wisconsin native. wedding + portrait photographer. harley rider. avid thrifter. strong love for mixed tapes and good eats. a little country & a little bit rock+roll.
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As a Wisconsin Airbnb Photographer, and finding these gems popping up in my hometown in Ripon, Wisconsin…it gets me even more excited. The downtown area of Ripon is my absolute favorite, and especially when they have the white lights that line the top of the businesses. 202 Watson Street is a great place to be right in the heart of it all, close to great local shopping, a brewery, pizza, coffee. You are well covered when you go to visit!
Read MoreA simple and elegant wedding at Badger State Brewery was just what Dominic and Kara envisioned. Their wedding day was so natural, so relaxed, and so FUN! With all the black and floral along with the wooden and gold accents, was absolutely the perfect theme for these two. Each cracked open a beer for their unity portion during the ceremony….well because you are in a Wisconsin brewery and these two love their craft beer.
Read MoreZachary and Kim celebrated their wedding day at the beautiful Brighton Acres barn venue grounds in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on LEAP DAY! How cool is that? During the winter, photography timelines change just a bit because sunset for these two was before 6:00PM. So they spent most of the day together, starting with a very informal “first look” at the bar together with their close family and friends behind them.
Read MoreIf you have never been to Princeton, Wisconsin before, then what the heck are you waiting for? If it’s just for a day trip, passing through…well you need to stop for a bite to eat at Horseradish Kitchen + Market. If you plan on staying for a day or two to check out all the options of antique stores and one of the largest flea markets in Central Wisconsin, then stay above the restaurant in their beautiful Airbnb: The 505 West at Horseradish. Something just makes me want to jump right into that beautiful bed, with a good book and enjoy all that natural light.
Read MoreBeautiful personal vows were read that left everyone with a soft, joyful tear in their eye. These two took time away together to take in these special moments. Faith was displayed in so many different ways, and a tribute to all military individuals had everyone on their feet. To top off the night, guests enjoyed a scoop of Gille’s frozen custard to commemorate where the two first met.
Read MoreDespite the rain and wind, Brian and Casey made the absolute best they could on their wedding day. Along with family and friends, they said their vows in a beautiful rustic barn of Brighton Acres and danced well into the night together. I absolutely love that she wore her mother’s veil as she walked down the aisle. These two met in high school geography class, and have been together ever since.
Read MoreI hopped into my car and headed up north to the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest here in Wisconsin, before the sun even rose in this sky. Jordan and Kelli had picked out the most perfect location near their family’s cabin in Lakewood, Wisconsin.
Read MoreOn the grounds of Andrew’s parents house in Berlin, Wisconsin, Andrew and Lexie set up a beautiful wedding day celebration for their family and friends. The day started out so casual and relaxed, and it was clear to see just how much family and friends got involved in the planning and preparation. Under a beautiful birch archway, with sunflowers from the garden, guests were able to witness their vows to each other.
Read MoreI made my way down to Pheasant Branch Conservancy for John and Kelsey’s engagement in Madison, Wisconsin. How cool is it that they have this fantastic area as their backyard, the perfect place to capture their love. They enjoy hiking together in this area no matter the time of the year. We then made our way into Madison more and visited a favorite of theirs as well: Capital Brewery.
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