Senior Photography | Meg | Retzer Nature Center - Waukesha, WI | Class of 2018 / September 7, 2017 by Emily Hilleshiem

This gal. What a stunner! There is no denying that she has an incredibly kind and loving heart, and you don't need to know her well to be assured of that truth. As I was talking with her, she described wanting a "country/rustic" look. And myself, never wanting to miss out on a chance to photograph at Retzer Nature Center, suggested we go there, and I could not be more happy about the results! The pop of color that the yellow flowers add is seriously swoon worthy! Another swoon worthy element...her SHOES! (I may have been a tad more obsessed with them than is healthy, but oh well!) Meg has one of those smiles that just radiates. I had the best time photographing her!

After she wraps up her senior year, she's planning to become a pediatric nurse, and I have no doubt in my mind that God is going to use her to be a light for many kiddos going through a challenging time. God's blessings on the rest of your senior year, Meg!

Wedding Photography | Jesse + Kourtney | Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church | Country Springs Hotel | Waukesha, WI / August 31, 2017 by Emily Hilleshiem

I must confess that I am slightly obsessed with Kourtney’s forearm tattoo. As I had the pleasure to get to know Jesse + Kourtney as a couple, I may have become even more obsessed. Although, they attended the same high school, they didn’t date until after college. In His wisdom, God had them come into one another’s lives to be the love and support that each of them would need while facing different challenges. He truly commands our destiny!

Fast forward to their wedding day, and what an amazing day it was! It was a heartwarming day filled with so much love for these two. This was made evident by the number of people who were present not just for their reception, but also for their ceremony. A wedding is a day, but a marriage is a lifetime. Their friends and family recognize the truth in this and will continue to be a constant source of love and encouragement for them.

The love that Jesse + Kourtney have for their friends and family was also clear. For Kourtney, she and her dad share a special bond that was seen during their look before the ceremony and everyone who was there was holding back some tears. Father/daughter dances always make me teary smile and this one was no exception! As for Jesse, I was pleasantly surprised to see in their wedding bulletin that next to each gentleman’s name was listed “Brother to the groom". It simply goes to show you the wonderful kind of man that Jesse is and the importance of knowing that family doesn’t require you to be related.

But enough about them as individuals, because these two as a couple are fantastic! They met on the dance floor, so you better believe we made plenty of time for some dancing! And these two have some great moves! They got a little dancing practice in before the reception at the park (you will not want to miss those pictures!). And their first dance certainly did not disappoint. I LOVE when you can tell that a song is special to a couple because they’re singing the words to each other!

Jesse + Kourtney are sure to share many more dances together in the years to come as husband + wife! Many congrats and God’s blessings you two!

Wedding Photography | Grant + Stephanie | Heidel House Resort and Spa - Green Lake, WI / June 28, 2017 by Emily Hilleshiem

There is no questioning what kind of couple Grant + Stephanie are. It is said that you surround yourself with people who reflect who you want to be and how you want to feel. Well then, these two could not have chosen a better group of people to celebrate with them. The ceremony and speeches from their friends and family echoed the importance of a Christ centered love. It was the base of their relationship and it will continue to be the base off which they build their married life together.

There were numerous beautifully tender moments that occurred throughout the day. All of them because Grant + Stephanie are simply best friends and already knew the importance of keeping Christ and their spouse in the forefront of their minds. They are already so aligned in not only knowing their spouse's needs and desires, but also in fulfilling them. It was such a remarkable relationship to be able to capture again.