Camp Forest Springs Formal {Ghana + Wisconsin Couple}

Beth + Frank Beth contacted me a few months ago asking me to recreate a wedding day portrait shoot. After filling me in on their story and letting me know that they would like their photos to be taken at Camp Forest Springs, I was all in. I am honored to be a part of their story, which Beth was willing to share with you all. God is awesome and I am thankful he brought this couple into my life. Enjoy! When Beth left her home in Central Wisconsin to join the Peace Corps in June of 2008, she had no idea how drastically her life was about to change. She was sent to Ghana, West Africa to teach high school science in a rural community called Kumbungu. It was there that she met Frank, and in a short time they became friends as he taught her all about Ghana, his native country and the rich culture of his people. The more time she spent in Ghana, the more Beth fell in love with the friendly people, the spicy food, the interesting culture, the sense of community, and the beautiful landscape. And before she knew it she fell in love with one more part of Ghana....she fell in love with Frank. They knew it wouldn't be an easy life together. Melding two lifestyles and two cultures together has it's struggles. Despite these obstacles, both Beth and Frank felt God's hands constantly pulling them closer to each other and closer to Himself. After two years together, the couple decided to marry, and they celebrated their marriage before their entire community on August 14th, 2010. A cow was bought, rice was cooked, drummers and dancers performed and the uniting of two lives, two families and two cultures took place on that day. Now after one year of marriage, Beth and Frank have moved back to Wisconsin. They still face the challenges of an intercultural marriage. They miss Ghana and the family and friends they left behind. However, they are also excited to see what the future will hold for them and what lessons God has to teach them. They are learning to make Christ their common culture and heaven their homeland. They have laughed together and cried together and know there will be both joys and tears in the future, but through it all they are trusting God to see them through and weave his pattern through the fabric of their lives. A God who can bring a small town girl from Wisconsin all the way to Ghana, Africa to meet her husband surely has many more adventures and surprises in store for His children. Camp Forest Springs Portrait Session Westboro Photographer

Chris & Dallas {Fall Engagement}

Chris and Dallas will be tying the knot next July here in Medford. This engagement session was shot a few weeks ago when the weather was still absolutely beautiful and there were a few leaves left on the trees. These two make a beautiful couple and I could not be more pleased with the way these turned out. Looking forward to their elegant northwoods wedding.

Lindsey & Geoff {Vesper Wedding}

Geoff & Lindsey were married this past June in Vesper at Trinity Lutheran Church. They have been friends of ours for some time, they have been together as long as we have known them. We have shared a few late night adventures and fond memories with these two. This day was beautiful and went on without a hitch, well, almost. Unfortunately, their limo caught fire, fortunately, it was replaced and no one was hurt. Instead of replacing it with another limo, the company sent a huge coach bus instead. How's that for customer service? Every wedding has something go wrong whether there is a torrential downpour or there is an OCD church director with a phone book list of rules and regulations or you are a half hour out from the ceremony and the pastor tells you that you must remain at the very back of the church the whole ceremony!!! The joys of wedding photography are endless, but no matter what challenges life throws you on your big day (photographer or otherwise), remind yourself two people are getting married today- AND THAT IS ALL THAT MATTERS! So often we get caught up in the 'perfection' of the day, that we miss the reality that life and love is messy and not every moment is perfection. Sometimes the kitchen starts on fire or the limo for that mater (Thank GOD we have each other in those moments and HIM). Lindsey and Geoff have each other and these memories and more to share for a lifetime. I will remember the way they looked at each other as Lindsey was walked down the isle by her father. Both of them were beaming and thrilled to be committing their lives to one another not just when life is flawless and the they look beautiful with their friends and family are all around them supporting them, but their lives when there is drywall all over the house and you have to bathe in the sink and your mother-in-law is driving you nuts! Congratulations my friends to 4 months of marriage, may you be granted a life of memorable moments growing and laughing together! Celebrate the small things and each other. With love, J+K

Ceremony: Trinity Lutheran Church Vesper, WI Reception: Clearwater's Hotel and Convention Center Marshfield, WI