Milwaukee family photographer| Conely Family

We had the privilege to photograph Brenda and Chris's wedding, it's been a while and they have been busy. There time is consumed by the Farm, the kids, the animals, and of course like everyone life in general. It is awesome that they take time to record their family at this moment in time.

Milwaukee family photographer| Happy 50th

I have already posted one image of this family, but when a group of 20 turns out this nice, we need to show it off.

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At the end of the wedding while packing the car, I spied this shot. I need to get it posted so I do not get behind on the project. 3.6.5. On to a new month and a new format come June 1.

Milwaukee Wedding Photographers | Emily & Mike

Too much FUN!
We had the opportunity to spend yesterday with our groom Mike, and Bride Emily. They tied the knot after being together and dating a number of years. The party was terrific, great food, good beer, and of course the BEST family and friends. A real blessing for us to be able to share their day and their joy, our job was easy with these two lovers. Thanks Mike, I give you an "A" in the book for marrying such a wonderful girl.
Beautiful floral arrangements by Bank of Memories, and awesome DJ's from Sound by Design, the celebration was held at the Lakefront Brewery
See a slide show of the days events here.

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Today's photo of the day was taken while scouting for places to take wedding party images tomorrow.

Milwaukee family photographer| Happy 50th

As a gift to their parents this family arranged a group shot before heading off to a nice evening together. Happy Anniversary to Arleen and Jim.

milwaukee engagement photographer | Tabitha and Matthew

We had the good fortune to meet Matthew at his senior show UW-Whitewater, thanks to Mike Held who introduced us. Both young men are very talented artists, good friends, and soon to be studio mates out in the Washington area.

Mike might be Matt's good friend but it is Tabitha that brings the sparkle to his eye. They are going to share vows at Camp Y Koda, an outdoor celebration July 30th. We look forward to recording this event and being part of their celebration.

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While scouting a good site for our engagement pictures yesterday. I literally stumbled across a fawn sun bathing. At first I thought it might be dead, since I was so close and it didn't move.. when I squatted down eye to eye to take the shot, he jumped to his feet and ran. I guess I have never been that close to a deer in its own environment, but this is the problem with so many humans in this world, we are squeezing out the wildlife, they have very little habitat.

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While scouting for our family shoot tomorrow, I discovered this view, a great tree, and the abstract is from the gloomy rainy day yesterday.

I am contemplating changing my format for the next month to a square just to add to the challenge.

milwaukee portrait photographer | Eric and Jess

One more shot now that I am looking at these files.. I really like this image too.
Thanks guys for being so willing and cooperative. (In the freezing cold darkness to boot)

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A late night, which means my yesterday post happens today. Our evening out was all business, we met with colleagues who are constantly honing their skills. We often converse about our craft, but yesterday we each took a stab at placement and light arrangement with a wonderful and willing couple as models. Eric and Jess hit the mark for me with this pose, he looks rugged and pensive, she looks dreamy. Now that they have gotten their taste of modeling they may be contacting an agency!

Charlie grabbed a shot in the bistro location where we tried to warm ourselves after being outside in the freezing cold. I love the warmth of the light on Jan.

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As Charlie and Joel talked about how to create a solar panel for collecting heat for the pool, I searched for my photo of the day.

Milwaukee Wedding Photographers | Florist

Vendors of weddings often times are taken for granted, in my error I failed to mention the work of the florist at our last wedding Belle Fiori.

We have worked with them in the past and they always do a great job for the events.

Milwaukee Wedding Photographers | Kari and Doug

On Saturday May 21st, Kari and Doug became husband and wife. They said their vows in St. Paul's Episcopal Church, with witnesses and relatives that traveled great distances to share in their joy. Mother nature threatened with grey skies, but the clouds broke to smile on these two at just the right time. The reception took place in the Miller Room of Coast on Wisconsin Ave. After the event the couple took their leave for a honeymoon in Jamaica, where I am sure it is warmer than Wisconsin right now!

To see their slide show click here
Best Wishes to a wonderful couple, we hope to cross paths again in your future.

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today's photos are a study of man vs. nature. All art is not pretty.

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Spring..that time of year that means extra work, getting planters planted, lawn healthy, chairs painted and pool uncovered. Today we unveiled the pool, tomorrow we will have to get the pump going and clear the thing up from it's long winter's sleep. Those chairs are waiting for the first guests and a summer pool party.

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Since wedding season has begun...posting in a timely manner may be a problem. I don't seem to have a problem taking the images.. just posting them.

While our bride and groom were disembarking from their trolley I shot the skyline before placing the wedding party in the picture.

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Not sure If I am on the right number for these photos..Steve correct me if I am wrong. Steve my shooting buddy, from Spottswood photography is also doing the 365 day challenge. No it is not a weight loss program, Steve's in great shape. We are making it a point to shoot for ourselves a picture a day.

Yesterday was a splendid day for shooting, thus I have 4 posted...I just couldn't decide. There was this luscious fog blanketing down town Milwaukee, rolling in off the cold lake in the warm breeze.
We happened to be downtown for a rehearsal so it was fortuitous, that I had not done my shot of the day yet. Let me know which image appeals to YOU!

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On this 21st day of shooting I spied a robin nest near our door, even though it looks like two it is quadruplets!

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Something natural, something man made... shared photos tonight

AFTER the race

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I feel like my camera has become my purse during this exercise, when I leave the house I always take it with me.

Today's photo was taken during Connor's track meet. His strength and agility is evident as he flies over the hurdles.
Each day poses new technical problems and it is a constant reminder that when at a wedding I have to be aware of everything.

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This Tree is like a tree of life, planted today it is scheduled to bloom every year around this time. Symbolic renewal in the form of beautiful flowers. I have always like magnolias, they seem semi exotic for the cold country of Wisconsin, a good choice for our tree planting ceremony today.

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Art AND a movie...
today's photos were taken at the art museum while visiting the Frank Lloyd Wright exhibit.
Day 18 hmmm, I don't know if I can keep up the pace. Photo a day 365.

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Last night we photographed Hartford's Prom...at one point I was searching for my photo of the day since I had not completed it as of yet..This is probably an indication of how the summer will go with this project.. I will always be a day or two behind. The photos are always taken on the day they should be shot, but they do not always get posted immediately.