Stephanie & Rafael were married in Rockford Illinois on a very hot June day.

This wedding boasted some very unique details from the Groom & Groomsmen’s slick attire to the meaning of the cardinal brought in by the bride’s tatoo & also the one pinned in on her bouquet.

It has been a pleasure to work with S & R over the past year with their engagement session & then their wedding!  Which I think turned out fabulous!

Thanks for having us apart of your day & can’t wait to hear about your honeymoon in Aruba!

Enjoy the sneak peaks

{s. natale}

Wedding Day transportation :

I photographed Mr. ONE-year old Fin this past week in the studio.  We were originally wanting an outdoor session, but mother nature decided to rain for like 115 days in a row.  So we decided to bring a little outdoor fun, inside.  Mama & Daddy brought along one of Fin’s FAVORITE things to do :: Bubbles.

It has been so much fun photographing this little guy over the past year!  He has grown up to be such a cutie!

Enjoy the sneak peak

~sN

When Liam came into the studio with all of his wonderful “accessories” that mama had recently purchased from etsy I was so excited.  I have had the privilege  of photographing his older sister Anika for the past year & a half & event though mr. Liam & I have met before this was his first session all to himself!

I think he did quite well & I look forward to seeing him grow over the next several months!  His cheeks are just TOO much!

Enjoy the sneak peak

~sN

For ONE WEEK only we are going to be offering a fantastic special for all you pregnant momma’s out there.

Thursday June 17th – Thursday June 24th {ONLY}

If you purchase a Gift Certificate for a Newborn session we will DOUBLE the value!  This is perfect for a Baby Shower gift or a Welcome gift when the baby arrives!

Please contact the studio for further details!

Could he BE ANY cuter?  {In my best Chandler Bing voice…}

Yikes, this kid is A-dorable.  I had so so much fun photographing him & a big THANK-you to momma for some super fabulous props that she purchased from several different Etsy stores.  Etsy will get you in trouble, for sure.  Some pretty darn cute things…

I photographed Grayson when he was just a few days old back in January & it was a pleasure to see him again, only this time with big huge chubby cheeks, beautiful bright eyes & a smile that is just too much.

I. Love. My. Job. & am so thankful for such amazing clients!

Enjoy the Sneak Peak!

{S. Natale}

I had the pleasure of photographing Amanda {mama to be} & her wonderful family.  I can’t wait to meet your new bundle of joy!  Enjoy the last few weeks of your pregnancy!

You two were so adorable!!

Amanda & her sweet little guy Wyatt

Enjoy the Sneak Peaks Carl & Amanda!  Have a great weekend!

{S. Natale}

I met Jenny over a year ago @ the Janesville Bridal Fair & I remember thinking right away, that she looked like Kate Hudson.  I was so excited to work with them both on their wedding day.  You might recognize her from my BLOG a few months ago, I shot her Maternity & Newborn session too & it was a pleasure getting to know them & their families over this past year!

We started off @ Jenny’s parents house in Janesville & the house was a wonderful place to photograph.  The landscaping was beautiful & the light in the backyard was perfect.  From there we headed to Rotary Gardens & besides it being a tad bit warm the ceremony was wonderful – Blue Angels & all.

The bridal party was a super fun group & never once complained – we photographers LOVE that!

Thanks for being swell, Michelle & I had a blast photographing your wedding…

{S. Natale}

Jenny’s parents collected vintage cane’s – check the little mini-tuxedo.  HOW cute is that?

Jenny you looked absolutely STUNNING.

One of my favorite times of the wedding day :: When my couples see each other for the very first time on their wedding day.

Family = Chase & his Mommy & Daddy on their wedding day

Wedding Venue :: Rotary Botanical Gardens, Janesville Wisconsin

Mr. Chase & his wedding day transportation

Girls will be girls…

And boys… well yes they will be boys.  {p.s. that is the groom chuggin’ it down…}

The sweet little flower girls {taken by the wonderful michelle b.}

We traveled downtown Janesville & found a few open spots in a nearby alley…

If you have not been to O’Riley & Conway’s Irish Pub {the new  pub downtown Janesville} then you must go soon!  Fabulous place, wonderful selection of beer {not that I had any that day} & oh if you like the smell of wood – your all set

I was very excited when Jenny & Pat said they wanted to go there in between the Wedding & Reception for a cocktail.  I had a vision for these shots before we even got there!

The Janesville Country Club is one of my absolute FAVORITE places to shoot for a reception, wonderful, amazing, yummy light!  Today was no different!  Everything looked wonderful.

Jenny’s hair was positively rad.  {yes I used the word rad & I love it}  Vanessa from Indira Salon & Spa was the lady behind that magic.  I took this shot outside on the patio & I don’t think she & her husband could be ANY cuter.  It was great finally meeting you V.

Probably one of my FAVORITE images of the entire day.  Absolute perfection.  This moment, this look, the pure happiness.  That is what I do.  I freeze this moment for my clients so that they can look back on this image years from now with their families & they can feel what they felt at this exact moment.  After the cake is gone, after the flowers die & the dress is put in the closet, this is what is left.

Jenny & Pat were bustin’ a move…

I’m a sucker for a girl & her pink bear

So what is this shot all about??  50/50 raffle @ a wedding?  Heck yeah!  The DJ {Todd Alderman} from JukeBox Bandstand likes to do this little activity instead of a $1 dance.  It was a lot of fun & got the crowd going!  One of the wedding guests ends up with 1/2 the money & the couple ends up with the other 1/2.  It looked super fun!

A few quite moments together :: Love.

Vendors ::

Rotary Botanical Gardens {Wedding}

Janesville Country Club {Reception}

O’Riley & Conway’s Irish Pub {Portraits}

Indira Salon & Spa {Hair & Make-up}

Jukebox Bandstand {D.J.}

First of all a big THANK-YOU to all of the people who took the time to write in to the studio & share their story & images.  It was a lot of fun to read the entries & there were some really super sweet stories that we got in.  I’m glad I didn’t have to pick a winner, it would have been too difficult.   We had over 25 entries!  Also a big THANK-YOU to a few of my photog friends who helped narrow down the winners!  You’re the best!

Drum roll please….

Love {You} Forever Session

We actually had TWO winners.  We had a split decision & I just decided to go ahead & provide the session to BOTH couples:

Winner #1 :: Lisa & Matt {Janesville, WI}

Winner #2 :: Melissa & Brandon  {Madison, WI}

{Please note that if you entered the contest & did not win I will still honor a 25% off a Love {You} Forever session booked for the month of June/July.  Please contact the studio for more information}

Destination Wedding Photography Contest

Our winner for this contest is getting married in Mexico in January of 2012.

Congratulations :: Emily & Jason

Again, Thank-you to everyone who participated in these contests & I look forward to working with many of you in the next few months!

Happy Weekend

S. Natale

I met Chris & Kirsten @ Miller Park for the first part of our engagement session & we had beautiful Wisconsin Spring weather to photograph in!

We had a very special guest with us : Kaden.  Chris & Kirsten’s son.  He was ADORABLE.  With all capital letters.  My gosh he was so good as we toured the city of Milwaukee & stopped every 5 minutes for a shot.  Not to mention his beautiful smile.  Thanks Kaden for hanging with us & not complaining!  Hope Mom & Dad took you to a great place for dinner!

We started off inside the stadium for a few…

Then headed to the 3rd Ward

C & K you are so adorable!  I can’t wait to photograph your wedding this October!!

Kaden you are SO cute I just want to squeeze your little cheeks off

Enjoy the sneak peaks!

{S. Natale}