Spottswood Photography Blog

new blog!

2008-08-13T14:07:00.000-07:00

From now on, we will be showcasing our blog HERE! Don't worry if you subscribe to our blog - you will start recieving updates from the new blog too;)

janice & dave

2008-08-11T14:35:00.002-07:00

Couldn't have asked for better locations to shoot last Friday! It was so wonderful to work with both Janice & Dave. Awesome choice on the veil Janice;) Congrats!

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vote for us!

2008-08-11T10:37:00.000-07:00

We have been nominated again this year to win the Best Wedding Photography category of WISN's A-List! Please click here to vote for us.

melissa & tim

2008-08-07T09:00:00.000-07:00

Here is our second wedding from last weekend! Melissa and Tim (like many of our other couples) met on eharmony and 'at last' their dreams have come true in finding each other. Congratulations to such a wonderful couple!

heidi & brynn

2008-08-07T07:11:00.000-07:00

It was so awesome to capture the bond between this Mother and Daughter duo. Can't wait to hear what Grandpa has to say about these pictures! Shhhh... it's a surprise;)

katie & chris

2008-08-04T13:00:00.000-07:00

What a fantastic day for a wedding! Congrats to Katie and Chris - it was so great to work with you guys again:)

ogren's

2008-08-01T08:38:00.001-07:00

The weather, sign and water were perfect for last night's shoot. We can't wait to meet baby Ogren!

emily & jamie

2008-07-30T07:28:00.000-07:00

It was a blast soaking up the sunshine on the grounds of the Villa Terrace with Emily and Jamie on their wedding day. They are such an easy going, fun loving couple and we wish them the best of luck in the years to come.

GAGAS

2008-07-28T16:17:00.001-07:00

Attention Brides and Moms!!!! Heard about this site from the mother of one of our flower girls last weekend. You can rent children's formal wear! You just rent (average price $20), use, and return dirty. That's right, you don't even have to dry clean it! www.gagas.com

beth & nathan

2008-07-21T13:28:00.000-07:00

It was such a perfect day for an outdoor wedding. Beth and Nathan were great to work with and we wish them the very best as they begin their lives together!

heidi & todd

2008-07-19T06:32:00.000-07:00

Boy, it was a hot one the day of this shoot - but Heidi & Todd were troopers! We are so excited about their pictures and cannot wait for the big day:) Thanks again guys!

corie & ben

2008-07-15T13:18:00.000-07:00

It was the most beautiful day for photos with this couple! And what a beautiful story they share... They wanted to shoot at Alterra because not only was it one of their first date spots, it also was part of the scavenger hunt Ben put Corie on... leading her to find him at the Art Museum. He was waiting for her with a dozen roses and a ring! If that isn't one of the best ways to pop the question, I don't know what is. How romantic!!!! Can't wait for the big day:)

kelly & bryan

2008-07-10T11:44:00.000-07:00

How about this fabulously fashionable couple? Aren't they adorable? We cannot wait to shoot their wedding! But I am not sure if little Jack will be there though. That's ok, we got some great shots of the 3 of them - such a cute little family. And thanks to our 'stylist' on the set - Jim. He was a great sport!

angela & brian

2008-07-09T07:46:00.000-07:00

Shooting in Mad-town is always a blast! Especially when you have great couple to work with. Angela and Brian are the sweetest - we couldn't be more happy for them. Congrats guys!

kristen & adam

2008-07-08T10:48:00.000-07:00

This Carrol College graduate couple was such a blast to work with. We can't wait to shoot their wedding in November!

courtney & ben - maternity

2008-07-08T08:24:00.001-07:00

We had the honor of capturing Courtney and Ben's maternity session. They are such a wonderful couple and just glow when they talk about baby Carter! Thanks again for lunch you two! And a special thank you to Debby for gifting this session to the happy couple;)

amelia . 9 mos

2008-07-01T23:25:00.001-07:00

It is always such a joy to see this little one and how she has grown! She becomes more and more photogenic with each session. My favorites are the white dress;) Enjoy!

sarah & andrew

2008-07-01T22:08:00.000-07:00

It was fun dodging the frequent downpours with Sarah and Andrew to get the perfect pics on their perfect day. We've always heard rain on a wedding day is good luck. Sarah and Andrew, congratulations on your new life together.

