white willow photography: Blog

Allison - Class of 2017 - Poynette High School

(white willow photography) — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 14:28:50 GMT

This young lady was such a pleasure to work with. We did the second half of her senior session this fall, and we had some beautiful color and weather! We have been very lucky this year to have had a mild fall, although I hear rumors that the Farmer's Almanac is calling for a snowy winter. I have known Allison's family since I was a kid, so getting together with them and catching up is always bittersweet! Good luck with the rest of your senior year Ali, and I foresee a bright future for you!

Mya - Class of 2017 - Poynette High School

(white willow photography) — Sat, 12 Nov 2016 13:59:00 GMT

The beautiful Miss Mya, I am still in awe of my seniors this year. We see so much negativity on the news with our youth, and our adults to be honest, so to see some amazing young men and women who will be entering the 'real world' in 2017 is rather comforting. Mya is certainly one of these young ladies, who was respectful, sweet, and lovely to work with. She loves the game of softball and the outdoors, so we made sure to incorporate both aspects into her session. I so enjoyed working with her this year, and she has set a precedent for future seniors! Enjoy your photos Mya, and I wish you great luck and love in your future endeavors!

Shaun - Class of 2017 - Poynette High School

(white willow photography) — Wed, 09 Nov 2016 17:27:04 GMT

It feels pretty good to be blogging again. Back to work after our loss, it was a tough few weeks, but the smiles on the faces of my seniors this year made it easy to dive back in. This young man was truly a pleasure to photography, and will undoubtedly do wonderful things in life. He has a strong passion for the outdoors, hunting, his dirt bike, and also, America. Being a military Veteran, I just love when seniors request incorporating the flag into their photo shoot. I just think that is awesome to see! Shaun, good luck with the remainder of your senior year, you are such a bright spot on this earth, don't loose your passion and drive, keep that within you as you enter the big kids playground after graduation. Love, hugs, and the best of luck to you!

Caleb - Class of 2017 - Poynette High School

(white willow photography) — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 13:00:00 GMT

Allison - Class of 2017 - Poynette High School

(white willow photography) — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 19:28:56 GMT

My senior girls this year have had such beautiful sessions, it is no wonder I have had some serious trouble narrowing down photos. Miss Allison was no different, she had several cool ideas, and a bunch of home run balls to show case! This family and mine go back quite a ways, our Dad's played ball together, so it was truly an honor to photograph her senior session. Best of luck this year sweet girl, and I expect to see many more homerun balls this coming spring!

The Beautiful Autumn - Waunakee High School - Class of 2017

(white willow photography) — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 14:30:56 GMT

This sweet girl, one of the most prominent things I remember from her session is that she wanted a couple pictures with her Mom. Any high school senior that requests a photo with their parents is one that was raised really well, showing that kind of respect, admiration, and appreciation towards parents is not as common now days! I also remember she plays tennis, and brought her cute tennis outfit, but forgot her racket! We had a nice chuckle about that, but we still got some cute shots in her uniform. Good luck with your senior year Autumn, I have no doubt you will do great things as you venture out into the real world after high school! XOXO

The Sweet Mya - Class of 2017 - Poynette High School

(white willow photography) — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 15:30:35 GMT

Oh Miss Mya, I really got attached to this young lady, probably because she reminded me of myself a bit! Fun and witty in her own way, and a truly sweetheart, right to the core. She has a true passion for sports, and above all others, softball. It was the first senior girl I have photographed on the high school diamond where I once played, so this session meant a bit more to me than most. A lot of memories for me there, and I hope I helped create some for Mya as well! It was so pretty seeing her in her prom dress and sneakers, with a glove and ball in hand! You are a beautiful girl Mya, and I wish you the best of luck your senior year! I look forward to your fall session as well, my head is already thinking of fun ideas for you! XOXO

Grace - Class of 2017 - Poynette High School

(white willow photography) — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 15:50:59 GMT

The beautiful Miss Grace, I had been looking forward to this session for quite some time. An amazing dancer, and even more amazing young lady inside. She is such a wonderful role model for not only my daughters, but to many other aspiring dancers from the small town of Poynette. I look forward to seeing this girl grow into a successful adult after high school, she has the drive and work ethic to do some amazing things with her life! Love you sweet Grace, and thank you for allowing me to capture you on film--well, digital film that is!

