WAUSAU BARN REHEARSAL DINNER | ELLIE & ANDREW

We couldn't wait for this weekend to arrive. Ellie & Andrew's wedding celebration was straight out of a movie, filled with so much love & overflowing emotion!! It all started with their rehearsal dinner, which took place at their family friend's barn in Rib Mountain. Randy from Evolutions in Design helped transform the barn into a perfectly styled and charming space for all of Ellie & Andrew's closest friends & family to enjoy a gorgeous early summer night!

Photographing rehearsal dinners is quickly becoming our favorite way to tell a larger story of our couples' wedding weekend! The genuine hugs, anticipation and excitement that are present at the rehearsal dinner are absolutely beautiful, and capturing those candid, unscripted moments of joy makes us so happy. When ever we approach a wedding or portrait session, we think to ourselves: if we were Ellie and Andrew (or any other couple/family), what photos would we love to have?? That guides us through every image we capture, and it's a huge part of the reason we are often smiling behind our cameras. :) Especially on this beautiful day with Ellie and Andrew's WONDERFUL, sweet, and welcoming families, we were honored to capture such moments for them!

Lots more to come from Ellie & Andrew's stunning Rothschild Pavilion wedding later this week... we're bursting-at-the-seams excited to share and you won't want to miss it!! :)

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Wausau Barn Rehearsal Dinner captured on film with Contax 645, Hasselblad 500cm, Rolleiflex 3.5c, Nikon F100 and Holga 120 on Fuji Pro 400H, Portra 800 and TriX 400 film.

WAUSAU SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER | KELLY WITH FLOWERS

Just last month, we had an itch to shoot some film. Spring colors were popping up everywhere we turned. The sunshine was beginning to share gorgeous evening warmth. And we wanted to play... So! One evening we got together with Kelly with the sole purpose of creating, and we couldn't be more thrilled with the outcome!! Kelly is effortlessly beautiful and such a sweetheart. She was up for anything and we cannot thank her enough for spending the evening with us!! 

We're gearing up for an awesome summer and cannot wait to create with the Class of 2016!!

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Hair & Makeup by Nicole at Euphoria Spalon | Crown & Flowers from Evolutions in Design.

Wausau Senior Portraits captured on film with Contax 645 and Pentax 67 on Fuji Pro 400H and PanF 50 film.

Devil's Lake Engagement Photos | Alison & Doron

We first met Doron & Allison when we had the pleasure of Skype chatting with them earlier this year. We immediate connected with the vision they have for their Villa Terrace wedding and are so excited to be a part of their celebration in just under TWO weeks!!

As we started bouncing around location ideas for their engagement session, we stumbled upon Devil's Lake State Park in Baraboo, WI, and knew without a doubt it would be a gorgeous playground for us to create with them. It was a perfectly sunny day, we explored nearly every side of the lake, and even did some hiking to the loveliest sunset views. We used every last drop of sunlight and are in love with the ease Doron & Allison had together in front of our cameras. They are such a beautiful couple and we know they will make an incredible bride & groom NEXT Saturday! :)

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Devil's Lake Engagement Photos captured on medium format film with Contax 645 and Pentax 67 on Fuji Pro 400H film.

HORSESHOE BAY DOOR COUNTY WEDDING | KARLA & GREG

Karla & Greg planned a wedding celebration that focused on two of their favorite things in the world: travel, and family. They believe experiences and moments are what life is all about, and we couldn't agree with them more! Throughout their relationship, Door County has always been a special place they would visit and fall in love with together over & over again. When it came time to plan their wedding, they knew bringing their closest loved ones to beautiful Door County would make for the perfect wedding celebration! 

Horseshoe Bay Golf Club is one of the most classic & timeless venues in the County. As soon as we met Karla & Greg and they shared their wedding vision with us, we couldn't WAIT for May 9th to arrive! Sparkly gold and pink as far as the eye could see (including Karla's gorgeous gown from London!) brought life & energy to their spring wedding with just the right amount of punchy hues. The thought they put into each and every detail of their wedding celebration speaks to their love of family; they really wanted to create a special celebration for everyone to enjoy! From the darling flower girl's bespoke dresses to a custom wedding stationary suite & custom map, each element of their wedding day was thoughtfully curated. Karla & Greg welcomed guests with a watercolor bag filled with their favorite Door County goodies, including Karla's signature chocolate dipped Oreo's with pink & gold edible glitter! They also represented their love of travel by directing guests to their seats with gold compasses, and enlisted a wonderful wedding team to make sure their day flowed smoothly and looked gorgeous, including Door County Event Planners, Flora and FlourGirl Patissier!

Top to bottom, Karla & Greg's wedding day was one that their friends & family will not soon forget, and even better is the love and adoration they share for one another. We feel so lucky to have been the ones to capture such a beautiful celebration of marriage!!

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Horseshoe Bay Door County wedding photos captured on film with Contax 645, Pentax 67 and Nikon F100 on Fuji Pro 400H, Portra 800, TriX 400 and Ilford 3200 film.

Wedding Coordinator: Carrie Baldwin-Smith of Door County Event Planners  |  Hair & Makeup: Sara F. Miller  |  Florist: Helene, Flora Flowershop  |  Officiant: Joan Shiels, Door County Minister  |  Cake Artist: FlourGirl Patissier  |  Band: Rocker  |  Bespoke wedding stationary suite & custom Door County map: Stephannie Barba Illustration  |  Rings: Lasker Jewelers, Eau Claire  |  Bride's couture custom necklace, earrings & bracelet: Haute Bride, Los Gatos CA  |  Bride's gown: 'Broadway from the Killer Queen Collection' by Ian Stuart Bride, London, England  |  Bride's shoes: Manolo Blank "Hangisi" Jeweled Pump in Silver  |  Groom's attire: bespoke suite, shirt & cravat from Heimie's Haberdashery, St Paul MN  |  Flowergirl's bespoke dresses by Courtney Prince of Doloris Petunia  |  Flowergirl shoes: Ruby & Bloom "Josie" gold flat  |  Favors: gold compasses with custom Door County Map  |  Wedding Calligraphy: Just Write Studios, Jenny Muffler  |  Sugar flowers on cake: Sugar Garden Box and FondantNGumpaste on Etsy  |  Custom Mapkins: "For Your Party" from Chicago  |  String Quartet: Allegro Quartet  |  Chair Rental: Shore-to-Shore  |  Guest Transportation: Door County Trolley 

THE STREICH-BROWNS | WAUSAU FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY

It is families like the Streichs and Browns that make us truly love what we do. After photographing Lesley & Jason's engagement and wedding photos on her parents property, we also had the pleasure of photographing their sweet little Auden's newborn portraits in that very setting just last summer. Since Lesley's parents were soon-to-be moving, they wanted to plan one last portrait session on their beautiful land to preserve all of the special memories they've had there over the years! Of course we were ecstatic to see them and get back on Mary & Scott's stunning property. Not to mention, little Mr. Auden was cute as can be and had all of us smiling as he lit up with JOY when we brought out his books!! :)

Mary & Scott and Lesley & Jason, we cannot thank you enough for spending the afternoon with us and our cameras!! You are a beautiful family and we are so thankful to have the privilege of capturing you over the years!!

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Wausau Family Photography captured on Contax 645 and Pentax 67 with Fuji Pro 400H film.