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Woody Family- Milwaukee Documentary Family Photographer

Sarah — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 21:15:44 +0000

Every time Amber and Ryan add a child to their crew I get excited. More pics of this spunky troupe? Yes please! Their cool, old farmhouse is full of love and crazy, all the real life stuff I like in front of the lens. Photos at your home are always a good idea but probably times ten when you live on a gorgeous country property with barns, sumac, pets, views, and cornfields! We had a cold night for this shoot, but no rain and thank goodness (this was one rainy fall!) the kids seemed to notice the temp least of anyone. Amber, thank you for letting your children run loose to laugh, climb trees and play in front of the camera. There might have been jellybean tantrums and toddler anarchy, but you and Ryan have been so blessed with this beautiful bunch! As a mom of two who fawns over phone pics of special/nuts moments I barely remember, it brings me joy to freeze the sweetness of this time for all eight of you. It really goes fast!

(above) Fox bolts out of a family pic with the entire bag of jelly beans. Oh to be two.

You two. Looking good holding down the fort together. Also this backyard! Every kid’s dream!

The newest Woody crashed at the end of the session. Those eyelashes, those cheeks. What better place is there to grab a nap? <3

The Raasch Fam- Milwaukee Documentary Family Photography

Sarah — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 20:19:20 +0000

You might be wondering, “Does Sarah blog anymore?” Does anyone blog anymore? Well, yes. And yes. Some things are too good not to share and despite it looking like not much is happening on my social media, fall is my busiest time of year. Thus the radio silence, since extra time now is for eating and showering and kids–gotta prioritize! Ellen used to watch my little ones in her home before they moved. We still cry about it though we love our new nanny– no one can touch the unbeatable team that is Ellen, her hubs who my daughter says is ‘always in the kitchen’, and those two crazy, adorable, smiley boys! This session captured all of that starting at a nature center down the road and wrapping up with some awesome family muffin making. These pics will be making mom tear up for years to come: one’s smashing eggs into a pyrex, another whisking dry ingredients onto the counter, chocolate chip snitching by all, gleeful laughter, five times the cinnamon called for… somehow the muffins get made. Love it.

Ellen, thanks for this session. It was exactly the way I like to shoot and a reminder of why I do what I do when I needed it– right in the midst of my business’ kind-of-nuts season. You and John are such a blessing to your new church and those little ones! We miss you! Enjoy this sneak peek.

Jess & Brian & Ethan – Third Ward Milwaukee Family Photography

Sarah — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 20:12:36 +0000

These two have been easy to photograph from the beginning of their engagement session! Now they added an adorable little bright eyed boy to the mix and as peaceful as he was, sleeping like a champ through his newborn session, he had more important things to do than be photographed this time. Fingers to chew, grass to eat, mom to spit up on, people and dogs and boats (oh my!) to watch. What a fun, busy age, seven months! Learning something new daily, moving however they can manage, mouthing everything, and developing a personality too.

Jess & Brian, thanks for lugging the carseat, diaper bag, purse, excited dog and one end-of-day-baby down to Third Ward for this shoot. Worth it! You’ll soon forget the choas and remember only the soft-cheeked smiles, how freely he laughed, the way he fit under your chin and looked at his world so intently. Pretty sure a cowl-neck sweater never looked cuter.

Anna & Aaron- Authentic Appleton Wisconsin Wedding Photography

Sarah — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 04:06:21 +0000

This day was a long time coming! You hear that all the time at wedding receptions but Anna & Aaron found their soulmates in high school– a time not known for patience and maturity– and dreamed about this day for a decade. When you’re waiting for your husband or wife, it’s always worth it.

A&A you are not only Mr. & Mrs. now but the best of friends, and it showed! I loved sorting through hundreds of photos of you guys beaming at each other, flirting, stealing a kiss, to put together this post. Crazy that the half marathon I run every year (the Fox Cities Half, woot! So fun, even with my after-baby, after a wedding body!) happened to be in the same town on the SAME weekend you chose for your wedding. We were meant to document your joy! I pray you two look just as crazy for each other, years from now at your 50th anniversary. Congratulations!

The Z Family- Documentary Wauwatosa Backyard Photography

Sarah — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 21:12:05 +0000

I get excited every time Jamie contacts me for family pictures– you never know what fun she might plan for her session! When you’re a fun loving family, living in a city with all sorts to do AND you have two adorable little boys that you love to bits, you’re pretty much guaranteed awesome documentary photos. Lucky me, I get to take them!

This year Maxwell turned one and we decided to capture real life at home on a summer night. Sand, slides, playhouses, wrestling, pillow fights and s’mores… I still can’t believe all that we fit in in an hour and a half. These boys are busy! So glad we got to capture the stairway kisses, throwing sand glee, baby curls, elbow dimples, mischievous grins, stripy PJs and tickle-mom fights. Time flies when your days are full, and these two have changed so much from one year ago.

