Ephraim | Porches, Rain, Family, and Headshots
Fish Creek Airbnb | Family Are Like S'mores
Sturgeon Bay | A Big Family and a Lake Side Airbnb
Baileys Harbor Ridges Park | Three Generations and a Boy Who Loves Swimming
Fish Creek's Sunset Beach and Clark Park | A 50th Anniversary Photo Session
Fish Creek's Sunset Beach and Clark Park | A Family of Three with One on the Way
Ephraim | Chasing Ice Cream
I had promised ice cream at the end of our family photography session, but Wilson’s was closed when we arrived. Confused, I pulled out my phone and checked their hours online to find they were updated the day before. Bummer! After grabbing a few shots in front of the closed parlor (it’s beautiful regardless of if it’s open or not), we headed south, pulled into Not Licked Yet in Fish Creek, and were able to enjoy our cones as the sun set.
Egg Harbor | A Long Road and a Family Vacation
Sturgeon Bay | Blending a Family on the Bay
This session was about more than just taking pretty pictures; it was the first time a newly blended family took photographs together, and it represented officially merging two families into one. I love being part of moments like this!
Clark Lake | A Door County Family Vacation
Our session was scheduled for Sunday evening, but a rainy afternoon pushed our shoot back to Monday. The result? We had great weather, a beautiful property, and a happy family :) My favorite moment came when we were photographing the grandkids sitting on a log; all eight adults were dancing and singing behind me to get them to smile, and now I regret not turning around for a picture of that scene!
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!
Fish Creek's Sunset Beach and Clark Park | Family Photography for Another Photographer
As a photographer, one of the biggest compliments I can get is when another photographer hires me for a family session. Since Brianna and her family were staying in Fish Creek, we chose to work at Sunset Beach Park and Clark Park (my most popular Fish Creek locations), and of course get ice cream at the end!
Ephraim Land Trust and Beach | Rosie the Dog, Her Family, and Her First Swim
Rosie is a Poodle, Cavalier King Charles, and Cocker Spaniel mix puppy; she’s also a really good girl and knows how to sit, stay, and fetch. Her parents scheduled a photography session to get pictures of their little family together, to celebrate Rosie’s upcoming 1st birthday, and to document Rosie’s first time swimming!
Jacksonport's Lakeside Park | A 50th Anniversary Family Photo Session
My second 50th anniversary family photo session of the day was at Lakeside Park in Jacksonport. It was actually my first time working at Lakeside Park, and I loved having variety with the beautiful beach, grassy dunes, and a playground for the kids to enjoy. To make things even better, we had a rainbow in some of our beach photographs (look closely on the right hand side).
Fish Creek's Sunset Beach and Clark Park | A 50th Anniversary Photo Session
Mr. and Mrs. White have been married for 50 years, and they wanted a family photo session to mark the occasion. Together they have five grandchildren, and I asked the kids about their favorite thing to do with their grandparents and they said, “Make box forts!” I haven’t made a box fort in years; add that to my to-do list!
Ellison Bluffs and Harbor Park | Running from the Rain
We started our session at the Ellison Bluffs State Natural Area before it started to rain. After looking at the storm radar and seeing that we were at the edge of the rain moving northeast (everything south of us appeared dry), we decided to drive south to finish our session.
Fish Creek's Sunset Beach and Clark Park | What Year Did We Start Dating?
“On the count of 3, I want to know the year you started dating…… 1… 2… 3!”
“2015!” Karen exclaimed.
Karen’s husband, who didn’t offer an answer of his own, quickly looked at her with the most confused expression. “2015? You think we started dating 5 years ago?”
Ellison Bluffs State Natural Area | Five Year Anniversary Family Session
If you ask someone where they’ll be in five years, they’ll often give an answer similar to where they are today. Maybe they’ll think they’ll have a new promotion, but they usually don’t anticipate anything too life changing. But where were you five years ago? I was still in college studying chemistry, not married yet, and toying around with the idea of moving home to Door County after graduation. Today I have an amazing wife, house, cat, and a promising photography career. Where will we be in five years? I can’t even image.
Fish Creek | An Extended Family Vacation
It’s become a tradition to get ice cream at the end of my Fish Creek family sessions not only because it’s a fantastic motivator, but also because the results are absolutely timeless. We should all remember what it’s like to have ice cream smeared across our faces and not a care in the world.
Egg Harbor | Family and a Future Home
I arrived at Egg Harbor’s dog park parking lot, met Amanda and her husband, and followed their minivan about two miles before pulling over to the side of the road. There were no houses or driveways, but this was where we were going to photographed their family session. The property was owned by Amanda’s parents, and to this point it had only been used for hunting; however, they’re going to build their home here in the next couple years.