Ive never met so many kids who don't like cake! Okay, it's not the cake, it was just probably just the scary lady wearing a mask behind the camera. At least she was cute! This first year birthday cake smash session in Sun Prairie, WI was the perfect pink set up. Although she wasn't super happy with pictures, having mom sit in with her made it all the better! Nicole is the creative photographer behind Minted Shutter Photography. Minted Shutter Photography services include stud

Why not a cakesmash session for your 2nd birthday? Typically, cake smash sessions happen during the one year birthday but when mom reached out to me with a desire to do a cake smash for her daughters 2nd birthday, I was game! The birthday girl? Not so much - she wasn't a huge fan of the cake! Nicole is the creative photographer behind Minted Shutter Photography. Minted Shutter Photography services include studio newborn, lifestyle newborn, family, milestone, cake smash, and h

Whether you are a family of 3 with a fur baby or a real baby - I got your next family photo session covered! This session was actually a make up of their wedding day, after COVID changed all of their original plans we had a few different photo ops along the way. I really enjoyed hanging out with the new Mr. & Mrs. and their adorable pup who totally stole the show! Nicole is the creative photographer behind Minted Shutter Photography. Minted Shutter Photography services includ

Oh my GOSH you guys - I had so much fun photographing this family out at the Wildwood Barn and Cottage. This beautiful owns the most gorgeous property that they've turned into a wedding venue. We walked the trails and took the most fun adventurous shots along the way. I love the mix of the smiles right at the camera and the moments in between. Also, mom picked out the best outfit combos, did she not?! #familyphotographer #sunprairiewisconsinphotographer #sunprairiephotographe

Just 4 months before this session, I photographed miss Sloan as a newborn. How did 4 months fly by so quickly? I love to see the kiddos grow from little babies to little humans. As they start to show their own features, personalities, and smiles, they are always such a joy to photograph! Mom brought in a few different outfits and with my help, we put together the perfect color combinations for her 4 month old milestone session! #familyphotographer #sunprairiewisconsinphotogra

So... you're stuck at home in quarantine with your kids. You might be starting to feel cooped up in the house with less and less things to do. Maybe your kids are running out of projects and your creative spirit is dwindling. Maybe you've resorted to Netflix. Or wine. Or locking yourself in your basement. Since photography service is not considered essential business (and rightly so), I wanted to put together my top 5 tips for photographing your own kids at home. You don't ne

Cole and Jordayn tied the knot at one of the most beautiful wedding venues in Southern Wisconsin, The Fields Reserve. I love the rustic charm that this venue offers, bringing in the old and mixing it with the new to aid this site into being a magical country side place to get married. I find when I return to wedding venues to photograph that I always gain new perspectives of what I see and how I can uniquely capture each couples special day. I love being a Wisconsin wedding p

It was a beautiful day celebrating MiKayla and Tyler as they celebrated their love for one another in front of all of their friends and family at this beautiful barn venue near Madison Wisconsin. Located on the country side of Cottage Grove, Badger Farms Wedding Venue was full of the farm charm that everyone knows and loves. As a Wisconsin wedding photographer, I adore the character and rustic themes that these beautiful venues provide making it such a wonderful place to phot

I love the time I get to spend with my couples during the engagement photo session because it allows us all a chance to get to know each other on a more personal level before the wedding day. Ellyn and Matt were so much fun to work with. Laid back, easy to chat with, and willing to have a little bit of fun amidst the mosquitos and humidity of what Southern Wisconsin brings in July. #ProfessionalPhotography #WisconsinWedding #WisconsinWeddingPhotographer #MadisonWisconsin #Mad

When Taylor reached out to me to do photos with her boyfriend a few months ago I was so excited to hear their story and the love that they both share for each other! With Wayne being in the Military and in different states, their long distance relationship showed just how strong their connection together is. I had so much fun working with these guys, aside from the humidity, we had a perfect and fun session! While it was the first time in front of a camera for Wayne, it sure

