I shot the very first brunch at One Barrel Brewing!  This thing happened where the Nostrano people showed up  with food and they call it a pop up brunch! Right? They all talked about it like it’s a thing so I got on board and was hip to the pop up idea of food. It does seem very smart and delicious. Best grits i’ve ever had! I mean the whole idea is just so cute. First the drinks show up and then different courses of food came -drinks were refilled and people were mingling. It was amazing. OH, and there was also this bourbon pudding at the end. I’m still thinking about that.

Theresa, baby Zoe, and I went to the lovely Boulder, CO to visit her gal pal Jessica. I had this idea I was pretty good pals with Jessica as well….except I repeatedly got introduced as, “this is my best friend and her sister” I was the sister. What are ya gonna do…it’s fine. I can be the sister. I don’t even think that baby got introduced-so there’s that! We went on nature hikes and ate delicious food-weirdly a lot of kale-and talked to this baby, looked at some art,  &  went on a bike ride. Theresa strapped that baby on her chest and rode a bike a few miles to the brewery!  It was amazing. She’s a new mom following all the baby rules and then she goes and does something like this. I call it a WILDCARD moment. My favorites.

I also learned about avocado toast. it’s mostly just avocado on toast. Very delicious. do this.

this is a real wolf. maybe or maybe not.

I shot this event for Natural Heritage Land Trust. info here! http://www.nhlt.org/

Learn about the Farm here: http://www.fountainprairie.com/farm.jsp

The bands that played at the wedding were delightful. Justin was looking very handsome in his suit. Shane gave a funny speech. The twice baked pototes from the 4&20 were delicious. The IPA a friend made was lovely. All the friends were looking super cute. Best day ever.

I met Jodie and her lady team at the farmers market on Saturday morning. Jodi decided to get her flowers the morning of her wedding-to me this is very exciting. I’m also going to go with a little risky–but fun! I think that is how Jodie does most of her life. Or at least her wedding. She made a ton of cute cute crafting things and then did some other really spontaneous things. Ok, I don’t really know how spontaneous she is–it could’ve just been that she didn’t tell me. Oh & she has a super organized (and still very nice!) friend Kate. Kate kicked some serious ass and got stuff done!

I think i should bullet point what i think the highlights of the Jodie & Luis wedding were. I don’t know how to make a bullet point really. I will use dashes.

-Jodie & Luis are sooooo in love. They seriously couldn’t quit kissing. I would comment on how on this and Luis would say, “i love this girl!!!” It’s so damn romantic! Luis is fun. I can tell he is always having a good time!

-the ceremony was in their backyard! They had a tree planting ceremony which was so cute and nice way to make a ceremony interactive. Yes! Interactive ceremonies are great! do this brides! also–I think this was another one of the spontaneous events of the day. I secretly believe they got a really good deal on this tree at like hy-vee or costco or something.  With the trees came cute gloves!

-Jodie has good style man! you’ll see.

-Jodie’s grandpa. you’ll see.

-I talked a group of people to be background excited for the signing of the wedding papers. I don’t know how much they liked doing it—but they look good!!!

-there was a dog at the wedding! ZUG DOG! Jodie and Luis love dogs! Usually dog people always love dogs don’t they? buuuuut for their table names they used dogs that were currently at the shelter! They took photos and had their graphic designy friend (who also made all the invitations and programs!) make em’ look really pretty. There was also a little story about the dog.

-I loved this wedding. I have been lucky to have been shooting some really great weddings this summer.

-i know i say “cute” too much and use too many exclamation points. i mean every exclamation point and i love cute. oxox

Oh yeah. My sister had a baby. This baby is pretty damn cute huh???

it’s the ZOE ZADIE baby! ohmygod she is the happiest cutest baby ever. She is very happy in the morning and she loves to ride on the dogs back. They have adventures around the house. and man, can she swing. she can swing on that swing all day. that’s why she has that flat spot on the back of her head. Maybe this flat spot is normal. I’m not sure.

So the funnest (most fun-is the proper wording i think–you knew what i meant.) things happen in the northern WI. We go to the black cat coffee shop every most days. I’m a good worker when I’m there-it’s strange that i’m starting to know some of the towns folk. ok, not that strange since they are mostly Theresa & Gary’s friends. Theresa is the sister. Gary is the bro in law. Zoe is the baby. Dutchess is the dog. Gary is the best at going to the coffee shop. I knew he would let me take his photo there–sometimes he can’t be bothered with me & my camera. I get it….sometimes I’m around too much with that thing.

One of my favoritest restaurants is right outside of Washburn. The Good Tyme. I think this is one of those play on words. People love a good play on words. I sometimes do. They have these moscow mules drinks that come in a copper cup. This drink is supposed to come in a copper cup-it makes it legit! Does anyone know where I can get this drink + the cup in Madison? it’s so fun! I think about this drink a lot. We went there with some of Theresa’s classy friends. I like them.

So I guess this is mostly what I do up here: drink coffee, baby hang outs, eat food, & go on dog walks. It’s perfect & lovely.

-IN CONCLUSION: GET MARRIED IN THE BAYFIELD AREA. I WANT TO SHOOT YOUR WEDDING UP THERE!–

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I’d never been to the Children”s museum before and damn girl!!! that place if fuuuunnn!!! They do this fun event for adults once every two months where they open up the museum in the evening for adults and & can get beers and wine and play with all the kid stuff! I’m going to sures! OH, it’s called Adult Swim. Google it. I’ll see you there.

The rooftop where the wedding/reception took place was already perfect- Krista & Ryan added some nice little touches as well! I love a really pretty wedding-like the cute stuff they add- and I also love a low key wedding. This wedding was both.  It was one of the smallest weddings I’ve shot which made it feel really intimate. It also made me feel a little like the paparazzi-I don’t feel like I stalked people too much! That was good. The beautiful food was made by the hip Underground kitchen dudes.

I’ve known Ryan & Krista for awhile–I mostly see them at biking & drinking events. If there is an event that involves drinking + biking there is a 94% chance I will see them. They are a great couple and think they compliment each other really well. I wonder if they will think it’s weird I’m writing that. I’m pretty sure i’m right though.

Oh man, did Krista wear the cutest little polka dotted dress or what?? yes she did. & Ryan is looking very handsome in his vest. more dudes should wear cute vests. I call.

Congratulations guys! kick some ass being married. ox sv