GREEN BAY NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY | THE LARSEN FAMILY

There are few words that truly encompass the amazing feeling of documenting so many special moments for one of our favorite couples over the course of just five years. Since 2010, we have had the absolute honor of photographing Kim while she was Miss Wisconsin, her and Stew's engagement session & Door County wedding, their first-born's newborn session & family portraits, and NOW, their second little lady's newborn photos!!

Kim & Stew have been blessed with two beautiful girls, Maggie & Annie, and just two weeks ago we spent the afternoon with them at their gorgeous home in Green Bay. When we arrived Maggie was watching the Sound of Music, mac & cheese was on the menu for lunch, and miss Annie was a peaceful sweetheart taking everything in! :) Kim & Stew gave us an afternoon filled with smiles and adorable moments, and Annie's crystal-clear blue eyes were enough to melt us on the spot! We couldn't be happier for this family of FOUR! :)

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Green Bay Newborn Photography captured on Contax 645, Pentax 67 and Rolleiflex 3.5c with Portra 800, Fuji Pro 400H, TriX 400 and Ilford 3200 film.

DOOR COUNTY WEDDING | LYDIA & JON

It was a perfect day in beautiful Door County. And by perfect, we mean the lilacs were in bloom, the sun was shining, and there was a contagious energy of excitement buzzing around Sturgeon Bay! However, since Lydia & Jon's Boston wedding, the two of them and their families experienced an overload of emotions through the loss of Jon's father, Paul. This amazing couple planned not only one, but two wedding celebrations (one far sooner than the other in Jon's hometown) so Jon's Dad would be able to see him marry the love of his life. Shortly after Lydia & Jon's wedding last August we received the most heartbreaking news; they lost a man who loved SO big and brought sincerity & kindness to everyone he met. We know this to be true because the impact Paul had on us after getting to know him throughout Lydia & Jon's wedding is one we will never forget. Our hearts continue to go out to Jon and his family, but we also know Paul was still very much a part of Lydia & Jon's wedding celebration in Door County just two weeks ago. He was there in spirit and also represented in the monogram Lydia had sewn into her dress, in the special cufflinks Jon wore, and in the wedding ring worn by Jon's Mom, Kathy. We like to think of these memories as a celebration of Paul's life and know that Lydia & Jon and their families continue to feel his presence every single day.

Lydia & Jon waited to see each other until their ceremony, and seeing the way Jon lit up as Lydia was escorted down the aisle by her Dad, Cory, was as if this was the first time they would say "I do" to each other. Their bond is of the strongest we've witnessed and every chance they get to make one another smile, they take it. This, of course, makes everyone around them smile as well because Lydia & Jon are absolutely adorable together!! :) Cory, a Reverend at First Baptist Church, had the pleasure of marrying Lydia to Jon not once, but twice and this time they said their vows in their home church (which is also where Jon proposed)! Lydia & Jon's ceremony was emotional and heartfelt as they shared the same hand-written vows they had just spoken to each other ten months earlier in Boston.

To us Door County means gorgeous water & beaches, so we were thrilled when Lydia & Jon were up for heading over to a secret gem of a beach for portraits. The vibrant aqua of Lake Michigan paired with long grass and a secluded beach made for a dreamy setting, and we used every moment we had with these two and their fun wedding party! Afterwards, of course, they celebrated and boogied the night away with all of their guests. :) 

We couldn't be happier for the life Lydia & Jon have ahead of them!! Photographing so many once-in-a-lifetime moments for their families has been one of our greatest honors. We couldn't be more thankful to have been behind the camera capturing all of the joy, tears, and hugs they shared with loved ones as they became Mr & Mrs Bugli... not once, but twice! Love these two to the moon!!

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Door County Wedding Photography captured on film with Contax 645, Pentax 67, Nikon F100 and Rolleiflex 3.5c with Fuji Pro 400H, Ilford 3200 and TriX 400 film.

Makeup Artist: Jessica from Yankee Clipper  |  Hair Stylist: Lori from InStyle Salon  |  Florist: Flora Flowershop  |  Officiant: Rev. Corwin Dahl of First Baptist Church of Sturgeon Bay  |  Cake Artist: North Water Bakery  |  Rings: Custom made from Barmakin Jewelers  |  Bride's gown: Custom made by Vicki Kluge  |  Bride's Veil: Mother of the Groom's, custom made alencon lace veil  |  Bride's shoes: Caparros from Macy's  |  Bridesmaid Dresses: Zita's Bridal, designed by Bill Levkoff |  Mens Suits: Joseph A. Bank  |  Organist: Robert Nickel  |  Pianist: Susan Romney

HORSESHOE BAY BEACH CLUB DOOR COUNTY WEDDING | KARYN & TOM

There were heaps of reasons why we were looking forward to Karyn and Tom's Horseshoe Bay Beach Club wedding. The BIGGEST being that they are kind, silly, and filled with life and personality. Just plain old FUN to be around. And every time we open our mouths to talk about them we can't help but blurt out we Love them!! 

