Megan and Woody 8.9.08

Gotta love mom's photos! This is definitely my fave photo of the day. So spontanious and real, catching mom doing my job for me!

XOXO Sarah Hoeppner, "I DO" photography, Milwaukee, Chicago area, and Destination Wedding Photography

Christi Fritz~ H.S. Senior Photos

I love how creative Christi is. She was so fun to photograph because she knows what she wants and how to pull it off. And how cool are the places she chose to visit for her shoot!




XOXO Sarah Hoeppner, "I DO" Photography, Milwaukee, Chicago area, and Destination Wedding Photography

Nichole and Donnell 8.2.08

Lately I've been obsessed with ring shots.
When nothing else is going on, you'll find me crouched down exacting the rings over invitations, flowers and even your shoes. I couldn't pass up the opportunity to have some fun with the camera ready kids at Nichole and Donnell's wedding!




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Tom and Tina 7.26.08

This was such a fun wedding! So many suprises. Tina arrived in a white horse drawn carriage, butterlies were realeased, and there wasn't a dry eye in the audience!







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Amy and Dave Dayton 7.11.08

This couple definitely knew how to show off their unique personality with the girls wearing converse, and goofy crashing their wedding!

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Michelle and Rob 7.05.08

What a gorgeous couple on such a beautiful day!




It was so fun watching them dance, they really put on a show.



These two were no-stop party animals, the whole night they ripped up the dance floor!



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Baby Dianna is 1 year old!!!

This was the swimsuit edition as her mother put it. After all these shoots we could finally go outside... pretty tasty idea!








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Caty and Eric 6-28-08

What great settings we had this Saturday! All we had to do was wander around to find the cool places to shoot.





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Stephanie and Eric Prom 6.21.2008

I really like theses images from Steph and Eric's wedding... especially because the clouds look so cool. I know most people don't like rainy days, but I will risk the rain for overcast lighting and cool clouds like these any day!

Congrats Stephanie and Eric... Your wedding was a blast to be a part of!!!



XOXO Sarah Hoeppner, "I DO" Photography, Milwaukee, Chicago, and Destination Wedding Photography

Baby Kraklow turns 6 months old!

Such an active little guy... and maybe a future fireman?



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My fave photos from a recent "Celebrate The Dress" session with MRS. Nicole Newberry.

I love these shoots. It's such a wonderful way to show off your dress with more time than we would have at your wedding. And in this case, I am in love with the veil!!! What a fabulous accessory to shoot with... especially in the wind!

Thank you Nicole!





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More Baby Photos!

It's been 6 months so here is Cameron again. I can't believe how different he looks, still completely adorable!

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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 4.03.2008

I was deeply moved today watching thousands of men, woman, children and even their dogs coming together dressed in pink for a cause that has affected them all. They marched for their grandmothers, mothers, sisters, daughters, friends... and even themselves to fight against, and bring awareness too, breast cancer. It was touching that so many gathered today with similar stories, victories and love for the women on their t-shirts! All wore the names (and even photos) of the women they walked for and it was a beautiful sight!
I am happy to have been a part of this event, and to have recorded this day forever within the images of the day.
The photos will be online where they can be printed off for free. I will give out the link as soon as it is available to me.

XOXO Sarah Hoeppner, I DO Photography, Milwaukee , Chicago and Destination Wedding Photography

I'VE BEEN BLOGGED ABOUT!!! Who'da thought.

This is so cool, I love this chica. She is such a great writer and her blog is really fun to read. Although why wouldn't it be... she's talking about me! How fabulous. HeeHee! ;)

Check out her blog at http://www.anylanguagelove.blogspot.com

XOXO Sarah Hoeppner, "I DO" Photography, Milwaukee, Chicago, Destination Wedding Photography

Dan, Lori, and Amanda 2007

Can you believe this was taken at Whitnall Park?! I love this rustic look and couldn't believe we found it here.
I was looking for a way to show off the fun playfulness of this session because I really liked this shot, but it looks so posed when it wasn't! Amanda did this all on her own... she's a littles genious. She kept running back and forth between me and her parents showing us the leaves she was finding, when she paused with this cute little smirk. I love it!

Thanks Amanda!


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Amy and Jason 9.5 Weeks

Amy and Jason are expecting!
At 9.5 weeks just following their first ultrasound this is their first photo session in a series of about 8 or so. I'll be visiting and documenting their lives over the next few months, and in the end we'll create a storybook that brings their photos together with journal entries on the experience.

I love doing projects like this! This really is capturing life and telling a story.
I'll keep you posted!

Thank you to Amy and Jason, I'll be seeing you soon!

A new talent!

Thanks to Stephanie Kern at VanderBloemen Creative I now know how to make photo composites! I'm so excited, this is something I have wanted to learn for a while. I love being able to put the names behind the photos, it's a cute, unique touch. (You may have to click on the image to see the detail)
Thanks Stephanie!

This is newborn Collin and his proud big sister Abby. It was a fun photographing these two cuties, I can't believe the way Abby opened up and took some wonderful photos!
Thanks Christine, hopefully I'll see you soon for your big family photo! ;)

Michelle and Rob

wedding date: 7.05.08

I went to Boston to photograph Michelle and Rob all around town. The day we were shooting was the only day it snowed! Which turned out to be really great, we got such romantic photos.
It was so cool, they had a whole list of places to visit, so I really got an expert tour of Boston. In the first photo we were actually in Harvard Square. It was the first stop on the list, and provided the most gorgeous natural light. Some great minds have come from that school... and now some great photos too! (If you don't mind my saying:) You guys really were so wonderful to photograph.

Thank you for having me come to Boston- It was a great experience!

XOXO Sarah Hoeppner, I DO Photography, MIlwaukee, Chicago, Destination Wedding Photography

April Kraklow- 34 weeks

I first met April when I was photographing a wedding she was a bridesmaid for, when we started discussing ideas for a maternity shoot.
I had no idea she was pregnant before she told me, but 6 weeks later and there's no hiding it now.

April- you are gorgeous! I had a wonderful time documenting these moments of your life. Thank you for letting me be a part of it!


XOXO Sarah Hoeppner, I DO Photography, Milwaukee, Chicago, Destination Wedding Photography

Special Delivery!

Baby Cameron Arnez Barfield was born on November 10th 2007 @ 9:11pm. Congrats Jenny and Dezi, what a beautiful addition to your family!

You are so sweet Jenny, and Cameron was so much fun to photograph. He kept wiggling and stretching his toes, I don't think they stopped moving once, not even when he was sleeping!
It was an honor to photograph you and your new little guy, I can't wait to visit in 6 months. Well, I'm a little late in bragging about you guys, so really I'll see you in May!