Well It's About Time | Beloit Engagement Photographer

We go back so far,

Swingin in your back yard,

All the things that we used to do

We were cool back in high school

Ooh I really liked you,

Must have been your attitude.

- Natasha Bedingfield

The title of this blog is oh so appropriate...because it's EXACTLY what I said when I got Mike and Jessie's wedding invite in the mail last April.

Well, first I said "Wow...that's a REALLY elaborate April Fool's Joke!" (probably should have picked a different day for those to arrive in our mailboxes)

Then, after confirming that the two were actually getting married I said "Well...it's about time!"

Mike is my husband's cousin and he's been with Jessie since high school. He turns 30 this year, so that will give you some idea of the length of their courtship. The two will be married in April 2011 in Mexico and then have a hometown celebration for all of those who can't make it to the beach nuptials.

We chose Beloit College for their engagement session. Jessie is a former student and the campus is pretty lovely this time of year. We were working around a bridal party AND groups of awkward teens gearing up for tonight's homecoming dance (all accompanied by their moms snapping photos...oh so cute).

The family is SO happy for you guys and I cannot WAIT for the party next summer. Enjoy the sneak peek!

I call this Mike's "Toothpaste Commercial" smile.

Location: Beloit College Beloit, WI

Friday Fractured Thought | Milwaukee Wedding Photographer

These weeks have just been flying by....Can you believe next week is Labor Day already?! Ugh...summer...where did you go?

- I went on an organizational rampage this week. I HAD to get my stuff together. Maybe it's early nesting instincts. Maybe sticky notes were starting to devour my desk. Either way, I decided it was time to ditch the sticky note route and get with some organizational software.
I'm testing out ShootQ. Not sure what I think about it yet....we'll see.

- I got myself another speeding ticket. Now, for those not privvy to my driving history, I'm a bit of a lead foot. I even got one of those scary letters last year saying if I got ANOTHER ticket in that 12 month span I would have my license suspended. Not to worry, the 12 months passed ticket-free. Until yesterday's run in with the Town of Turtle cop. I'm sorry...but 25 MPH is a travesty. Beloiters are the slowest drivers on the face of the planet. I say this with love. Really.

My husband said "You can NEVER say anything about MY driving now!"
My response? I am not a BAD driver. I'm just a FAST driver!

- It's nearly September....which means we are THAT much closer to the return of Dexter AND the release of Jimmy Eat World's new album....two things that I am seriously looking forward to. What's going to happen now that Rita is dead (sorry, spoiler...but cmon folks, it's been a year!) and will Jimmy return to the awesome-ness that was Clarity? We'll see....

- I'm starting to compile a list of blog post topics (wedding/photography/whatever.....related) to post about regularly. If you have any ideas of what you'd like to see, shoot me a message on Facebook or here.

- I got a vintage babydoll style dress and knee socks in the mail and they are waiting patiently for next week when Betty and I will set out on a fun photo adventure. Pink knee socks and excellent, hazy light just excites me. Cannot. WAIT.

- Just a heads up, fall is booking up quickly but I still have some weekday openings in October, and November still has plenty of dates open. Do not fear the cold weather folks!

- Speaking of cold weather shooting, I am in the very early stages of planning a studio build in my house. I had been toying with the idea of seeking out a brick and mortar studio in Beloit, but with the new baby on its way and Betty not yet going to school, it didn't seem like the time. I have this big basement not being used....and plenty of room...so I'm hoping I can get it up and running by January or February. I'm excited about the prospect of continued shooting even through the winter months!

I leave you with a bit of Betty Claire Photography. She's been slow on the work lately. Maybe she's busy giving workshops. ROCKSTAR!

Self portrait

My maternity shoot. Betty grasps sunflare. Awesome stuff.

Parents : A study.