The apple blossoms blew gently in the breeze. The evening sun hid behind a thin wisp of clouds. It was my first shoot of the year after a long winter. Spring is always a busy time. With our lawn care business and getting in my cut flower and vegetable garden, this season always keeps us […]

The excitement was almost tangible. Blue and pink balloons hung in an arch on the wall behind them. Everyone wore a sticker with their vote for either team boy or team girl. Their friends and family gathered around them along with several people on Facetime who were unable to make it in person. All four […]

Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021 | 40.6 wks. “Please tell me I’m not going to be pregnant forever.” I said it a little jokingly but as the words came out of my mouth, I started crying. It was late Saturday evening and I was calling my mom for support. I was starting to feel a little […]

We started off Joanna and David’s session at Boulder Hill with a five year anniversary portion. Joanna wore her wedding dress and David, his suit. Almost five years ago, several weeks after Aaron and I started dating, I got a phone call. David and Joanna were getting married in a few hours and they wanted […]

A crisp fall breeze stirred the air. The scent of damp leaves hung softly in its wake. Brilliant hues of scarlet, orange, and gold mixed with the soft earthy tones of the changing season. We had initially scheduled Sarah and Roman’s family session three days earlier. The past week had been dreary and wet but […]

Family photos have become a yearly tradition for us. I was pregnant with Jaden around the same time we celebrated our one year anniversary. Since then, it’s kind of become a thing. Each time we’ve started our session at the exact same location with Jessica Rose Photography. I love seeing the growth and I’m always […]

Wondering how to choose your wedding guest list? It’s one the hardest and emotional decisions to make when planning your wedding, right!? Where do you start? Where do you stop? How do you decide if someone makes the cut or not? Whether you’re planning a small, intimate garden wedding or a huge party, the guest […]

I’m turning 22! How did that come up again so fast? I have a two year toddler and I’m expecting my second little boy within the next couple weeks. I don’t feel super young although that’s probably a lot of life under the bridge for most people my age. Birthdays are always a time of […]

Most brides forget or simply don’t know how to choose the perfect getting ready room for their wedding. While your ceremony and reception definitely play the biggest roles on your wedding day, a great getting ready room is really important as well. There’s so much excitement and joy buzzing during those hours before you walk […]

The rain poured outside on Norma and Jose’s dusty blue and navy Wisconsin wedding day. In the sitting room of the restored victorian home at Green Gables of Bonduel, the groom waited in suspense. Just behind the glass doors, surrounded by delicate vintage floral wallpaper, Norma was waiting for our signal. It was time. She […]