Family Photos Before College: The H Family’s Portraits in Brookfield, WI

There’s something bittersweet about the summer before your eldest leaves for college. The anticipation of new beginnings, the excitement of dorm life, and the reality that your family dynamic is about to shift—it’s a season of change that deserves to be captured. That’s why we loved photographing The H Family at their home in Brookfield, WI, just days before Ava packed up for her freshman year at UW-Madison.

With their beautiful gardens in full bloom, their home was the perfect backdrop for a session filled with laughter, warmth, and even a few playful moments with their dogs, Teddy and Willow. We started with family portraits, Ava with her parents, and then captured some sweet moments between Ava and her siblings, Grace and Evan. It was a perfect way to celebrate this moment before she set off on her next big adventure.

If your family is in that season of change with a senior heading off to college, now is the perfect time for a session. Whether at home in Brookfield, a favorite Milwaukee park, or somewhere meaningful to your family, these photos will be something you’ll cherish long after the dorm is decorated.

Ava, we’re wishing you an amazing freshman year at UW-Madison! And to the H Family—thank you for letting us be part of this special moment.