Jenna and Eric: Engaged!
Posted on October 27, 2008
GREEN BAY, Wis: This time of year is very busy for engagement sessions, as most of the couples getting married in 2009 all have the same request for their engagement images: FALL COLORS. So for Karl and I that means a lot of praying for good weather, and a lot of time spent at parks hunting down the ever changing colors.
We were really excited to meet up with Jenna and Eric at what will be their home when they get married next year. It’s always cool to be able to work personal details into the engagement session.
This house used to belong to Eric’s grandmother and has *the coolest* kitchen floor I’ve ever seen. Well, at least I think so. I think Jenna gave me a strange look that tells me perhaps she doesn’t agree.
This AWESOME barn is right next door to Eric’s place. Thankfully the neighbors were more than happy to let us walk around, although I hear they were a bit confused as to why we’d want to use an old barn for pictures.
Pamperin Park is right around the corner, so we decided to take a ride over there and search for some more color.
The colors were definitely beautiful, but that was the only thing about that day that said fall. It got hot out there!
We took a walk down to the edge of the park in search of some great shade, since we didn’t have any clouds to help us out. I absolutely love the color in this tree!
Jenna and Eric, thanks so much for spending your Sunday morning with us. We can’t wait for your wedding next year!
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Pamela and Eric: Married October 11th, 2008
Posted on October 24, 2008
GREEN BAY, Wis.: Pamela and Eric could not have asked for a better wedding day! You never really know what to expect in October, but on this particular Saturday the weather felt more like late summer than late fall!
That is what we call a *perfect* blue sky.
Pamela wanted to work the colors of fall into her wedding. She also used a dried rose in her bouquet to honor her late grandmother. Such a special and personal touch.
Now that is one proud dad getting his first look at his little girl. It made me tear up! Love dads!
I also loved this moment during the hand off. Check out Eric checking out his beautiful bride while getting a hug from her dad!
This was the reaction after Pamela’s aunt prayed for the blessing of MANY children during the ceremony. Is it me or does Eric look a little overwhelmed at the thought?
Married!
Pamela had to show off her bling on the bus ride over to the park.
At their engagement session, Eric wowed us with his ability to dip. At the wedding he took it a step further and swept Pamela off her feet!
It doesn’t get better than yummy light and beautiful fall leaves.
We went on a bit of a hike to find this spot, but I love the results.
We found lots of fall touches when we made our way to the reception at The Ravine.
Toasts are always good for some laughs. But in this case, it wasn’t what he said….it turns out he broke the microphone!
From laughs to tears, I loved this tender moment between Pamela and her father during their dance. And yes, I cried. What else is new?
These two were the highlight of the reception for me. The ring bearer spent much of the evening learning some new moves. I’m sure he’ll pull them out to show off for the ladies in the future.
We had some company during our self portrait. I guess it looked like we were having too much fun!
Pamela and Eric, Karl and I are so thankful we were able to be a part of your special day. October weddings are the best! We hope you enjoy every moment of your new life together!
You’ll find your gallery here.
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Luke is 3 months old!
Posted on October 24, 2008
Green Bay, Wis: I have to say, watching kids grow up might just be the coolest thing ever. I mean, not that weddings aren’t really really cool, but there’s just something special about being able to look at a kid and say, “Hey! I was there on the day you were born!” That’s the kind of relationship I have with little Luke…
I’d like to believe that’s why he gives me cute faces like this. And I reject any notion that he looks like an Ewok in this picture 
Love this! Luke’s little side glance, “Yep, my mom is pretty cool. I totally have her wrapped around my finger!”
Speaking of moms, it is pretty amazing to watch my friend transform into momhood like she’s been doing it forever.
Luke also has a pretty amazing dad, who comes home on his lunch break to bring the ladies Chinese food and sings old commercial jingles to the fussy baby.
Behold, Baby’s 1st Pumpkin. I’m not sure Luke was too keen on the pumpkin, perhaps next year?
One thing he likes less than the pumpkin…the hot dog costume. I mean really, he’s from Wisconsin, he clearly wants to be a bratwurst.
Seasoned Mamas will recognize the milk coma. We found Luke didn’t hate the costume quite so much if we were filling his belly in between shots.
I just love this family of three! Can’t wait to see you guys for Christmas pictures in a couple of weeks!
Enjoy Lukes Big World Slideshow
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Briana and Cody: Engaged!
Posted on October 24, 2008
GREEN BAY, Wis. We were under the gun when Briana and Cody joined us at Pamperin Park. The skies were getting progressively darker and I actually grabbed the umbrella to take with us as we were walking around just in case. But thankfully, we didn’t need the umbrella at all, and the clouds kept us from squinting in the midday sun!
I just love this copper dome! It’s one of my favorite features at the park.
And of course, you can’t visit Pamperin without at least a couple of shots on the bridge.
Cloudy days always seem to bring out the best in the fall colors.
