Alex + David: A Late Fall Engagement Session

David + Alex (and their adorable puppies) had a beautiful late fall engagement session!

It was cold as heck, so we split our time between Picnic Point with the dogs and the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (sadly no puppies allowed there) and were able to beat the cold quite well and get some beautiful photos to celebrate their engagement! Help me wish a big congratulations to these two, and we can’t wait for their wedding next year!

—Sam

 
 

Cozy Family Portraits At Home

Sean, Jenny, Ava, and the puppies had a cozy family portrait session at home

The lovely thing about having portraits at home is that you’re in the place that’s most comfortable (and if you have any animals, they’re in a familiar environment), AND you have all the outfit change options you could possibly need! I love how these sweet family photos turned out, and I particularly love those adorable matching Christmas PJs! Enjoy these family photos, and consider doing your next session at home!

—Sam

 
 

Family Portraits at the Studio

We love co-parenting wins!

This family is made up of ex-spouses and their two kiddos, Leo & Adam, and being a person who runs a business and co-parents with my ex-spouse, I’m always so happy to see co-parenting situations where folks are putting the kids first and still working in positive family experiences, like these adorable family portraits with both of the kids’ moms! Enjoy these sweet and fun photos, taken in our studio on Madison’s East side!

—Sam

 
 

Cara + Richard's Maternity Portraits at Pope Farm Conservancy

For Cara + Richard’s maternity portraits, we decided to head back to where they had their couples portraits for their wedding

Pope Farm Conservancy is absolutely gorgeous all year round, even with the leaves off the trees, and was a beautiful spot to celebrate the upcoming addition to their family! I can’t wait to meet their little one in a few weeks! Help me wish these two a big congratulations and enjoy the photos!

—Sam

 
 

Ca's Picnic Point Senior Portrait Session

Cal picked the perfect spot for his senior portrait session!

The Picnic Point path was brilliantly Fall-colored when we arrive for Senior portraits, and despite the chill, we got so lucky with how gorgeous it was, and had a lovely time chatting as we walked around to different photo locations! I am so excited for whatever comes next for this wonderful young man. Help me wish Cal a big congrats on the next part of his journey in life, and enjoy the photos!

—Sam

 
 

Isaac's Senior Portraits

willy street was a perfect backdrop for senior portraits for this young artist

Isaac is a talented artist, looking forward to heading into art school after he finishes up high school, so Willy Street, with it’s brightly colored murals and unique buildings, plus easy access to the beautiful Lake Monona, was the perfect setting for his senior portraits! Good luck to Isaac with the rest of senior year and more importantly, the next step of his journey!

—Sam

 
 

Charlie + Luci's Portraits at the UW Arboretum

Luci + Charlie and their parents had a fun fall family portrait session at the gorgeous UW Arboretum

This is Charlie’s first family portrait session since he was welcomed to the family, and we couldn’t have gotten luckier with the gorgeous weather and beauty of the Arboretum! Enjoy these sweet family photos!

—Sam

 
 

Calvin's Newborn Portraits With Extended Family

Welcome to the world, Calvin!

Calvin’s newborn portraits were well-attended by his adoring fans (his parents, their parents, and his uncles on both sides) and I LOVE working extended family into baby portraits and getting to share the magic of welcoming a kiddo into the world. Enjoy these sweet family photos and help me wish Calvin a big welcome to planet Earth!

—Sam

 
 

Colorful Family Portraits on Willy Street

Alex + Kayleigh were had all kinds of adventures on our walk down willy street

And we got to enjoy some of the awesome buildings and murals that Willy street has to offer as we stopped different places to take family portraits! These two are the sweetest, goofiest kiddos on the planet (except for possibly my own) and Kim + Peter definitely have their hands full, but I LOVE how fun and colorful these photos are, and how much they show off the kids’ personalities! Enjoy these fun and colorful family portraits!

—Sam

 
 

Ronan's Senior Portraits on Madison's North Side

Never underestimate the portrait potential of cool buildings

Ronan found this gem of a building on Madison’s North Side and knew this is where he wanted to do his portraits. The ivy, the building itself, and the surrounding trees were perfect! Enjoy these fun senior portraits and next time you’re driving down Sherman Avenue, see if you can spot which building we used!

—Sam

 
 

Sienna, Declan, and Landon's Fall Family Portraits at UW

Marisa + John and their kiddos had perfect weather for their family portraits

Despite the fact that the mosquitoes were still out and about (in mid-October, what the heck?!), everyone got to enjoy how lovely the sunshine and cool air felt while we walked around taking photos at the Arboretum, and we even got to see a deer passing by before it went on its way! Enjoy the photos of this sweet family having some Fall fun!

—Sam