{Mr. and Mrs. C} Onalaska Wisconsin Wedding Photographer

It was a gorgeous day for a Spring wedding in Onalaska, Wisconsin in mid-May!  The bride and groom were both quite happy and rather relaxed as they big day began.  We met them at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Onalaska, where their ceremony took place.  The girls had already finished their styling at Metropolitan Salon and Day Spa in La Crosse and everyone but the bride was dressed.  She had picked out a gorgeous pair of red heels to compliment her stunning dress which was from The Wedding Tree in La Crosse.  Plus, look at those lovely pearls she was rocking!

There were nothing but smiles as her father walked her down the aisle.  After a lovely ceremony in which there was a song performance by a bunch of the groom's cousins, the very happy couple departed - looking totally overjoyed after the announcement of their union!  We left, as a group, for downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin for their group photos.  We began with some sweet and simple couple shots as the wedding party continued the celebrations on their party bus.  Then, we pulled the rest of the group off the bus for some super fun, urban style shots!  They were all just a very fun loving group!  Plus, how great are those beautiful green bouquets from Cottage Garden Floral in La Crosse?!

Then, it was off to their reception at Stoney Creek Inn in Onalaska.  They had a lovely green and black theme accented with natural elements like those gorgeous wooden place card holders!  After a dinner catered by Pogy's Catering in La Crosse and dessert from Linda's Bakery in West Salem, the entire room was filled with laughter during some very entertaining toasts!  Then, to top off a beautiful day, the crowd watched the couple's first dance to music presented by Music Mix of La Crosse.  And they chose to keep things very fun by incorporating both ballroom twirls and hip hop moves into their lovely dance!

We wish you all the best in your future together as husband and wife!

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{M & A Engagement} Wedding Photographer La Crosse Wisconsin

Wow!  All I can say is wow!  We feel so honored to have been able to take part in capturing the memories of this wonderful couple the other day!  With a secret engagement planning, M contacted me to fill me in on when, how, and where he planned on proposing to his girlfriend, A.  There is a spot in Riverside Park, La Crosse, Wisconsin that holds a special meaning for these two, so, naturally, that's where this all took place!  She had no idea and I experienced (not for the first time) the crazy feeling of being a paparazzi as I sneakily took photos of this beautiful engagement.  She said yes, there was lots of hugging and kissing, and tons of smiles!  Plus, look at that ring!!!  Congratulations and best wishes for a wonderful future together!
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Sneak Peek - Baby S | Holmen Wisconsin Baby Photographer

Sweet, sweet slumber...  Baby S tried to stay awake through most of her session, but she did catch a few moments of sleep.  That's our favorite time to work with little ones.  She was so peaceful, all curled up in a swaddled blanket and was just about the most adorable little lady you could lay eyes on.  With her lovely light caramel colored skin and her deep colored hair, she's a teeny tiny beauty!

But, good looks run in the family - just check out her big brother!  He's just too funny and full of energy!  And he's got lashes that extend for days!  (Needless to say, I wish I had lashes like his!)  But the gentleness he used when snuggling his sister was just beautiful!

The best part of the session, getting to re-create a maternity pose with the baby who inspired the shot!  Check out more of Baby S's tummy session here.
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The Welcome | La Crosse Wisconsin Photographer

Excited, excited, excited!  That's the buzz word here at EIP!  This has been a long time coming, but we are now officially announcing the arrival of our newest team member - Megan!  I met Megan in a few of the photo courses I teach at Western Technical College and saw what awesome photographic potential she had!  After generously assisting with a few shoots earlier in the year, I realized that Megan was just the type of person EIP was looking for as we continue to grow; she's friendly, easy-going, and talented!  With her first official EIP shoot already under her belt, we can't wait to see what Megan wows us with next!