It’s funny that we can go to a park so many times and never notice something cool. It wasn’t until Briana and Cody’s shoot that we noticed a fallen tree dangling over the water. Since we had heard these two were up for anything, we sent them out to test the log’s stability. I’m happy to report nobody fell in
Speaking of being up for anything, Briana and Cody did a little balancing act to get themselves out on this rock. I love the reflection, and you can totally see the dark clouds we were worried about.
Thanks for being so easy to work with guys! We’ll see you in September!
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Michelle and Ryan: Engaged!
Posted on October 24, 2008
GREEN BAY, Wis: Michelle and Ryan are troopers! As a rule, we’ve had pretty good luck weather wise for our sessions this year. But when we met up with these guys it was so cold and windy I could have sworn it was mid November and not the beginning of October!
We learned quickly that it didn’t feel quite so cold if we kept moving. It’s amazing how much ground you can cover when you’re searching for places to get out of the wind!
This was one of those jump out of the wind moments. Looking at this picture it’s hard to believe it was taken just a couple of weeks ago. At that time it was hard to find trees that were changing. Now a few weeks later, it’s hard to find trees that still have any leaves!
For surviving the chilly weather, we were rewarded with some cool clouds and a bright blue sky.
I now know to keep my eye on Ryan at the wedding. One moment they were walking together along the waters edge and the next moment Michelle was inches from being thrown in the water!
The cold weather made cuddling up very necessary. This shot makes me smile because Michelle’s hair is actually blowing in the *right* direction. Bless her heart! Days like this one are the reason brides wind up with an entire can of hairspray in their hair.
Michelle and Ryan, thanks so much for meeting up with us and braving the cold! I’m predicting a warm, sunny, and calm day for your wedding next summer!
You’ll find your gallery here.
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Colleen and Chad: Engaged!
Posted on October 20, 2008
GREEN BAY, Wis: As much as I know fall means winter is right around the corner, I can’t help but love every moment of this time of year. Every day the leaves look just a little different and it’s fun for us to explore familiar places looking for the best way to capture the colors on that particular day.
On this particular Sunday morning, Colleen and Chad were up for the challenge! I think we covered just about every inch of Pamperin Park.
I think what I love most about these two is there ability to forget about the two crazy people following them with cameras. They were just having a good time together.
The weather was clear and cool, perfect for fall sweaters and cuddling!
Have I mentioned recently how much I love organized people? Colleen is definitely organized…down to picking out engagement session outfits. It makes my type A heart sing!
Chad has such a great ability to make Colleen laugh. That will definitely come in their marriage.
Why do I love this image? Well first of all, I think it has a middle of nowhere quality to it. I love finding “the middle of nowhere” in the middle of a park swarming with at least a dozen other photographers. I also love this shot because of the cute factor. Colleen was sporting some mega heels (which I totally would have stolen if they weren’t a size 5!) and yet the smooch still involves some stretching. These two are the perfect pair!
Since we were shooting on a Sunday during football season, we squeezed in yet another wardrobe change. What you can’t see in this picture is how difficult it was for Colleen to be wearing the green and gold…
It didn’t take long for her to show her true colors. In case you can’t read it that tee shirt reads, “Friends don’t let friends be Packers fans.” It’s a good thing opposites attract, right?
Colleen and Chad, thanks so much for hanging out with us! We can’t wait for next summer!
You’ll find your gallery here.
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Loni and Jesse: Married October 4th, 2008
Posted on October 19, 2008
SHAWANO, Wis: First of all can I just say, October brides ROCK??? I may be partial (Karl and I will celebrate 4 years of marriage on 10/30) but I really do think fall is the most amazing time for a wedding. The weather is cooler and the leaves are changing. It certainly makes for amazing pictures.
Karl and I met Loni and Jesse less than 24 hours before their wedding. Isn’t email amazing? Even though we hadn’t spent any time together, we became quick friends via email and were really excited about their wedding.
Um, brown tuxes? Definitely one of my favorite fall wedding finds. If only they had them a few years ago when I was wedding planning!
The girls were working the brown themselves! Love those dresses!
The flowers are always my favorite detail in fall weddings! How cool that Loni had pinecones worked into her bouquet!
It’s hard for me to convert images to black and white during the fall, because the color is always so cool! But in this case, I thought the black and white really showed how elegant and calm Loni was before the ceremony.
I don’t know if Jesse was calm before the ceremony (I never get to see the guys!) but I can tell you he was definitely happy to see Loni coming down the aisle!
Nothing says, “We’re married!” like that first kiss!
After the ceremony we took a couple of formals inside the church and then headed over to the Ovans residence for an open house prior to the reception. Loni’s parents were awesome hosts and their yard was the perfect spot for pictures!
While Karl was taking this cute shot under the archway….
I was behind him being sneaky! I know it’s not your traditional shot, but sometimes it’s fun to try different angles.
For the record, there were no fish in this pond, and no bridesmaids went swimming.
This one involved laying in the ground, but the light was just perfect on the bouquet!
