FALL MINNESOTA WEDDING | BECKY & JOE!

We've been smiling non-stop while putting this blog post together! Becky & Joe are one of the sweetest and most in love couples we've had the privilege & pleasure of getting to know with our cameras, and their happiness is infectious!! If we were to guess, we would say that scrolling through their happy faces brought a smile to yours too ;)

These two wear their emotions right on their sleeves (and also on their faces), and that is just part of what made their wedding day so powerful. Becky undoubtedly gets this characteristic from her sweet Dad who was overcome with emotion many times throughout the day, and Joe's adoring eyes speak volumes of just how much he loves his beautiful bride! It's moments like these that we are beyond grateful to capture such authentic love.

After getting ready surrounded by her ladies at her & Joe's house, Becky headed to see Joe for the first time before their ceremony. It was quite a brisk afternoon at Normandale Lake, but it's as if the temperature didn't even matter. The fall colors were beautiful, Becky & Joe looked incredible, and this was their day! :) After wedding party portraits surrounded by the most charming "California trees" (as we McCartneys call them), we headed to St Michael's Lutheran Church where Becky & Joe shared a moment with their wedding party and then were married by Becky's Uncle & Godfather.

Becky (& Joe) spent countless hours planning, crafting and creating fun elements to bring their wedding vision to life. The Minnesota Valley Country Club was dressed with decor in rich autumn hues, and Joe said it best during the toast that he spoke of his lovely bride on their wedding day – "this little lady made most everything you see in this room!!" :)

We wish these two lived closer so that we could have them over for wine & yummy bites on a weekly basis :) Thank you, Becky & Joe, for inviting us into your wedding celebration so warmly that we truly felt like family!

Love | Kelsy & Butch

Images captured on film (Fuji Pro 400H, Delta HP5 & Ilford 3200) with Contax 645, Hasselblad 500cm & Nikon F100.

PUMPKIN PATCH PARKER!! :)

If you've ever caught a glimpse of either one of our personal instagram pages (here or here), then you've come to realize that in McCartney land, our most favorite time of the year is FALL. Everything about the season makes us smile from the inside out, and every year we wish that we could find a way to bottle it up and make it stay for just a bit longer!!! From apple-everything to vibrantly colored trees in happy hues and that crisp air, we truly love it all :)

Each fall we go on countless adventures with Parker James – not that this is any different from the rest of the year, but in our eyes it is even better because of the season! Today, we are so excited to share a recent afternoon in the pumpkin patch!!! Parker was leading the way as he tip-toed around & leaped over giant pumpkins and we were following, feeling a bit like kids ourselves. :) With a toasty latte & cappuccino in hand, we started choosing our favorite pumpkins even though Parker had the final say with his "sniff of approval" on each one!! We're off to take a hike with Parker James and are hoping you all find time to enjoy fall while it's still here! :)

Love | Kelsy & Butch

All images captured on film with Contax 645 and Portra 400. 

MADISON WISCONSIN ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS | AMANDA & NICK!

From the moment Amanda & Nick reached out to us about their photography, we knew the four of us were an incredible match!! Their style is classic and elegant, soft and romantic, but still fun. After chatting with these two about their wedding day hopes, we found ourselves getting more excited about each element they described :)

We're so lucky to photograph such exciting moments in the lives of couples like Amanda & Nick!! They met while attending UW-Madison, so it was only fitting for us to pay tribute to the city where they fell in love by using it as the location for their engagement session. After bouncing around the Capitol on a warm & sunny October afternoon, we headed to the Terrace for a few lakeside images. You guys, the light was AMAZING and Amanda & Nick can attest to just how excited we were about the crazy-gorgeous evening light we had to play with!! We're so excited to share this session with you all, and we can't wait to be a part of Amanda & Nick's wedding in May at the stunning Madison Club :)

Love | Kelsy & Butch

All images captured on film with Contax 645 & Hasselblad 500cm and Fuji 400H. 

WISCONSIN FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY | THE McCORISON'S!

We couldn't be more thrilled to share this darling family with you today!! Beyond their perfectly styled outfits, they are one of the most joyful bundles of 5 we've ever had the pleasure of spending time with. :) We met Katie & Kyle years ago at Jody & Chris' stunning St Paul wedding and connected with them right away, so we were especially excited when they reached out to us for a family session! The first day we had planned for their photos was rainy & damp, but after rescheduling we happened to have the most gorgeous fall evening to play around with them & our cameras! The spirit that Will, Ali, Johnny & Lucy bring with them is so energizing, it simply shines out of them!!

Katie & Kyle, we so enjoyed getting to know your family & creating these images together! From toothy smiles to fur vests, monkey piles, and scooting away from Mom & Dad, we had an absolute blast with you guys!

Love | Kelsy & Butch

All images captured on film with Contax 645 and Fuji 400H. 

FALL PORTRAITS IN WISCONSIN | THE STOKES FAMILY!

It is always a giant honor when we're given the opportunity to photograph fellow photographers. James & Katie Stokes are a sweet husband & wife team based in Medford, and they happen to have the cutest kids on the planet!! :)

We met James, Katie, Anakin, Rivalee, Jasper, Joren & Ronan at Rib Falls earlier this month on a beautiful fall afternoon and our goal was to capture them having fun together as a family. The kids brought so much contagious energy & humor to this session that our faces genuinely hurt from smiling & laughing with them!! SUCH a great feeling :)

It felt like we were on an adventure with the Stokes family that included tree climbing, trail blazing & rock-hopping! Seeing James & Katie masterfully herding all 5 of their kids while at the same time being absolutely adorable together in front of our cameras was completely heartwarming. This family of 7 is such an inspiration to the two of us, and we feel so lucky to have captured such love!!

Love | Kelsy & Butch

All images captured on film with Contax 645 + Hasselblad 500cm and Fuji 400H.