PUMPKINS & APPLES!

Fall. Does it get any better?!? We always say fall is our favorite time to be alive :) We LIVE for autumn's crisp air, vibrant colors, comfort food, and extra-long walks! Easily at the top of this list are our annual apple picking and pumpkin hunting adventures with Parker. This year we sort of missed the boat on apple picking (I know, I know... terrible!!), so we decided to include a little game of apple-fetch into our pumpkin date. Parker LOVES playing ball and could honestly play all day... what he doesn't like is biting into an apple to bring it back to us, so it makes for a tough game for him although an entertaining one for us! Simply running up and down the rows & rows of trees or through the pumpkin patch makes him the smiliest pup we know, which makes us the happiest Kelsy & Butch we know. :) Here are a few images from this year's outing at Helene's Orchard, perfectly timed to allow us to also wish you all a wonderful Halloween! 

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Images captured with Contax 645 on Ektar 100 film.

VILLA TERRACE MILWAUKEE ENGAGEMENT | TORI & JON

Tori & Jon planned the ultimate engagement session! Three locations, three outfits, and three hours. We spent the evening capturing them at some of the most remarkable locations in Milwaukee! After exploring Lakeshore Park we headed to Lake Park for an elevated view of the city, where we were also treated to the most vibrant yellow trees glowing even brighter as the sun burst through them! The grand finale of Tori & Jon's session was spent at Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, which they rented for the evening. We had the historic property all to ourselves, which was like a DREAM!! The four of us made our way around every inch of Villa Terrace and squeezed every last moment out of the dropping sun.

These two have been together for over eight years, but with the sweet way they interact you would think their relationship is still new! Tori & Jon are two of the most joyful (and gorgeous!) people we've ever had in front of our cameras, and we couldn't be more excited for their wedding next October at the Grain Exchange in Milwaukee!!

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Engagement photos at Lakeshore Park, Lake Park, and Villa Terrace in Milwaukee, WI. Captured with Contax 645 and Pentax 67 on Fuji Pro 400H and Ilford 3200 film.

FALL PORTRAITS | LAURIE, JON & LANEY

We've had the absolute pleasure of photographing Laurie before and when she asked us to capture her with her two favorites, we were so excited! We started Laurie & Jon's session at their charming, stylish home in Milwaukee. These two have been married for just over a year and wanted to celebrate the occasion with pictures! After a little snuggle time on the couch, their adorable lab, Laney, came bursting in with barrels of energy. She instantly brought so much joy to all of our faces!!

Hart Park served as a perfect location for the second half of their session as the sun was setting on a gorgeous fall day. We knew a little bit of climbing was in order as soon as we spotted a giant fallen tree. How romantic - Laurie and Jon sitting in a tree :) 

Laurie is an amazing wedding photographer in the Milwaukee area and also one of the sweetest ladies you'll ever meet. Her & Jon's love for each other was so evident throughout their session with their little touches and big smiles. :) We couldn't be more thankful they chose us to spend the afternoon with them! Cheers to countless more years of marriage and adventure together!!

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Fall Portraits captured in Milwaukee, WI with Contax 645 and Pentax 67 on Fuji Pro 400H and Ilford 3200 film.

WAUSAU COUNTRY CLUB WEDDING | PATTI & DAN

Patti & Dan celebrated with an absolutely classic Wausau Country Club Wedding. Evolutions in Design provided elegant florals throughout the entire day, perfectly complimenting Patti's elegant "Hollywood" gown and Dan's tux. From the moment we arrived to St. Michaels Church, the two of them were excited to marry each other and celebrate with their closest family & friends!! Patti soaked in a few quiet moments before being escorted down the aisle by her Dad to the smiling groom awaiting her. After saying their I Do's, Patti & Dan's bridal party and family made their way to the Historic Yawkey House Museum for portraits. They were blessed with an absolutely beautiful fall day as the sun kissed their shoulders all day long. Having the Yawkey House all to ourselves for portraits had our smiles touching our ears with excitement! Next, upon arriving at Wausau Country Club, we were able to escape with Patti & Dan onto the fairways. Seeing the two of them smile at each other during those portraits was just magical. The evening light was incredible, Patti & Dan were the happiest newlyweds, and there we were, capturing them on film. We feel SO lucky to have documented Patti & Dan's wedding day!

Guests enjoyed cocktail hour and a giant display of appetizers before entering the most stunning reception space at Wausau Country Club! With Patti's Mom, Micki, planning much of their wedding, she thought of every detail. Including a "kissing bell" awaiting each guest at their table. Dinner was filled with the sounds of ringing bells urging Patti & Dan to kiss just one more time, and we especially loved this means of bringing about smooches because, just like their wedding day, it felt completely timeless. Randy and his amazing team at Evolutions decorated with stunning gold chairs and white florals to make Patti & Dan's celebration romantic, and so beautiful. After sweet (and entertaining!!) toasts, the new Mr & Mrs kicked off dancing with their band, the Bluewater Kings, who from the second the first dances were over had the dance floor stomping with energy.

Patti & Dan, thank you for trusting your wedding day memories to us. We were overjoyed to spend time with you at your parents property for your winter engagement, and couldn't be happier for the two of you!

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Wausau Country Club Wedding Photography captured with Contax 645, Pentax 67 and Hasselblad 500cm on Fuji Pro 400H, Ilford XP2 and Ilford 3200. Developed & scanned by Fast Foto.

Wedding Ceremony: St. Michael's Church | Wedding Reception: Wausau Country Club | Florist: Randy, Evolutions in Design | Hair & Makeup: A-List Bridal | Officiant: Fr. William Grevatch | Cake Artist: Loving Traditions | Band: Bluewater Kings | Invitations: Presto Prints | Rings: The Diamond Showcase | Bride's Gown: Enzoani "Hollywood" Dress from Effie's Bridal Trunk | Bride's Shoes: Badly Mischka | Bride's Veil: The Wedding Shoppe | Bridesmaid Gowns: Monique Lhuillier | Groomsmen Attire: Campbell Haines Menswear | Vocalist: Marie Gustafson

CENTRAL WISCONSIN ENGAGEMENT | SARAH & PAUL

Sarah & Paul visited us in Wausau for their engagement session this fall and we were so happy to have them here! Sarah is just as joyful as the image above suggests, and Paul makes her the happiest woman imaginable!! :) Spending the evening with these two was the absolute highlight of our week! They chose to make their engagement session into a romantic getaway by taking the day off work, Sarah getting her hair & makeup done, and Paul reserving a room at the Jefferson Street Inn to prolong their stay. They put so much thought into their outfits and looked absolutely fantastic!!

After photos along the creek with light making its way through the trees, they dressed up for part two of their session and we headed to Back When Cafe. Sarah & Paul love to travel and explore new restaurants together; what better way to incorporate that into their photos than at one of our favorite date night spots in Wausau! Sarah & Paul had the patio all to themselves as the sun went down, with twinkling lights behind them and an amazing glass of wine in hand. We could have photographed these two all night long and cannot wait for their wedding in Appleton next spring with Cherry Blossom Events!!

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Central Wisconsin engagement photos captured with Contax 645 and Pentax 67 on Fuji Pro 400H and Ilford 3200 film.