.amanda & darrin. Warren, NJ Wedding Photographer

It's not every wedding that I get to see my dear friend get married.  Amanda and I have known each other since before kindergarden.  We took our first bus ride together.  We played Barbies, memorized each others phone numbers, played with crawfish in the backyard, and started our 25 year friendship.  I still can't believe that we have known each other for so long.  What an awesome friendship.    

When I met Darrin and saw him interact with Amanda I knew it was LOVE.  Someone that adores my friend and can make her smile like this is a keeper in my book.  Their sarcasm and silliness match perfectly.  

I'm so grateful that I could be a part of their day.  A new chapter for Amanda and Darrin's love story and a new chapter in our friendship!

Love you both.  Many many CHEERS to many more years!  Em

.tyler & jennifer. Stevens Point Wedding Photographer

From the first moment I heard Tyler and Jennifer talk about the theme and ideas for their wedding I knew we were a good match.  Our first shoot was to get some images from their movie film strip save the date.  The second shoot was with their full wedding party to get the image for the movie poster that was displayed at the reception.  The third shoot was the big day!  This was the second time that I had worked with Tyler's family for a wedding which was a total joy.  They are so fun, trusting and enthusiastic.
Tyler and Jennifer wanted to focus more on contemporary clean lines verses nature and fall colors.  You might think that would be impossible in Stevens Point, but there are actually some neat areas that might surprise you.
It has been such a pleasure working with the two of you over the last year.  Your laughter, love and commitment to each other is so fun to be around.  Your joy is infectious.  Thank you for truly being yourselves with me.  Cheers to your love, Em

.joe & heather. Madison WI Wedding Photographer

I adore everything about Madison, WI.  There is a heartbeat that I feel there that is different than any other town.  It makes me feel young again.  I was thrilled when Heather said she was hoping for a Madison engagement session ... and can you guess what happened?  The heartbeat started!  

I like to say that Madison is where I grew up.  Let me clarify ... Home is Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN.  That is where I had the majority of my primary education.  But my growing up happened in Madison as I attended college there.  What a place to grow up!

I met Joe and Heather bright and early on a Monday morning to capture their engagement shoot.  We met over coffee at the terrace and got to know each other a bit.  There attraction and love for each other is infections and made my job super easy and fun.  Thank you for keeping me in Madison another day and giving me another reason to stomp around State Street.  I can't wait for your big day next year in Stevens Point.  

.ryan & angie. Madison, WI Wedding Photographer

What a beautiful day to get married.  You never know what you are going to get for a fall wedding in the Mid West, but this day was perfect.  There is nothing better than Autumn in Madison, WI with the leaves changing colors, the lake glistening in the sun and beautiful warm weather.  

Pair this scene with an adorable couple and you get total awesomeness!  Ryan and Angie's celebration took place at the Monona Terrace.  The were married on the roof and celebrated in one of the ballrooms for the reception.  Before and after the ceremony they gave me plenty of time to take them around the area to get them looking their best.  What troopers ... totally in love and totally letting me do my thing.  We went place to place and every time I would say, "There is another spot down the street.  Do you want to try it or head to cocktails?"  Every time they would respond with huge smiles and "Let's go to the next spot!"  Thanks for being so easy to work with over the last year.  You guys are the best.  Cheers to you and your marriage!  Em