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  Jackie + Taylor are the kind of couple you will meet and instantly feel as if you’ve befriended them. They both have such warm personalities, and when Jackie smiles you have no choice but to break into a huge grin yourself. She is a talented graphic designer, Elle Goulding enthusiast, knows how to make […]

Jan 6, 2015

Jackie + Taylor // Elegant Wedding at The Legend at Merrill Hills // Milwaukee Wedding

Jackie + Taylor // Elegant Wedding at The Legend at Merrill Hills // Milwaukee Wedding

  Jackie + Taylor are the kind of couple you will meet and instantly feel as if you’ve befriended them. They both have such warm personalities, and when Jackie smiles you have no choice but to break into a huge grin yourself. She is a talented graphic designer, Elle Goulding enthusiast, knows how to make […]

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Jan 6, 2015

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As you’re researching + meeting with photographers, its important to keep in mind that you’ll be spending almost your entire wedding day together! You need to be able to be comfortable + be yourself, trust them fully, and connect with your photographer in order to enjoy your time together. The result will be stunning images, […]

Dec 26, 2014

You + Me // Behind the Brand

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7  tips to help your wedding day flow smoothly 1. Choose 3 things that are most important to you First dream a little bit, then prioritize your wedding categories by importance, and then come back down to earth and make a budget. Yes, I am suggesting something different than most of the bridal magazines recommend […]

Dec 18, 2014

7 Tips to Help Your Wedding Day Flow Smoothly

bride and groom sunset portrait, classic and romantic black tie and gold wedding in downtown Green Bay, Wisconsin, photo by Laurelyn Savannah Photography

7 Tips to Help Your Wedding Day Flow Smoothly

7  tips to help your wedding day flow smoothly 1. Choose 3 things that are most important to you First dream a little bit, then prioritize your wedding categories by importance, and then come back down to earth and make a budget. Yes, I am suggesting something different than most of the bridal magazines recommend […]

bride and groom sunset portrait, classic and romantic black tie and gold wedding in downtown Green Bay, Wisconsin, photo by Laurelyn Savannah Photography

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Dec 18, 2014

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  Danielle & Joe’s story began back when they met in their sophomore year at UW-Madison. As if it was just meant to be, they first bumped into each other in the library. They both spent many long nights studying, and being the amazing students they are, dedicating themselves to hitting the books. Joe & […]

Dec 15, 2014

Danielle + Joe (Milwaukee Hart Park & Grant Park Winter Engagement)

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Year 26 has been good to me (and I can hardly believe it’s coming to an end in a few short weeks). What amazes me even more is all the things that I literally just learned about myself this year. Better now than never, right? 1.  After almost 27 years on this Earth, I’ve deduced that I […]

Dec 7, 2014

Year 26 // Behind the Brand

Year 26 // Behind the Brand

Year 26 has been good to me (and I can hardly believe it’s coming to an end in a few short weeks). What amazes me even more is all the things that I literally just learned about myself this year. Better now than never, right? 1.  After almost 27 years on this Earth, I’ve deduced that I […]

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Dec 7, 2014

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This wreath is so easy, even YOU can do this one! With the holidays quickly approaching, you are busier than ever and have little time and and maybe no crafting skills (I barely have any either), but this process is simple and fun! In the time it would take you to eat a few of […]

Dec 3, 2014

Holiday Wreath How-To // Home

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These two could warm up the coldest of fall days. Sarah & Michael met in Madison after finishing college, he was a trainer at her gym, and she (in his words) flirted shamelessly with him when they first met. While we might never uncover the real truth about that ;) they both moved to Chicago […]

Dec 2, 2014

Sarah + Michael // Paoli Mill Madison Engagement

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Sarah + Michael // Paoli Mill Madison Engagement

These two could warm up the coldest of fall days. Sarah & Michael met in Madison after finishing college, he was a trainer at her gym, and she (in his words) flirted shamelessly with him when they first met. While we might never uncover the real truth about that ;) they both moved to Chicago […]

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Dec 2, 2014

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A really great question that I’ve been getting from my clients recently is “I see that you incorporate some film photography for weddings, what exactly does that mean for us?” One)  You’ve probably already read a bit about WHY I use film photography, but here’s some helpful info about what it means for you as […]

Nov 26, 2014

Film Photography on Your Wedding Day

2016 wedding trends // Milwaukee, Madison, Door County, and Lake Geneva, WI fine art wedding photographer Laurelyn Savannah Photography

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Recently I visited sunny California for a photography workshop, and I couldn’t help but admire the gorgeous landscape! Carmel, California area is unique and holds lots of ranch and farmland. I stayed at Holman Ranch as part of the workshop I was attending, but I also got to explore and visit Carmel by the Sea […]

Nov 24, 2014

California // Personal Travel Photos

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California // Personal Travel Photos

Recently I visited sunny California for a photography workshop, and I couldn’t help but admire the gorgeous landscape! Carmel, California area is unique and holds lots of ranch and farmland. I stayed at Holman Ranch as part of the workshop I was attending, but I also got to explore and visit Carmel by the Sea […]

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Nov 24, 2014

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  Rachel & Ryan are two of the most creative and beautiful souls. He is an application engineer and she is a graphic designer (hooray for designer friends!). They are proud to call Milwaukee their home, but they also LOVE traveling and got engaged at Santa Monica Beach while on a road trip on Route […]

Nov 19, 2014

Rachel + Ryan (Brady Street + Milwaukee Lakeshore Engagement)