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Michelle + Dan’s Dramatic Golden Hour + Nighttime Engagement Photos | Milwaukee Art Museum
The museum's iconic architecture and views of Lake Michigan set the stage perfectly for Dan + Michelle’s engagement session. We chased the golden hour hues as the sun dipped behind the city skyline, capturing intimate moments that truly reflected their love and excitement for their upcoming wedding at The Domes in January. They also brought along their Bucks jerseys to give a shout out to their favorite team! 🏀
Baby Jamie’s Outdoor Newborn Photos | South Milwaukee’s Grant Park
Recently, we had the pleasure of photographing baby Jamie, the new addition to Megs + Dyson's family. Having previously captured their anniversary portraits, it was heartwarming to be part of another milestone for them. Our session took place at Grant Park in South Milwaukee, where the serene Seven Bridges trail provided a stunning natural backdrop.
Figure Skating Senior Photos at Mullett Ice Center
When you’re a competitive figure skater for Team USA, you get some iconic senior pictures! 🇺🇸
Miranda photographed Melania’s senior pictures last year, and Melania recently met up again - with Adam this time - for some additional photos to capture such a big part of her life: figure skating!
Gorgeous Spring Family Pictures at Boerner Botanical Gardens
I had a wonderful time capturing the love and laughter of the T Family during golden hour at Boerner Botanical Gardens. 🌅 From full family portraits to precious moments with siblings Josie, Maddie, and Alex, and sweet couple’s photos of Nicole and Mike, every moment was filled with joy and beauty.
Welcome Baby Zosia | Milwaukee Studio Newborn Photos
These sweet faces might look familiar since we’ve had the honor of photographing many of life’s milestones since their 2011 wedding (and their engagement session before that!). We can’t say how much it means to have documented so much love between them for over a decade. It’s always wonderful seeing them and catching up, and this time around meeting their new addition Zosia.
Elle + Conor’s Bookstore Engagement Photos
Elle + Conor are getting married next year in Cabo! I was excited to photograph their engagement session here in Milwaukee where they met. ✨ The two of them love spending time in bookstores together, and their proposal also included a secret message in a romance novel.
The J Family | Maternity Photos at Brewhouse INN
We've been photographing Ali + JD since the early years of our biz, and it's been amazing staying in touch with them and photographing so many of their family milestones! We recently met up at Brewhouse Inn & Suites for their Maternity Photos, and it was fun capturing their laughs, hearing about their recent family adventures and sharing vacation stories. Can't wait to meet their new addition soon!
Baby Rachel | In-Home Newborn Photos with Dog
I loved meeting sweet little Rachel at her newborn session with her parents, Diane + Phil, and her furry sibling Charley. I joined them in their home for some snuggly photos in her nursery and in their living room, and we included some of their favorites books while even Charley enjoyed the stories. Rachel slept like a champ after getting cozied up in our swaddle, and she even gave us some smiles!
Elegant Grant Park Beach Mini Maternity Session | Kayla + Ben
Kayla + Ben met up with me at Grant Park’s beach for their Mini Maternity session, and their outfits perfectly coordinated our surroundings! Kayla wore a stunning flowy dress for their pregnancy pictures, and she was just radiant. They brought along their ultrasound photo which was so fun to see, and we were sure to include it in a few photos! I had a great time talking with them about their peanut and upcoming babymoon.
The H Family’s Photos At The Trade Hotel
The Breakfast Club was the vibe we were going for with some of these photos! The H Family is always game for mixing things up, whether my ideas (like The Breakfast Club or Children of the Corn which we did a few sessions ago!) or their own ideas (like them peeking their heads out from behind the wall)…
Emery’s Cozy At Home Newborn Photos
Baby Emery was such a sweet, sleepy little peanut during her newborn session! She was welcomed by her parents Christina and Zeid and her furry siblings, Boomer and Bear. The way the whole family - humans and dogs - swoons over her was just so heartwarming, and I loved capturing some of their first special memories in their home all together!
