The Larsons Go Glam 26 August 2017

I love photographing the Larson family year after year. They're a handsome, loving family who is willing to try new themes each time that sometimes sound crazy. They totally commit too, which makes it so much fun for me. This year after weighing the options, the Larson family decided to go glam! They got all gussied up and we strutted our stuff through the amazing Charmant hotel in dowtown La Crosse. Bow ties and suspenders on the guys, fancy hair for the girls and the perfect retro-chic location really make this shoot stand out. It was a busy Saturday morning filled with dogs, brunching and tiny gourmet chocolates. The serious looks in some of the photos kill me. Loved this shoot. Loved this location. Love this fam! Enjoy.

Sweet Baby Rae 5 August 2017

This was my first time photographing at that other hospital in town (wink, wink) and it was brighter than I was expecting, although a little outdated. Little lady Rae had her tiny feet facing the wrong way for delivery so it was time to wedge the bun out of the oven. Such a cute peanut weighing in at just over 5 lbs, everything about her felt delicate and small. I love her wild kitty theme, it really goes with that tinge of orange hair up top. She was pretty mellow and just loved being cuddled by her pops. Hope I get to follow up with this fam and see how things change. Thanks for inviting me in during those precious first few days! Enjoy...

Homespun Happiness for The Muraskis: Max & Brooklynn 22 July 2017

A beautiful backyard wedding filled with family, friends and fun is how I would sum up this wedding in one sentence. Max and Brooklynn, aka the Muraskis, are such a natural couple who made their wedding very personal with tons of meaningful touches. Held on the absolutely gorgeous property of Auntie Jeanne and Uncle Jay, everything was beautifully staged. From the recycled cake topper to the hand-dipped dress to the glass pendant on the memorial candle everything was vintage, hip and had a story of its own. The bride painted a still-life that guests were invited to add a flower to the front and add their name to the back in lieu of a guestbook. When the rain began to fall, everyone moved into the barn for some music by the band Speakeasy. I'm a total groupie of theirs and as expected, they rocked the barn!

Another Baby Hoy Brings Joy 30 May 2017

Baby J is mellow. She has no hair and big eyes but already loves her daredevil of a daddy when dips her down. Maddie is a big sister now and while that takes some getting used to, I can tell she's going to be great at it. I've been watching this family grow since before they were a family. Thanks for letting me share in your newest addition! Enjoy.

Maddie is a budding artist! (see below)

And like all good artists, she knows when to leave 'em wanting more. Maddie out.

Being 1 is Hard 2 April 2017

Being 1 year old is hard sometimes. There are bubbles and balloons and boogers galore that fill your days while some crazy lady laughs over and over trying to make you smile. That pretty much sums up my first shoot with the newly minted 1 year old K. She has the biggest, most beautiful eyes I've seen in a while. At one point she even started to try and laugh just like I was which just killed me. This family were first timers with me and I had a great time getting to know them and being vetted by Ms. Emily, the family pup. Thanks for letting me hang with you guys on a lazy Sunday. Enjoy.

 I love this last photo, it's the newest addition to my collection. #awkwardfamilyphotos All my shoots have at least one.