August242010
katie’s bridal shower
a lovely bridal shower given by katie’s lovely aunts on a lovely sunday afternoon. can’t wait for the big day, katie! t-minus 1 1/2 weeks!












August192010
indian lake
boulderdash marathons, waterski tricks, cooking, yoga, bud light tall boys, birthday cakes, championship softball games and late night swims. a perfect indian lake weekend. big thank yous to john, reets, kayce and bubba-you guys are the best!


































August112010
amanda and mike’s wedding
i was extremely fortunate to shadow the amazing morgan matters this past weekend and shoot this beautiful wedding. amanda and mike were married at the adler planetarium on a picture perfect summer day. congratulations to the new mr. and mrs. valente!





































August42010
door county with some of my favorites
a very special weekend full of pontooning, sunshine, laughter, bocce, brats, and extra spicy hot wings. i love you guys!










July252010
family weekend in the northwoods
a wonderful weekend with my wonderful family at a wonderful place.
























June292010
June232010
melissa and brad
a printers row/buckingham fountain engagement shoot with the future mr. and mrs. ptasienski. congrats guys!


















February22010
day 4: the wedding
sarah and pete were married on the beautiful grounds of bjorklunden. blue skies, our cousin, ian moore, on guitar, lots of family, dancing and fun. congratulations to mr. and mrs. mervis!
























day 3: the rehearsal dinner
sarah and pete’s rehersal dinner took place on my cousin jay’s farm. it was a wonderful night of grand teton brewing co. beer (courtesy of pete), more bbq (courtesy of pete’s amazing family of chefs), toasts, cousins, and conga lines.









day 2: the bridal lunch
my mom and i hosted sarah’s bridal shower at our house. a lawn picnic of finger sandwiches, caprese salad, cupcakes, not our best rendition of an angel food cake, mimosas and door county cherry sodas.
















day 1: picnic at the farm
this first night of festivities took place at my cousin katie and her husband paul’s charming door county farm. bbq, homemade mead, a campfire, s’mores, and fireworks. a perfect start to the week!













