Thursday, October 1, 2009

helllooo? is anyone still out there?

Yikes... It's been a while since I've had a chance to update my poor, neglected blog. But believe me - life has been C.R.A.Z.Y!! In a good way :) It started mid-September with a week of solid sessions, followed by my first wedding as the 'primary' shooter. Then my husband and I closed on our first house - so there was a lot of packing, loading and unpacking in there too. Followed by more sessions, more weddings and MORE unpacking! Oh ya, and I happened to fit in a three-day trip to California as well ;)

So my sincere apologies - but this is going to be a big, catch-all post to get caught up.

Here we go....

First was a newborn session with this precious little girl, Jordyn. She was just TWO DAYS OLD during this shoot and she slept like... well.. a baby. ;) I shot this session with my good friend Rebecca. I think we made a pretty good team!
Jordyn | Newborn
Jordyn | Newborn
Jordyn | Newborn
Jordyn | Newborn
Jordyn | Newborn

Then I shot the beautiful wedding of Cassie & Brent. You may remember them from their engagement session earlier this year. I had my dear friend, Stephanie Neprud join me as a second shooter and she was AWESOME. Please be sure to check out her blog and photos from the wedding as well!
Brent & Cassie | Married

Their first look:
Brent & Cassie | Married
Brent & Cassie | Married
Brent & Cassie | Married

The light was so nummy during the ceremony!

Brent & Cassie | Married

Brent & Cassie | Married
Brent & Cassie | Married
Brent & Cassie | Married
Brent & Cassie | Married
Brent & Cassie | Married

The following weekend was the wedding of Craig & Lori. They had a fun Luau them complete with flamingos, tiki torches and a pineapple wedding cake!
Craig & Lori | Wedding
Craig & Lori | Wedding
Craig & Lori | Wedding
Craig & Lori | Wedding
Craig & Lori | Wedding
Craig & Lori | Wedding
Craig & Lori | Wedding

Then I packed my suitcase and flew out to Orange County to learn from the AMAZING Jessica Claire! I will blog a separate post on this entire experience - but for now, some shots of Jessica in action...
Jessica Claire Workshop

The day after flying back home - my brother and his wife of 11 years had a vow-renewal/blessing of their marriage. I was completely honored to photograph this special event for them - and in a week and a half, will photograph their reception as well. I will blog a ton more photos of their renewal and reception, but for now - just one that we took while at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Brose Wedding

And to wrap things up, I had two family sessions which will eventually get their own official blog-post... but I thought I'd post one from each for now.

The Zielke's:
Zielke Family

The Stelter's:
Stelter Family

It's been an insane few weeks, but I feel very lucky to have such a full life. :)

Tomorrow, my husband and I leave for a four day weekend to Door County to celebrate our one-year wedding anniversary!! I'm amazed how fast a year flew by! Even more amazed at how much things have changed in that one year!!!

So check back here soon - I'll be updating more frequently and will hopefully sneak in some photos of our new house and trip to Door County too! :)

Sunday, September 20, 2009

The Broses' | Eau Claire Family Photographer

Just last month I met up with this group for an extended family session. Recently I met up with them again for some individual family shots. From the trampoline to the dock to the roof - it was a great time! Thanks for having me out again Broses family!!

Broses Family
Broses Family
Broses Family
Broses Family
Broses Family
Broses Family
Broses Family
Broses Family
Broses Family

Friday, September 11, 2009

Leah - Class of 2010 | Eau Claire, WI Senior Photographer

Met up with this beautiful lady earlier this week. Have a great senior year Leah!

Leah | Class of 2010
Leah | Class of 2010

Leah | Class of 2010

Leah | Class of 2010
Leah | Class of 2010
Leah | Class of 2010
Leah | Class of 2010
Leah | Class of 2010

Saturday, September 5, 2009

Jen & Josh | Married

Last weekend I joined Dani Stephenson to second-shoot the wedding of Jen & Josh. To say it was an amazing wedding would be an understatement. The unique details were endless and I am honored to have been a part of their special day.

To start off, the dress. It was the same dress her mother wore on her wedding day... and it was stunning.
Jen & Josh Wedding | Details
Jen & Josh Wedding | Details

Josh's mom is placing a lucky sixpence in Jen's shoe...
Jen & Josh Wedding | Details
Jen & Josh Wedding | Getting Ready

Jen & Josh Wedding | Getting Ready

Jen & Josh Wedding | Getting Ready

All of her bridesmaids signed the bottom of her shoe - the first name to be worn off would be the next to get married :)
Jen & Josh Wedding | Getting Ready
Jen & Josh Wedding | Details
Jen & Josh Wedding | Guys
Jen & Josh Wedding | Ceremony
Jen & Josh Wedding | Ceremony
Jen & Josh Wedding | Ceremony

Jen's mom and dad during the ceremony. And I hope I have this right, but the dress Jen's mom, Tanya, is wearing is the same dress HER mother wore when Tanya got married.
Jen & Josh Wedding | Ceremony

Their reception was held at the beautiful Trappers Turn Golf Club. So we hopped in golf carts and drove around the course for some shots of the couple...
Jen & Josh Wedding | Couple
Jen & Josh Wedding | Couple
Jen & Josh Wedding | Couple

Loved the details at the reception - especially the personalized champagne bottles which also served as table numbers...
Jen & Josh Wedding | Details

Then it was time for the bridal party to make their big entrance to the reception site - a bagpipe band led the way as the group rode behind the beautiful Irish Thunder Clydesdales from Jen's family farm.

Jen & Josh Wedding | Reception
Jen & Josh Wedding | Reception
Jen & Josh Wedding | Reception
Jen & Josh Wedding | Reception

A big thank you to Dani for inviting me to shoot with her.

Congratulations Jen & Josh - I so enjoyed being a part of your day!

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Bill & Kelly | Eau Claire Family Photographer

Friday night I was able to catch up with a good friend Bill and his wife Kelly along with their "children" Jenna and Elsa. :)

Bill and Kelly are avid runners and each Sunday, they drive just north of Bloomer to run the 'Ice Age Trail' - so this was the setting for our session and it was GORGEOUS!

Wonder Family
Wonder Family
Wonder Family
Wonder Family
Wonder Family
Wonder Family
Wonder Family
Wonder Family
Wonder Family

They brought out their super fun Vibram FiveFingers shoes - TOTALLY have to get a pair of these! :)
Wonder Family

Thanks for a fun night guys - and thanks for letting me 'boss you around' a little bit ;)

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