Hey look ma, I'm famous. Kinda.

Many of you have seen the cart that is on my website where photos are hosted. Recently the guy who created the cart made some wonderful upgrades that are going on my site soon and he asked for testimonials from clients who use the cart and have been happy about it. And now I am on his website!! (Click on the photo to enlarge it)

I'm super excited about the upgrades, and you should be too! Here's a few options that it will have

Larger thumbnail previews.
The option to view any image in black and white or sepia.
Cropping features....you can crop a photo any way you like and order it that way.
Choose if you'd like matte or glossy finishes, or even canvas or metallic prints.
Want a border on the photo? You can add one and preview what it will look like.
Album options. View online the types of albums offered and order them right off the site.
Create a gift registry.
Order thank you cards or other products offered like frames!


I'm hoping to get the upgrade soon!!!

February Album sale almost over!!

Just a reminder that the album sale on the new coffee table albums runs through the month of February! You don't have to have your pictures chosen by the end of February, you just have to commit to the album. If you didn't get info on the albums and have no idea what I am talking about please contact me!

Have I mentioned how much I love this online resource for wedding information? www.wedpix.com

It has some great articles relating not just to wedding photography, but things to expect on your wedding day. One article I recently read on the latest issue hit home for me, it's called "Wedding Party Roles" Check it out if you can, it's a good read from the wedding photojournalists perspective on how to prep your wedding party for being photographed by a photojournalist. I can't tell you how many times this has happened to me, said perfectly by photojournalist Nate Kaiser

"Kaiser agrees. He has experienced bridesmaids who want to stage situations that were photographed at their own weddings—like requesting he photograph the bride’s head going under the veil, and then insisting that she do it again and again to make sure he gets the right shot."

This is the most awful position to be put in. First, I don't want to offend the bridesmaid by not doing it, and the bride is then in a position to say she doesn't want that shot, thereby implying that the bridesmaids pictures are...well, cheesy.

Food for thought as you slog through the mire of wedding planning!

Happy Groundhog's Day!

It began innocently enough when I was in college at UWSP back in the day. My college roommate Paula and I were trying to come up with a reason why we shouldn't stay home and study. When we realized it was Groundhog's Day, it was as good as any reason to go out. Since that time, we have both always celebrated this very overlooked holiday.


Every year my kids and I celebrate the holiday in a big way. We make groundhog cup cakes, we eat brown food on February 2, and of course we watch the epic movie "Groundhog Day" with Bill Murray. For days before the big day, we take pleasure in asking people "So, what are you doing for the holiday?" and watching the confusion on their faces. I've promised them next year a pilgrimage to Punxsutawney PA to watch the real festivities so we can really celebrate in style.


So here's wishing you a Happy Groundhog's Day, and remember what Bill Murray says to the Groundhog..."Don't drive angry"

Mike and Stephanie
January 20, 2007
Reception at South Shore Pavillion, Bayview Wisconsin.

Mike and Stephanie got married in Hawaii. And they didn't take me!! But they did have a lovely reception at the South Shore Pavillion with all their closest friends and family in attendance. I just love the Pavillion because it has such a rustic charm to it. Stephanie and Mike had it all decked out with fairy lights in the rafters which really made the place glow, and made for some really cool dance shots. Be sure to check out the wedding slideshow at the bottom!

Congratulations Mike and Stephanie!

Click here for Stephanie and Mike's wedding slideshow!

Shelly's Senior Pictures!

The unseasonably warm early January weather was a great opportunity to do outdoor photos. Here's a few from Shelly's senior photo session!