.mrs schmidt and baby. Anchorage, Ak Portrait Photographer

Oh DUDE!!!  I'm going to be AUNTIE Em come December!  I was super fortunate to have been able to go visit my sister mid October in Anchorage.  She is in the midst of making a human so I went up to help, hang and have some much needed sister time before she is full time Mommy!!!  What a blessed time we had and what a change it is to be sisters now from growing up.  Thank God I'm not as big of an ass as I used to be.  

Isn't she GORGEOUS!!!!!!  So pumped for her and Ryan, oh, and Moose (their Lab!).  I can't wait to meet Mr. Man in person.  Take her easy, put your feet up, keep cooking, and call me!  

All the best Meg.  I love you.  Em  

.glavin family. Stevens Point Portrait Photographer

WOWZA, what a beautiful day it was for pictures!  The best part is that we rescheduled the original shoot day to this beautiful day!  Oh how I love it when everything comes together for good.  With a few "fishy" crackers and tickles we got some great smiles and memories.  Thanks for trusting that it was a good idea to make a new date for our shoot!  What a treat it was to get to know you all.  All the best,  Em

.joe & heather. Madison WI Wedding Photographer

I adore everything about Madison, WI.  There is a heartbeat that I feel there that is different than any other town.  It makes me feel young again.  I was thrilled when Heather said she was hoping for a Madison engagement session ... and can you guess what happened?  The heartbeat started!
I like to say that Madison is where I grew up.  Let me clarify ... Home is Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN.  That is where I had the majority of my primary education.  But my growing up happened in Madison as I attended college there.  What a place to grow up!
I met Joe and Heather bright and early on a Monday morning to capture their engagement shoot.  We met over coffee at the terrace and got to know each other a bit.  There attraction and love for each other is infections and made my job super easy and fun.  Thank you for keeping me in Madison another day and giving me another reason to stomp around State Street.  I can't wait for your big day next year in Stevens Point.

.ryan & angie. Madison, WI Wedding Photographer

What a beautiful day to get married.  You never know what you are going to get for a fall wedding in the Mid West, but this day was perfect.  There is nothing better than Autumn in Madison, WI with the leaves changing colors, the lake glistening in the sun and beautiful warm weather.  

Pair this scene with an adorable couple and you get total awesomeness!  Ryan and Angie's celebration took place at the Monona Terrace.  The were married on the roof and celebrated in one of the ballrooms for the reception.  Before and after the ceremony they gave me plenty of time to take them around the area to get them looking their best.  What troopers ... totally in love and totally letting me do my thing.  We went place to place and every time I would say, "There is another spot down the street.  Do you want to try it or head to cocktails?"  Every time they would respond with huge smiles and "Let's go to the next spot!"  Thanks for being so easy to work with over the last year.  You guys are the best.  Big thanks to Mike from Black Ice Studio for assisting during the day as well.  Cheers to Ryan and Angie and your marriage!  Em  

.jandrain family. Stevens Point Portrait Photography

I am always floored when a year has passed, it's picture time again, and how much bigger the kids have gotten.  Maybe it is because the first time I met Connor was when he was still in a crib, and now he looks like a young man.  It is amazing to see how families grow and change each year and I feel incredibly blessed to be included in these moments.  Thank you Jandrain family.  I always love seeing you!   

.kraemer family. Stevens Point Portrait Photographer

One 1st birthday + 4 families = nothing but fun!  On the weekend of Evalee's first birthday all of her favorite family members got together to celebrate the big day.  They also decided to have family pictures taken since everyone was together.  What a perfect day and opportunity for pictures.  Thanks for the fun.    Happy happy first birthday!!!