Just weeks before we photographed this sweet family for a maternity session. The thought that in just a few weeks sweet little Bennett would arrive into this world which was followed by a newborn lifestyle session to capture the dynamics of the new family of 4. I love seeing the images come together to replicate the story of their lifestyle and I especially adored the color schemes which contrasted so nicely with the warmth and decor of their home. #MadisonWisconsinNewbornPho

When I met Jackie and Greg months ago to talk about their wedding day, I knew they would be a fun couple to photograph and get to know. One of my favorite parts about my job is building the relationships with my clients which allows me to understand the dynamics of each and every relationship that I work with. Not only does this help me better capture who they are and what they're looking for, it allows my couples to be more comfortable in front of the camera. This session wa

This family was just too sweet! Matteo's big twin sisters just love their little brother. It was really fun to photograph the dynamics with this family for their lifestyle newborn photography session. Some of my favorite shots often happen when people don't necessarily know they are being photographed, and for the littles - that's often the best way to do it! #LifestylePhotographer #WisconsinLifestyleSession #MadisonWisconsinNewbornPhotographer #SunPrairieWisconsin #Wisconsin

Aaron and Jessi's small wedding in Madison, Wisconsin was nothing short of amazing. While we originally planned to capture a bigger wedding event, when plans changed we reverted our ideas to capturing a couples session when they returned from their honeymoon. Enabling us to photograph their family of three with their golden doodle Maple, turned out to be such a great idea! #LifestylePhotographer #WisconsinLifestyleSession #EngagementPhotography #EngagementPhotos #Engaged #Wed

I love the dynamics of pets and babies. Especially the families first child, as they learn the ebbs and flows of parent hood, while also making sure their fur baby is still loved too. What I often find is how protective the pups are when I come visit. Even while photographing, it's neat to see the dogs interact in a way that shows dominance over the baby to show whose boss! They really are a part of the family. I loved hanging out with these guys and their newborn baby for th

What was once going to be large wedding day, turned into a small and intimate celebration with Jessi and Aaron's close family. It was simple, sweet, and just perfect in the heart of downtown Madison, Wisconsin. I loved that while plans may have changed, we were still able to arrange capturing this moment for them. No matter big or small the celebrations, this just proves that love has no bounds and can still be a beautiful and wonderful thing to celebrate (and photograph!) Th

No better place then the Allan Centennial Garden in downtown Madison to photograph these two for a maternity session before their first little bundle of joy arrives. #TheMintedShutter #MaternitySession #NewbornPhotographer #MadisonWisconsinPhotography #MadisonWisconsinPhotographer #DowntownMadison #SunPrairiePhotographer #SunPrairie #SunPrairieWisconsin #Wisconsin #WisconsinPhotographer #MadisonWisconsin #MadisonPhotographer #MadisonWeddingPhotography #Madison #maternity #mat

It was just after six in the morning when I got the message that this beautiful momma was in labor and ready for baby number two to arrive! Luckily, I was already awake enjoying my morning coffee when I received the message. I ran up the stairs two at a time, changed, grabbed my camera gear (which thankfully was ready to go) and made my way to the hospital. The 40 minute commmute was especially long as the anticipated arrival of the baby could happen at any time. I buzzed my

Although the little addition has since arrived, it's never too late to share some favorites from this adorable maternity session a few weeks ago. My favorite part was being able to incorporate big brother into the photos with mom, who really enjoyed his time in front of the camera! Thanks to beautiful Wisconsin weather (which we have so patiently waited for) and one happy family, the results were an authentic blend of playful photography and traditional maternity results. #ma

I get so excited when clients ask me to photograph their proposals. It's always such a sweet and tender moment. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't nervous and also filled with butterflies. Photographing this proposal wasn't easy as we had a lot to plan to make this the perfect moment for them both to be captured. While they finished up dinner downtown Madison, I headed up to the capital square to get into my hide out position where I waited for the two of them to arrive. While I