Lately. | Personal | Sheboygan Wedding & Portrait Photographer

well, howdy!

I know, things have been pretty quiet on the blog lately.

life has been pretty crazy lately.

and honestly...I can't believe...IT'S NOVEMBER.

seriously...where did the year go?

I feel like I say that every year.

but every year I feel like time gets a little bit faster :(

sometimes I want to just freeze time for a hot minute and never have to move forward

the best part is that lately its been like 60* outside.

amazing.

having these temps this time of year...makes me really not want the winter to come. 

I like mid-50's & 60's :)

so, in reality this post is really just me checking in...

to let y'all know that I have some awesome posts coming up

because I have had some of the most amazing couples & families to take photos of over the past few months :D 

anndddd I am SOOO excited for 2012!

so many possibilities and opportunities!

I seriously cannot wait to see where and what this next year brings :)

check back soon for some wedding, engagement, and family goodness!

xoxo

Maggie

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Alexa & Jeff | MARRIED!! | Madison Wedding & Portrait Photographer

I have been so excited to be able to blog about this wedding!

these two were soooo much fun to work with!

it was so much fun to spend the day surrounded by their friends and family as they got married.

these two are cute, fun, and love to laugh!

it was so easy to take a TON of photos

and...not gonna lie...it was HARD to pick out favorites to blog about!

the best part about these two is that they are high school sweethearts :)

Kim & I started out by meeting the girls at the church so that they could get ready.

the boys came shortly after that.

so it was fun to flip-flop back and forth between the guys and girls

before the girls slipped into their dresses we took some photos of the guys.

and, if you remember from their engagement session, Jeff is a marine

and one of his groomsmen is a marine as well!

I just love this added element in weddings

I feel like it makes the groom pop just as much as the bride :)

after portraits with the guys, it was time to get the girls ready.

and let me tell you...Alexa's dress was GORGEOUS!

then it was time for a few quick shots and then ceremony time!

after the ceremony we headed over to the captiol.

and yes, this was my FIRST TIME EVER...driving to the capitol.

and my second time AT the capitol.

I know, I know....I need to get out more ;)

anyway, taking photos at the capitol was awesome.

but SUUUPPPPERRRR busy.

there were at least 3 other wedding parties there while we were there!

then it was back to Columbus to party the night away!

take a look at some of my favorites! 

 boys...getting ready :)

 loved the flowers! the pink roses matched the bridesmaid dresses perfect!

 the ladies...last minute touches

 alexa's dress was beautiful!!

 I just love this photo

 

the guys

 more details :)

 married!!!

 these two jumping photos are probably my favorite

 and this photo...ummmm....yea. love. it.

 two cakes! and..yummy cake too!

 and one last one...love it when a someone's flash works with my camera :)

Alexa & Jeff,

thank you so much for letting us be part of your day! we had so much fun capturing this huge day. I hope your new life in the big city of Madison is everything you want it to be!!

Stop by facebook to leave them some love! or leave it here on the blog ;)

xoxo

Maggie

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Alexa & Jeff | Engaged | West Bend Wedding & Portrait Photographer

a few days ago I showed you a sneak peak of Alex & Jeff's engagement photos.

click here to view them again :)

I am so excited to show you this session.

seriously.

I love, love, love it when a couple brings items that show off who they are as individuals and as a couple.

alexa and jeff are certainly unique.

one, they are young.

and in love.

and jeff is in the marines.

and alexa is your girly-girl. :)

which means...alexa's cute outfits paired with jeff's cammies & dress blues = some super cute photos

and with the 4th of July just a few days ago, this shoot couldn't be any more fitting!

I don't know a better way to celebrate :)

I had so much fun exploring Regner Park in West Bend with these two :)

there are so many cute little nooks and crannies at that park...I am pretty sure I need to go back :D

have a look at some of my favorites!!

faaaaavvvvooorrriiiiteee :)

annndddd my other favorite :D

Alexa & Jeff, thank you so much for wandering around the park with me! It was a blast getting to know you both! I am so excited to be part of your wedding day!

xoxo

Maggie

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Alexa & Jeff | Engaged | West Bend Wedding & Portrait Photographer

happy Friday :D

and happy long weekend :D:D

today I have a sneak peak from Alexa & Jeff's engagement photo session from last weekend. 

these two are super adorable together and suuuupppeeer fun to hang out with.

I can't wait for their August wedding! 

it should be a rather fun time :)

plus, Jeff is in the Marines, so he will be decked out in his dress blues 

and his soon-to-be-wife will be decked out in her dress ;)

there is just something that I love about photographing weddings where the groom is all dressed up in his blues. I think it makes the day special-er 

haha...yes. special-er. my new made up word of the day

anyway,

take a look at their sneak peak! 

I can't wait to blog the rest of this shoot! so many fun photos!! :D

enjoy the long weekend everyone!!

xoxo

Maggie

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Rae & Justin | Engaged | Sheboygan Falls Lifestyle & Portrait Photographer

happy weekend!!

its a gorgeous June weekend this weekend,

well...maybe minus the morning rain :)  ,

and a busy one at that!

this weekend is the annual 4-H Horse & Pony Project's June Horse Show.

Saturday, after lunch Mike & I went out to Road America to watch some of the June Sprints,

some of our friends came be over for some yummy dinner and a bonfire, 

AND I had a fabulous new client meeting!

whew!

what a great weekend!! 

today though, 

I would like to introduce you to Rae & Justin

these two WON a free engagement session from me at the Lasting Impressions Bridal Fair at the Weil center this past January. 

which is kind of funny...because...well I have known Rae for a looooooooooooooong time.

yes. that many o's :) 

so I had to laugh when we picked her name out of all the people that entered.

she is a little older than my little sister...and we ALL rode horses and were in the same 4-H group together!

anyway, Rae & Justin are getting married next April. 

so once the weather FINALLY decided to be nice we were able to get together for their engagement session!

these two are adorable together,

they are full of laughter,

and love country music.

take a look!

they surprised me with the first location, although I should have put 2 and 2 together I thought we would be taking photos at the park that is behind the fire department in Sheboygan Falls....

BUT

we took photos AT the fire department in Falls!!

 Justin is a first responder and is on the Sheboygan Falls Fire Department.

and this is the actual engine that he rides/drives in when there is an emergency!

how stinkin' cool is that?!

 so he really wanted to incorporate that into their photos...

 love these photos!

 I also love it when a couple has things that they want to incorporate into their photos! 

it really makes the whole session more about them and who they are

 after taking the fire truck out, we headed over to Blue Harbor in Sheboygan for some photos by Lake Michigan.

 normally the lake can be kind of 'meh' in photos. you know...just kind of there...not really looking pretty or whatever. but, wow, the lake that day was gorgeous! certainly one perk to living near the lake is how pretty it can be!!

 this next photo is where Justin proposed to Rae...cue group 'awwwww' :)

as Rae told me 'Justin wanted to take a walk, which he never wants to do that, AND it was FREEZING cold out!' but the proposal was perfect and of course she said yes :)

 looooooove the sun in this next photo :D

 after that we headed to my favvvvvvvorite street in Sheboygan. the brick road. aaaahhh yes. I think I could shoot here alllll day long.

 plus the old buildings that are along the brick road...love them too

 next we stopped out at another location along Lake Michigan

 another favorite of mine :D

 and one last one along some abandoned railroad tracks in Shebogyan Falls!

Rae & Justin, it was a blast hanging out with you!! I had a great time capturing your laughs and smiles. I can't wait until your big day!

xoxo

Maggie

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