Robertson Orchards | Bailey and Brady's Fall Mini Session
Whitefish Dunes State Park | Chris and Christine's Engagement Session
That night I watched a YouTube video by Veritasium (one of my longtime favorite channels) titled Is Success Luck or Hard Work? Did you know that 40% of all professional hockey players were born in the first third of the year (Jan. through Apr.) compared to 28% in the last third (Sep. through Dec.)? The idea is that age cutoffs for youth hockey leagues are the first of the year, so kids born early on the calendar are usually bigger, stronger, and more talented than those born later and typically receive better coaching and opportunities. These small differences compound year after year, and in the end your birthday is a major factor of if you’ll make it to the NHL.
Sturgeon Bay | Mindy and Jake
Baileys Harbor Ridges Park | Mallory and Justin
The second request was to feature her dog Jordy (yes, named after Jordy Nelson) in a few images. In fact, in our early stages of emailing Mallory said, “don’t judge, but I've totally bought a sign already for Jordy to wear.” No judgement at all, I would probably do the same thing!
All Over Ephraim | Nancy and Nate's Engagement Session
Looking back, I find it poetic that Nancy noticed my tattoo while standing beside Nate under a maple tree (she saw the extended trunk under my rolled sleeve and asked if it was a wand from Harry Potter). How have Nancy and Nate’s lives brought them to this point under the tree? How do they feel about each other as their fingers intertwine? Where will their journey bring them next?
All Over Ephraim | Tara and Adam's Engagement Session
I’m privileged as a wedding/engagement photographer because I’m the same age as many of my couples, so it’s incredibly easy to relate with each other. Adam, Tara, and myself spent two hours together, and honestly it felt like three friends hanging out where one friend has to press buttons from time to time. We talked about everything: home ownership, running the Bix 7, our love for cats, different ways to keep cereal from getting soggy, the list goes on and on. The actual “photography” is such a small portion of my sessions, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Door County's Crossroads at Big Creek | Mini Winter Photography Sessions for Friends
If you want to by happy, give yourself permission to act like a child. Now I don’t mean immature when I say child. I mean free. No judgement, no barriers, and no restrictions. Be fearless and wear a silly outfit. Seek tickle fights. Throw snow in the air. Race back to the car. I challenge you to break from your busy life and be a child once a week.
Door County's Crossroads at Big Creek | Libby and Alex's Winter Engagement Session
I was already excited to photograph Libby and Alex’s wedding next September at Woodwalk Gallery, but now I really can’t wait following their winter engagement session! It’s extremely important that your personalities mesh with your photographer, and I knew right away that we were going to have a blast.