Lauren + David’s Cozy Wedding Day | The Fitzgerald
After photographing their sailboat engagement session, I just couldn’t wait for David + Lauren’s wedding, and what a fantastic day it was! Things got started at The Plaza Hotel where I photographed Lauren and some of her friends and family get ready for the big event. After a celebratory toast, we headed to their ceremony and reception venue, The Fitzgerald, where our photographer Sarah captured David and his finishing touches while I photographed Lauren getting into her stunning dress…
Grace’s 3rd Birthday | Milwaukee Lakefront Mini Family Session
I met up with Susi, Brett and their daughter, Grace, to celebrate her 3rd birthday! We captured a mini session along downtown Milwaukee’s lakefront, with the iconic views of the Milwaukee Art Museum in the background. They haven’t been Wisconsinites long, but they’re already accustomed to our winters and love exploring all that the MKE area has to offer. It was great getting to know them and seeing their sweet bond!
Golden Hour Riverside Park Engagement Photos | Krystal + Jason
I met up with Jason + Krystal at Riverside Park by the Urban Ecology Center for their engagement photos, and we also captured a few pictures with their adorable kiddos Aiden and Aria! They love spending time outside together, so the park’s prairie, woods and river made a perfect location for their portraits.
Heartfelt First Looks: Everything you need to know about seeing each other before your ceremony
In the midst of all your wedding day excitement, the First Look can be a beautiful way for you to take it all in... a sneak peek into the magic that's about to unfold! It may not be everyone's vision for their wedding day, and that's ok! We're all for you making your wedding your own. But if a First Look is something you're considering, here's everything you need to know to make your decision and plan a First Look to remember…
27 LOL Moments: Capturing the Fun in Candid Wedding Photos
We get it, weddings are all about the love, but who says they can't be a good laugh, too? If you're on the lookout for a photographer who knows how to capture those priceless, unplanned moments that make your day uniquely yours, we've got you covered. Let's dive into the world of funny candid wedding photos that'll have you smiling from ear to ear!
Joyful Winter Wedding Day | Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
Alex + Katie had such a fun and picturesque winter wedding! The day started at Brewhouse Inn & Suites where the two of them got ready with their wedding party. Such a fun group, and I loved capturing their joy and laughter all day! Soon it was time for their romantic First Look, and then they exchanged letters with each other. Their expressions during all those sweet moments were just priceless!
Sweet At Home Newborn Photos | Benjamin
It’s been an honor capturing so many milestones for this sweet couple and family, starting with Lara and Seth’s engagement photos years back! This time was our newborn session together, welcoming baby Benjamin! I met up with them at their home to capture photos of them in their element, and we were sure to get a variety of combinations from the full family to each of the siblings - Miriam, Hannah and Alexander - loving their baby brother.
How to Plan your Wedding Timeline
You’re starting to get into the thick of wedding planning- hooray! But when vendors, family and friends start asking you about your wedding day timeline and details… where to begin?!
Well, you’re not alone and we’re here to help! With over 350 weddings under our belt, we’ve compiled some of the most proven, popular and smooth-sailing wedding timelines that will help you coordinate your wedding day without a hitch!
Best Wedding Photos of 2023 | Reminisce with us
Take a look back at what was an amazing year photographing weddings! Last year, our weddings took us from Milwaukee to the mountains in North Carolina, to the historic Covered Bridge Park in Cedarburg Wisconsin, to the time of the dinosaurs 😉 It was a nearly impossible task to select just some of our favorites from a year of fantastic couples, but here are some highlights to give you a little look at 2023 through our eyes…
Reminisce Photography is a Milwaukee wedding and portrait photography studio sharing real weddings, senior sessions, maternity stories, and family photography throughout southeastern Wisconsin, including Brookfield, Wauwatosa, Oak Creek, and surrounding communities.