I first met this adorable family a few years ago when their second born was just baby and was excited to get to see them again as a family of five!
The sweetest boys , how lucky that they have each other to grow up and get into shenannigans with . 🤣
That belly laugh 🥰 He couldn't wait to have a large photo from the session hanging up in his room , I thought that was the sweetest thing ever. ( and we made that happen!)
Capturing boys giving their Momma some love is always a must., they grow up way too quick......
You never realize how grown up your oldest has become until you see a photo of you holding them.... 🥺
Have to get that shot for the wall with everyone looking and smiling....
But also capture real life and the beautiful chaos. ♥️
Boy Mom 💙
Thank you L family for the laughs and fun!
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When that little personality comes out 😍
I'm always open to incorporating special items into your session. I love how adorable this elephant outfit turned out that Mom & Dad brought along, that little tail 🥺.
Honoring Hudson's Fire Fighter Family Members ♥️
And his Daddy as well . 💙
Those first moments as new parents are so fleeting , to freeze these moments in time is everything. ♥️
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I love capturing the excitement of welcoming a new baby , just look at big sister's excitement. 🤩
Such a proud big sister ♥️
The minute I saw this sweet face and that amazing hair I instantly fell in love. How can you not?!
He is pure perfection 😍
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My studio is filled with handmade outfits, props , head bands, accessories and wraps/blankets in every color to use for your session.
Planning ahead not only helps me prepare for your session but it also helps you prepare as well. After bringing home baby you don't want to have to be worrying about planning outfits for yourselves while still trying to get settled. Coming into the studio allows you to see the different setups you would like to use for the parent/family/sibling poses and allows you to choose the outfits ahead of time . I am always here to help guide you in finding the perfect outfits as well.
At the consult we talk about which poses you love the most, any specific requests you have and if you have any questions or concerns regarding the session. I love getting to meet and talk with Moms and Dads before their session so we can go over everything to ensure you are comfortable, relaxed and can enjoy every moment of your little one's session.
One of the most fun and exciting parts of the your portrait experience is choosing how to display your beautiful images! During the consult you can view, hold and feel all the high end gorgeous custom products to see what would work best in your home.
Planning ahead also gives me time to plan and design custom set ups like Baby Sutton's adorable 4th of July/summer Theme, does it get any cuter?! 😍
And of course Harry Potter!
Planning your session a head of time helps your portrait session be more fun , less stressful and an overall wonderful experience!
Feeding breaks are also a great time to snap some photos of baby's adorable siblings!
And when baby has a full belly, is swaddled and happy , we have to get some of them all together of course! 🥰
Every baby is different , some may be awake at the beginning of the session , others tend to be awake throughout the session and make us work a little bit extra for it 😉 and others sleep all the way through the session! ( These are called unicorn babies and are always welcome in the studio 😂 ) But in the end we always capture beautiful images of your little one. So if you are worried that your newest arrival won't "cooperate " for their photo session , please don't be , even though they may be small, they have big personalities and as long as we make sure they are comfortable and happy they will do amazing. ♥️
You are expecting a brand new addition to your family, Congratulations! So much excitement and planning to do to prepare for your little one!
One of the things clients are often not sure about is when to book their photo shoot – after all, if you’re not entirely sure when you’re baby will arrive, how can you book a photo shoot for them? In this guide I’ll explain why it’s important to schedule newborn sessions in advance, and the best time to do this.
The best time for your in studio newborn session to take place is between 6-14 days after baby has arrived. This ensures baby is still sleepy and squishy for those sweet curly newborn poses. It is incredible how fast babies grow and change so having the session in this time frame makes sure we capture all their sweet newborn goodness!
Babies are unpredictable so knowing exactly when they will decide to enter this world is usually not something that we know. For that reason to book a session in advance , I pencil in only a certain amount of due dates for each week. That way I will be prepared if baby decides to arrive early or after their due date and be able to have room in my schedule for all the babies. :)
Newborn sessions are typically between 2.5 -3 hours long , for that reason I only schedule one session in a day so that I am able to give all my time and attention to my one client for the day.