North Shore Country Club

2008-06-27T19:41:00.000-07:00

Wonderful is the perfect way to describe our day shooting at North Shore Country Club. We were honored to be asked to photograph the club. The pictures say it all. Thanks again Ann!

kari & matt

2008-06-27T08:16:00.000-07:00

We had a blast shooting Kari and Matt on the first full day of Summer. The warm evening and the Milwaukee River in the background provided the perfect ambiance for a very memorable reception at the Grafton Dells.

michelle & chris

2008-06-25T08:24:00.001-07:00

What more could you ask for - a beautiful day in Milwaukee's 3rd ward and a couple so in love that capturing the spark between them came as second nature to us. We can't wait till August to work with Michelle and Chris again.

kris & mike

2008-06-23T19:38:00.000-07:00

What looked like rain earlier in the day turned into a great engagement shoot for Kris and Mike. With shots like these, we can't wait to capture their special day in October.

lexie & dave

2008-06-20T17:31:00.000-07:00

The Riverwalk downtown Milwaukee was the perfect spot to capture this city couple! Thanks for the coctails guys - looking forward to seeing you soon.

ashley & mike

2008-06-20T09:23:00.002-07:00

Wow! What another fabulous wedding - in the same weekend! We just loved working with this couple again. You may remember them from our Old World Wisconsin engagement shoot:) They are such a blast and we wish them the best of luck as they begin their lives together!

val & nick

2008-06-20T09:23:00.001-07:00

We really loved shooting this portraiture. We were really able to capture the country feel! What an awesome band too COPPER BOX - be sure to check them out. Congrats to the happy couple:)

lindsay & tyler

2008-06-13T20:18:00.000-07:00

What better place for an engagement session for a couple getting married in Las Vegas than a martini bar? We had a blast with Lindsay and Tyler and wish them the best of luck in Vegas.

meeting stacy london

2008-06-13T13:21:00.000-07:00

You may know Stacy from her famous shows "What NOT to Wear" and "Fashionably Late" - I worked with her on the Lia Sophia show this past week. She is simply FABULOUS! Get some awesome wedding tips HERE.

angela & brian

2008-06-13T08:07:00.000-07:00

After all the rain and flooding we had in the Milwaukee area this past weekend, Mother Nature decided to give us a short break for some incredible engagement pics of Angela and Brian near the lake front.

jessica & andy

2008-06-10T19:30:00.000-07:00

Jessica and Andy chose one of Milwaukee's picture perfect churches to tie their knot. Thankfully the torrential rain held off for a few hours so we could capture some fabulous portraiture at the Marquette campus next door.

shanna & david

2008-06-06T17:54:00.000-07:00

Some modern twists to this wedding reception included hand made cotton candy (instead of wedding cake) and a candy buffet (as wedding favors). Super unique and fun!!! Congrats Shanna & David:)

ashley & mike

2008-06-02T18:03:00.000-07:00

It was a blast shooting this couple where they had their first date - Old World Wisconsin. Can't wait for the wedding coming up in a few weeks!!!

sex and the city movie

2008-05-31T07:45:00.000-07:00

In a word, "FABULOUS".
Not only was it such a thrill to see these terrific actresses back into their roles, the fashion was incredible!!! Brides can get some awesome ideas from this film too;)
Click here for preview

lorin & aaron

2008-05-26T09:10:00.003-07:00

What a fabulous wedding with a terrific couple! It was so awesome to capture this very intimate occasion.

bev & dave

2008-05-26T09:10:00.001-07:00

Bev and Dave are such a gorgeous couple and it was such a privilege to capture every moment of their special day.

kathy & joel

2008-05-26T09:09:00.000-07:00

It was a great way to kick off our 3 wedding weekend! Kathy and Joel are such a great couple and you can really see it through the lens:)

tony & gerda

2008-05-26T08:14:00.001-07:00

We just wanted to thank Tony and Gerda once again for their hospitality and generosity during our stay in Belgium. We love you so much! Tot volgende keer maneke! Wij houen van jullie samen:)

just married!

2008-05-26T07:25:00.000-07:00

We want to wish a very happy congratulations to Dad and Lee. They were married on their favorite island in FL, Sanibel! Although we weren't there to take the pictures, we jazzed a few up for them:)

kindjes

2008-05-19T04:10:00.000-07:00

These kids are the cutest. They would keep themselves busy all day playing different creative things - this shows them riding bikes with their Opa's gloves & helmets - just adorable! We love you Floor, Kat, en Wout:)

bokrijk

2008-05-19T03:38:00.000-07:00

Bokrijk is a historical/family park with old buildings from all over Belgium put into one spot (think Old World Wisconsin for all of our blog stalkers in WI). the buildings and towns are also equiped with actors who work and live as they did in the past to make the towns feel authentic. Yes, that is Steven & I with Tony & Gerda! Tony & Gerda, thanks again for a great day and also a special thank you to Leentje for the tickets;)

de dool

2008-05-19T03:21:00.001-07:00

Super cool cafe with it's own brewery! Thanks again Christel & Stefan and Tony & Gerda:)

luxembourg

2008-05-19T03:13:00.000-07:00

henri chapelle

2008-05-19T03:04:00.000-07:00

Thanks to our friends, Karolien & Geert, we were able to visit Bastogne, Vianden, Monschau, and this American Soldier Cemetery in Luxembourg - all in one day. It was so great to make those memories with them:) Thanks again you guys!!!

