WE LOVE FALL | CENTRAL WISCONSIN

For the first time in a few years, we can truly say that we maximized every ounce of Wisconsin's beautiful autumn!! It's not quite over yet, but the leaves were being swept from the streets in our neighborhood today which really only means one thing...they're making room for -- dare we say -- snow! Truly though, when we think about the last month we can't help but smile.  A trip to Bayfield, so much fall color, new chili recipe's, watching Parker bounce around in leaf piles five times his size, butternut squash risotto (yum!), a few extra afternoon coffee's, dream book writing on an inspired Sunday, fall pontooning & picnicking in Door County, taking entirely too many pictures of Parker, a weekend away with friends for some much needed relaxation & laughter, sessions in dreamy colorful spots (hello Chicago skyline + Grandma's property!), yummy birthday cupcakes, and SO much more!! Without further ado, here's a little peek at our fall -- we hope yours has been just as lovely & yummy!! :) Love | K&B

// Film: Fuji Pro 400H // Camera: Contax 645 on a lovely fall day // + instagrams!

...and a few instagrams to splash even more fall color onto this post!! our favorite, of course,  being the "flying Parker" photo ;)

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MATT & KATIE IN WISCONSIN | ON FILM

When Matt & Katie landed in Wisconsin, we couldn't believe it. Even more crazy, we got to play host to them for a week!! After their workshop in Wausau we had a bit of downtime and wanted to show M&K some of Wisconsin's beauty, so we headed to the Dells of Eau Claire park and explored the area together! The four of us (five really, because Parker came too!) had the most relaxing time hanging out on the rocks on a gorgeous afternoon. Being that we were a couple photographers in a beautiful park, of course cameras were involved! We ended up photographing each other, and ever since we got this film back (we're talking two months ago!) we have been just dying to share!! Matt and Katie are super adorable together and their love for one another is such an inspiration! It's not often that we get to have so much quality time with another husband/wife team who spends nearly every moment together and still maintains as much love for one another as they did on their wedding day! We felt like we could truly relate to M&K on so many levels, and it was just an absolute joy to spend time with them :) Without a doubt in our minds, we know these images will make you smile! Even if you have never heard of or had the chance to meet Matt & Katie, all you need to know is that their hearts are enormous and they are two of the most genuine people we have ever photographed/hosted/hung out with :)

Love | K&B

 

WISCONSIN FILM ANNIVERSARY PORTRAITS AT GRANDMA'S! | AMANDA & ANTHONY

Where do we even begin?? We cannot say enough about these two!! Amanda & Anthony were married last September in Wausau (at the same place as us, woot!). We had the honor of not only photographing their beautiful day at the Great Hall, but also making great friends in the process. :) Recently we were invited to Amanda's Grandma's beautiful home to spend some time walking the property and taking pictures of A&A! After celebrating their anniversary with a trip to Greece & Paris they celebrated again with the two of us, our cameras, and some delicious cake. And you guessed it, champagne may have been involved! We honestly couldn't think of a better way to spend a perfect fall Sunday than laughing and chatting with these two! Amanda & Anthony are full of adventure, and we enjoyed every minute of exploring the land & creating these fun images with them! Love | K&B

// Film: Fuji Pro 400H // Camera: Contax 645 //

WISCONSIN FILM LIFESTYLE PORTRAITS | A.STYLED EVENT'S ANNA MARGARET ON FILM

It is no secret that we are wonderful friends with (and huge fans of) the lovely lady behind A.Styled Event! Anna is one of the most genuine, caring, and optimistic people we have ever met and she also happens to have a ton of creativity tucked in her pocket! After working with Anna on our styled waffle wedding shoot this summer, we found ourselves completely blown away by her passion and heartfelt attention to every. single. detail!! Anna brings a vision to life by focusing on the darling DIY elements that emphasize personality -- isn't that what every bride's goal is, anyways? Making your wedding day YOURS by breathing personality into it! Well, aside from marrying the one you love of course ;) When we look back at our beautiful & elegant 2009 wedding, had we chatted with Anna beforehand chances are that our day would have been infused with a bit more detail that literally screamed "Butch and Kelsy's Wedding!!" And that is Anna's goal & hope for each newly engaged couple she works with: to celebrate your marriage surrounded by your closest friends & family with a day that truly resembles the two of you as a couple.

This lady has a spectacular talent and we are thrilled to see where it takes her in the wedding industry!! And beyond that, we are absolutely honored (and ridiculously giddy) to call her one of our best friends!!

Love | K&B

Wisconsin brides (and beyond)!! Say hello to A.Styled Event :)

// Film: Fuji Pro 400H // Camera: Contax 645 & Nikon F100 //