meet rachel, who will be a 2024 lutheran high school graduate. rachel is the third girl in the family that i’ve had the joy of photographing. all three girls were very poised and polite! for her senior session, rachel wanted to go to the john michael kohler arts center in sheboygan. it is a sentimental…
in this senior session, I had fun working with gabby, who will be a 2024 north high school graduate. gabby is into design and wants to go to NY school of interior design. for her session, gabby was interested in nature shots that captured flower fields, or a park-like setting. to accomplish this, we went…
meet owen, who will be a 2024 north high school graduate. owen wanted photos taken by the beach, since it’s one of his favorite places to hang out. he also wanted a relaxed, natural feeling in his portraits. for his shoot locations, and to capture the shots he was hoping for, we headed to kohler-andrae state park, the…
in this every|body session, i had the pleasure of working with heather! i was so impressed with how comfortable heather was at her session. she fully embraced the experience and really seemed comfortable in her skin. i love seeing that in these sessions! a little question and answer from heather what made you want to…
in this senior session, i enjoyed working with emma, who will be a 2024 kohler senior. emma is the third sibling that i’ve had the joy of photographing, the baby, in her family. she was chill and up for anything which made the photo shoot fun! for emma’s senior session, we decided to go to…
i’m beyond blown away to announce that i officially have my first COVER image on a photography magazine, infinity photography magazine! this cover image was voted on by my peers in the industry! not only did i win the cover, 2 of my other images were in the running! THREE images considered for the cover….
meet brecken, who will be a 2024 kohler high school graduate. brecken wanted to have a combination of industrial and nature shots for his session. to get that industrial, urban look and feel and to capture our nature shots, we decided to go to downtown sheboygan, the john michael kohler art preserve and the sheboygan lakefront. brecken is such…
for this child session, since madeline loves all things princess, madeline’s mom wanted photos capturing her daughter in her favorite princess and dance costume. we then decided to have madeline try on her mom’s wedding dress! it made for some fun, dramatic photos. madeline is 5 years old and has a very energetic personality, which…
in this family session, i had the pleasure of working with the erlien family. meet jon, nicole, jayden and ava. jon is a fellow photographer that is all about community over competition. the erlien family wanted epic, dramatic family photos and to capture the love and appreciation that they have for each other. for our…
in this senior session, i had fun working with claire, who will be a 2024 kettle morraine high school graduate. claire is an avid basketball player, winning 2 state championships with her team! she wanted photos with her basketball, and also wanted to capture shots of the beach, sunset, and shots in her formal dress….
meet haven, who will be a 2024 kohler senior. she loves volleyball, basketball, track, art and music. for haven’s senior session, she was hoping to capture a few different styles in her portraits including: a field of flowers; dramatic studio shots; interesting architecture; and a sunset on the beach. to accomplish haven’s vision, we decided to…
for this senior session, i had the pleasure of working with lacy, who will be a 2024 cedarburg senior. i have worked with lacy since she was little. even though lacy and her family moved away, they still come back to sheboygan for me to capture their photos! for her session, lacy was hoping to…
for abby, deciding to have every|body portraits taken, was a step out of her comfort zone. she was hoping to capture both a soft and strong concept during her session. abby had never done shots like this before, but she was open to ideas and suggestions which was great! abby loves the strength she built…
meet amelia, who will be a 2024 kohler high school graduate. for amelia’s senior session, we discussed capturing florals and water in her photos. we headed to the village of kohler, the shops at woodlake (again!), and then down to the sheboygan lakefront. at the lakefront, we were serenaded by a parked car that was blasting spanish polka…
in this senior session, i had fun working with kendra who will be a 2024 fond du lac high school graduate. i have worked with kendra’s family several times now, including her dad’s wedding, family photos, and her sister’s senior portraits! i LOVE repeat clients who continue to trust me! kendra and i connected over…
emersyn is an amazing athlete and will be a 2024 kohler high school graduate. for emersyn’s senior session, we went around kohler to capture different florals and nature shots. we ended our session at the shops at woodlake for her basketball photos. emersyn was a natural in front of the camera and an absolute professional at…
meet henry, a senior at kohler high school. he is an avid runner and basketball player. i’ve had the pleasure of photographing henry and his siblings for over 12 years. they were one of my first non-family/friend clients when i first started my business 13+ years ago! henry wanted a few different themes for his session….
for this senior session, i had the pleasure of meeting and working with sorin, who is a senior at kohler high school. for sorin’s session, he wanted a woodsy location. we discussed location options and decided that black wolf run and the river wildlife area in kohler would be a perfect place for that. while we were…
gavin is a senior at st. mary springs in fond du lac. he wants to attend college with the goal of becoming a music professor at the college level. for gavin’s senior session, we discussed different location options and what his vision was for his photo shoot. after discussing his goals and options, we chose…
for matthew’s senior session, his parents wanted to capture photos in their back yard. choosing a location like this, that holds sentimental value to you and your family, is a wonderful way to create a personal and meaningful experience that will show in your photos. a heartfelt location like a favorite park or back yard, can also add comfort and…
in this senior session, i had the pleasure of working with malia. she, and her mom flew all the way out from california to have me take her senior portraits which was such a huge honor! malia, her mom, and i started with a short consultation. this typically takes place in your home so we…
i love, love, love taking photographs of children! yet, anyone who has children knows that it can be challenging to reign them in to achieve that ideal photograph you’ve got floating in your mind that you saw in an advertisement or a magazine. but, this is exactly why i love working with children the most! isn’t…
the absolute beauty of living along the shores of lake michigan in sheboygan country is the wealth of backdrops the land provides – everything from a studio shoot to something downtown, a rustic barn to the favorite room of the house. there are several things to consider when selecting a location for your photo shoot….
the moment your child enters the world is one of the most cherished moments of life! you will, no doubt, be surrounded by a flurry of excitement and well-wishers and you might even feel a bit overwhelmed, too! sleep? what was that again? and while every parent and baby experience is different, there is…
preparing for your family session will help ensure that we capture the most memorable and beautiful moments. my goal in family portrait sessions is to embrace your family, your love, and the essence of who you are, together. every family has its own flow, and ways of interacting, and i want to capture that uniqueness….
deciding what to wear for your upcoming photo session can be daunting. but, with some easy tips, the process can actually be fun! here are some tips and general guidelines to help you choose your outfits: 1. color palette: there are many directions you can go when deciding on a color palette for your wardrobe….
sure, by this point, kids are used to the traditional pose of a yearbook photo, but what exactly does that tell us about the individual? well, mostly just their year, name, and maybe a small glimpse into their personal style. but that’s it! and being a senior is one of the most awesome times in…