Summertime with the McCarthys!

(white willow photography) — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 21:46:20 GMT

I always LOVE seeing the McCarthy's, usually twice a year we get to hang out for a photo shoot! This time, it was sweet Vera's first birthday, and we recorded it with a cake smash. If I had a frequent flyer program, they would be my family with the most miles I think! We have already scheduled our next shoot, which involves food and a Packer game--it may be a new tradition for our families! There were not too many hiccups during this session, I got smiles from both girls and we had a beautiful evening. We did, however, get photobomed by another photographer, and Evelyn accidentally released all the balloons from the weight. Luckily it was towards the end of the shoot, but it made for a funny moment when it looked like Jenny was going to pull a superman and fly up and catch them. Thank you Kevin, Jenny, Evelyn, and Vera, I just love watching your family grow!!!

The Lammers Family

(white willow photography) — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 16:58:05 GMT

I love spending time with this family, and cherish every shoot with them! Eric and Bridget have such a beautiful family, full of love and laughter! I hope you enjoy the moments we captured! XOXO ~ Leslie

Ellie is 6 Months! And...Jack was there...

(white willow photography) — Sat, 23 Jul 2016 01:43:29 GMT

I laughed during the majority of this session, and laughed the entire time I edited the photos afterwards! Between Ellie's drool, Jack the dog and his antics, it was a session that will be one of the cutest I have ever done. I am quite certain Jack thought it was his session, and Ellie just sort of went with it! Such an adorable little family, and now some photos to remember a pretty fun morning!

Savannah & Sawyer - Summertime Fun!

(white willow photography) — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 18:32:35 GMT

I just love getting to spend time with these two, every time I photograph them is better than the last! Both of these kids love to play ball, and Savannah has a passion for dance that is so beautiful to see!

Bristol is TWO!

(white willow photography) — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 17:59:44 GMT

It was a gorgeous evening for Bristol's two-year shoot! Lola their pup was also photo-ready, with lots of kisses to give Bristol! This family is also excited to be expecting another baby girl this fall! We are certainly excited to meet her, and to see Bristol as a big sister!

Welcome to the World Sweet Anara!

(white willow photography) — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 15:04:26 GMT

This little lady was sure a beauty, and a good eater! She needed a 'snack' a few times during our session, but our patience surely paid off! We were also able to incorporate a beautiful afghan made by a family member, and now I want one for my studio! It was so pretty, and was a delicate addition to her photos. With two older brothers, little Anara will be well looked after, and is already so loved by her family!

Lucy is ONE!

(white willow photography) — Wed, 13 Jul 2016 18:33:17 GMT

I always am thankful and enjoy when little ones that I photographed as infants come back for their one-year session! Little Lucy is the sweet daughter of one of our Pastor's, and she is such a delight to be around! She is so happy, and has the cutest little expressions! She loved her cake smash, our dog, and my three girls, so she was all smiles the whole time with all the entertainment! Happy birthday my sweet girl, may you continue show the joy you give to so many others!

Kuehl Family - 2016

(white willow photography) — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 21:25:22 GMT

We waited out a pretty nasty storm for this session, but it was well with the wait! As families grow, it becomes increasingly difficult to get everyone together for a family photoshoot, so it was really fortunate that the awful storm blew through as quick as possible, and we held on to the very last bit of daylight to capture some amazing shots!

The Spritka Family

(white willow photography) — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 17:00:07 GMT

This family was so excited for their session on our beautiful truck! I am pretty sure Justin was drooling as he walked up as he muttered "it's an apache!". It was pretty darn cute to say the least. Not as cute as his little girls though, those two are beyond adorable!

The Richards Family

(white willow photography) — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 16:16:22 GMT

I had a wonderful time with this sweet family! We spent our time at a really nice walking path in Windsor, it was such a gorgeous morning! Like most of the days this summer, the weatherman called for rain, but as you can see, the sun came out and it was a beautiful morning! And of course, it was a beautiful family to photograph!