Karyn & Tom's wedding day had everything. Rain, wind, a gorgeous sunset, an elegant Sperry Tent, smiling guests ready to dance the night away, and the happiest bride and groom in the state!! After a beautiful, emotional ceremony along Horseshoe Bay, guests enjoyed signature cocktails & passed appetizers, as well as a whiskey & cigar tent for the gentlemen.  Karyn and Tom's parents & siblings had the entire tent roaring in laughter and smiles as they shared charming, entertaining stories about the lovely bride & groom during their toasts... and we're pretty sure Karyn must have been in some sort of physical pain after all of the giant, contagious belly laughs she let out!! :)  Carrie of Door County Event Planners masterfully orchestrated a stunning and seamless celebration, the blush & ivory flowers created by Flora were breathtaking, and Karyn & Tom even had a late night burrito truck arrive to fill their guests to the brim!!

Karyn & Tom, we couldn't be more honored and excited to have been a part of your fairytale wedding day!!! We think the world of the two of you and your families, and can't thank you enough for inviting us in to capture so many special moments.

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Horseshoe Bay Beach Club Door County Wedding Photography captured on film with Contax 645, Pentax 67, Nikon F100, and Holga 120 with Fuji Pro 400H, Portra 400, Portra 800, TriX400 and Ilford 3200 film.

Wedding Planner: Door County Event Planners, Carrie Baldwin Smith  |  Florist: Flora Flowershop, Helene  |  Ceremony& Reception: Horseshoe Bay Beach Club  |  Hair & Makeup: Brett Dorian  |  Officiant: Rev. Matt Knapp, Sturgeon Bay Morovian Church  |  Cake: Sharon Peterson, 136 Restaurant  |  Band: Bluewater Kings Band  |  Invitations: Smock Invitations from Elizabeth Grace  |  Programs, menus, seating chart: friend, Lynda LiCastro  |  Bride's Wedding Rings: K.Stonehill Creations  |  Groom's Wedding Ring: Wedgwood Rings  |  Bride's Gown: Martina Liana, Bijou Bridal  |  Bride's Heels: Kate Spade  |   Bridesmaids Dresses: "Misty Rose" Chiffon, from J.Crew  |  Mens Suits: Bar III Suits, Macy's  |  Tent: Sperry Tents, Lake Geneva  |  Linens: BBJ Linens  |  Ceremony Singer: friend, Rachel Sobczak  |  Table numbers: Better Off Wed, etsy  |  Place Cards: Handmade by Bride & her Mom  | Videographer: Copper Clover Films

WAUSAU FAMILY PORTRAITS | THE PENSINGERS

We double-dog dare you to peek through this ADORABLE family's photos and resist smiling from ear-to-ear!! :)

Sara & Brian and their little cuties, Lennon & Penelope, make up one of the sweetest families we know, and we are lucky to not only take their picture but to call them dear friends as well! Lennon wanted to have his hands in the sand the whole session (such a boy!), and Ellie's toothy smile had us both giggling behind our cameras! Playing near the water with this smiley family of four as the sun dipped down ... It really doesn't get any better than that!! 

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Wausau Family Portraits captured by The McCartneys Photography with Contax 645 and Pentax 67 on Fuji Pro 400H and TriX 400 film.

DOOR COUNTY WEDDING PORTRAITS | KARLA & GREG

We all know wedding days are fast-moving and fueled by overwhelming emotions all while following a "timeline." This is exactly why we love the idea of post-wedding portraits!! Karla & Greg's Horseshoe Bay Golf Club wedding earlier this year didn't allow time for us to wiggle up to Ellison Bay for portraits, so two weeks later they chose to get dolled up again for extra portraits in their favorite Door County spot. We were blessed with a perfect evening to share with this beautiful new Mr & Mrs and WOW did we ever have a stunning backdrop!! :)

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Door County Wedding Portraits captured on Contax 645 and Pentax 67 with Fuji Pro 400H film.

Hair & Makeup: Sara F. Miller  |  Florist: Helene, Flora Flowershop  |  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