MILWAUKEE ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS | KANOE & MIKE

Kanoe & Mike are two of the sweetest people we recently had the pleasure of photographing and sharing a gorgeous summer evening with. They are warm, easy to talk to, and so natural in front of our cameras! After making our way around Veteran's Park and McKinley Arena, we headed to the restaurant where they first met: Sail Loft. We were blessed with the most beautiful light throughout their entire session and left knowing they let us capture their genuine, authentic selves! Not sure we could hope for any better feeling than that! :)

Just one example of how thoughtful these two are: a couple days after their session, the most thoughtful handwritten thank you note arrived in our mailbox. Kanoe & Mike, we cannot wait to be a part of your wedding day next June! Thank you so much for inviting us into this exciting time in your lives!

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Milwaukee Engagement Photos captured with Contax 645, Pentax 67 and Rolleiflex 3.5c on Fuji Pro 400H, TriX 400 and Ilford 3200 film.

DOOR COUNTY MATERNITY PORTRAITS | ANNA & PAUL

Seeing our dearest friends grow their family from two to three is something that makes us smile so big!! Anna & Paul are expecting their little Mister to arrive in September, and anyone who knows them would be quick to agree that they are going to be amazing parents!

Earlier this month while the four of us were celebrating the 4th of July in beautiful Door County, we headed out with our cameras and spent the evening photographing Anna & Paul along the water. Lake Michigan has a way of looking like we were photographing in the Caribbean, and it served as the most beautiful of backdrops for some of our favorite people in the world. :) A simple organic floral crown made by Helen at Flora Flowershop added just the right amount of 'pop' to Anna, a radiant & joyful Mommy-to-be with the most perfect baby bump! As always, Paul's ability to make Anna smile & laugh didn't fail us for a second! 

Sending giant hugs and so much love to these two (three!)!!

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Door County Maternity Portraits captured with Contax 645, Pentax 67 and Rolleiflex 3.5c on Fuji Pro 400H, Ilford 3200 and Ilford 100.

Floral crown and blooms by Flora Flowershop.

CENTRAL WISCONSIN FARM WEDDING | STACY & STEVE

A family farm, peonies everywhere you turned, and the sun warming everyone's smiles for Stacy & Steve. Oh, and the MOST adorable furry four-legged ring bearer we will ever photograph! (We photographed Jordy one other time when he was a bit more clumsy at Cave Point, in Door County - take a peek) 

How we LOVED this day! It truly was a family & friend team effort to put on Stacy & Steve's celebration. They were married on Steve's family's farm in central Wisconsin, and the help they received to pull everything together seemed to have come from half of their guest list! A handmade arch to be married under as well as an awesome self-serve beer bar, both made from reclaimed wood from a barn on the farm that, piece by piece, is making its way to the ground. So wonderful to have these unique elements to make their wedding even more special!

After Stacy & Steve's ceremony in a pasture with an amazing evergreen backdrop, their guests were escorted cocktail hour with yard games representing each of their college teams, cheese curds, signature cocktails and, finally, a giant white tent decorated from top to bottom with gorgeous PEONIES!!! Stacy & Steve brought the energy up moments before the dance floor opened with a "dirty dancing" themed first dance, including Steve swooping Stacy off her feet! By far one of the grandest first dances we have ever witnessed!

Stacy & Steve truly danced the night away into the sunset. We feel incredibly honored they chose us to photograph their celebration on the farm and still wish we could dive back into this day and hit the dance floor with them!

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Central Wisconsin Farm Wedding photos captured on Contax 645, Pentax 67, Rolleiflex 3.5c and Nikon F100 with Fuji Pro 400H, TriX 400, Portra 800 and Ilford 3200 film.

Wedding Coordinator: Catherine Hojnacki  |  Hair & Makeup: Hair by Pamela  |  Peonies: from Ovans Peony Farm  |  Officiant: David Headley  |  Cake Artist: Joan Nekoliczak  |  DJ: Music in Motion  |  Catering: Rockman's  |  Invitations: Wedding Paper Divas  |  Rings & Jewelry:  Studio 2015  |  Bride's Gown:  Wedding 826, by Sincerity Bridal  |  Bride's Shoes: Franco Sarto  |  Bridesmaid Dresses: Tevolio Chiffon Illusion  |  Grooms Attire: Joseph Abboud  |  Tent, Lighting, Tables & Chairs: CW Rental

ELEGANT WAUSAU WEDDING | MEGHAN & TONY

Where do we begin with Meghan & Tony?! They are as happy and in LOVE with each other as their wedding was elegant, glamorous & perfect! Their day was greeted with clouds and rain but the second they made their way to the beautiful Church of Resurrection, sunshine was bursting through the clouds to brighten up the day, matching everyone's smiles & energy! We cannot talk about this day without gushing over the details. Teamed up with Meghan and her Mom, Randy at Evolutions in Design created the most magical scene at the Jefferson Street Inn. So stunning, it brought Meghan & her family to tears. Magical! The elegance surrounding every corner we turned had us loading & re-loading our film cameras at a record pace! 

Meghan & Tony whisked their bridal party away on a classic trolley for a few portraits at the Wausau Country Club before arriving for cocktail hour with all of their guests. Emotional toasts lead us into dancing with entertainment from the fabulous Spicey Tie Band! It was as if Meghan & Tony's guests were in a race to the dance floor – it filled up SO fast.

We could not be more thankful to the most wonderful couple, Meghan & Tony, as well as their families, for inviting us to photograph your beautiful wedding day!!

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Wausau Wedding Photography with Contax 645, Pentax 67, Nikon F100, Rolleiflex 3.5c and Holga 120 on Fuji Pro 400H, TriX 400 and Ilford 3200 film.

Villa Terrace Milwaukee Wedding | Alison & Doron

Alison & Doron chose to have a brunch wedding celebration in Milwaukee. To say we were excited to photograph their wedding would be a giant understatement. :) Stepping into Villa Terrace feels like you've suddenly been transported to the loveliest place in a tiny Italian village, with architecture and charm in every direction.

The weather gave Allison & Doron a taste of everything from fog and rain to abundant sunshine. Doron's family traveled for the weekend from Israel and it truly felt like their wedding day was a joining of two families. After a beautiful ceremony overlooking greenery and Lake Michigan, their guests enjoyed cocktails on the sunshine-filled terrace.

As we made our way around the property with Allison & Doron they seemed so at ease in front of our cameras, we could have taken their picture all day long! We couldn't be more honored we were there to capture so many smiling faces who had traveled great distances to see these two promise their lives to each other. Congratulations, Allison & Doron!! :)

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Villa Terrace Milwaukee Wedding Photography captured on Contax 645, Pentax 57, Rolleiflex 3.5c and Nikon F100 with Fuji Pro 400H, Portra 800, Ilford 3200, and TriX 400 film.

Wedding Ceremony & Reception: Villa Terrace Milwaukee  |  Florist: Milwaukee Flower Co  |  Officiant: Koru Ceremony  |  DJ: Sound by Design  |  Paper Goods: Wedding Paper Divas  |  Bride's Earrings: Vintage  |  Bride's Necklace: Heirloom  |  Bride's Dress: from Marah's Elegant Bridal  |  Bridesmaid Dress: J.Crew in shade Dusty Shale