monschau, germany

2008-05-19T02:50:00.000-07:00

castle vianden

2008-05-19T02:46:00.000-07:00

battle of bastogne

2008-05-19T02:37:00.000-07:00

schulen school

2008-05-19T02:20:00.000-07:00

Here is the little school my sis and I went to in the Village where we also used to live back in 1993!

keukenhof

2008-05-19T00:56:00.000-07:00

Fabulous flower farm in Holland - the tulips were huge!

brugge

2008-05-18T07:04:00.001-07:00

One of the most beautiful cities in all of Europe. Very romantic!

karolien & geert

2008-05-18T06:38:00.000-07:00

It was such an honor to photograph one of my dearest friend's weddings - in Belgium! The tradition is a bit different than in the USA. First the groom brings the flowers to the Brides door and asks her to marry him. Then we take portraits, then to the city hall/church, then to the reception. Receptions last a lot longer in Belgium - the party ended about 4:30am! What a blast. Congrats to the newly weds. We love you!

CLICK HERE to view slideshow!!!!!

05.17.03 (she said "I do.")

2008-05-17T12:18:00.000-07:00

Five years ago today I married the most wonderful woman in the world. She's since stuck with me through thick and thin, good and bad, and four and a half years of undergrad studies. I am grateful everyday to wake up by her side and have her call me her husband, friend, lover, wrestling buddy (sorry Sarah, I had to put that picture in), and business partner. She is more than a man could ask for and I would marry her again in a heart-beat.

Sarah, I love you and wish you a happy anniversary.

With all my love and all my heart,

-Steve

mom

2008-05-11T15:13:00.000-07:00

My Mother is a very special person in my life. She has always been there for me and continues to be. I feel very fortunate to have such a close relationship with my Mother. She really is one of my very best friends. Thanks for everything you do for us Mom - we love you! Happy Mother's Day;)

belgian angels

2008-05-11T15:06:00.000-07:00

Steven & Tony took the mopeds to pick fresh strawberries. Dat is leuk!

we have arrived!

2008-05-11T14:59:00.000-07:00

We are in Belgium to shoot my dear friend, Karolien's, wedding. To show you just how very sweet she is I took pictures of the candy on our pillows and the yellow ribbon she on her front gate. Ik hou van jou Karolientje!!!

versailles

2008-05-08T04:16:00.001-07:00

Versailles was one of the single most amazing things I have ever seen!!!! It is really larger than life. The inside photos are just from Marie Antoinette's quarters!!!!!

villa marjane

2008-05-08T04:14:00.000-07:00

On the way to Belgium, we stopped at an adorable B&B, in Orléans, France.

chateau

2008-05-08T04:11:00.000-07:00

Here is a fabulous chateau that Richard & Katherine took us to. They even treated us to dinner at another chateau - it was like something out of the movies!!!!

uno out!

2008-05-07T06:04:00.000-07:00

We couldn't leave the South of France with out a little (suped-up) uno! Thanks again Richard, Katherine, and Arthur - love you!!!!!!!!

bandas

2008-05-05T23:02:00.000-07:00

While at Larroque, Richard and Katherine treated us to the annual musical competition in the nearby town of Condom - Bandas a Condom. The bands hailed from all over the region and played Spanish brass-band style seen commonly at bull fighting events. They are judged on several levels and often play all through the night.

winery

2008-05-05T22:50:00.000-07:00

Check out this local winery! The wine tasting was fantastic and the mustard is amazing!!!! They had this adorable Donkey, Olaf. He was glued to the fence to see our every move and when we went inside he screamed out "Heeee, Haaaaww, Heeee, Haaawww!" - not kidding - look at the photo of all four of us. Check out their site HERE.

larroque

2008-05-05T06:07:00.000-07:00

We just spent the weekend in the South of France ("Real Wine Country") to stay with my Dad's cousin, Richard - his wife, Katherine, and her son, Arthur. They have a fabulous house (Larroque) named for the rock it was built on. It is actually in the middle of a vineyard and used to be a working winery - Just Fabulous!!! They showed us the most amazing time too... more to come.

