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julia+scott’s madison engagement session

andystenz — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:25:08 +0000

Shooting with Julia+Scott was an amazing way to end the engagement session season. We hit the streets and parks of Madison on a cool and cloudy fall day. It was a blast! Thanks for jumping right into it you two – you did a great job!

lorissa+john's uw madison engagement session

andystenz — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:59:56 +0000

Having gotten engaged on the UW Madison campus, Lorissa+John wanted to do their engagement session there. Lorissa studied there and John works there now – so it holds a lot of special meaning to them. I was happy to join them out there for the session and did so on a nice fall afternoon (not the sunny warm day that was in the forecast but it wasn’t raining so that’s all we asked for). Thanks guys for letting me get to know you a little bit more – and for being open and trusting of the process!

mary+nick's glacial hills park engagement session

andystenz — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:39:18 +0000

Mary+Nick are a riot. Nick is more the straight man in the comedic duo – Mary is the zany one. Together they are infectiously funny. We headed out, with their dog, to Glacial Hills Park – up near Holy Hill. We had a nice fall afternoon to walk around through the leaves and the colors. Can’t wait to celebrate with you guys next year!

melissa+matt's nashotah park engagement session

andystenz — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:19:48 +0000

I joined Melissa+Matt at Nashotah Park for their engagement session – not coincidentally the park where they got engaged! It was a beautiful fall day and we had both a great time, and a great walk, shooting in the fall colors. Melissa+Matt are very energetic people and you can see it in the way they express their love for each other. Their wedding – it’s going to be a blast!

amanda+aaron's wauwatosa engagement session

andystenz — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:06:53 +0000

Are Amanda+Aaron caring and loving? Um, yeah. They are also genuine and gentle – and willing to be open (traits of people I LOVE to work with!). For those that make it all the way until the end, you’ll see how sweet they even are! We had the engagement session the other week in and around Hart Park and downtown Tosa – even hitting up The Little Read Book for a quick indoor shot.

FYI: I hide the animation in this one – you’ve got to keep your eyes open ;-)

And how sweet are they? Remembering our first meeting (and my after lunch snack) they brought me a little treat!

jeni+jacob's downtown madison engagement session

andystenz — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 21:51:22 +0000

I headed out to meet Jenny+Jacob in Madison, so we didn’t lose any of this beautiful fall daylight after they got off work. Besides being gracious with my memory lapses, these two really were willing to have fun and be themselves. And themselves is really cute ;-)

kate+joel's milwaukee engagement session

andystenz — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:01:49 +0000

Joel is an old friend from high school, so not only was it great to catch up with him it was wonderful to meet his bride-to-be, Kate. They have so much energy between them. They are one of two couples recently where things got a bit sultry while shooting. Sparks flying everywhere with these two! We started at Marquette and made our way to their engagement spot (in front of the Milwaukee Art Museum) and then finished up in the Third Ward.

anna+nick's milwaukee engagement session

andystenz — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:10:44 +0000

I headed out with Anna+Nick to Doctor’s Park on the north side of Milwaukee a few weeks ago to play in the sand and water of Lake Michigan. I like these guys. I really do!

nicole+brian's milwaukee yacht club engagement session

andystenz — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:00:46 +0000

What’s better than shooting down at the yacht club for your engagement session? Having their boat and skipper take you out on the water to get some photos!

Nicole+Brian invited me down to the Milwaukee Yacht Club and we enjoyed the windy evening by the lake together. It was a beautiful evening and these guys did a great job (I’m glad we rescheduled from one of those really hot July days).

heidi+mark's milwaukee engagement session

andystenz — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:59:46 +0000

Heidi+Mark had their first date at TGIFriday’s at Miller Park so they worked it out for us to start by shooting the session there. Then we made our way to Hubbard Park in Shorewood to change up the scenery. Heidi+Mark and really fun to hang out with. They are just relaxed and laid back. I’m looking forward to their wedding next year!

rachel+steve's lapham peak engagement session

andystenz — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:29:10 +0000

Rachel+Steve are a busy couple. Between work, moves and trips around the globe, I was just happy to get these to together before their wedding (in less than a month!) We had an enjoyable time at Lapham Peak, near Delafield. The weather is cooling off a bit, which makes for a much more enjoyable session for everyone. Both of these guys were good sports with all that I asked of them. I’m looking forward to their wedding day now!

sam+tyler's engagement session at milwaukee's grant park

andystenz — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:11:12 +0000

I love Milwaukee’s Grant Park. For some reason it reminds me of the west coast (which I love dearly). So when Sam+Tyler wanted to shoot their engagement photos there, I was psyched!

