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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

Ashley & Frank's Charming Family Farm Wedding | Viroqua Barn Wedding | Farm Wedding Photographer

I think I sound like a broken record when I say "I have the best clients" but I don't care because it's true. The most amazing people find me to document they wedding days and I couldn't be happier about it.

Ashley and Frank are among those amazing people. A forecast of non-stop rain, a muddy dress and wet chairs would normally discourage a couples spirit on their wedding day. Ashley & Frank chose to embrace what they were given and their family and friends followed suit. They even continued their outdoor ceremony, rain or shine. I love their spirit and the positive energy that they put out into our universe. It ended up being one of the most captivating weddings I have ever been a part of.

Ashley is also an amazing Minneapolis photographer check her out! Ashley Miller Photography it's always a huge honor to be hired by a fellow photographer. Thank You Ashley & Frank, for an amazing day and inspiring me to always be positive!

Jay & Tiffany's Dreamy Town Square Wedding | Cooksville School House | Cooksville, WI Wedding Photographer

Not even sure how to put into words how I felt about Tiffany + Jay's wedding. If I could have blogged the entire wedding album I would have but I figured 600+ images would be a LOT of scrolling, so I narrowed it down to this preview. Tiffany and Jay simply rented the Cooksville School house and town square a community hall and made their vision come to life. The dress, the chairs, the colors, the details, everything came together so flawlessly.

Tiffany and Jay just returned from a dream honeymoon to Ireland, they were married on May 31, 2014. Enjoy the preview and please be very sure to scroll all the way to the bottom to see the list of Tiffany's amazing vendors that really made this day possible. I know why she chose these vendors, this bride has impeccable taste and vision and I am so honored she choose me to photograph this gorgeous day.