Sarah | Portrait Session

Some people are just naturally stunning and co comfortable in front of a camera that you forget that they don't do this ALL the time. There is something fantastic about a pure photo session without bells and whistles where all of the focus is on creating really beautiful portraits. I met Sarah at her sister's wedding, and I immediately knew she would be a delight to work with, so easy going and up for anything. We spent an afternoon playing with the gorgeous sunset light, and these are just a sampling of the many amazing photos that came out as a result.

Without a doubt, one of my favorites, the light was just so delicious.

A Family Affair | family portraits at WIR

That is right, I put my favorite shot of the day right up top. I think the car says it all, racing is a family affair, ergo the best place in the area to take family for photos is the WIR in Kaukauna. Even more to celebrate, the night before this dad took first, YIPPEE!

We headed out to the track, and they were right, it was still sticky from the hot tires on the pavement. Here are just a few of my other favorites:

I just love this one, it took a while, but we were able to get a few smiles!

To say that I am slightly in awe of this amazing car is an understatement. Of course we had to grab a few shots of the "fifth" member of the family. Alright, I am wiping the drool from my computer screen right now, she is a beauty!

Anything for a Good Photo: Part III

For those of you who may have missed it, here are Part I and Part II of the series where I show what I am willing to do to get the perfect shot -- or at least what seemed like a good idea at the time. I've jumped in ponds, bailed out snow drifts, and now I have been caught again being the goofy photographer on the busy streets of Madison. Hey, no one said good images take themselves, sometimes you have to work a little bit.

The one thing about having a second photographer around when you are in a session is sometimes they turn the lens on you. So as I'm editing, I stumble across little jewels like this (all care of Miss Courtney during Anthony and Sara's engagement session):

Okay, that one above was not so bad. And in the ones below you see how much fun I have climbing riot towers. Not to mention, Anthony looks like he is laughing -- definately proof that I am funny!

But my-oh-my, every once and a while I stumble across a photo like the one below. Anyone with any sense of dignity would bury it as far as possible in the editing pile never to see the light of day. But what fun would that be? Hmmm, just imagine folks walking by as I am hanging out on the ground. But if I did not do this, then I would miss photos like...

...this. Yes, it was worth it.

Anthony + Sara | Madison Engagement

Anthony and Sara are amazing, no, scratch that. They are PURE AWESOMENESS. While they are getting married in the Fox Valley, I delighted in the idea of driving down to Madison to photograph them in their current home and change up my "artistic backdrop" a bit. We started out at the Terrace on Lake Mendota -- the chairs are iconic after all -- and made our way around a small part of the campus.

Ooooah, yummy sunlight.




Captured moments after a squad car came driving down the path behind us. He smiled at us, but I'm surprised he did not put on the sirens for these steamy photos.











How could we go to Madison and not give a little shout out to the city? Hopefully we can bring that fun with us back to the Fox Valley. "W" for Wisconsin!

Oh wait, who is this gorgeous young lady that popped into this post. Blog readers, I would like to introduce you to the fabulous Courtney! She came along with me to the session to help capture some images from a few different angles. Not only is she developing into an amazing photographer with a fantastic eye, she even puts up with my goofy sense of humor, double bonus! You are all going to see a lot more from this gal in the future.

I'll finish up this post with a few of my many favorites, all care of Courtney.

We love, love, LOVED the stairs! Anthony and Sarah, I cannot wait for your wedding to come this fall.

Jan + Jim | Slideshow

One last peak at Jim and Jan's lovely outdoor wedding.

Jan+Jim from www.amyclarkphotography.com on Vimeo.