paris bride

2008-05-04T09:12:00.001-07:00

We had so much fun shooting this model in downtown Paris for our destination wedding portfolio. Thanks again Melissa!!!!

montmarte cemetery

2008-05-04T09:01:00.002-07:00

notre dame

2008-05-04T08:26:00.000-07:00

louvre

2008-05-04T08:19:00.001-07:00

eiffel

2008-05-04T05:16:00.001-07:00

paris

2008-05-04T03:49:00.000-07:00

Just a few shots from our day exploring...

bonjour!

2008-05-04T03:42:00.000-07:00

We made it! Check out the view from our apartment in Paris! Yes, the elevator was really that small!!! More to come...

jane & matt

2008-04-30T01:19:00.000-07:00

It was a windy day in the city last Saturday - but that didn't get us down. Our couple were troopers throughout the fun day of windy surprises. But we got some awesome shots that we could not have gotten otherwise. We wish this pair great success as they begin their lives together.

destination weddings

2008-04-22T14:55:00.001-07:00

Here are a few shots Steven took to start building our destination wedding portfolio.

shootout!

2008-04-21T14:38:00.000-07:00

We had a blast shooting yesterday in the Third Ward. A bunch of photogs in the area just decided to get together and shootout! It was fun:)

spring 2008

2008-04-13T18:30:00.000-07:00

Just admiring our spring landscape coming into bloom... and Dollie;)

tulips

2008-04-13T17:45:00.000-07:00

I was given these fabulous flowers and I couldn't resist snapping a couple shots once they bloomed. Tulips are my absolute fav! Thanks Jenna;)

st. augustine with nana

2008-04-09T17:27:00.001-07:00

It was so much fun to visit Steven's Nana. Here are a few photos from our day trip to St. Augustine!

cape coral with mom & B

2008-04-09T16:10:00.000-07:00

Here are few photos from our visit with Mom and Mr.B in Cape Coral, FL.
We had such a wonderful time with them! The pool was right on the canal and the sunsets were nothing short of perfect. Thanks again for having all three of us!!!

who is this?

2008-04-06T12:09:00.000-07:00

More to come...

amelia . 6 months

2008-04-06T11:51:00.000-07:00

We had an absolute blast shooting this baby session. You may remember this little one from our previous new born blog post of her - click here:) What a DOLL!

canon

2008-03-22T12:08:00.000-07:00

While visiting Sarah's family in Winter Garden, we had the privilege of taking pictures of Canon Koronka, her cousin, John's, new (and first) son. John is a baseball player for the Colorado Rockies!

cape coral

2008-03-22T05:34:00.001-07:00

We decided to make the trip down to sunny FL to soak in some rays and visit family. More photos to come next week.

the knot real wedding awards - enter now!

2008-02-23T07:07:00.000-08:00

The first annual The Knot Real Wedding Awards is a one-of-a-kind program inviting recently married couples to submit photos, videos and wedding websites from the most incredible weddings of 2007.

Show them your photos - and you could win! The best weddings will be featured on TheKnot.com, The Knot TV and in The Knot Magazine. Couples who submit their wedding will automatically be entered to win a 10-day safari adventure worth over $20,000.

SUBMIT YOUR WEDDING NOW!

eclipse

2008-02-21T09:02:00.000-08:00

The lunar eclipse was so fabulous, Steven couldn't help but try to get a shot of it. After all, we won't see another one until 2010!

jane & matt

2008-02-21T08:36:00.000-08:00

WOW! You would think we took this engagement session in a different state! Brides, if you are looking for a good option during the winter slumber - check out the domes - they rock!!! This couple is so photogenic - we had an absolute blast shooting. We cannot wait to work with them again in April. They really know how to 'work it';)

jenny & kurt

2008-02-21T08:31:00.000-08:00

When we met Jenny and Kurt at another wedding we shot - we could just see the love in the way they looked at each other. They are super great souls that were such a pleasure to work with! Congrats to the newly married couple:)

free wedding websites!

