FRIDAY FRAMES| BRIDES SPEAK | WISCONSIN BARN PHOTOGRAPHER

My Friday Frames inspiration this week came right from the mouths of a bride on her wedding day, and a bride to be at her engagement session. I thought what they said was a light bulb moment and really wanted to share with all of you (especially brides to be!) 

"yeah, it's funny when your planning your wedding it seems like you really need all those shots {on a pre-planned shot list from the internet} but come the day of all that really matters is the candid, real moments that are happening all around us" ~Sarah Knudtson married 6/21/15



"I made this skirt because I figured this is our one chance to show our personalities, I wanted something really fun that stood out, I think it's really a give and take with couples and photographers, you get out what you put into it. Good photos don't just happen. I feel a lot of good energy here" ~Maggie to be wed 8/30/14





I also read this article that had so much "ah-ha" moments for brides to be booking a wedding photographer, I think its a really great piece of information, sit down and have a read with coffee! Click this link >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Wedding Photographer Myths and how to NOT brief your photographer

The Barn at Harvest Moon Pond Wedding | Rachel and Jared | Poynette WI Wedding Photographer

Rachel was referred to me by my March bride, Ashley.  We met over lunch one day and I immediatley knew I wanted to work with her. I was overjoyed when she decided to book me for her wedding.  Then at the engagement session I met Jared, her perfect match. The sweetest couple ever who are so genuine and really fun to be around. They really "get it" when it comes to weddings. Plus, I could never get enough of The Barn at Harvest Moon Pond. Needless to say their wedding was beautiful and a dream job for me.  A beautiful venue, amazing bride and groom, her dress, and a super fun wedding party makes my job the best. I couldn't be happier with this day! Congrats Mr. & Mrs. Miller!


The happy couple went flea marketing for mismatched beer glasses, mugs and wine glasses for their guests to choose from! Love this idea. I actually scored a wine glass from Burr Oak Winery where I got married! How meant to be is that?! Rachel was breathtaking, her dress was perfection and I love how she didn't let her bridesmaids see it until she was in it. That reaction is classic! If you can hold out, don't let everyone see your dress beforehand, what a moment.

Mayowood Barn Wedding | One Frame Friday | Meet & Greet

This weekend is my last full weekend "off" or to do basically nothing if I wanted, starting next weekend I have lots of lunch dates, coffee dates, wedding dates coming at me. 

This makes me so happy, when you inquiry with me and fill out that little contact form I don't get a whole lot of information, yes, I try to set up phone calls or Skype dates but everyone has busy schedules and email is always most convenient. There have been many many times when I haven't met the bride or groom until the wedding day, which can be a bit scary but thankfully I have never encountered a bridezilla, groomzilla or couplezilla! 

These dates are so important to me, I love to see couples interact with one another, what makes them comfortable, what makes them laugh and...what doesn't. This really breaks the ice before we start working together with the camera on. Nothing makes better photos than a happy, comfortable couple.

This photo taken at one of my favorite venues, the always classically beautiful Mayowood Stone Barn

Mayowood Stone Barn | Kari & Keith Got Married | Rochester Minnesota Photographer

The last words from Keith were "are you sure I wasn't the most awkward groom you have ever had" ? our answer was "not even close" and Kari's last words to me (besides goodbye) were, I watch your blog all the time and now it's going to be my turn! Here it is Kari- your turn. 

I don't think even mother nature could have imagined a more beautiful fall day than it was for Kari & Keith's wedding. It was perfect. I loved Kari's details she put into this wedding, I love details at every wedding-thats what makes a wedding different from another but the crates, the mums, the popcorn treats, navy and mustard yellow. I loved it for a fall wedding and I LOVE Mayowood Stone Barn. It is hands down one of my very favorite venues in the tri-state area. It's rustic and classy and has this warm cozy feeling about it- scroll down for dinner photos- you'll see what I mean. 

To top it off I got to work with my friend Krystal, Kari chose the "Dani & Krystal joint wedding" option and it couldn't have made us more happy. We love working together but yet still have 2 different perspectives for the bride. Its the best of both worlds. 

Enjoy the photos of this gorgeous fall wedding...




Just Breathtaking. Aren't they a beautiful couple??? Congrats Allen's! I loved being part of your day and I'm So excited for all the big things coming your way!!!