Sweet Baby Jackson

(white willow photography) — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 14:37:58 GMT

This little guy is the sweetest little baby, although I am a little biased because he is my nephew! He is the first-born of my older brother and his beautiful wife, the perfect addition to their little family! I am not only excited to watch Jackson grow, but I am equally excited to see my Brandon and Vallene be parents! They are an amazing Aunt and Uncle to my three daughters and my other niece and nephew, and I know they will be wonderful parents! Congratulations again, and I love all three of you!

The Nelson Family

(white willow photography) — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 15:26:32 GMT

I met the beautiful Nelson family at the Mackenzie Environmental Center for a fun session, on a gorgeous May evening! I have never had a brother and sister pose so well together, and smile so well. They were incredible kids to work with!

The Lee Family - Secret Garden

(white willow photography) — Sun, 22 May 2016 18:27:15 GMT

The garden is not so secret, but it looks like one! It was so beautiful on this Mother's Day, the blossoms were gorgeous, and we captured some great photos!

Sweet Baby Rose

(white willow photography) — Mon, 16 May 2016 18:43:48 GMT

Sweet little Rose and her two sisters came for a recent visit! I have a special place in my heart for families with all girls, as I have three girls myself! These three were just too adorable. Nora and Lydia were such patient big sisters, and once Rose fell asleep, we captured some super sweet spring time memories!

Baby Hayden

(white willow photography) — Mon, 02 May 2016 21:46:57 GMT

This little beauty gave her parents quite the runaround coming into this world, but she finally made her debut! She had so many smiles during her session, and she posed beautifully. Mommy and Daddy are sure smitten with her, as they should be! Welcome to the world Hayden Jo, and congratulations to Tim and Jessica on their new baby girl!

Baby Lilah Bee

(white willow photography) — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 15:35:32 GMT

This baby was already several weeks old, but that didn't stop her from sleeping so soundly, and stealing my heart! She did so well, and just loved the warmness of the heating pad under the blanket. The sleepy sloths featured in the photos were a gift at Mommy and Daddy's wedding, we thought it was only appropriate to include them in her photos!

The Kruschel Family

(white willow photography) — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 16:13:41 GMT

I adore this family, and have loved watching their little ones grow! We got together for a family session, and Jonah's 1 year cake smash! We had a lot of fun, and it was so cute watching big sister and big brother dive in to that cake and show Jonah how its done!

Little Mr. John is ONE!

(white willow photography) — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 20:14:09 GMT

This little man is just the most animated little guy, I have so loved watching him grow this past year! This was the first time he had ever had cake, and the "mmmmm" sounds he made were so adorable, he sure loved the cake! We were even able to clean him up enough afterwards so he could get a little ride on the vintage radio flyer. Happy birthday little man!

Baby Colton - 6 Days New

(white willow photography) — Fri, 25 Mar 2016 15:56:15 GMT

Little Baby Colton was one of the prettiest babies I have seen! His skin was so perfect, and he was such an adorable little boy to snuggle! We captured little grins, yawns, and his big eyes wide open! It was a perfect shoot!

The Miller Family

(white willow photography) — Fri, 25 Mar 2016 15:51:56 GMT

Cutie Kiddos!!!

(white willow photography) — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 23:40:49 GMT

Happy Easter from Bristol Baby!

(white willow photography) — Fri, 18 Mar 2016 16:45:00 GMT

This sweet girl is always such a treat to have in the studio! She had just awoke from a nap, and according to Mom, Dad, and Grandma, she was a bit cranky. Doesn't look like it from these pictures! Once we started to play, and got a few Easter eggs involved, it was pretty darn adorable!

Tim, Jessica, & Baby D

(white willow photography) — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 19:56:15 GMT

This sweet baby is oh so loved, and she has yet to make her first appearance! Our session was so much fun, and we even were able to witness many deer on location with us! It was fun to see, and very appropriate, as both Mommy and Daddy hope their baby girl will be wearing pink camo in the future! I am so excited to meet her, and was very blessed to capture such beautiful parents-to-be!

Sweet Berkley

(white willow photography) — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 15:31:20 GMT

This little lady is just so loved. Her Mommy and Daddy have big plans, including trips to Packer games, fishing expeditions, and lots of snuggle time! The way her parents acted with her was so heartwarming, and her full head of dark hair was just gorgeous. What an absolutely beautiful family!

