SNOWY ROMANTIC WINTER WEDDING INSPIRATION SHOOT

Kelsy & Butch McCartney March 7, 2013

Last week we shared especially exciting news about a romantic winter wedding inspiration shoot that we were lucky to be a part of along with many talented Wisconsin creatives!! The very first images from this shoot were featured on the lovely Elizabeth Anne Designs (we hope you stopped by to take a peek!!), and we couldn't have imagined a more perfect way to reveal our snowy little gem to you! From a one-of-a-kind lace gown designed & handcrafted by Monirose to a beautiful custom hairpiece by Plume & Lace, paired with thoughtful creative styling by Anna of A.Styled Event and lavish rich florals created by Marius Bell Floral & Events, we cannot emphasize how much of an ABSOLUTE HONOR it was to capture these images!!!!!! Our gorgeous models, Lea & Tricia (who are real-life sisters!!) and our groom Alex were both a joy and a BLAST to photograph, and the very sweet Taylor Buth did their make-up to perfection!!

At the Schlitz Audobon Nature Center on a perfectly snowy Sunday, we were all like kids in one giant candy store – no timeline to adhere to, no rules, just all of us in our element!! Styling pretty details, arranging stunning florals, creating artful images, and models donning beautiful attire, with smiles on our faces every second :D We are so grateful for all that were involved with this little labor of love - a huge and heartfelt thank you to each of you, friends!! Our hope is that these images might serve as a bit of inspiration for midwest brides who are longing for a gorgeous winter wedding... perhaps even filled with rich gold & cranberry touches!! ;)

So Much Love! | K&B

// Film: Fuji Pro 400H // Camera: Contax 645 & Hasselblad 500cm //

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DENVER COLORADO | A MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE ON FILM

Kelsy & Butch McCartney March 4, 2013

A Valentine's Day in the Mountains. Really, could it get any more perfect than that!? We were beyond thrilled to spend a day exploring the massive Colorado mountains we were surrounded by! After grabbing a coffee at a little shop we fell in love with and "adopted" as our own for the week, we hopped in the truck and headed West. Evergreen was calling with giant snowflakes slowly floating down from the sky, and with loaded cameras & excitement running all the way through our toes we were on our way to answer! The mountains have a way of rendering us speechless, so we would love to share a peek (ha! no pun intended ;) at our lovely Valentine's Day surrounded by the Rockies!! Love | K&B

PS - Wondering what we did with the rest of our days in Denver? Check it out over here! :)

// Film: Fuji Pro 400H // Camera: Contax 645 & Hasselblad 500cm //

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FEATURED ON ELIZABETH ANNE DESIGNS | ROMANTIC WISCONSIN WEDDING SHOOT

Kelsy & Butch McCartney February 28, 2013

For the last month and a half we've had SO much excitement, giddiness, and anticipation locked inside of us as we awaited this day!!! In early January, we had the absolute honor of teaming up with some of the most talented industry professionals for a gorgeous styled shoot. And we've been just dying to share it with you ever since we got the film back!!! On a beautiful wintery Sunday, we headed down to Milwaukee for a day of play-time with our cameras, a beautiful handmade lace gown by Monirose, the creative styling of Anna of A.Styled Event, and lush florals by Bobby of Marius Bell Florals! Pair that with the white winter scape of the Schlitz Audobon Nature Center, a stunning bride, bridesmaid & groom, and a pretty little bridal hairpiece by Plume & Lace, and we knew we were in for a royal treat! We really couldn't be more lucky to have worked with such sweet & talented friends for this shoot!! There's just something about a wintery & romantic Wisconsin wedding that we absolutely adore, and we hope you'll head over to Elizabeth Anne Designs to check out all of this lovely!! And stay tuned for more sharing from this shoot, coming next week on our blog :) XO | K&B

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WAUSAU COUNTRY CLUB WEDDING ON FILM | SABRINA & ROBB

Kelsy & Butch McCartney February 26, 2013

There are not enough words to describe how wonderful Sabrina & Robb's wedding day was!! From their timeless style (you're going to die when you see Sabrina's dress!) to the outdoor ceremony she & Robb envisioned, they were surrounded by Wausau Country Club's beautiful greenery with their closest friends and family on one of the most sunny days in August! Simply put, Sabrina & Robb are FUN!! They're one of those couples who somehow manage to both energize you and put you at ease at the same time. They're up for anything, they have they best laughs, and as a bride & groom they are absolutely classic. For these reasons and SO many more, we wish we could photograph their wedding day over and over again every weekend because it was THAT perfect!

Love | K&B

// Film: Fuji Pro 400H, HP5 & Delta 3200 // Camera: Contax 645 & Nikon F100 //

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