Chad & Anna

Wow, what a nice day today - feels like spring is just gettin' ready to bust-out! This portrait is from Chad & Anna's engagement portrait session, and let me tell you, these two are "on-the-ball", they've done their homework and have all their wedding plans set! They're a fun couple, and we had a nice relaxed portrait session - I am really looking forward to their wedding! Thanks Chad & Anna!

Pass the Pig

I was on hand today as Menomonie's Mayor Dennis Kropp got the bacon, literally, still in it's grunting, squealing form! The Menomonie FFA Chapter presented the Mayor with a pig, supplied courtesy of Doug Prochnow, as part of their "Pass the Pig" fundraiser. Community members can "pass the pig" to anyone they like for a small (or large) donation to the Menomonie FFA, and the recipent can find out who sent it to them, also for a kindly tax-deductible gift to the FFA! On this pig pass, the presenters from the Menomonie FFA were Bailey Rice, Cassy Rogers and Danielle Keyes, accompanied by the Menomonie High School Agri-Science instructor Jean D'Angelo. This is a great idea, and a fun fundraiser - if you would like to "Pass the Pig" to someone special, call the MHS Agriculture department!

BSU Ball 2006

Saturday February 18th was the annual Black Student Union Ball at UW-Stout - if you weren't there, you missed the party! Great food (I personally went back twice for dessert), the awesome band "Black Elephant" from Milwaukee that featured an amazing drummer, and keepin' the music flowin' into the night, the DJ "DJMV"! Thanks to Andrea Race and the rest of the BSU crew for inviting me back!

Jim & Lisa

Last night I had the honor of photographing Jim & Lisa's engagement portrait session, they braved the cold, wind and snow to make some great portraits! They have a wedding planned this summer in Eagle River, and I can't wait to go - blue sky, crystal clear water, the quiet of the northwoods - and some really great fudge from the local fudge shop! Looking forward to it!

Behind the Scenes

Ever wonder what it's like being a professional photographer? Well, besides all the glamour and ritz of rubbing elbows with the Hollywood elite, rich & famous....ya, right - not exactly. This snapshot of our very own soon-to-be-famous Sarah Bonse gives you a true "behind the scenes" taste - alot of staring at the computer monitor & alot of entering mind-numbing data!

This saturday we'll be on-hand at the UW-Stout BSU Ball held at UW-Stout's Grand Ballroom. If you don't have your dance tickets yet, call UWS now! We always have a great time at this dance! Check back on Monday to see a taste of the portraits we've created!

Jackie & Bill

Had a great engagement portrait session today with Jackie & Bill, their wedding is fast approaching (May 27th!). They are a fun couple, full of energy, and you can see in their eyes that they really care for each other - I look forward to photographing their wedding!

Yearly Modeling Session with Nicole!

Over the years I have worked with many models, and Nicole Reinhold is one of my favorites. We only get to work together about once a year, due to the fact that she now lives many hours away from the studio, but when we do get together we always are able to create some great images! I tease her when she calls, telling her that I feel like her dentist, that it's time for her yearly check-up! Seriously, Nicole is a great model, she has a natural photographic rhythm and a great look. Thanks for coming for your yearly session, Nicole!

Photosession with Liz!

Just got back from an awesome photography seminar in Chicago, and now that I am back, here's an image from the latest senior portrait session with Liz Veith! She was great to work with, and she brought her dog along, too! Anytime I get to make great portraits and play with a fun little dog is always a good day!
Thanks Liz!