SNOWY FILM FUN IN WAUSAU & DOOR COUNTY!

It's that time of the year (or maybe even passed that time of the year?!) where everyone is beyond ready to see green grass, feel the warmth of sunshine, and hear happily chirping birds through their windows. But before all of the snow melts and our boots are put away for the season, we wanted to share some of the snowy fun we enjoyed with our family this winter!

Over the years, our parents & family members have really become our best friends. We look forward to cook-outs, holidays, dinner dates, and weekend trips with them even more now that we are grown-ups ourselves (when did that happen?) and value family more than anything! It just so happens that our families mesh together seamlessly, and Martin-McCartney get togethers are always filled with SO much laughter, yummy food & drinks, stories, and great company :) It always leaves us looking forward to the next time we can get both of our families together!!

A snowy hike on Rib Mountain & homemade pizza night at our house was our most recent get together, and we're hoping for another significantly less snowy cook-out soon! We wanted to share a few laughter-filled film images of our pizza night/hike mixed in with snowy images from our most recent trip to Door County! Now that we got these images out of our system, we're ready for Spring... when ever it decides to arrive ;)

Love | K&B

// Film: Fuji Pro 400H // Camera: Contax 645 & Hasselblad 500cm //

LAKESIDE ENGAGEMENT SESSION | STACEY & MAX ON FILM

Stacey & Max invited us to Stacey's parents' absolutely beautiful and especially cozy cottage in western WI for their engagement session! The cottage is perfectly surrounded by towering pines and is RIGHT on the lake, which had us excited from the moment we arrived. We couldn't have dreamed up a more perfect place to photograph the two of them!! Stacey & Max are naturally super cute together, and it was fun to spend time with another couple who works side by side just like we do -- they're both music/theater teachers! We can't wait to visit this exact spot in just three months to document Stacey & Max's lakeside wedding celebration :) Love | K&B

// Film: Fuji Pro 400H // Camera: Contax 645 & Hasselblad 500cm //

CENTRAL WISCONSIN WEDDING | NIKKI & JOE!

There are a few gems that we've been hanging onto from last season, and Nikki & Joe's beautiful Wausau wedding is one of them!! We are SO excited to share with you one of the most thoughtful couples we have ever met. Nikki & Joe are high school sweethearts, and nothing makes us smile more than thinking about the two of them growing up together and now, enjoying life as Mr & Mrs :) Today also happens to be their nine year "dating" anniversary – Happy anniversary, you two!!! :)

Nikki & Joe have an energy about them that immediately sets you at ease, and makes you want to get to know them even more. Nikki has a warm motherly nature and a heart of gold. Joe is full of romantic little surprises for his lovely lady – like surprise flowers "just because"! They make us feel like we are more than just their wedding photographers! Nikki & Joe are the most genuine of people and we feel absolutely honored that they chose us to photograph such a big day in their lives. Nikki & Joe, we think the world of the two of you and it makes us smile from ear to ear when we think of the two of you looking at your wedding photos together with grandchildren in your laps :)

Love | K&B

// Film: Fuji Pro 400H // Camera: Contax 645, Nikon F100 & D800 //

Ceremony: Holy Name Church  |  Reception: Wausau Country Club  |  Wedding Coordinator: Sunshine Berndt  |  Florist: Sandy at Flowers of The Field  |  Cake Artist: Betty at Sweet Dreams Bakery  |  DJ: Brian West  |  Hair & Make-up: Studio E  |  Bride's Dress: Allure from The Wedding Shoppe  |  Bridesmaid Dresses: Liz Fields from The Wedding Shoppe  |  Trolley: Little Bull Falls Trolley LLC

 

 

CENTRAL WISCONSIN ENGAGEMENT SESSION | ASCHLEY & JEFF ON FILM

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As we chatted back & forth bouncing around engagement session ideas with Aschley & Jeff, they mentioned Jeff's parents' beautiful home in Marshfield. And the minute they said land, trees & lots of window, we were SOLD!! When we arrived we were greeted by three absolutely adorable puppies, racing towards us at full puppy speed, and they brought so much cute energy to Aschley & Jeff's session! We had so much fun spending the afternoon with these two and absolutely cannot WAIT for their Wausau wedding in August!!

Love | K&B

PS - you would never know it by how cozy they look in these images, but Aschley & Jeff mark the very first couple who we've had participate in the Polar Bear Plunge the MORNING of their session!! ;)

// Film: Fuji Pro 400H // Camera: Contax 645 & Hasselblad 500cm //

SNOWY ROMANTIC WINTER WEDDING INSPIRATION SHOOT

Last week we shared especially exciting news about a romantic winter wedding inspiration shoot that we were lucky to be a part of along with many talented Wisconsin creatives!! The very first images from this shoot were featured on the lovely Elizabeth Anne Designs (we hope you stopped by to take a peek!!), and we couldn't have imagined a more perfect way to reveal our snowy little gem to you! From a one-of-a-kind lace gown designed & handcrafted by Monirose to a beautiful custom hairpiece by Plume & Lace, paired with thoughtful creative styling by Anna of A.Styled Event and lavish rich florals created by Marius Bell Floral & Events, we cannot emphasize how much of an ABSOLUTE HONOR it was to capture these images!!!!!! Our gorgeous models, Lea & Tricia (who are real-life sisters!!) and our groom Alex were both a joy and a BLAST to photograph, and the very sweet Taylor Buth did their make-up to perfection!!

At the Schlitz Audobon Nature Center on a perfectly snowy Sunday, we were all like kids in one giant candy store – no timeline to adhere to, no rules, just all of us in our element!! Styling pretty details, arranging stunning florals, creating artful images, and models donning beautiful attire, with smiles on our faces every second :D We are so grateful for all that were involved with this little labor of love - a huge and heartfelt thank you to each of you, friends!! Our hope is that these images might serve as a bit of inspiration for midwest brides who are longing for a gorgeous winter wedding... perhaps even filled with rich gold & cranberry touches!! ;)

So Much Love! | K&B

// Film: Fuji Pro 400H // Camera: Contax 645 & Hasselblad 500cm //

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Creative Direction & Styling: A.Styled Event  |  Floral Design: Marius Bell Floral & Events  |  Custom Handmade Bridal Gown: Monirose  |  Bridal Hairpiece: Plume & Lace  |  Bridesmaid Dress & Necklace: Forever 21 & Anthropologie  |  Makeup: Taylor Buth  |  Invitations & Smock Gift Box: Monograham  |  Venue: Schlitz Audobon Nature Center  |  Rentals: Canopies  |  Truffles: Indulgence