Category Archives: Families

melbourne family shoot (laurine + adam … and introducing abi!)

You guys know Laurine + Adam. They’re, like, regulars around these here parts. Remember when we shot them here, and then when we shot their maternity session + blogged it here? Well now we are here to introduce you to the littlest member of their little family … Miss Abigail! Hangin’ with these 3 at sunrise on Easter...

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erin + ken + bee [design for mankind]: or, we midwest kids hafta stick together

So let’s face it — the creative world is pretty small, and everybody knows of everybody else, even if they don’t know them personally.  Bloggers, photographers, stylists and designers tend to be fairly mobile in their work/lifestyles, and so you end up crossing paths with each other on a constant basis — especially if you happen...

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April 13, 2013 - 5:01 am

What A Foam Vase Can Teach Us About Life | Design For Mankind - [...] overnight bags as Ken and I plan to escape our town for a recluse cabin-in-the-woods weekend with two of our favorite friends. And in the midst of tying up loose ends and rescheduling a few conference calls, a serendipitous [...]

the johnsen kids : unleash the adorable (milwaukee family photos)

We love repeat ‘clients’.  That sounds weird, because we don’t really consider our clients clients… they’re more friends, but anyway.  We were pretty flippin’ thrilled when these guys asked us to shoot them again.  Some of you might remember Haley + Hannah’s senior photos last year.  Oh man.  Shooting gorgeous twins and their stunning siblings falls...

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by Caroline

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September 21, 2012 - 10:03 pm

Emily Chidester - SHUT UP. Those girls are absolutely beautiful! The one of the three of them walking is like, huge-canvas-worthy. Love these. Oh, and the one of the trees with all four of them is framed PERFECTLY!

September 7, 2012 - 12:03 pm

Becky Male - I stumbled across your website by accident – love this family shoot, such adorable photos.

jen + aaron + cormac + isla // milwaukee family love

Some of you guys might remember Jen + Aaron from their maternity shoot back in 2010…  OK, so fast-forward almost two years, and now meet Cormac, and just days old baby Isla!  (Side note: these two seriously win for coolest names ever.  Right?!) We were thrilled when they asked us to come do a new-new-new-newborn...

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March 28, 2012 - 9:38 am

Dory Tuohey - Gorgeous photos Jen! Gorgeous family!

March 28, 2012 - 9:29 am

jen - holy macaroons, batman, these are incredible! you guys really out do yourselves. you set the standard so high and you get our personalities! thank you for making both our sessions with you so enjoyable. We had a blast and will call you soon to grill out.

Much love and gratitude,
~jen

March 28, 2012 - 12:33 am

Kerrie - These shots are so amazing!!!! Making me very cluckie!!!

gran + pop in australia : celebrating 60 years of marriage! (diamonds are forever)

During our recent trip to Australia, Caroline and I had the privilege of attending my maternal grandparent’s 60th wedding anniversary!!  It was really by fluke to be honest, as we knew way ahead of time that we would be in town, and only later realized just what a spectacular event was to be celebrated! My...

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by Jayden

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March 23, 2012 - 9:03 am

Kelli Ahern - That’s just the best post ever. Just beautiful. :) Thanks for sharing!

March 23, 2012 - 12:02 am

Lea - So great! What a wonderful tribute to two special people. Thanks xx Lea

March 22, 2012 - 11:14 pm

Kerrie - Oh my goodness me! Thankyou SO much for featuring mum and dad and their special day. Thankyou so much for adding your personal tribute to them. Thankyou. I love you both.