Here's a little tid-bit from the magnificent Megan herself: "I am so excited to be a member of the Endless Images Photography Team!  I am married to an amazing man and have a rambunctious one year old!  I grew up right here in the Coulee Region and couldn't think of a better place to raise my family.  I cannot wait to meet all of the people that make up the EIP family and I'm excited to help this family grow!  Make sure to schedule a visit with me so I can capture your memories!"

Please join us in giving her our warmest welcome!  -Savanna    La Crosse Wisconsin Baby Photographer, Baby Photography, La Crosse Wisconsin Photographer, Onalaska Wisconsin Photographer, Holmen Wisconsin Photographer, West Salem Wisconsin Photographer, west salem WI photographer, west salem baby photographer, WI, Endless Images, Photographer La Crosse, Photographer Wisconsin, Wisconsin Photographer, Minnesota Photographer, Winona Minnesota Photogrpaher, baby photographer la crosse, baby photographer onalaska, onalaska wi baby phtoographer, la crosse wi baby photographer, la crosse wisconsin family photographer, onalaska wisconsin family photographer, wisconsin family photographer, family photographer, la crosse wisconsin photographer child, child photographer, childrens photography

Sneak Peek - The K Siblings | Onalaska Wisconsin Family Photographer

I absolutely love the completely unpredictable nature of portraiture!  Especially when it comes to working with kids, there is just no way of knowing what will happen next!  These three were so funny too!  With literally only a split second between the two images above, we went from a gorgeous, relaxed, posed shot to a wonderfully chaotic, very candid moment!  Both images are special and beautiful in their own way, which is another perk of my job.  I edit the images I take, which means I get to see stories such as this unfold again on my computer screen!  If you were ever around during my editing process (which I usually do alone or with my assistants) then you'd hear me laughing out loud as I relive the session!  I've been told by many a parent (and grandparent, aunt/uncle, etc.) that they do the same thing as they enjoy their proof site; laughing, sighing, even crying (in the best way possible) as they relive all the memories of the day!     La Crosse Wisconsin Baby Photographer, Baby Photography, La Crosse Wisconsin Photographer, Onalaska Wisconsin Photographer, Holmen Wisconsin Photographer, West Salem Wisconsin Photographer, WI, Endless Images, Photographer La Crosse, Photographer Wisconsin, Wisconsin Photographer, Minnesota Photographer, Winona Minnesota Photogrpaher, la crosse WI photographer, la crosse WI photography, child photographer, kid photography, Onalaskawisconsin photographer, onalaskawi baby photographer

The Mom | Onalaska Wisconsin Portrait Photographer

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there, but especially to mine - the best of the best!  For all of you who don't know, that's my mom (pictured above).  Her name is Susan.  She's a teacher by trade who currently offers private tutoring services.  She has a true passion for helping kids learn and is highly trained in the OG (Orton-Gillingham) method of teaching students with Dyslexia.  Just the way I feel about photography, she feels about helping struggling readers better their grasp of the English language.  Through her efforts, she has helped many students (and their families) regain their confidence in education and grow into extremely successful young adults.  She has such an absolute motivation in doing her part to ensure the success of the next generation; it is quite inspirational!  I know that I wouldn't be where I am without her and for that I am so very grateful!  Helping with flash cards for spelling tests in elementary, proofreading reports in high school, assisting with the writing of cover letters in college; having an English teacher for a mom definitely has some perks!  So, thank you mom for all that you have done, all that you continue to do, and all that I know you will do!  I honestly believe that I couldn't have asked for a better mom!

