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Tessa’s Bat Mitzvah| Congregation Shalom| Milwaukee Event Photographer
“Everybody here loves you, Tessa,” Rabbi Noah told her as she took some calming breaths to prepare herself for her service. And this is why photographing Bar and Bat Mitzvahs is so special to me. It is a day specifically to honor and recognize a young adult. A day...
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Isaac’s Bar Mitzvah| Congregation Shalom| Milwaukee Event Photographer
I had the honor of photographing Isaac this past December for his Bar Mitzvah at Congregation Shalom. I remember Isaac and his sweet sister, Emma, from when I was a Sunday school teacher at Shalom. Isaac was praised by his mother and by the Rabbi and the Cantor for...
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At Home Photo Sessions Milwaukee
The very first photo session I did was at a co worker's home. I wanted to try photographing another family just for fun. I photographed them playing games, playing with toys, in moments of quiet and in moments of togetherness. I moved on to other families and...
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Why Print Your Photos?
I love sharing photos of my family on social media whether they are quick phone photos, ones taken with my camera, or ones taken by another photographer. But it's also important to me to print out my favorite photos. I have the sweetest photo of my daughter and...
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Milwaukee Family Photographer, and What to Expect.
My goal when taking photos is always to capture connection and joy. My next goal is to help my families to choose their favorite photos and to order professional prints for them. I know it's easy to order from places like Walgreens or Costco, but their quality isn't...
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Child’s Birthday Party in Whitefish Bay Wisconsin
It was supposed to rain on the day of this outdoor Unicorn party for an adorable 5 year old girl. But it didn't! And I am so glad. Because her mom knows how to create an amazing party by paying attention to each detail. This is the 4th party I have photographed for...
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How To Take Amazing Photos On Your Own!
The Rule of Thirds: When we look at a photo our eyes naturally go to the intersection of an imaginary grid, which divides a picture into 3 rows of 3, nine equal squares. Put your subject where those lines intersect and your photo will be more interesting to look at!...
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Maternity and Newborn Photography Package
May 1, 2022 Did you know that I offer a maternity and newborn photography package? I highly recommend doing a maternity session. This is such a special and unique, fleeting time in your life! It will also give us a chance...
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Family Storytelling
Family Storytelling: Hanging out with one year old twins...This happy mom loves spending time at home with her husband and their one year old boy/girl twins. I had the privledge of spending a couple of hours with them on a Saturday last month and I loved every minute...
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Three amazing locations for Milwaukee senior portrait photography
Location can be so important in Milwaukee senior portrait photography. It sets the tone and mood of the photo. High schoolers have different personalities and choosing the right location for their high school senior portrait session is fun! I have done senior photo...
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