Fall is here and it’s everyone’s favorite time of the year to get family photographs taken. As a professional photographer with many years of experience, I have developed a pretty good eye for what looks best through the camera! One rule I always like to tell my clients – stick to solids! Patterns can beContinue reading “Fall Family Style Guide 2021”
Author Archives: Stephanie Amaya
Michael Myers in Milwaukee
The Escape | All Hallows Eve is on its way & that’s when Michael Myers comes out to slay. From Smith’s Grove sanitarium he escapes. Back to Haddonfield, IL, he’ll make his way, in search of Laurie Strode to end her days. But he took a wrong turn, his mind wasn’t straight, now he wasContinue reading “Michael Myers in Milwaukee”
Lauren + Conor Winterhaven Wedding
Winterhaven Farm Grafton, WI | August 21, 2021 The day had finally arrived. I would be meeting Lauren and Conor to photograph their wedding celebration at the Winterhaven Farm in Grafton, WI. The Winterhaven Farm is a beautiful family owned & operated farm, where the bride, Lauren, boards her horse, Deco. When Lauren reached outContinue reading “Lauren + Conor Winterhaven Wedding”
Rueda Engagement Session – Wisconsin State Fair
Photography | I first met Nick & Leah earlier this year when they brought Oliver into the studio for his first birthday smash cake session. I had an absolute blast getting to know them & photographing Oliver, what a happy baby! I was so stoked when they reached out to me to photograph their engagementContinue reading “Rueda Engagement Session – Wisconsin State Fair”
Magnolia Mae
The day of our session began with a threat of severe weather. I was watching the news all day to see if we’d have to reschedule or move the session indoors. Just as mother nature would have it, the skies grew dark & it began down pouring an hour prior to our shoot. Oh no!Continue reading “Magnolia Mae”
Stacy + Mitch Picnic Engagement Session
Photography | It was a beautiful night for an engagement session! A golden hour picnic would set the stage to highlight the love between Stacy and Mitch on a hot Wisconsin summer night. We started the session by popping open some Menage A Trois Silk red wine & said a cheers to the bride andContinue reading “Stacy + Mitch Picnic Engagement Session”
Baby Walsh Coming 12.12.21
Photography | A couple weekends ago I met with the Walsh’s to photograph their birth announcement photos. They were such a lovely couple and I was so excited to work with them. We met at a local park during sunset and it was truly a magical night for their photo session. The night set theContinue reading “Baby Walsh Coming 12.12.21”
Spring Wildflower Sessions
Spring is in full bloom at the studio! I’ve transformed the Riverwest studio space into a beautiful wildflower shop! These beautiful spring sessions are perfect to book for mommy & me, family, & children’s portrait sessions. They are ready just in time for Mother’s Day & Father’s Day! Gift certificates are also available for purchase.Continue reading “Spring Wildflower Sessions”
Autumn Falls Photo Series
Photography | Fall was beautiful in Wisconsin this year. The season stuck around for a while with color change starting in mid-September & peaking in mid-October. It’s almost November & I’m still seeing beautiful colors in the foliage here in southeastern Wisconsin. I spent most of the fall in nature photographing & creating content. IContinue reading “Autumn Falls Photo Series”
Colors of Summer
Photography | This photo series was simply inspired by summer & all of its colors. The goal was to photograph a diverse set of models wearing the colors of summer in unique locations around the city. Each model brought forth beautiful forms of self-expression & art to the scene. This project took about three monthsContinue reading “Colors of Summer”
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