Ridges Park | Back Again!
Crossroads at Big Creek | Family Time Before the Summer Rush
Newport State Park | First Family Pictures
Crossroads at Big Creek | Fun in the Snow
The Rushes | A 50th Anniversary and a Big Surprise
“We have a prop we’d like to use,” one of the families told me. They slid a piece of paper out from a folder, held it up for a photo, and everyone else went wild; the family will grow by one next March, and I was able to capture the announcement!
Door County's Crossroads at Big Creek | Three Witches and Their Men
Christy and Cindy looked at each other in thought, but Jessica blurted out, “AN EYE OF NEWT!” We all started laughing at her conviction, but she wasn’t done yet “AND A SLIMY TOAD!”
Björklunden in Bailey's Harbor | A Photography Session for Many Celebrations
You might not know that Lawrence University has a small campus in Door County called Björklunden, and in addition to university affairs it’s also home to a variety of concerts, plays (including Door Shakespeare), weddings at Boynton Chapel, and hiking trails. With a Lawrence graduate in attendance, Björklunden was the perfect spot for a family photography session celebrating Pam (the matriarch of the family)’s 60th birthday, a couple of engagements, and an absence of two front teeth.
Marti and Morry's 50th Wedding Anniversary | Ephraim, WI
Marti and Morry celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year, and they called me and scheduled a photography session for themselves and their family. One of my favorite moments from the morning was when the kids came up to me (they were very photogenic) and said “We want to jump!”
Door County's Crossroads at Big Creek | Winter Family Session for a Wedding Couple
The keys to a successful family session are to have fun, get the children involved, and celebrate the group as well as each individual. As Andrew and Elianna prepared baby Aria in her stroller, I gave the kids my camera to take pictures of each other. It’s a simple act, but it broke the boundaries associated with a camera, and they were immediately receptive to having their photographs taken.
Door County's Crossroads at Big Creek | Mini Winter Session for a Friend
On our way out, Linzee told me that their session was different than everything they’ve had in the past. She said that all of their other photographers just told them to smile for the camera, and she really appreciated how we created experiences and focused on her family’s personality. I wouldn’t have it any other way :)
Door County's Crossroads at Big Creek | Three Generations Fall Family Session
Dianne brings her whole family on a Door County vacation each year, and she wanted to commemorate 2018 with a photography session; what a great idea! Dianne is married to Mark, and they have a grown daughter Ali. Ali is married to Jacob, and together they have children Myra and Mackston.
After bouncing a few ideas around, we decided to work at Door County’s Crossroads at Big because of its vast location variety in short walking distance as well as its public indoor facility. Convenience is key when you have an infant!