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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.
Newborn Sessions Don’t Have to Be Indoors One of the biggest misconceptions about newborn photography is that it has to be done in a studio or even indoors at all. While I have photographed many indoor newborn sessions, they are not the only way to capture your little one. Newborn sessions can also be relaxed, […]
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A Spring Maternity Session in Milwaukee at Whitnall Park Spring in Wisconsin always feels like a fresh start. This maternity session at Whitnall Park in Milwaukee was such a beautiful reminder of that, with this family of four soaking in this season of life before welcoming their newest little one. When Kids Have Off Days […]
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Where It All Started in Sussex and New Berlin, Wisconsin This family photography story starts all the way back in high school in Sussex, Wisconsin, where I went to school with Claudia. Years later, she reached out to me for a headshot session, and that ended up being the beginning of something I didn’t even […]
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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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