To find out more about Susan's tutoring services or more information about Dyslexia services, contact Susan at 608-797-8011 or westy002@hotmail.com.  La Crosse Wisconsin Baby Photographer, Baby Photography, La Crosse Wisconsin Photographer, Onalaska Wisconsin Photographer, Holmen Wisconsin Photographer, West Salem Wisconsin Photographer, WI, Endless Images, Photographer La Crosse, Photographer Wisconsin, Wisconsin Photographer, Minnesota Photographer, Winona Minnesota Photographer, Onalaska WI baby photogrpher, onalaska wisconsin baby photography, onalaska wi portrait photographer, onalaska wisconsin photographer

The Publication Award | La Crosse Wisconsin Photographer

If you haven't already picked up an issue, check out Coulee Parenting Connection (a local Wisconsin parenting publication).  Their pages are packed full of family goodness!  I had the pleasure of working with them on a few projects last year (providing photos for their specific articles) and it was always quite exciting!  They were recently awarded by the Parenting Media Association for the feature pictured below, which I created the photos for!  What an awesome accomplishment for Editor and Publisher Lissa Carlson, Designer Karen Wallander, and the entire team at CPC!  I'm so honored to be a small part of their major success!

The Doll Series | Onalaska Wisconsin Photographer

Isn't this young lady gorgeous?!  I've had a blast working with her on various modeling projects before and she is so comfortable in front of the camera, it just really makes it easy to accomplish the goals of each session.  Really, having a model can be very tricky at times.  There's a vision each photographer has in their head and during regular portrait sessions, this vision gets meshed together with the client's personality to create the final image.  That's what makes each image so unique to each individual, family. etc. But, when a photographer uses a model to create an image there's a different type of session that occurs.  Models work with the photographer to develop the vision of the artist in order to create the final image.  It such a strange experience because, for as much verbal communication that's occurring, there's even more non-verbal communication occurring.  It can be really frustrating working with a model who doesn't quite understand this so you can see how exciting it is to work with one who makes the entire process so smooth!  Throughout my career, I've had the pleasure of working with a lot of models who give each session their full attention and effort and it has truly been a blast working with them all!La Crosse Wisconsin Baby Photographer, Baby Photography, La Crosse Wisconsin Photographer, Onalaska Wisconsin Photographer, Holmen Wisconsin Photographer, West Salem Wisconsin Photographer, WI, Endless Images, Photographer La Crosse, Photographer Wisconsin, Wisconsin Photographer, Minnesota Photographer, Winona Minnesota Photographer

The Letter | La Crosse Wisconsin Photographer

I opened my e-mail the other day to this wonderful note from a wedding client!  What a great way to start the workday!  We love to hear such kind compliments from our clients and always enjoy these types of messages!  It's our goal, with each and every client we work with, to make sure they get everything they need from their experience with us.  It makes us so happy and continues to reaffirm our passion for the business of photography when we receive these kinds of e-mails!  (So if you're one of our many clients who've sent such wonderful compliments, don't be surprised if we come calling about featuring your kind words!)

Sneak Peek - The Grand Opening Photo Booth | La Crosse Wisconsin Photographer

We had a great grand opening celebration this past weekend!  It went so quickly, I barely had a chance to chat with everyone who came!  Thank you to all of you who stopped by and thanks to those who gave me beautiful plants, frames, cards, and even a faux lens pencil holder!  I can't wait to see you all again in our studio! (There were so many other awesome photos from Saturday, but I didn't have enough room to post them all!  And don't worry, those of you who struck a pose for my camera will have a chance to see your shots on our Facebook!)

Behind the Scenes - Preparing For The Grand Opening! | La Crosse Wisconsin Photographer

It's the wee morning hours and I think I can officially say that my sister (and baking partner and marketing coordinator and party planner and best friend) and I have gone a bit crazy!  We've spent the last two days baking, cleaning, organizing, preparing, decorating, etc. for our new studio's grand opening celebration!  We prepared about 2 million (well, actually 92) cupcakes, 2 million (well, actually 100) thank you boxes, 2 million (well, actually 15) bouffant and swirly decorations, and the list goes on...  We just have one or two things left to do before the big event tomorrow (actually, tonight) at 4 pm!  Then, it's off to bed to sleep for a few days straight before a senior shoot on Monday!  I'm off to catch a few Z's for now!  We can't wait to see all of you at the studio!  (Please ignore the bad images above - they're all from my cell phone!)