Ceremony in the Front Yard, Reception in the Back Yard | Jessica and Troy's Wedding
I loved the structure of Jessica and Troy’s wedding. They went for a “hangout” vibe with lawn games and plenty of time for catching up with friends and family. Nothing too structured, nothing too formal, nothing too stressful. They knew what they wanted, and that’s exactly what they got.
Beachfront Inn | Sara and Patrick's Relaxed Lakeside Wedding
As the ceremony was coming to an end, I had to get a good angle for the ring exchange and first kiss. Traditionally I’ll find a spot in the center aisle for these shots, but without an aisle I decided to sit in the sand right in front. The moment I was in my spot, I felt something fuzzy on my left arm.
Cave Point County Park | Blaine and Christy's Intimate International Wedding on the Bluffs
On a Tuesday evening along the shores of Lake Michigan, Blaine and Christy said “I do.” It goes without saying that weddings are special days, but what made this one really take my breath away were the lengths everyone took just to be there. Not only did Blaine’s parents make the trip from Colorado, but Christy’s family flew all the way from China; even her family’s cat, Sprite, was there in spirit.
All Over Bailey's Harbor | Kim and Mike's Door County Elopement
I’ve said it once and I’ll say it a thousand times again: weddings don’t have to be extravagant to be perfect. Kim and Mike (yes, I’ve photographed three weddings in a row with grooms named Mike) didn’t want the stress, pomp, and circumstance of a traditional wedding, so they opted for a family-only elopement instead.
Ephraim Village Hall | Lindsey and Mike's Simply Perfect Door County Wedding
At 8 PM, all 33 of us walked to Wilson’s for ice cream before watching the sunset together. Lindsey and Mike wanted a simple wedding, and it was simply perfect.
Low-Cost, Low-Key Ephraim Airbnb Wedding | Cassie and Mike's Wedding
I said my goodbyes to the family and wished them safe travels home, and Cassie, Mike, and I concluded our evening watching the sun set over the bay. If the rest of 2019’s weddings are even half as awesome as Cassie and Mike’s, I’m in for one hell of a year.
Ephraim's Eagle Harbor Inn | Daryl and Jody's Intimate Door County Wedding
Daryl and Jody got married today, but it’s crazy to think how close they were to have never happened. They met on a dating website, and both were skeptical due to their fair share of bad experiences. However, this one seemed promising, so they arranged to have dinner at Heritage Tavern in Madison (or so they thought). In reality, Jody typed a text to confirm their date details, forget to hit send, so both thought they were being stood up. Jody eventually caught her mistake, and here we are today!
Tropical Sturgeon Bay Wedding | Second-Shooter Photography Highlights
We may live in a state known for winter, but Haley and Pete’s vision transported us to South Africa with bird of paradise bouquets, palm leaf jumpsuits, and enough pineapples to pass for a Glass Animals concert. Many celebrations follow a similar script, and I approvingly tip my hat to couples not afraid of standing out. Dare to be different; authenticity is always in season!