Lindsey & Eric were married on a beautiful Friday in the Wisconsin Dells, at the Wilderness Resort & Conference Center.  This was my first time shooting at the Wilderness & I was very very impressed.  It is a beautiful venue & things were very well organized.  You are able to have your ceremony & reception within a few feet from each other & the view is absolutely stunning!  Not to mention you are in the Wisconsin Dells, so spots for other shooting locations are endless!!

I had the very wonderful & talented Laura Zastrow along with me 2nd shooting.  It was our first time working together & I had a great time!  Make sure to check out her fabulous work! {thanks again Laura for your fantastic & creative ideas & all your hard work – especially with being preggo with bebe #3}

I think I said a million times that day, how perfect it was!  We had a relaxing morning/early afternoon of getting ready & prepared for an afternoon of shooting.  They had a late afternoon ceremony time & with them choosing to see each other before the ceremony we were able to hit a lot of fun pre-ceremony locations!  Thanks for being up for all of the ideas that Laura & I threw @ you guys – even some of them infested with mosquitos!

We had blast documenting your day & enjoyed working with your fabulous wedding party & family!

Enjoy your sneak peaks!

s. {natale}

Little powder anyone?

I’ve seen many different “Bridesmaid” shirts, but this one takes the cake!

Lindsey & Eric opted to see each other prior to the wedding.  I absolutely love love love LOVE it when B & G’s have that special moment beforehand.  I think the images we get are amazing & the emotion is so fresh & new.  This worked out perfect, especially because we ended up having the ceremony inside (due to the rain) but at least the first time they saw each other on their wedding day had this beautiful view!

I like to call this the mosquito dance.

This one makes me smile, A LOT.

Welcome to the random dirt/sand pile we found while scouting for locations

We did a similar shot like this @ L&E’s Engagement session outside my studio.  So when we found this spot the day of their wedding, I knew it was a must have!

The two fathers, moments before the ceremony

Love this end of ceremony shot!  They are ready to party!

Ok so the love between Eric & his mom was just TOO much.  Loved watching them together!

When all else fails, look in the bathroom for a great location for your ring shot

Vendor Props:

Ceremony & Reception Venue :: Wilderness Resort and Conference Center

Bridal Consultant :: Anna Powers & Nancy Wilcox {nannybydesign@aol.com}

Cake :: Anna Powers & Nancy Wilcox {nannybydesign@aol.com}

Music/DJ :: Juke Box Bandstand

Flowers :: Wild Apples Floral

Alterations :: Nonna’s Tailoring & Tuxes

Photographer Props ::

Many many many thanks to the wonderful

Laura Zastrow, from Laura Zastrow Photography {Madison Wis}

Pink. Tiny. Newborns = Awesomeness.

Brian & Emily chose NOT to find out what they were having {which I give those folks a lot of credit} & I was so excited to get her text when little baby girl Ashlynn came into this world on July 9th.  They were into the studio 7 days later & Ashlynn was just perfect.  I love photographing newborns, smelling their sweet new baby smell, their soft little squishy skin & seeing the amazing love on their parents’ face when they hold them.

Especially first time parents like B & E.  I’ve known them both for almost 10 years & photographed their wedding 3 years ago this September {how time flies}.

Just for fun here is an image from their engagement session 4 years ago & wedding 3 years ago

Congrats on your perfect little girl, I look forward to watching her grow up!

Enjoy your Sneak Peaks!

{S. Natale}

So here is Contest & Announcement #2 (if you missed Announcement #1, click here.)

I am very excited for the launch of Natale Photography’s Love {you} Forever sessions.  They will be offered to married couples choosing to “do over” their engagement session in a way & celebrate their life, love & marriage.  At any stage or any age.  (ha ha that rhymes).  So you may ask, why is this a contest?  What is in it FOR ME?  What is free?  Here are all the crazy, silly, fun details:

{enter}

{win}

{fine print}

{share with your friends & family}

Looking forward to the Madison Bridal Fair this coming SUNDAY.   If you are planning a wedding or know someone who is be sure to pass on the information.

Admission is free & there are a lot of great giveaways & vendors that are participating!

2010 is almost fully booked for Natale Photography {1-2 more weddings tops} & we are actively booking for 2011.  Be sure to snag your date before someone else does!

Sunday March 28th, 2010 1-4pm ~ Quality Inn & Suites

Hope to see you there!

Looking forward to the Madison Bridal Fair this coming weekend.   If you are planning a wedding or know someone who is be sure to pass on the information. Admission is free & there are a lot of great giveaways & vendors that are participating!

2010 is almost fully booked for Natale Photography {1-2 more weddings tops} & we are actively booking for 2011.  Be sure to snag your date before someone else does!

Sunday March 28th, 2010 1-4pm ~ Quality Inn & Suites

Hope to see you there!

Matt & Jacey had a wonderful wedding day in & around Madison.  They were married @ Matt’s parents home in the backyard & it was simply stunning.  From there we traveled around the city to various locations that Jacey had all planned out & we were able to get some amazing shots.  I will note here that J & M opted to see each other prior to the wedding so we were able to get all of the family shots done prior to the wedding which made for a longer & more relaxed time afterwards to be able to stop @ all of these fun places.  I always like to give my Bride & Groom the options & weigh the Pro & Cons.  But really, when it comes down to it I absolutely LOVE it when the B & G meet ahead of time.

Jacey’s AMAZING gown, was custom made & I loved every tiny detail of it!  Check it out: http://www.availcouture.com

Pretty sure they could not be ANY cuter.

Jacey & Matt = so so cute.

Jacey + Matt + Bridal Party = good. times.

“What was that?  Did you hear that music?  Must be a keg party… Lets go…”

We were welcomed with open arms…

We had to stop by the place that the bride & groom first met, for old times sake.

State St.

The reception was @ the Madison Club.  The light is absolutely RAD.  I love love love love love the Madison Club.

An amazing shot, one of the last of the night.  Shot by my wonderful assistant, Michelle.

Vendors:

Wedding Gown:  Avail Couture

Reception:  The Madison Club of Madison

{stephanie n.}