At our bar stop before the reception, Karl and I decided to get a little creative. Unfortunately for us, the pool table was missing a the 4 ball! We improvised
On to the reception, where personalized water bottles were waiting for the guests. Such a cool idea, and perfect for those enjoying themselves on the dance floor!
Jesse and Loni enjoyed their first dance surrounded by their wedding party.
And how could I not share a father daughter dance moment. These two are very close, but somehow managed to hold it together during their dance. Me…not so much.
Hey look! It’s my New Year’s Eve date!! Lacey and her fiancee Ben will tie the knot on December 31st and Karl and I can’t wait to be there to capture it all!
Loni and Jesse, Karl and I are so happy for you two! And if that awesome trip you’re headed off on *does* result in a honeymoon baby, we’ll have to meet up next year for newborn pictures
You’ll find your full gallery here.
Enjoy married life!
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Lindsay and Clance: Married September 27th, 2008!
Posted on October 15, 2008
SHERWOOD, Wis: It feels like Karl and I were waiting forever for Lindsay and Clance’s wedding, since we shot their engagement session down at Holy Hill this time last year. Well I can tell you this wedding was definitely worth the wait. The day was full of so many special, personalized moments.
Tell me she’s not the cutest? While kids in a wedding party are often unpredictable, they certainly up the adorable factor!
Lindsay’s dress was stunning and absolutely perfect for her day.
Lindsay struggled to hold back the tears as her uncle, who performed the ceremony, led the bridal party in prayer before their walk down the aisle. Confession: I was struggling to hold it together too!
Look at all those guys checking out the beautiful bride as she made her way down the aisle with Clance waiting at the altar for her.
There’s that just married excitement that I love to see!
We took just a few quick formals in the church before heading to Clance’s family home for more photos. I wanted to share this picture for a couple of reasons. First, brown bridesmaids dresses rock, and I’m so glad it’s a popular color now. When we planned our wedding four years ago, I got more than a few funny looks from those who didn’t understand why I wanted my bridesmaids to wear brown! Second, four attendants on each side may just be my favorite number. This was a close knit group of friends that made our job really easy. Thanks guys!
The Catlin family home is right on the water and the grounds are absolutely breathtaking! We arrived after the ceremony to find a fog had rolled in over the water which made it seem like we were walking towards the end of the earth. So cool!
I would kill to have this weeping willow in my backyard! It’s clear that a lot of effort goes into maintaining such a beautiful yard. We were so lucky to be there!
We also snuck over to the neighbors yard (where Clance played football growing up) to take a few shots with this cool fence!
On to the reception, Lindsay’s sister shared a toast that had everyone laughing.
And then the happy couple wowed us with their first dance. These two took dancing lessons in preparation for their big day. No swaying in place for them.
I loved this capture from the grand march. Lindsay looks a little scared of what the bridal party has in store for them.
Lindsay and Clance, thanks so much for including us in your special day. We had a blast!
And you’ll find your gallery here.
Enjoy married life!
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Sarah and Mike: Engaged!
Posted on October 7, 2008
Green Bay, Wis.: I’m pretty sure Sarah and Mike will never forget their anniversary. These two are getting married next Halloween! That of course means Karl and I will never forget their wedding date either, since they’ll tie the knot exactly 5 years and 1 day after we did! October brides rock!
We met up with these two bright and early on a Sunday morning for their engagement session at Pamperin Park in Green Bay. We were rewarded with some great light and pops of fall color.
These two are just funny people! There was lots of laughing and quite a few one liners during our time together.
We discovered some fun new spots during this park visit. I love exploring the less familiar parts of Pamperin.
This open field was just calling to us. When we were back this weekend those red leaves were completely gone. Perfect timing!
This was another new spot for us, definitely worth the walk. After a quick wardrobe change into Sunday Packers gear, we headed over to the playground for some more fun!
Sarah is fearless! Maybe we should recreate this ride after the wedding?
Can’t wait to see you guys again next fall!
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Ashton and Josh: Engaged!
Posted on October 7, 2008
MENASHA, Wis: Confession: I was a tad frantic going into this engagement session. You see, Ashton and Josh are getting married in less than two weeks! Soon!!! So I was worried about the weather and I was worried about our schedule and I was worried that they would see I was worried and they would be worried too!
Truth is I had nothing to worry about. Ashton and Josh are simply adorable. The weather was perfect. Easy peasy.
See, no worries, right? Just enjoying the trails at Heckrod.
It helped that we had some yummmmmmmy light. It was all enchanted forest like.
This picture proves my theory that the “almost kiss” is way cooler than the “actual kiss”
They’re so cute!! Even if Josh REFUSED to smile with his teeth. Ashton, we’ll give it a try at the wedding.
These guys had one request…some shots with their new VW convertible. So we decided to get a little creative…
Sneaky, right?
Look at my husband hard at work! For the record, he’s only allowed to wear the hat backwards because the brim gets in the way of the camera.
Ragtops rock! We should totally recreate this on the wedding day!
Ashton and Josh, we’re so excited for your upcoming wedding. Good thing we don’t have to wait too long! 11 days and counting!
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