Stella | Pettiskirt Princess

Stella was pretty as a princess, and the pettiskirt made it complete!

Appleby Photography's Aqua Colored Wedding Inspiration Board

I just loved all the color details of this wedding! Even the candy buffet was all perfectly matched with the colors of the wedding!

Baby Julius | Baby Badger

Baby Julius has no choice. He WILL be a Wisconsin Badger fan. Both of his parents are huge Badger fans, and Julius' Badger apparel collection was started well before he was even born. It's a good thing Baby Badgers are so cute!

Mike & Kathryn

The month of May kicks off our "wedding season"! We started this year with a wedding in Dubuque, Iowa. The weather was absolutely perfect and the day was relaxed and fun.

Sisterly Love

I love to photograph girls, and three sisters were even more fun than just one. These blonde cuties absolutely loved my pettiskirts, which always makes for a fun session!

Simple Details

"Like the little things that you appreciate about your partner, it's the simple details that make the biggest impression on your wedding day. Those personal touches are what your guests will walk away remembering. By hiring qualified and trusted wedding professional who understand your vision, you can have peace of mind that all the details will fall into place, and your wedding will be as unique as your love for each other."

-Kerri & Eleni, Boston Bridal Lounge, Boston, MA

What do you want to be when you grow up?

The pressure of picking a career often begins as a child, with adults asking children what they want to be when they grow up. And some people feel like they are still trying to figure out their career well into their adulthood.

In elementary school, I remember wanting to be an art teacher when I grew up. By the time I was in high school, I was trying to decide whether I should go to college for social work or photography. Trying to be practical, I chose social work, but after only one year, I knew I had to change paths and switch degrees. I have been a photographer ever since.

I think it's fun to see how children see themselves in the future and how their ideas change. I like to ask my kids what they want to be when they grow up, just to get a peek into their minds. Theories suggest that children go through a fantasy period in which their career choices are based solely on their interests and desires, with minimal attention paid to their abilities or the selectivity of the career.

Madalyn, who just turned 11, says she would like to be a artist, specifically, a painter.

Lydia, who just turned 5, says she would like to be a mermaid.

Henry, who is 3, says he would like to be a "race car head".

"You mean a race car driver?" I asked.

"No," he said, "a race car head. Like Tow Mater and Lightning McQueen."

"So you want to be a car with a face?"

"Yep, and I'll go really fast!"

So, what do you want to be when you grow up?

[Painting by my grandfather, Galen Lint]

Sienna | Newborn Portraits

I absolutely love photographing newborns! It is amazing to me how babies start out so small. Even after having four children of my own, newborns still seem so tiny and truly mesmerizing. There is nothing like holding a sleeping baby cuddled in your arms. Little Sienna was a doll to work with during her session, and I love the images from the session. She was just 6 days old when I had the honor of meeting her!

For more images from the session, check out our facebook page.