the Joy of photography

10/31/2025

✨ Family Session Magic! ✨
I had the sweetest session with a family I’d never met before — and they instantly felt like old friends! They have three amazing girls who brought all the fun energy. 💃

We had a little dance party, lots of giggles, and even a hilarious moment where no one wanted to kiss Dad on the cheek for the photo 😂. We wrapped up with a few jumping shots and some gorgeous golden hour portraits that were pure magic. ☀️

I love capturing families just being themselves — silly, sweet, and full of love. 💛

10/30/2025

🎓 Class of 2026 graduate — Trent! 🎉

I’ve known this young man since he was just a toddler, and it’s been awesome watching him grow into the young man he is today. We did his senior photos in the fall leaves with his gun and bow — so fitting for him! He was super chill and fun to work with.

Congrats, Trent! Wishing you all the best as you take on what’s next! 🍂📸🎯

10/30/2025

Traveled 45 minutes out to rural Platteville to photograph the sweetest family with three little ones! 💛 This was our second session together, and just like last time, Rebecca completely spoiled me — first with a cozy blanket (perfect for editing days), and this time with the cutest duck water bottle for my Jeep! 🐤🚙

We had been hoping for a golden sunset shoot… but instead got greeted by some dramatic storm clouds. ⛈️ Thankfully, I had my traveling studio lights with me, so we made it work! Even without the sunshine, these photos turned out absolutely adorable — honestly, how could they not with these little cutie pies? 😍

And as a fun bonus, we stumbled across an old blue car that was bought for parts — but of course I had to turn it into a photo prop! I always seem to find the most unexpected treasures out there. 💙. Love our sessions together! Looking forward to the next one!

10/30/2025

📸✨ I had the best time photographing this amazing family again — all 6 kids! I’ve been lucky enough to photograph them for about 10 years now, and it’s such a joy watching them grow up. Every session gets more and more fun — from hilarious photobombs to surprise appearances in a Spider-Man mask, their personalities just shine brighter each year! 💕

This time, they even brought their newest family member — their adorable 1-year-old golden retriever — and she did so well! 🐾💛

I truly love seeing this family every time. Sessions like these are what make this job so special. ❤️

10/29/2025

Does anybody else geek out with the fall colors?!? 🍁 they make me so happy. I wish they would last for at least a month!

10/29/2025

I’m so close to 3.2k followers — just 44 away! I’d love to hit that milestone by Halloween. If you enjoy my content, give this page a follow and share with a friend! 🕷️

10/28/2025

10/28/2025

✨ Family Photo Shoot Fun ✨

I had such a great time photographing this amazing family — who also happen to be friends of mine! ❤️ Their crew is full of energy and laughter: two high schoolers, one middle schooler, and sweet little Penelope, who was adopted a couple years ago and completely stole the show.

The kids had a blast skipping and laughing their way through the shoot, and Penelope brought all the spice — smiles, sass, and pure joy in every frame! 💕📸

Feeling so grateful to capture these moments for a family that means so much to me.

10/28/2025

✨ Family Photo Time! ✨

I’ve been photographing this sweet family since before they had kids — and now their oldest is almost a teenager! 😱 Every year it’s such a joy to see how much they’ve grown.… and how their family keeps expanding (including their two adorable pups 🐶🐶 who are part of the family and always keep me on my toes).

This time, their youngest proudly reminded me that I “live up to my name” (love that!) and that we share the same middle name — which of course I already knew, since I’ve been photographing her whole life. 💕

It’s truly one of my favorite things about what I do — getting to watch families grow and change year after year. Grateful for these traditions and these people! 📸💛

10/27/2025

Extended Family Session 💕
This session was such a blast! Kelli use to assist me at weddings, and it was so great to see her for her annual family session —she has continued to lose an incredible amount of weight and looks absolutely amazing! 👏

The family was full of energy and they were total champs about all my crazy photo ideas. They even came up with one of their own—photo bombing their parents’ shot! 😂

Love sessions like this where everyone brings their personality and we just have fun with it. ❤️📸

10/26/2025

The fall colors are showing off right now! 🍂 Still time to squeeze in a cozy family session before the leaves disappear.

Check out this lil cutie pie I photographed yesterday! 🧡