I also only schedule 2-3 newborn sessions per week so that I am able to have your gorgeous images edited and delivered to you within 1 to 2 week time frame.
Scheduling your session in advance ensures I leave enough time in my schedule to photograph your little one within the 2 week window after birth.
My newborn sessions take place on week day mornings or early afternoons, so planning your newborn session a head of time allows you to plan ahead with your spouse's work schedule and sibling's school schedules if you would like to incorporate sibling and family poses into your session.
If your baby has already arrived but you haven’t booked your session , don't worry! If one of my client’s babies has arrived early or late it’s possible that I may have space for an extra session , I try my absolute best to accommodate you and your newest arrival!
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This was actually my 2nd time doing the 3 Day Refresh , the first time was 2 years ago and I remember getting great results and thinking it was not bad at all! It so happens that the refresh must be like labor...... with time you forget the pain and how hard it was and only remember the sweet baby (results ) you left with.......
So lets get down to it, what IS the 3 Day Refresh?!
Basically it is strict vegan and shake based diet. It does allow actual food , mostly veggies, fruits and healthy fats. No meat , grains , sugar etc. Pretty much quitting all the crap cold turkey and bringing your body back to the basics. This is what a typical day on the refresh looks like......
Wake up : Drink 8 oz. of water. ( this gets things movin' if you know what I mean... )
Coffee is a "no no" but I'm a rebel and incorporated it back in on day two....but I like it black so I am only half rebel....
Breakfast : Shakeology and fruit ( serving sizes are laid out for you in your meal plan )
You can either add it to your shakeology or eat it separately...... um OF COURSE I ATE IT ON IT'S OWN, I NEED TO CHEW ATLEAST SOME OF MY FOOD!
Midmorning : Fiber Sweep : Don't let the name scare you this is not a "run to the bathroom all day" kind of cleanse... I didn't even notice any difference with this , but I also have been drinking Shakeology daily for 2 years so let's just say me and my family are very regular people. p.s. the texture of the fiber sweep....um ya...
Lunch : Vanilla Fresh shake which is a packed with protein and nutrients , 1 vegetable serving , 1 fruit and one healthy fat serving ( I opted for almond butter ).
The servings are pretty stingy so choose your foods wisely.... Like either 1/2 a banana or 2/3 cup blueberries.... It took me until the second day to realize I would much rather have 2/3 cup blueberries....it was like heaven!
Fin thought so too....Hands off kid I already measured out my portion.......
Afternoon Snack :: 1 vegetable serving , 1 healthy fat
Dinner : Vanilla Fresh Shake and a dinner option for the meal plan. For me I didn't plan ahead and we live about 25 minutes from our grocery store so I made do with some of our garden veggies and a bag of shredded cabbage , carrots and broccoli my husband had in the fridge with some olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
You can also add in a cup of vegetable broth , DO IT! Seriously... eat every morsel of every food that is allowed. I threw in some cilantro and it actually was tasty, but I think at this point anything warm would taste amazing...
There is also the optional green tea in the morning and non caffeinated tea in the evening. Besides chugging water all day/night I incorporated sleepy tea at night to help me from digging into anything in sight. I had been becoming a night snacker as of late so this was the harder time for me. Not going to lie it felt like my stomach was eating itself the first night. We tend to stay up to 10:30 -11pm at night because once all three kids are in bed and sleeping it is just too peaceful to go to bed right away. So I was pretty damn hungry.
Day two .... Same meal plan , physically I was EXHAUSTED. I honestly could have napped at any point of the day if I didn't have a 1 year old home with me . It is not recommended to do intense workouts during the Refresh and honestly I couldn't see how you would have the energy. I did get in some light yoga. I was pretty much useless that evening and went to bed early.
Day three.... I woke up feeling AMAZING! I was already down 5 lbs , I know this because I have no patience and weighed myself everyone morning. I cleaned all morning, worked on photo sessions , went to our 8 year olds Dr. apt , two hours of dance, a pampered chef party of a friend's and stayed up past 10pm.
