The Ainsworths | Shawland Dairy | Homestead Session

Shawano, WI

Homestead sessions, a documentation of the hard working families that spend a lifetime, generation after generation, working the land and withstanding the test of time. Waking up every morning, walking out to open that same barn door they’ve walked though thousands of times, and doing more than a job, but something that they truly love. I ventured into photographing homesteads initially because of the increasing number of small family farms that have been lost and sold in recent years…It’s been a way for many families to have a tangible item that they can pair with the countless years of memories. And a way to stop time, to preserve a piece of their history, and to share with their future generations.

However, in this instance the Ainsworth homestead is doing quiet the opposite, expanding! Changing with the times. After 4 generations of milking in this barn, today was the final day. Tomorrow morning they will be moving the cows to their new home, a state of the art free-stall barn with robotic milkers. These photos don’t mark the end of a legacy, but do mark the end of an era. In 50-100 years the future generations will have something to look back on, to see where they came from, and appreciate where these hard working men have brought them.

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The Greuels

Spring Family Session | Clintonville, WI

Spring, it’s unpredictable to say the least…We rescheduled this session twice, and I think the saying “third times a charm” definitely applies here! I hit a photographers jackpot the other night with this stylish family of six, golden light, warm weather, green grass and four happy girls! I’ve had the pleasure of photographing this family the past 5 years and it’s safe to say, this was my favorite session to date with them. Scroll down to see just a few of my favorites!

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The Kroenke Homestead

Winter Homestead Session

Shawano, Wisconsin
March 10th, 2018

Let’s take a walk…a walk through time, through the legacy of a Wisconsin dairy farming family. A walk, that after three generations of back breaking work, passion, and perseverance has come to an end…

Here we are, just days before the auction. When I saw the flyer for Mark and Kathy’s farm sale I felt compelled to reach out to them. Small family farms, such as theirs, hold so much history. History that can only be preserved through memories, stories and photographs. Although I do not come from a farming family, I come from a community that values agriculture, and that has instilled an immense respect in me for the families that work countless hours, 7 days a week to support, feed and fuel our country.  My hope was that by documenting the farm while it was still in operation would make this transition a little easier, knowing they have something they can physically look back on, cherish and share with future generations.

Friday was the last day…The last day he will rise before sun up to walk through that old milk house door, into the 110 year old barn that was home to a herd of 80. The auction has now come and gone. The equipment will run again in new fields. The herd has found new homes. And the legacy of the Kroenke family will forever have a lasting impact on the agricultural community and we thank them greatly for that.

It has been said “all good things must come to an end.” I don’t know that a farmer is ever really ready for that time. It’s in his blood. It’s what he knows. It’s what he enjoys. But if there were ever a time to retire, it was now. I wish Mark and Kathy the best in this next chapter of their life. May they continue to be blessed with good health and new adventures be on their horizon. God Bless!

The Dictus Family

Winter Tree Farm Session

Grandpa Dan’s Christmas Trees – New London, WI

The Knapps

Winter Maternity Session

The Schertz Family Farm – Cloverleaf Lakes, WI

The Reedy Wedding

September 2nd, 2017

Ceremony: St. Mary’s Catholic Church – Leopolis, WI
Venue: Country Breeze Barn Celebrations – Gresham, WI
Florals: Lisa’s Flowers from the Heart – Bonduel, WI

Sweet Like Peach Wine + Your Grandmother’s Wedding China

Inspired by the gorgeous setting at Givens Farm, a collection of antique wedding china, and the summery sweetness of peaches, we collaborated with local talent to style a wedding shoot in Hortonville, WI.

Think bridge + string lights, gorgeous flower gardens, a vineyard, antique furniture and decor, and gorgeous peach accents – the evening was sweet-peachy perfection!

We wanted to showcase the ease of planning an event locally – with this group of talented, local vendors. Combining boho and rustic accents, vintage rental and decor, natural-light photography, and a casual setting – we hope you enjoy our styled collaboration.

Vendors

Photography: Timeless Touch Photography

Design + Rentals: Garnish Rental & Design

Venue: Givens Farm

Florals: The Lily Pad

Invite/Paper Goods: Emily Anne Design

Cake: Tara Kelliher

Rings: Trophies and Treasures

Models: Calli & Lukas Pehlke

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gunner & Jessalyn

Spring Engagement – Tigerton, WI

We couldn’t have asked for a better May day! Ok, a little sunset light would have been nice, but honestly look at these two! So much love and chemistry, it makes me beyond excited to photograph them on their wedding day!

I love that during this session we were able to incorporate a majority of my favorite things: old vehicles, barn board, rust colors, log piles and dirt roads! All of the rustic flare had my creativity flowing and I’m so pleased with the end product. Thanks Jess, for bringing me to your family properties and I can’t wait to be back in October!

Katie | Class of 2017

Shawano High

The Rekow Family

Family Farm – Gresham, WI

So, some of you may be wondering what kind of magic I used to get all four of these adorable children to photograph so well, right? Truthfully……I did nothing! They were so well behaved and happy to take pictures, it was a photographers dream come true! Hats off to Stacy and Anthony for raising such respectful and delightful children.

This session took place at Anthony’s childhood home (AKA the grandparents house). The kids proceeded to climb around on old farm equipment, run through the wild flowers and I even got to see where they’ve built a cool fort! Oh to be young again…