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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 baby smiling at his mother during newborn photography session in Milwaukee Wisconsin

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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Expecting mother holding her belly while her son kisses it during maternity session in Milwaukee Wisconsin at whitnall park

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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Senior and family photographer takes photo of girl with her horse in Port Washington, Wisconsin

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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Family photography session at Menomonee Park in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin with natural scenery and soft light

📍 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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