Woke up on Day 4 , weighed in and was down SEVEN lbs! Sure , some of it was probably water weight, but it was water weight that had been hanging on for a month. I was ecstatic , suddenly those last three days didn't seem so bad. I wasn't starving and I was craving good , healthy food again. That for me was what it was all about, sure the pound loss was great but for me it was snapping my body and mind out of the funk it had fallen into.
So all in all , yes , it was worth it. If you would have asked me on day 2 in my hangry state I would have said "HELL NO! " My family probably would have said the same. HA!
Now to the nitty gritty... the BEFORE AND AFTERS!
I am quite embarrassed of the before picture seeing as I am a health and fitness coach but I didn't become a coach because I am perfect and have 6 pack abs... obviously . I became a coach to show others just like me that who struggle and aren't perfect that it is possible to acheieve their goals and to lead a healthy lifestyle. So here it goes!
I was completely SHOCKED when I saw these side by side . If you are like me and totally analyze before and afters and say " whatever they are just sucking in or pushing their stomach out... I tried my best to take the pictures at the same angles, same clothes , same time of day and same lighting because I wanted to see the most accurate comparison too. I wish I was pushing out in the befores haha!
My final two scents .... The Refresh is not for those thinking they can do this and then just go back to eating like crap and keep the pounds off ( I doubt you will want to anyways after ridding your body of the sugar/salt ) but for those looking to shed the bloat and extra few pounds after a trip or weekend of indulgence or for an upcoming event or to reset your body from craving the junk food it is definitely worth it. I feel lighter , more energetic, and my clothes went from starting to feel a little snug to being comfortable and even loose . I feel like I am back in the game and ready to kick some ass!
Curious about the Refresh? I am an open book and would love to help you decide if this is the right thing for you! Plus I can show you how to get the best deal ( because who doesn't love saving some moolah !? ) , email ( [email protected] ) or find me on facebook, I would love to support you through these 3 days of ..... fun?? :)
https://www.facebook.com/alissa.uttech
https://www.facebook.com/alissauttechcoach/
www.teambeachbody.com/auttech
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Loved that we stopped to take pictures with Mauer. :)
As we were taking photos two little girls came up to the bride, Whitney , and told her she looked like a princess. Cutest thing ever....
So happy for this adorable couple! Thank you again for letting me be a part of your day!
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Neenah , WI
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Weddings - June 8th 2013
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From the first time I met with Andrew + Rachel I could see how excited they were for their wedding day and to be husband and wife! They described what they envisioned for a downtown Cedarburg wedding and I feel like we brought that vision to life. I just love everything about their wedding day.They are so in love and I definitely didn't have to tell them to kiss for a photo, they had that down. :) I am so happy tohave been able to capture their beautiful day! Andrew + Rachel had their first look right before the ceremony on a nearby bridge and it was so beautiful.Such a sweet moment together before walking down the aisle.
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June 1 , 2013 | Weddings
Chad + Meredith's gorgeous June wedding took place on the shores of Lake Michigan at the Blue Harbor Resort. The day could not have been more perfect , Sunny & 70's. As you can see Meredith made a stunning bride.....
Oh, Don't mind us as we bounce on by..... ;)
Sheboygan, WI | Wedding
I first met with Aly & her mother, Amy , the week of Christmas to discuss Ian & Aly's April wedding. As both Ian & Aly are officers in the Navy based out of Norfolk and her parents reside in New York , I was happy to meet with them when they were home visiting for the holidays. Having an April wedding in Wisconsin we never know what the weather will bring us. The day started at the salon in downtown Sheboygan, WI. I love being able to experience the excitement of the the girls getting ready as the day begins.
From the salon the girls headed to the Beautiful Brownstone Bed & breakfast. Not only is it beautiful but it is also family owned so it had many memories & history for them as well.
The B & B had an amazing upstairs ballroom which was perfect for the dress reveal.......
And the snow flurries begin! ;)
These girls were such great sports in the freezing temps and snow flurries!
It was such an honor to be a part of Ian + Aly's wedding day. The reception was absolutely beautiful , held at The Bull , Sheboygan, WI.
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