2008-02-13T18:35:00.000-08:00

ATTENTION BRIDES:
Now you can get these fabulous wedding websites for free!!!!
Check out a sample here.
mywedding.com free wedding websites feature:

Matching invitation designs-couples can choose from over 20 new designs that come with the option of ordering matching invitations!
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Music player-couples can choose their favorite songs to play as people are browsing their site.
Photo sharing-couples can upload photos throughout their site as well as organize them into photo albums.
Blog feature-couples can chronicle their wedding planning adventures for family and friends.
Online RSVP-our wedding websites have the ability to keep track of RSVP's and meal selections to make it easier for the couple to have all wedding information in one place.
You Tube video sharing-couples can post their own wedding videos to their site for friends and family to view.
Wedding event details-multiple pages within each site are dedicated to informing guests about all wedding related events such as: directions, venue details, maps, accommodation information, and local attractions.

No other wedding website service offers the comprehensive sites we offer our users-all for free!

Get more info at mywedding.com

body worlds

2008-01-29T14:19:00.001-08:00

This was such an amazing experience. You must check it out!!!
Body Worlds is at the Milwaukee Public Museum for a limited time.
Be sure to catch the Human Body Imax Movie too;) You will learn so much!

bridal show

2008-01-24T12:45:00.001-08:00

If you are interested in our services please come to the Washington County Bridal Fair on Sunday (1/27/08) from 11am-3pm. Hope to see you there!

"hello lover!"

2008-01-22T13:31:00.000-08:00

I just couldn't help but have a Carrie Bradshaw moment when I found the latest shoe sales this weekend... 13 pairs to be exact! Here are a few of my favs;)

winter wonderland

2007-12-29T09:54:00.000-08:00

We've been hibernating the past few days in this weather. It's just so beautiful we had to snag a couple of shots. Stay warm!

guenther sisters

2007-12-22T12:40:00.000-08:00

These girls are so sweet. Kelly has been one of my best friends since high-school! It was so much fun taking these:) Your Mom is going to love them girls!

koronka family

2007-12-22T12:31:00.000-08:00

These kids are the cutest little cousins ever:) My favorite is the family photo in the snow!

congrats steven!

2007-12-20T17:01:00.001-08:00

Steven's party for his graduation from UWM was a great success! We were both so thankful for the friends and family that were able to make it. Thanks again to you all for making it a night to remember. And a huge thank you to our friend Carl Stevens from Artists Eyes Photography for taking these fabulous candids!!!

carrie & chris

2007-12-05T07:53:00.000-08:00

This bride asked for snow on her special day and boy did she ever get it! The storm subsided enough for us to capture a couple outdoor portraits:) It was a beautiful wedding at the Gardens and Chandelier Ballroom. We love local weddings - especially when there is a snow storm. Congrats Carrie & Chris - it was great working with you again:)

katie & chris

2007-11-21T17:52:00.000-08:00

This couple picked the perfect place to shoot - where they met! As soon as we finished our last shot - the rain began to come down. We cannot wait to work with them again next year. Happy Turkey Day!!!

tracy

2007-11-18T07:38:00.000-08:00

This senior has got the all American look! We had a blast beating the cold and freezing rain yesterday - it was totally worth braving the weather. Great working with you Tracy!

nina & geoff

2007-11-05T11:07:00.000-08:00

We really hit it off with this couple and have become good friends with them! It was such an honor to take the photos for them. We especially liked shooting at Miller Park! (Geoff is a huge baseball fan). They are really great together - we are so happy for them. Congrats you guys!!!

carrie & chris

2007-11-05T10:15:00.000-08:00

We were able to fit in a quick engagement shoot after our bridal show yesterday! We are so excited to be a part of this couple's special day on December 1st. They are so fun together:)

trick or treat

2007-10-31T12:13:00.000-07:00

Here are some super cute photos of our Dog, Dollie - Princess Leia & my Mom's Dog, Ozzie - Darth Vader. Happy Halloween!!!!!

siegl family

2007-10-28T07:06:00.000-07:00

This family portraiture session was very special to us. We were able to work with one of our former clients/beauties once again - Elizabeth. We did Elizabeth's modeling shots last year. It's such a pleasure capturing the interaction and fun of a family - especially this one:)

kim & brian

2007-10-28T07:03:00.000-07:00

This weekend was the first weekend we really felt the fall weather. But this couple were not phased by the chill. We were especially excited to shoot at Brian's parents pond - it was the perfect spot for portraiture! Gotta love the bikes too. Best wishes to the newly weds:)

jackie & nate

2007-10-28T07:01:00.000-07:00

Jackie & Nate are one of the most photogenic couples ever!!! You can really see the love between these two. What a perfect night it was to shoot. We can't wait to see the shots we get at their wedding next year!

amelia

2007-10-28T07:00:00.000-07:00

This little bundle of joy is only 4 weeks old! She was quite friendly with the camera:) We look forward to capturing her growing up.