It’s always a little different experience when I’m photographing someone I know like a friend or family member. It’s different because we know each other already on one level, but then when I photograph them we’re seeing one another on a totally different level. They get to see how I act when I’m behind the camera, and I get to see what happens when they’re put in the spotlight in front of the camera. I think it’s a good thing though, because your relationship with them grows in a new way.
I’ve actually known Shannon for quite a long time – she’s the little sister of a good friend of mine from college. It’s very cool to see her so happy and engaged! I’m looking forward to the wedding next July!
I pushed them out of their comfort zone a little during our shoot. We started out at the Polish Center of Wisconsin, which has a nice building and gardens, but I was more interested in the trail that led off into the overgrown, swampy area. We found these really cool old buildings and a rickety dock that I couldn’t resist. I don’t think they were expecting that.
Love shooting through the cattails!
Matt didn’t like the spiders and bugs that surrounded us, but I made him tough it out. Well worth it I think!
After a change of clothes we moved inside for some more formal shots. What a great building to shoot in!
They had these huge windows that I wanted to incorporate somehow, so I just asked them to dance for me. I think they chose to waltz.
I asked Shannon to throw out some poses for me and had Matt try to match her. They had a good time with it!
There was this really cool curtain inside the building too. It reminded me of a stage curtain and since Shannon is really into theater I thought it was fitting for her.
We finished up the shoot in quint downtown Greendale, which is where they got engaged.
Love the grass here!
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