The Perfect Summer Sunset Picnic - La Crosse WI Creative Photography Session

A session that was good for my soul. Bennie + I took my trusty basket up to the quarry to have ourselves a little artist’s picnic! she brought along her painting supplies, some fruits and flowers and the sunset did her damn job. I love the creative freedom I had during this session, and I always feel like I create best with no expectations. we just walked out here to get some cute pics and have a lil smoke break, and my heart was so full leaving this night!

Maddie's Boudie Babe Moment

My redheaded Taurus queen came back to me for a boudie babe moment in the studio and this shit was SO FUN. Maddie brought her jeans and a little button up shirt from home, and chose to utilize pieces from my client closet during her session. We had so much fun creating magical art together <3

During hair and makeup, Maddie asked if it’s an unwritten rule to keep your hair down for boudoir sessions. She usually tosses her hair up in a bun and she knew she would feel more like herself that way, so we made it happen. I’m so glad she spoke up, because she rocked her session and you can feel her confidence through her photos!

I feel like Maddie’s session is a combo of soft and sexy with a hint of spice. This lil babe rocked the model face and worked with all of the prompts I gave her to keep her session feeling like herself. I’m so glad we caught her in between moments laughing or dancing or feeling hot as shit.

To finish her session, Maddie rocked a sheet and channeled her Aphrodite vibes. I’m only going to share a handful of these, as we got a lil spicy, but I love the way this confidence looks on her!!

I’m so thankful Maddie trusts me to capture her <3 This session was good for my creative soul and I felt so full after she left the studio!!

The Sauter's Wedding Day

Brooke + Michael tied the knot on May 28 of this year. Their day was full of beautiful details, so much love, and friends + family that were so excited to share these special moments with them. They began the morning getting ready at their reception venue, Stoney Creek in Onalaska, before heading to St. James’ Church on the North side of La Crosse.

The church had this little bathroom in the basement that was such a perfect place for Brooke’s finishing touches. We all squeezed in, and Brooke’s mom helped her button up her dress and get her veil in place.

We did a quick little first look with Brooke’s maid of honor, followed by a first look with dad — I love these!! First reactions are so special, and some of the most calm moments from busy wedding days.

While we kept Brooke + her girls inside most of the morning, Michael + his guys hung out front and kept things lighthearted and fun before the ceremony.

Brooke + Michael’s traditional catholic ceremony was so beautiful and full of friends and family.

Walking out of the church officially Mr + Mrs Sauter!

Post ceremony was a little wait time for the party bus to arrive, so we got some fun photos of Brooke with her bridesmaids.

The wedding party (+ close friends/fam) hopped on the party bus to make our way downtown La Crosse. This bus was seriously so much fun, and the wedding party made sure to keep the vibes up for the newlyweds!

We stopped at Riverside Park to take some wedding party photos. This group was so upbeat, and down for every suggestion I had! They made sure to bring lots of smiles and big energy, which always helps the photos feel so much more real and genuine.

When in La Crosse, you bar hop! The party bus took us from Riverside Park to State Room and Chucks where fun times followed.

A few hours later, we were delivered to Stoney Creek for The Sauter’s reception! Some shots, some yums, a couple speeches, and onto the dances.

I quite literally laughed out loud when Brooke + Michael tossed their Rumplemintz shots over their shoulders. Same, friends, same.

Brooke’s dad gave a speech that made everyone cry, photos to prove it

and then the newlyweds had their first dance as Mr. + Mrs. Sauter <3 followed by Michael + his mom, and Brooke + her dad.

After a bit of dancing, I snuck the bride + groom out back to get a little moment to themselves. Stoney Creek had this gorgeous archway set up, and we spent about 20 mins just taking some lovey photos of Brooke + Michael.

And then we finished the night with more dancing + drinks! Brooke + Michael had such a fun wedding party, and their guests were a blast to dance with. I’m so thankful they chose me to capture their day!!

Amanda's Boudie Babe Moment

oh my GOSH !!! I held off on sharing this gallery because Amanda was gifting her man a photo album for Valentine’s day, and then I literally forgot until this moment. SHE’S HERE, PEOPLE, AND WE LOVE HER.

Amanda lives in Utah, but was coming home for a holiday and booked me during that weekend! she brought some candy and bubble gum to play around with, and I love some of the shots we got. she rocked this set, and her confidence is so obvious!!!!

this green color on her — amazing, stunning, perfect. and the twizzlers!!! so much fun to play with. I loved that Amanda didn’t hold back, and she trusted my direction without feeling nervous or embarrassed. get. it. girl.

and to finish up, she brought along a can of whipped cream. SO HOT. we have another chunk of photos from the end of the session, but we’re gonna save those for Amanda n her man. i’m so thankful she booked with me and brought her fun, grounded energy to the studio! she also got my creative juices flowing by working food into boudoir and making it sexy. I loved the challenge and couldn’t be more happy with the gallery she received! <3

Sara + Carter's West Salem WI Engagement Session

Sara + Carter are getting married next June and reached out to me to capture their engagement session and big day. it was so fun to hang out with them around West Salem for the afternoon! In their initial questionnaire, Sara talked about how their romantic relationship started as a friendship. we kept their session fun and natural to show off their connection. to start the session, we headed down to Lake Neshonoc.

I really loved how natural and comfortable Sara + Carter were during the entire session. very laid back, and they just went with the flow and agreed to anything and everything I suggested! the first outfit was a more relaxed vibe, and they switched into something a little more dressy for our second West Salem location.

I probably annoyed them with how often I complimented Sara’s ring. literally so freaking gorgeous.

so cute, so natural, so in love!! I'm so excited to see their big day come together next summer <3