It has been SO long since I have gotten a moment to sit and write a blog, so I figured I'd better start way back in June with Kurt and Kara's elegant, simplistic wedding in Wisconsin Dells! 

I have loved photographing this couple and their adorable family since 2012, so I was honored to be part of one of the biggest days of their lives! 

Kara was stunning! The day represented the two of them so well, from Kurts sandals to Kara's bouquet.

The day was layed back and elegent, and one of my favorite weddings to date because of it's simplicity and sense on sincerity.  One thing I can say after working with Kurt and Kara for the past 3 years is that they are some of the sweetest people I have ever met in my life, and they love eachother unconditionally, as well as their daughters. 

I don't think any of us could have asked for a more beautiful June day to say "I do"! 

After they exchanged vows in front of family (their two daughters standing by their sides and their parents watching on), they completed the celebration of the start of their lives together with a nice family dinner at Ishnala in the Dells.

Here are a few moments from their day! 

Because I could see all of these things in Amy and Justin when they said "I Do"... I'll let Mr. Marley take it from here... 

“Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world around. You tell them things that you’ve never shared with another soul and they absorb everything you say and actually want to hear more. You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that were never achieved and the many disappointments life has thrown at you. When something wonderful happens, you can’t wait to tell them about it, knowing they will share in your excitement. They are not embarrassed to cry with you when you are hurting or laugh with you when you make a fool of yourself. Never do they hurt your feelings or make you feel like you are not good enough, but rather they build you up and show you the things about yourself that make you special and even beautiful. There is never any pressure, jealousy or competition but only a quiet calmness when they are around. You can be yourself and not worry about what they will think of you because they love you for who you are. The things that seem insignificant to most people such as a note, song or walk become invaluable treasures kept safe in your heart to cherish forever. Memories of your childhood come back and are so clear and vivid it’s like being young again. Colours seem brighter and more brilliant. Laughter seems part of daily life where before it was infrequent or didn’t exist at all. A phone call or two during the day helps to get you through a long day’s work and always brings a smile to your face. In their presence, there’s no need for continuous conversation, but you find you’re quite content in just having them nearby. Things that never interested you before become fascinating because you know they are important to this person who is so special to you. You think of this person on every occasion and in everything you do. Simple things bring them to mind like a pale blue sky, gentle wind or even a storm cloud on the horizon. You open your heart knowing that there’s a chance it may be broken one day and in opening your heart, you experience a love and joy that you never dreamed possible. You find that being vulnerable is the only way to allow your heart to feel true pleasure that’s so real it scares you. You find strength in knowing you have a true friend and possibly a soul mate who will remain loyal to the end. Life seems completely different, exciting and worthwhile. Your only hope and security is in knowing that they are a part of your life.” 
― Bob Marley

Congratulations Justin and Amy! 

Mary Kate's session comes with a bit of a story...

One thing I love about photography is how it connects everyone to the past, documents the present and is shared in the future. 

Through photography, I have been reconnected with many of my old classmates and friends I've lost touch with through the years! 

Mary Kate's mom, Claire, is one of those people! 

When Claire booked her session with me, we quickly came to the realization that we had gone to grade school together (We are both married now with different last names)!
We had such a great time during Mary Kate's one year session, not only admirning how completly adorable Mary Kate is, but chatting about the past and catching up on eachother's lives, our husbands, kids and everything else!

Reconnecting is so great, and I love that I had the chance to reconnect with Claire and meet their beautiful daughter!!  

Here are some pics from Mary Kate's session!