Jake & Stacy - Engaged!

I met Jake and Stacy downtown Madison at two of my favorite locations, the Memorial Union Terrace and State Capitol. I am always excited to photograph other UW Alum and Madison lovers, and this time was no exception! We had a great time walking up and down State Street talking about their upcoming wedding and taking some photos.

I have known Jake for a little while, we actually went to 7th grade together before I moved, and have reconnected and have many mutual friends in college. But, that's not actually how this couple found me, Stacy knows two of our good friends who she works with at Samba. Small world! Either way, I'm am thrilled to be their photographer and am excited for their upcoming wedding in July!

We started off at the Memorial Union Terrace - this is one of my new favorites!

Bri's Shot

Ooo I love this one too!

We then headed up State Street towards the Capitol

The wind helped us with a little "glamour hair"! :)

The Capitol's tulips are just beautiful!

These are Bri's shots - I love love love the one on the left!

Bri's Shot:

Thanks guys for a great evening! We had a great time and are so excited for your wedding in July!

Junior & Nicole - Engaged!

We met Nicole and Junior at the UW Arboretum last Sunday for their engagement session. We had a fabulous time enjoying the spring sunshine and getting to hear all about the plans they have for their upcoming wedding in July! I am super excited as it will be a good ol' Madison wedding held at the Pres House and Memorial Union - isn't that awesome!?

It is obvious from our time together that these two are perfect for each other. Both sweet and caring with a love and passion for God that resonates in everything that they do. They are such a joy to be around, and proof once again that we have the best clients!

But enough of my bantering, I'll let the photos do the talking!

Gorgeous! Nicole is going to be one beautiful bride don't you think?

Bri's Shot:

These are Brian's shots... love the sunflare!

One of my favorites:

Ooo! And this one too!

This one is a favorite as well

Bri's Shot:

Thanks guys for a great afternoon!

Coming up tomorrow - a giveaway! Stay tuned on how to win some swag for the mommy in your life!

Dusty & Ali - Engaged!

I was not planning to share these images with you until next week, but I am just so gosh darn excited about them I couldn't wait!

From the first time we met Dusty, Ali and I hit it off. They are both so down to earth and easy to talk to, they are the kind of people you feel you have known for ever. We bonded over the fact that we both have two rambunctious puppies that keep us from getting enough sleep at night (although they are very adorable), and that sometimes puppy parenthood is rougher than you might think!

I had also been scoping out this location on the east side of the Capitol for a while, and knew that they were the perfect couple. They were such troopers and walked all over downtown with me as we did their engagement session. Brian thinks that this is the furthest I've ever made a couple walk - so they really were great! (I always tell people that a bonus of the engagement shoot is that you also get a walking work out!)

So without further ado, onto the photos!

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This first shot is Brian's:



The one on the left is Brian's, on the right, mine


We had a little "dip fail" on our first try, which Ali ended up on the ground... but they recovered nicely :) This is Bri's shot


Hello gorgeous evening light!


On the left is Bri's shot, on the right, mine.



It was super windy out, poor Ali's hair kept blowing all over the place, but she still looked fabulous!

My photo is on the left, Bri grabbed the one on the right (I love that old car in the background of his).


Bri's on the left, mine on the right


See what I mean - Ali you're beautiful!


Mine on the left (I love this candid shot), Bri's on the right


Dear State Capitol Building - thank you for being so gorgeous and located in our city!



Another one of my favorites. The buildings around the Captiol are mostly glass, and make the most awesome light reflectors (insert photographer freak out here).

My shot left, Bri's right

These two are just too stinkin' cute! And I definitely have shoe envy - I love Ali's shoes!





Thank you Ali and Dusty for an awesome evening! I am so excited for your wedding in July!