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 | Aaron + Megan | Retzer Nature Center - Waukesha, WI

Where to begin? Almost 24 years ago, I made this handsome gent a big brother for the second time. Although, I'm sure he would agree that there's a difference between having a baby brother and having a baby sister. For example, having a baby sister brings so much more joy (and perhaps more screaming).

Growing up, I often thought about the woman that he would marry one day. I never doubted that he would get married someday, I just knew that it would happen and that when it did he would be an exceptional husband. He has a huge heart and truly cares about the ones he loves. 

Enter Megan. I make it a frequent habit to ask my brothers if they're seeing anyone, because I know that none of them would ever just tell me if they were dating a girl. One particular time when I asked Aaron, there was a pause. Jackpot! My brain kicked into overdrive as I thought about all sorts of questions to ask. However, not wanting to be too much of a pain, I stuck to the basics: name, how they met and her job. He answered them and I was satisfied...for now. As I talked with him more, I eventually stopped seeking more information about Megan. Instead I just paid attention to how he sounded when he talked about her and their time together. He was truly happy and as a little sister, what more could I want? 

It was a special experience to photograph their engagement pictures. Having the chance to not only observe another love story in the making, but a love story of my own sibling was a feeling that I won't soon forget. 

But perhaps that's enough of the gushy stuff. (There will be plenty of time for more before their big day in July; so I will cut myself off here! haha)

Introducing my big brother, Aaron, and his beautiful fiancée, Megan!