As some of you know, I zipped across the country for a few days to my parents' home for Christmas. We were lucky enough to all be together again for the holiday and had ourselves a lovely Christmas together. My brother and I stayed up late Christmas day, talking about anything and everything into the wee hours, munching on cookies in my parents' kitchen. We were startled when we heard pounding on our front door. Who could that be at midnight on Christmas Day? So odd... my brother answered and it was a policeman come to tell us that our neighbor's house was on fire. My brother and I asked the police man if everyone was ok, if they'd ...
Snow and Smiles – {Cross Country Skiing Portrait Session}
I was lucky enough to be able to make the sojourn to Wisconsin for a brief visit over Christmas to spend time with my parents, my brother and some wonderful friends. It's nice to make the trip since I grew up in Wisconsin, but my true home is Montana, which is where I was born. It's why I've spent my entire adult life pursuing these roots, which I'm so glad to say have happily landed here for a good while now. But it's always bittersweet to go back to Wisconsin, because, though I love it there, my parents dearly wish they were out west as well, closer to my brother and me. However, my family always has a blast when we're together - our ...
Shawn + Monica, Five Years in Love :: {Anniversary Portrait Session}
As you may have noticed, I've been a bit quiet on the blog lately. But it's because I've been busy! I jetted off to northern Wisconsin last week for a working vacation and also to attend a high school reunion. (I'm not going to tell you which one - you'll have to guess. ;) ) During my quick trip I was lucky enough to photograph some super awesome portrait sessions - and this was one of them! Monica and Shawn have been married for 5 years - happy anniversary, you two! They weren't entirely happy with the photos from their wedding (according to Monica, the woman wasn't as good as she had touted), so they wanted to get some nice photos ...