Corey & Jaime

(white willow photography) — Fri, 26 Feb 2016 20:26:36 GMT

I had such a great time this past weekend getting to know these two. They told me the story of how he proposed, using the deer sheds, and he placed them in the woods where Jaime would find them. I was even able to meet their cute pup, Trigger, who was the sweetest thing! We had a lot of laughs, and Corey brought his own ideas to the photo shoot, all of which he insisted were the best. Of course if I was the judge, I would say Jaime had one of the best ideas--but not according to Corey! I am so excited to shoot their August wedding, it is sure to be full of love and laughter!

Brooklyn is 3 Months

(white willow photography) — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 17:04:16 GMT

This sweet little lady is already 3 months old, and has some pretty long legs! She is such a gorgeous baby, Grandma and I even got her to crack a few smiles for us!

Lily and Ray

(white willow photography) — Sun, 21 Feb 2016 23:05:57 GMT

These two came in for a visit last week, and we had such a fun session! Little Lily had the cutest red hair, and Ray was all smiles with Daddy playing peek-a-boo behind me! Quite the cute little kiddos!

Dan & Anne - Engagement Session

(white willow photography) — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 23:11:48 GMT

I am so over the moon excited to be photographing this wedding next fall! We had such a great time getting to know each other at their engagement session, sharing stories and laughs, and talking about the big day. They were so kind to share the significance behind Anne's necklace and ring, both family heirlooms that the couple deeply treasure. I also met their beautiful daughter, little Addie, who stole my heart! This couple and family is truly exquisite, and I am feel so blessed to be capturing their wedding day!

Moose Turns ONE!!!

(white willow photography) — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 19:25:00 GMT

Crosby (a.k.a. Moose) turned one this last week! This little guy loves the camera, and whenever I put the camera up, he gets this cute grin on his face. During this session, he figured out we thought he was cute when he stuck his tongue out. Needless to say, we ended up with a lot of goofy tongue photos! He is by far one of the most smiley and silliest babies I have ever photographed! He wasn't sure about the whole cake smash thing at first. His fists went right in, then he couldn't quite be sure if he liked chocolate cake and frosting all over his hands. Once he figured out it tasted good, then he was all in!

Sweet Little Lorelai

(white willow photography) — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 20:11:18 GMT

This sweet girl was brought into the world last week, and was a complete dream to work with! She slept from the moment we started, and when she started moving around, she was lulled back into dream land by only a little rocking and snuggling! Mommy, Daddy, and her big brother have been concerned about her jaundice--which landed her back in the hospital after being sent home--but she is a beautiful, healthy baby girl. She is one loved little sweet pea!

Joe & Mary

(white willow photography) — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 23:05:41 GMT

I was able to meet these two beautiful people a couple days before the first big snow storm of the season, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, for their engagement session. Joe and Mary reside in Florida, but are planning a May wedding, just in time for beautiful spring blossoms! I had such a great time visiting with and getting to know them over lunch, and it was so adorable to see how in love they are. I could just see how much Joe adored Mary, and I am so excited to capture their big day this spring!

Derek and Grace - Engagement

(white willow photography) — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 17:02:04 GMT

Alexis - Class of 2016 - Poynette High School

(white willow photography) — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 18:48:21 GMT

Sable - Class of 2016 - Poynette High School

(white willow photography) — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 17:08:20 GMT

Diego - Class of 2016 - Poynette High School

(white willow photography) — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 18:53:33 GMT

Kelsey - Class of 2016 - Fall Session

(white willow photography) — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 13:48:17 GMT

This was such a fun session for me, I had been having a rough time with a recent mass that had been found on my liver. A few weeks after, I was able to finally get word that it was benign, but the time I had to wait was difficult to say the least. I am so thankful to have had this session, as it took my mind off the possibility of cancer, and let me focus on a beautiful young lady in some pretty beautiful settings! Hugs and love to Kelsey and the Yanna family!

