early spring, I met with Melissa and her kiddos Harper and Archie in Waukesha, Wisconsin […]
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One of the most challenging parts of booking a family session is coordinating outfits. That’s why I created this spring family photoshoot outfits guide for families in and around West Bend, Wisconsin. This guide includes links to all outfits, making it easy to style your family simply and beautifully this spring. Spring is the perfect […]
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Planning family photos can feel overwhelming. As a mom myself of a toddler, I completely understand! From planning outfits, to keeping a kid/s happy, it can be exhausting. But that’s why I want you to know from the get-go that you are in the right hands. I’m here to create a stress-free and enjoyable family […]
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A Meaningful Fall Family Session at Menomonee Park in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin As a Menomonee Falls family photographer, this fall mini session is one I’ll never forget. When this mom first reached out to me about booking a session last year, she shared that their family had gone through something incredibly difficult not long before […]
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Felicity’s One-Year Milestone Session in Studio Felicity came in for her one-year milestone session in studio in Cedarburg. Her mom and her grandma on her mom’s side came along, so it was a small, cozy group. Felicity had so much energy, and we kept things short and playful. She explored the studio, and we made […]
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Okay, but can we just talk about the first birthday for a second? Parents always get caught up in the party, the theme, or the cake smash, but what hits me every time during one-year milestone photos near West Bend, Wisconsin is that they’re not babies anymore. Like… how did that even happen? One minute […]
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I Remember How Awkward Senior Photos Can Be I may have graduated from Sussex Hamilton over 10 years ago (no way am I really that old 🫠….also shoutout to my Chargers), but I promise you that although I am now a West Bend, Wisconsin senior photographer — I still remember exactly how awkward senior photos […]
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Ellie’s mom first reached out to me because she was looking for a senior photographer and wanted to know if I was comfortable working with animals — specifically Ellie’s horse, Sonny. The answer was an easy yes. We talked through what they were hoping for and decided to split the session between two locations: photos […]
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