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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.
Picture this. You’re sitting at work, checking your email, and you see it — your gallery is ready. You open it immediately, scroll through the photos, feel all the feelings, and send me a message telling me how much you love them. You tell yourself you’ll show your family later when everyone’s home and settled. […]
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Choosing what to wear for your senior photos can feel overwhelming. You want to look like yourself, feel confident, and still love your photos years from now. The good news? The best senior photo outfits are simple, timeless, and comfortable — and they keep the focus exactly where it belongs: on you. As a high […]
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Senior photos should feel fun, natural, and true to who you are — but I also know how nerve-wracking it can be to step in front of the camera, especially when you’re meeting your photographer for the first time. As a senior photographer serving West Bend, Jackson, Slinger, Kewaskum, Cedarburg, Hartford, and surrounding Wisconsin areas, […]
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BECAUSE THESE PHOTOS SHOULD BE AS UNFORGETTABLE AS YOUR SENIOR YEAR. Senior year is packed with big moments—and your senior photos are one of the most meaningful. They’re more than just yearbook pictures; they’re a celebration of who you are right now, at this incredible turning point in your life. Before you book your session, […]
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Why West Bend Is the Perfect Place for Your 2027 Senior & Family Photos If you’re a Class of 2027 senior or a family looking for timeless, natural photos, West Bend, Wisconsin offers one of the most beautiful and versatile backdrops in Southeast Wisconsin. Since moving here last year, I’ve discovered just how much quiet […]
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📍 Menomonee Park in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin Menomonee Park in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin One of My Favorite Locations for Family & Senior Photography When clients ask me for a photography location that offers beautiful scenery, variety, easy access, and stunning backdrops in every season, Menomonee Park in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin is always at the top […]
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Some stories stay with you forever—and Angie and Poppy’s is one of them. I’ve had the privilege of photographing this sweet duo since 2023, and watching their journey unfold has been nothing short of incredible. When Angie first reached out to me, she was looking for photos for her adoption profile. She wanted images that […]
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As a mom myself and a family photographer in West Bend, Wisconsin, I totally get it — planning family photos can feel like a lot. You’ve picked out the outfits, made sure everyone’s hair is brushed, and now you’re just hoping the kids will cooperate once the camera comes out. I hear it all the […]
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Not every family photo session has to be perfectly posed or take place in a picture-perfect location. Sometimes, the most meaningful photos come from the moments that feel the most real. For this sweet session, I had the honor of photographing a wonderful mom and her two kids right in their home in Kewaskum, Wisconsin. […]
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There’s something so special about photographing families I’ve worked with for years. Watching them grow and being invited into each new chapter of their lives is truly one of the best parts of what I do. When Claudia reached out to me to capture her newborn session, I couldn’t have been more honored. This beautiful […]
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