Jamie and Greg, you guys are just as fashionable and down to earth as ever. Hope you had a beer or cocktail in your pretty backyard after bedtimes. Cheers to your beautiful fam and warm summer nights!

Baby Ethan- Welcome; Milwaukee Lifestyle Infant Photography

Sarah — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 21:54:56 +0000

I’ve only ever known Jess and Brian as a couple, and they’re one of the best couples to ever happen to Fresh Frame! I loved capturing their engagement (http://blog.freshframephotography.com/blog/2013/06/11/jess-brian-milwaukee-engagement-photography/) & wedding (http://blog.freshframephotography.com/blog/2013/10/24/brian-jess-delafield-hotel-wedding-photography/) a few years ago but this session’s quiet moments at home, with less fanfare and less fanciness, might have topped the big day in my mind.

Something about waiting a while to welcome a baby makes the experience that much sweeter! Baby Ethan was worth the wait, and worth all the work Jess did last week to finally hold him in her arms: 10 pounds of the most adorable squishy newbornness. Even Bourby agrees, he’s a keeper! Jess, you’re already one amazing mama! Thank you for letting me capture your love multiplied. How fun to watch you and Brian grow together as you add parenthood to your list of adventures. Enjoy every minute of those lips, cheeks and elbow dimples!

Baby Amelia – Milwaukee Lifestyle Infant Photography

Sarah — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 17:23:40 +0000

Maybe infant sessions with former wedding clients will always be my favorites… to see these two, so in love, so new in their journey together, grow to be three! To become parents and welcome the joys/sorrows/adventures of family life together. It truly is a beautiful thing. As is this baby girl. Congratulations, Ali & Adam! So much joy in your little house, and so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. Hope you’re savoring that tiny face and getting a little more sleep a few weeks in, or at least making strong coffee and a little time to hug and encourage each other. Welcome, sweet girl!

Born Yesterday (excerpt)

Tightly-folded bud, I have wished you something
None of the others would: Not the usual stuff about being beautiful,
Or running off a spring of innocence and love —

But most of all, may you be safe, may the spaces around you that I can’t touch be filled with my love, and may you go to sleep at night believing there’s always tomorrow, and the day after that, and the day after that.

-P. Larkin

Leave this new fam of three a ‘congrats’ or bit of advice in the comments! If they receive ten comments, they’ll receive a free 8×10 of their favorite blog post image. As a new mama, I’d want to print them all.

Tae & Bill- Iron Horse Hotel Documentary Milwaukee Wedding

Sarah — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 00:07:45 +0000

Here’s to marrying a person who challenges you and makes you the best version of yourself. Tae and Bill did just that, at the Iron Horse two weeks ago. Congrats you two– hope you had the best time relaxing after the festivities and soaking up some Hawaiian sun for the rest of us chilly Wisconsinites. Thank you for letting us be part of such a special, intimate day for you and your families. Enjoy this preview!

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i carry your heart with me (i carry it in
my heart) i am never without it (anywhere
i go you go, my dear; and whatever is done
by only me is your doing, my darling)

here is the deepest secret nobody knows
(here is the root of the root and the bud of the bud
and the sky of the sky of a tree called life; which grows
higher than soul can hope or mind can hide)
and this is the wonder that’s keeping the stars apart

i carry your heart (i carry it in my heart)

– e. e. cummings

Lydia & Elliot – Casual Documentary Maternity Photography

Sarah — Thu, 12 Oct 2017 20:45:33 +0000

I thought my little sis couldn’t get prettier, but now she’s expecting her first babe and there’s something so beautiful, so womanly about her, with her husband’s hands on that bump… I loved capturing the quiet happiness in this season of waiting.

Lydia & Elliot you are super blessed, and already great parents! One proud auntie can’t WAIT to meet Baby J come December!!

2017 Fall Family Minis- Casual Milwaukee Outdoor Family Photography

Sarah — Thu, 12 Oct 2017 19:55:47 +0000

Every year I get sappy and inspired changing it up for a few days of family mini sessions, and this year was one of the best! Happy kids and good weather (after avoiding the 90’s forecasted for one of our original session days!), and clients who trust my vision that candid can be even better than posed. Who let me in to their little corner of the world with the people they care about most. I need to get my own little family in for a mini!!

Minis also let me see repeat clients I might not otherwise have time for in the middle of wedding season. As a huge fan of finding the everyday beauty in the chaos of raising kids, I love watching families grow and couples grow together as parents! Every one of these stories, even with only 30 minutes behind the lens, was full of spunky characters, love, mischief, adventure and happily ever afters. Here are just a few of the families that came out this year; hope you enjoy these previews and glowy fall light as much as I did!