When Elaine & I were planning her extended family session I loved the idea of doing their family photos at their house out in the country in Southwest, WI. I stopped out at her place to scope out the area and we found a few spots that would work well (although we were looking for shady spots in case of sun, but little did we know that would be the least of our worries!). The day of their session it was raining when I arrived so we were scoping out their machine shed to possibly stand inside with the large doors open so you could at least see outside. We decided that I'd come back in a couple hours and see if the rain would let up by then. When I got back it was still misting a bit, UGH! I started setting up in the machine shed and it FINALLY quit raining so they were able to stand just outside the doors of the machine shed while I stood inside. The backdrop was perfect, beautiful countryside!
The entire family was so welcoming and a blast to photograph! I didn't hear 1 person complain about the time change, the weather, or about taking photos. They took my advice and did a great job coordinating everyone's outfits too! And that really shows in their photos, they turned out beautiful. Elaine - You and your husband did an amazing job raising a beautiful family. Thank you for choosing me to capture these memories for you and your family. Enjoy!
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39 Comments
Dec 1, 2018, 3:03:38 PM
Amy Sprague - Lovely family
Dec 1, 2018, 8:09:34 AM
Michele Ironmonger - Love the pics! Love this family!!!
Dec 1, 2018, 7:04:39 AM
Sharon Watters - Love this family
Nov 28, 2018, 6:35:52 PM
Karla Wiederholt - Loved the pictures.. I can tell everyone had a great time.
Nov 28, 2018, 6:12:20 AM
Elizabeth Calhoun - Lovely memories!
Nov 28, 2018, 2:56:29 AM
Renee Pettera Duncan - The photos turned out just beautiful Elaine! I totally recognized all 4 of those rascals I used to babysit for! They were the best kids to take care of! Y'all are truly blessed!
Nov 27, 2018, 10:29:43 PM
Chellie Pelnar - Awesome family pics!
Nov 27, 2018, 10:26:52 PM
Julie Axtell - Love these photos!
Nov 27, 2018, 10:09:41 PM
Steiner - What great pictures. The love is in full view.
Nov 27, 2018, 9:56:17 PM
Sandy - Beautiful pictures of a beautiful family!! You are a very talented photographer!!!
Nov 27, 2018, 9:26:11 PM
Kim Klinger - Beautiful family and these photos prove the love of this blessed family! Good job!
Nov 27, 2018, 8:54:16 PM
Katie Grady - Striking images!
Nov 27, 2018, 8:11:40 PM
Heather Dryman - Love them all!!!! Beautiful ❤️
Nov 27, 2018, 8:09:26 PM
Mary - Beautiful photo. Beautiful family.
Nov 27, 2018, 7:44:28 PM
Michelle Minton - You captured the love and bonds of each family unit including the whole family - stunning!
Nov 27, 2018, 7:43:54 PM
Judy Timmerman - Great pictures!
Nov 27, 2018, 7:09:56 PM
Susan Hosch - Beautiful pictures of a wonderful family.
Nov 27, 2018, 6:21:00 PM
Monica Cook - Wonderful pictures. You did an amazing job of capturing this beautiful family!!
Nov 27, 2018, 6:18:36 PM
Tina - Beautiful family and awesome pictures
Nov 27, 2018, 6:14:34 PM
Lois Kieler - Super job on this family picture. Everyone looks so at ease which can be hard for a photographer to accomplish but you nailed it. Good job.
Nov 27, 2018, 6:13:51 PM
Tori Varo - Wonderful pictures!
Nov 27, 2018, 3:50:57 PM
Wendy Scholbrock - Beautiful!! Well done!
Nov 27, 2018, 10:15:03 AM
Betsabe Cano - Beautiful family pictures!!! Love the background and location. God Bless
Nov 27, 2018, 7:46:01 AM
Dionne Kabat - what great pics of a fantastic family! and there are few places that rival the beauty of southwest wisconsin!
Nov 27, 2018, 6:27:47 AM
Merla Bussan - Beautiful family photos. Elaine and Jim, you are truly blessed.
Nov 26, 2018, 10:28:33 PM
Deb Maki - Fantastic photo shoot! If only all families did this—what a great memory!
Nov 26, 2018, 10:18:02 PM
Naomi Steffen - Jim and Elaine, you have a beautiful family!!
Nov 26, 2018, 10:10:35 PM
Kelly - Britney made the experience such a fun time. Giggles and laughs were had during the chilly, wet weather. She made a second trip to the farm to ensure the best photo opportunities. . Thanks Britney!
Nov 26, 2018, 10:06:45 PM
Amy Messman - Beautiful family!!!!!!!
Nov 26, 2018, 10:00:23 PM
Abby - The photos are amazing! Thank you.
Nov 26, 2018, 9:52:54 PM
Sara Hilby - Beautiful photos of a wonderful family!
Nov 26, 2018, 9:50:49 PM
Ann - Beautiful family and photos!!
Nov 26, 2018, 9:44:54 PM
Christine King - Great pictures! What a photogenic family!
Nov 26, 2018, 9:27:08 PM
Janice Johnson - I babysat Jim and Elaine's children! It is awesome to see the handsome and pretty adults they have become! The pictures are absolutely great and show the wonderful family Elaine and Jim created!
Nov 26, 2018, 9:12:35 PM
LISA S DROESSLER - Thanks for posting Britney - you were truly great to work with, too!
Nov 26, 2018, 8:25:40 PM
Ruth Hauber - We were neighbors for a lot of years and they are a wonderful family and Elaine is one of the nicest & sweetest ladies I know and I'm very lucky to have her as a friend.. Love all of the pictures!
Nov 26, 2018, 8:04:39 PM
Jane Sparrgrove - Beautiful photos! Beautiful family!
Nov 26, 2018, 7:58:42 PM
Angela Snyder - My favorite is the laughing one! The story Elaine told to capture that moment makes me laugh!
Nov 26, 2018, 7:30:15 PM
Jenna Droessler - Love the photos Britney! Thanks for working around the weather for us.