FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY WAUSAU WI | LESLEY, JASON & AUDEN!

How adorable are these three!! After photographing Lesley & Jason's engagement and amazing backyard wedding, we were crossing our fingers that we might have the honor of meeting their sweet little man on one of their trips back to Wausau. As it turned out, they were home just a couple weeks ago and we adored capturing them as the loving parents that they are to their already-trendy little one, Auden. As we've jokingly mentioned to Lesley & Jason before, they are truly one of the most creative, stylish and fun couples we know, so it didn't surprise us one bit when Auden was dressed in the cutest outfit on the planet!! He loved flying high in the sky in his Mom & Dad's arms, and seeing his reflection in the mirror brought out so many cute little expressions! :)

Lesley & Jason, thank you guys so much for spending the afternoon with us! We're so happy for you – you sure have a sweetheart on your hands and we cannot wait to see Auden grow!

Love, Kelsy & Butch

All images captured with Contax 645 and Pentax 67 on Fuji Pro 400H.

MUNSON BRIDGE WINERY WEDDING | BRITTANY & DUSTIN!

Where do we begin with the incredible celebration that was Brittany & Dustin's wedding day?! These two are such an inspiring couple. Together they are fun, loving, witty, adorable, adventurous, and FULL of life! Every inch of Munson Bridge Winery's beautiful property was styled into a genuine representation of who Brittany & Dustin are and what they love most. From an olive tasting bar and open air Photo Booth to handmade yard games and the biggest cupcake spread we've ever seen, they treated their guests to a truly heartfelt day!!

Moments before Dustin saw his gorgeous bride for the first time, he was completely overcome by emotion. It didn't stop there, as he and Brittany have such a connection that capturing sweet moments for them seemed to never end. Gentle embraces filled with anticipation, bursting out into laughter while riding a vintage bicycle together, and Dustin scooping up his bride for their first kiss after saying "I do" are just a few parts of their celebration that still have us smiling. :)

Brittany & Dustin, we know how much thoughtful planning you put into your wedding day and, to us, that is just one example of how amazing the two of you are together! We wish you lived in Wisconsin so that we could have regular game nights and dinner dates. :) Wishing you two so much love and happiness!!

Love, Kelsy & Butch

All images captured with Contax 645, Pentax 67, Nikon F100 and Holga 120 on Fuji 400H, PAN F 50, and Delta 3200.

Flowers: Randy from Evolutions in Design | Wedding Coordinator: Gloria Mitchell | Hair Stylist: Nicole Semling, Absolute Hair | Makeup Artist: Vanexa Yang | Cake Artist: Jessica | DJ: Midwest Sound | Catering: B&S Catering | Bride’s Dress: from Jon's Bridal | Bridesmaid Dresses: Alfred Sung in Coastal | Bride's Earrings: SweetMelodyShop on Etsy | Groom's Suit: Banana Republic | Officiant: Pastor Bruce Lamont | Wedding Singer: Jerry Teclaw

WISCONSIN NEWBORN PHOTOS | THE KAGEN FAMILY

We recently had the absolute pleasure of visiting Zainab & Mike in Appleton, where we simply couldn't wait to meet their adorable little one, Gabe! In a room filled with windows and glowy light, Gabe let his parents love on him non-stop and was such a good little almost 8-week old for his very first photo shoot. :) He even gave us a few smiles in the form of the cutest grin imaginable! It's so amazing seeing Zainab & Mike as "Mom and Dad" just over a year after their beautiful wedding in Milwaukee. They seem to have fallen into their new roles seamlessly, and it made us so happy to see them as a family of three!!

Love, Kelsy & Butch

All images captured with Contax 645, Pentax 67, Hasselblad 500cm and Nikon F100 on Fuji Pro 400H and Tri-X 400.

LAKESIDE MICHIGAN WEDDING | ANIKA & LYNN

Anika & Lynn's wedding was a perfect example of how, together, friends & family can make anything happen. From the ceramic bears & faux deer heads handmade by Anika's Mom to the men's shotgun shell boutonnieres and a wooden tiki bar, nearly every element of their day was a DIY collaboration!

The morning of their wedding both Anika & Lynn got ready in neighboring homes, all on Duck Lake in Watersmeet, Michigan. With Nola Kahn beautifying Anika, her hair & makeup couldn't have been more stunning, and the bridesmaids sparkled in blush sequins as they helped Anika into her gorgeous dress in a room filled with windows! Just a short walk down a lit trail, their ceremony was set on a peninsula behind Anika's childhood lake house. After a lovely ceremony and sunny receiving line in front of the boat house, guests were welcomed to a fun cocktail hour while we captured Anika & Lynn's portraits just before the evening sun dipped below the tree-line! Add to that some of the best toasts we've ever heard, a jam-packed dance floor, and a grand sparkler exit at the end of the night where Anika & Lynn were whisked off in the back of a 1952 Chevy and you have an amazing, heartfelt wedding celebration!!

Anika & Lynn, we cannot thank you enough for choosing us to be a part of your wedding celebration! We wish the two of you endless years of happiness, joy, adventure, and trips back to Duck Lake to cheers in the very spot where you said your vows :)

Love, Kelsy & Butch

All images captured with Contax 645, Pentax 67, Nikon F100, Holga 120 and D800 on Fuji 400H, Tri-X 400, and Delta 3200.

Flowers: Randy from Evolutions in Design | Paper Products: Remember Me Stationary | DJ: Fabulux Entertainment | Videographers: One Fine Day Productions | Bride's Dress: Rinini, from Bella Bianca | Bride's Shoes: Stuart Weitzman | Bridesmaid Dresses: Fifth Avenue Showstoppwer Dress by Badgley Mischka

WISCONSIN ANNIVERSARY PORTRAITS | WHITNEY & MIKE

Whitney & Mike are approaching their second wedding anniversary (this November!), and what better way to plan an early celebration than with a road trip across the Midwest?? We were so thankful that Whitney & Mike planned to include a visit to Wausau in their travels so that we could spend a gorgeous evening getting to know each other and capturing their love!

Just a few months after these two got married Mike was deployed, so now that he's home they are adorable "newlyweds" all over again and our cameras loved them for it. :) Whitney is a photographer as well in their home of Minot, ND, and both she and Mike seemed so comfortable being in front of the camera. We explored one of our favorite little gems in all of Central Wisconsin and, when the session ended, we both found ourselves wishing that Whitney and Mike lived closer so the four of us could have double dates together!!

Thank you two SO much for choosing us for this session – we so enjoyed spending time with you and hope you have a wonderful anniversary in just a couple months!

Love, Kelsy & Butch

All images captured with Contax 645 and Pentax 67 on Fuji Pro 400H.