BRIDAL CELEBRATING!

With the help of my amazing Mom (thanks MOM!!!), we started planning a special day to get all of the ladies in our family together to celebrate with Susan before her & Eric's wedding day. The day came in a hurry and it was SO wonderful having everyone over to our home to chat, cheers, enjoy delicious bites, and love on Susan!! A giant thank you to Eric for letting us steal Susan for the weekend, and of course to everyone that came and made this sunny day so sweet :)

Just over a month & a half and we'll all be together again, celebrating the real thing!

xoxo, Kelsy

With stunning flowers by Evolutions, a deeeelicious lemon poppy seed cake from Blue Dot Bakeshop and a few fun other elements, we had fun transforming our dining room into the "party room". We also enjoyed operating like a small army while baking, slicing and dicing to prepare a little sweet & a little savory for everyone to enjoy!

PS – Doesn't Susan look particularly stunning!! Absolutely love the makeup that Vanexa Yang dolled her up with :)

HOLDING ON TIGHT

If we were being completely honest we would tell you that this day, Julia & Alex's day, is one that we will never ever forget. After a beautiful outdoor ceremony in Julia's family's backyard, she & Alex enjoyed greeting and embracing each of their guests in one of the most heartfelt receiving lines we have ever seen! Everyone was smiling from ear-to-ear as hugs, laughter and giant squeezes were being shared in every direction. We couldn't help but smile behind our cameras as we captured so many beautiful moments! :) Afterwards, we had what seemed like an eternity to photograph Julia & Alex in the most perfect evening light and beautiful fields that filled her family's property. That's when this moment happened, as they stood in the exact place where they had just said their vows and held on tight. And since Julia & Alex's wedding in 2012, this image has remained one of our favorites... for so many reasons! :)

Contax 645 | Fuji 400H

View more of Julia & Alex's Backyard + Wausau Country Club Wedding here!

MAGGIE IS ONE! | DOOR COUNTY PHOTOGRAPHERS

We had the absolute pleasure of photographing this beautiful family of three when Maggie was a brand new bundle, and just over a week ago she celebrated her first birthday! With big blue eyes that light up for her Mom & Dad, this little lady is an absolute DOLL!! Kim had fun shopping for the most darling little dress for Maggie to wear and, because everyone is more comfortable in jeans, she slipped into a cute little nautical look for the second half of her session ;) Highlights from Maggie's one year session include, but are certainly not limited to: Daddy chasing her through the halls and into her room which brought about the BIGGEST smiles & giggles, playing with Mommy's pretty statement necklace, and giggling even more when they brought out her talking teddy bear!

Kim & Stew – thank you both so much for inviting us over for a visit!! We loved photographing adorable miss Maggie and can't wait to see you three again soon :)

xoxo, Kels & Butch

 Most images captured on film with Contax 645 on Portra 800.

CHRISTINA & BARRY | WINTER MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHY!

Christina and Barry are one of the most genuine couples you will ever meet. They are strong in faith and have smiles that are so contagious, you can't help but feel their warmth! We consider ourselves especially lucky to call the two of them friends and were SOOO excited when Christina mentioned snowy maternity photos!! Watching her & Barry prepare for their baby boy (who is due to arrive in just a few short weeks!) has been such a joy! Christina is a photographer/artist and, together with the help of her handsome husband, they've designed one of the most stylish little nurseries yet! But most importantly, they're bursting with excitement to meet their little one and love on him non-stop. :) We were blessed with the most beautiful winter afternoon and had a laughter-filled time troopsing through waist-high snow together! Christina & Barry, thank you for creating these images with us!! We left your session with happy hearts and couldn't be more excited to see you grow your family!

xoxo | Kelsy & Butch

 All images captured on film with Contax 645 or Hassleblad 500cm on Portra 160, 400, or Tri-X 400.

DANCING AT SUNSET

This image of Jodi looking so radiant and joyful on her wedding day makes us smile with happiness!! Jodi's husband, Brent, was standing beside us and watching her with adoring eyes as we photographed his lovely wife in the prettiest light imaginable on their wedding day this past September! It's a moment we can so vividly remember, and this image quickly became one of our favorites. Thank you for sharing your dance moves with us, Jodi!! :)

Contax 645 | Fuji 400H

View more of Jodi & Brent's Greenwood Hills Country Club wedding :)