Engagement Photography | Joe + Marissa | Colectivo Coffee - Lakefront Cafe + McKinley Park | Downtown Milwaukee, WI

The frigid temperatures didn't dissuade these two! And before you think that I was a torturous photographer with no regard for her client's comfort, I'd like you to know that we took plenty of "warm up" breaks. :) In fact, I believe that because it was so cold, the energy level was heightened and we just had a great time hanging out and laughing. At least I hope they felt the same way! Their wedding in June is sure to be beautiful and better yet the weather is bound to be much warmer too! Until then, please enjoy these winter wonderland snapshots!

Engagement Photography | Ben + Julie | Kilbourn Reservoir Park + Kadish Park | Downtown Milwaukee, WI

Man oh man, was it ever tough to select a FEW favorites from this engagement session! Ben + Julie just enjoy being together and spending time together. Julie was all smiles from the moment I met up with them. Long distance relationships can be extremely challenging, but you would never guess that from seeing how effortlessly these two love each other. We started out at the spot where their relationship blossomed, Kilbourn Reservoir Park, overlooking the city of Milwaukee. I was speechless when Julie told me about their date there. Let's just say, Ben is one smooth fella who plans ahead well! (You'll have to ask them about it for more details.) From there we walked around Kadish Park. It was a bit brisk that morning, but as a photographer, I love brisk weather because it makes for lots of snuggling! They certainly didn't seem to mind the challenge either! We laughed, they snuggled and my heart became more and more full as I fell in love with these two as a couple. I absolutely cannot wait for their wedding next June!

Engagement Photography | Kourtney + Jesse | Lakeshore State Park - Downtown Milwaukee

I have enjoyed every little conversation that I've had with Kourtney. The girl is funny, completely real and down to earth! Bring Jesse into the equation and you have a great match. Going into their session knowing a little about each of them as individuals, made learning their whole story as a couple all the more wonderful!

In between soaking up pieces of their love story thus far, we took some pictures. (And I played with some sun flares. hehe) These two are all about the fun! Capturing Jesse's excited expressions when I asked them to kiss never got old! Plus when you meet on the dance floor you absolutely have to throw a few moves into your engagement photos. 

I'm eagerly looking forward to their wedding next July. It is sure to be one great party!

Meet Kourtney + Jesse!