Mommy and Me

(white willow photography) — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 22:11:43 GMT

Hudson - 6 Months

(white willow photography) — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 21:15:18 GMT

Erin - Class of 2016

(white willow photography) — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 20:44:36 GMT

I was lucky enough to be able to photograph Erin this past summer, and again this fall! She is truly one beautiful girl, and I wish her the best of luck in the future!

The Petersen Family

(white willow photography) — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 14:30:54 GMT

This family was just such a beautiful family, and they have some amazing photos to show it!

The Connor Family

(white willow photography) — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 15:01:21 GMT

The Pahman Family

(white willow photography) — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 15:06:16 GMT

Little John is 6 Months Old!

(white willow photography) — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 21:49:22 GMT

The Knuteson Family

(white willow photography) — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 17:30:50 GMT

The Pieper Family - 45 Years and Counting

(white willow photography) — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 00:44:02 GMT

The McDonald Family

(white willow photography) — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 21:59:23 GMT

Hollyn Rae...and her beautiful family!

(white willow photography) — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 16:30:22 GMT

This little lady was welcomed into the world by her Mommy and Daddy (who happens to look like Tom Brady's twin brother), and of course, her big brother! Such an adorable family!

The Alsmo Family

(white willow photography) — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 15:57:46 GMT

Earlier this month, I had the privilege of photographing four generations worth of Alsmo family members! It was the perfect cloud-covered day, and I had so much fun capturing some amazing memories! From crying babies to kisses in the corn, all of these moments were special! Thank you again for having me out to the farm!

The Walz Family

(white willow photography) — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 13:44:21 GMT

This family waltzed their way right into my heart! That is a bit of a play on words, as they are all dancers! Such a sweet and loving family, I can't wait to work with them again!!!

Bryce - Class of 2016 - Poynette High School

(white willow photography) — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 18:22:24 GMT

Jade - Class of 2016 - Pardeeville High School

(white willow photography) — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 17:39:52 GMT

Madeline - Class on 2016 - Poynette High School

(white willow photography) — Wed, 14 Oct 2015 23:39:42 GMT

Claire - Class of 2016 - Poynette High School

(white willow photography) — Wed, 14 Oct 2015 21:48:58 GMT

Samantha - Class of 2016

(white willow photography) — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 16:54:52 GMT

Kelsey - Class of 2016 - Poynette High School

(white willow photography) — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 18:01:54 GMT

Vince - Lake Mills High School - Class of 2016

(white willow photography) — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 21:04:43 GMT

#merica

The Strelau Family

(white willow photography) — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 17:56:49 GMT

This family is just the sweetest, I loved getting to see them again this year!

Chris and Trisha...and their Beautiful Children!

(white willow photography) — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 14:47:24 GMT

Congratulations to these two families, who will officially become one next summer! Hugs, love, and the best wishes to you all!

Joey - Class of 2016 - Lodi High School

(white willow photography) — Mon, 05 Oct 2015 20:31:54 GMT

The Bevier Family Welcoming a Baby Girl!

(white willow photography) — Mon, 05 Oct 2015 15:42:46 GMT

Jakob - Class of 2016 - Lodi High School

(white willow photography) — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 21:53:56 GMT

The Sweet Beyler Girls!

(white willow photography) — Fri, 02 Oct 2015 00:46:52 GMT

Johnson Kids

(white willow photography) — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 19:11:14 GMT

Tobin Family

(white willow photography) — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 17:18:19 GMT

Apple Orchard Mini's - Murphy

(white willow photography) — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 13:19:48 GMT

Cody - Class of 2016 - Poynette High School

(white willow photography) — Sat, 26 Sep 2015 02:26:05 GMT

Little Miss Kirsten

(white willow photography) — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 16:16:11 GMT

Joseph - Class of 2016

(white willow photography) — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 02:31:30 GMT

Evan - Class of 2016

(white willow photography) — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 19:28:06 GMT

Kayla - Class of 2016

(white willow photography) — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 23:18:49 GMT

Harlan is 2!

(white willow photography) — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 18:05:19 GMT

Ava - 4 Years

(white willow photography) — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 01:33:31 GMT

Kyle - Class of 2016 - Fort Atkinson

(white willow photography) — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 16:02:19 GMT

Erin - Class of 2016

(white willow photography) — Sat, 05 Sep 2015 02:49:29 GMT