Nick + Andrea Pt. 2: A Tropical Elopement in Jamaica | Sandals Ochi | Destination Wedding

Before my time with Nick and Andrea in Jamaica, I had never been there and I had never been to an all-inclusive resort. Let me begin by expressing how wonderful the staff and atmosphere was at the Sandals Ochi Resort. Everyone was so pleasant and accommodating, and some of the staff even got out on the dance floor with us before the night was over! It was such humble and genuine service. Not to mention, the tropical landscape was stunning, even in the middle of “winter”!

The warmth and excitement between Nick and Andrea was a constant throughout the trip. Andrea put lots of thought into the little moments and accommodations, too, from personalized handkerchiefs, to “hang over cure” bags in all of the guest rooms. I always felt welcome, even as the photographer. Both the bride and groom always kept the mood light with humor, making this destination wedding one we will all remember fondly for years to come!

Goldstein Family | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Family Lifestyle Photographer

I was invited to photograph the Goldstein family by their only daughter, Barbara, whom I have worked with for a few years.  This was a rare occasion, in which her brother's family was visiting from Hawaii, and I was honored to be able to capture it!  We decided to shoot in her mother's gorgeous backyard near Glendale, with flowers in full bloom!  Her mother even cut me a bouquet to take home!  Barbara's son, Elliott, was just about to turn 2, and he was quite the character, chasing after his older cousins, tugging his grandfather's trousers or greeting his father with pure joy as he arrived from work.

Just before the session, Barb caught me parked down the road with my new puppy in tow, because my husband and I were showing our house at the time.  I had planned to leave her in the car for a majority of the session, but the Goldsteins were totally okay with keeping her in the backyard with us!  Elliott was mesmerized by her, but had to build up some courage to get close...

The session went by quickly with lots of laughs and lots of smiles.  I felt so blessed to get to know this family better in their intimate, backyard session.     

Devin + Joanna | The Rotunda | Waukesha, Wisconsin

Despite the chill in the air on this spring day, I felt an honest warmth fill the Rotunda on their wedding day last May.  You could tell that both Joanna and Devin have been greatly influenced by their families because everyone involved remained so relaxed, despite the tender emotion felt throughout.  These music lovers gravitated towards each other at a concert with friends and have stuck together through the thick and thin - Devin dove into the frozen Lake Michigan with Joanna only weeks after meeting her!  I cannot wait to watch their love continue to grow and fill those around them as it did on this special day.