Restoring Hope Bike Ride

RestoringHope.org = A home away from home for patients who are in the Madison area for organ, bone marrow or other transplants.

A few weeks ago a good friend of mine from High School called me up and asked if I wanted to volunteer to take some photographs of a bike ride benefit they were putting together to help raise money for their Restoring Hope Transplant House. Of course I said yes, how could I turn that down?!

The event was a huge success! Many bikers came out as well as some local celebraties to help raise money. Here is a small sneak preview of the many shots I took as I chased bikers on foot carrying camera gear (great workout!)...

Local NBC news anchor Leigh Mills with Cindy the director of the Transplant House.

E-Session: Jason & Leah

I have a secret: Jason & Leah are in love!

All you have to do is spend a little time with these two and you will notice it yourself. Nicole and I had a fantastic time walking around downtown Madison getting to know them. Even their dog Roger was awesome and had plenty to say!

Enjoy the sneak peeks:

Yeah, my idea - but they jumped at the opportunity! Proof of how fun they are!
Bah-Ling!
Somewhere, they are still standing, stranded on Lake Monona - kidding!
Thanks Jason & Leah for an awesome time! We are looking forward to your wedding in October :O)

Grace: 1 year photos

It was a dark and stormy day....

So we rescheduled our shoot with Grace for the next day! And it was magically delightful with blue skies and puffy clouds. It was a perfect backdrop for Grace's 1 year photos. We got to watch her take some steps between mom & dad, play on the swing and show us her dog - Bailey.

Big thanks to Sarah & Jason getting in touch with us and being big Facebook supporters of 5th Street. We were honored to take Grace's photos again and hope to continue the tradition as she grows!

Enjoy the Sneak Peaks:
"If I don't hold their hands, my mom & dad will get lost" : )

Grace showing off her dog Bailey.

Got my feet wet to get some of these shots. It's not the first time, & won't be the last. : )

Meinert/Minette: Family Session

Josh & Missy asked if we had camera's.
We did.
They asked if we could photograph their family.
We did.

Lillian's Birthday Bash

Happy Birthday Lillian!

We were asked to capture Lillian's 1st birthday bash this last weekend, and we had a blast! It was like walking into Willy Wonka's with a huge candy buffet and colorful cakes! Lillian is a very adorable and super-happy girl who had many family and friends come celebrate her big day!

Please enjoy a small, colorful sample of some sneak peaks:


Cake Smash!