DOOR COUNTY MATERNITY PORTRAITS | ANNA & PAUL

Seeing our dearest friends grow their family from two to three is something that makes us smile so big!! Anna & Paul are expecting their little Mister to arrive in September, and anyone who knows them would be quick to agree that they are going to be amazing parents!

Earlier this month while the four of us were celebrating the 4th of July in beautiful Door County, we headed out with our cameras and spent the evening photographing Anna & Paul along the water. Lake Michigan has a way of looking like we were photographing in the Caribbean, and it served as the most beautiful of backdrops for some of our favorite people in the world. :) A simple organic floral crown made by Helen at Flora Flowershop added just the right amount of 'pop' to Anna, a radiant & joyful Mommy-to-be with the most perfect baby bump! As always, Paul's ability to make Anna smile & laugh didn't fail us for a second! 

Sending giant hugs and so much love to these two (three!)!!

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Door County Maternity Portraits captured with Contax 645, Pentax 67 and Rolleiflex 3.5c on Fuji Pro 400H, Ilford 3200 and Ilford 100.

Floral crown and blooms by Flora Flowershop.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

"There's a reason some people think they can do anything... They listened to their mothers"

This post is for all of the Mom's out there making their kids, big or small, feel loved and empowered day-in and day-out. We're both pretty lucky in the Mom-department. Ours are not only hardworking and loving, but funny, FUN, and they have become our best friends. Happy Mother's Day!! :)

Love,

Kelsy & Butch

Mothers day images captured on medium format film with Contax 645 or Pentax 67 and Fuji Pro 400H or Portra 400.

DOOR COUNTY FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER | SMITH FAMILY

When we arrived to Carrie and Nate's home in beautiful Door County, Nora & Camilla were adorably dressed in the most perfect fall-meets-winter ivory sweater dresses, the fireplace was roaring inside, and the field next to their home was absolutely glowing. So, as you might imagine, we were VERY excited to be taking pictures in this very spot, on this very day, with this wonderful family!

Just hours before Door County's first snowfall, Nora & Camilla were the cutest little troopers in the world and they had nothing but smiles & giggles to share with us! With a few warm-up breaks, lots of gorgeous light and a touch of simple yet rustic styling, we had a blast with this family of four. :)

Carrie, thank you so much for choosing us to photograph your family!! It was such an honor and we cannot wait for the next chance to spend time with your sweet family (as well as, of course, photograph the beautiful weddings you help bring to life)!

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Door County family portraits captured with Contax 645 , Pentax 67 and Rolleiflex 3.5c on Fuji Pro 400H and Ilford 3200.

DOOR COUNTY FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER | KRIS, NICK & CARL

Kris, Nick and Carl are a breath of fresh air and an absolute blast to photograph! They invited us to their family's beautiful property in Door County and we had a perfect fall afternoon to play with them. :) After photographing Kris and Nick's wedding in this very spot just over two years ago, we were thrilled to see them again not only for a mini family session, but also for dinner at one of our favorites – Wild Tomato! Kris and Nick also shared some VERY exciting news with us which you'll likely figure out once you get to the last photo in this post (if not before). We're so excited for this wonderful family that we're lucky to also call friends!!!

Love, Kelsy & Butch

All images captured with Pentax 67 and Nikon F100 on Fuji Pro 400H.

DOOR COUNTY FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY | THE MAJESKI'S

It couldn't have worked out more perfectly. All of the Majeski "kids" were back in Door County visiting their Mom & Dad from the states they now call home, and we also had a trip to the county planned to celebrate a family birthday. We were so thrilled when Marnie reached out to us to plan a family portrait session!! Butch has known their family since grade school and the two of us had the pleasure of photographing Marnie & Wes' wedding in Boulder years ago, so we were excited to get them in front of our cameras again. This time, on their home turf – their beautiful property near Jacksonport, WI! Surrounded by rolling hills & gardens, amazing landscaping, and even a handful of farm animals, it was the perfect setting to walk around and photograph such a beautiful family. Thank you for having us, guys! :)

Love, Kelsy & Butch

All images captured with Contax 645 and Pentax 67 on Portra 400.