Now, don’t let these mild-manner faces fool you. These two are two tough cookies, ready to take on anything. By the end of the session they were shimmying out on a log over a river. They climbed down muddle hills (Sam in heels!) and got their feet wet in some little streams. Disclaimer to potential clients: I don’t ask you do to anything you don’t want to do! These two were totally up for a little adventure. Nothing seems to phase them. Perhaps it’s because they are both West Point grads and are officers serving their country. Perhaps it’s that they seem to be at such peace in each other’s presence. Whatever it might be, they are fun to shoot and hang out with!

rachel+scott’s cedarburg engagement session

andystenz — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:51:35 +0000

I headed up to Cedarburg to shoot Rachel+Scott for their engagement session. They live up that way and their wedding this fall will be at Whistling Straits; a beautiful wedding location deserves a beautiful engagement session location as well and Cedarburg never disapoints.

We started on the bike path near their house with Anya, their sweet Samoyed. After walking to a nearby school we headed into downtown and eventually ended up at the Cedar Creek Settlement, which is fun for shooting engagements, wine tasting, shopping and crepes! Jess and I love the Cream and Crepe Cafe and try to hit it when we’re in the area.

Rachel+Scott are really cute together. They know how to make each other laugh and I’ve been smiling this whole time editing their photos, thinking back on the session and their humor. I’m really looking forward to your wedding you guys!

kate+david's oconomowoc lake engagement session

andystenz — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:58:46 +0000

It’s just over one week before I head to South Carolina to shoot and wedding and I’m working my way through lots of photos to share before I leave!

Funny enough, Kate+David are actually coming up from North Carolina for their wedding next month. It will be at family house that has been in Kate’s family for over a hundred years. I’m very excited to be working with them and glad we had the chance to fit in an engagement session while they were up here. See you guys in a few weeks!

courtney+ethan's milwaukee engagement session

andystenz — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:51:45 +0000

Courtney+Ethan are Marquette alumi so we headed down to campus to shoot their engagement session and had a great time walking around the beautiful grounds. We started at the St. Joan of Arc Chapel (which is so neat itself – worth a visit!). I really enjoyed getting to know these guys better and see them interact with each other. Free and fun is how I’d describe them together. Ethan makes Courtney smile and when she does, she glows!

amanda+aaron's milwaukee engagement session

andystenz — Sun, 29 May 2011 11:39:03 +0000

Words still escape me this week so here’s the short on what you need to know: Amanda+Aaron – they rock. They’re getting married later this year and totally nailed their session down in the Third Ward area. Being both photographers themselves, they know how to “work it” – and they are just so cute together that it’d be hard to do poorly shooting them.

lindsey+chris' waukesha engagement session

andystenz — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 14:38:31 +0000

I meet Lindsey a few years ago at Carroll University and am very excited to be shooting her wedding to Chris this fall. We headed in downtown Waukesha the other week on one of the nice spring days that we’re finally getting around here. I’m serious when I say this: my face hurt from laughing and smiling so much with these two. They are just so bubbly and funny that I couldn’t help it. And I love how they care for one another, in very deep and real ways.

On a side note, you’ll be starting to see some changes to my site and branding over the next few weeks. I’ve reworked some of my materials, including adding some new products, which I’m very excited to share with you all. For now, you’ll see the change in logo and layout on my site (you may have noticed some other tweaks already). I’d love your feedback on it!

kelly+dave's milwaukee engagement session

andystenz — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 16:32:29 +0000

Kelly+Dave are a riot. They both have very infectious smiles and are very comfortable in front of the camera. They are funny and even willing to be a little silly (which is always fun!). We headed out the other night, after postponing the session due to the really crazy low barometric pressure day which gave us sustained high winds (and wind + hair = bad… and I hate when my hair is a mess…)

Dave works at Rockwell Automation, so we started around there and work our way to the lakefront. There were still some wonderful spots with fall color. I really love shooting in Wisconsin!

ana+tony's milwaukee engagement session

andystenz — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 14:08:12 +0000

Wisconsin has had some of the best Fall weather I can remember. It was no different when we went to shoot Ana+Tony’s engagment a few weeks ago. The weather was great and Ana+Tony were a lot of fun to get to know. We started at a park just north of Miller Park and ended in the Third Ward, complete with a drink at The Wicked Hop.

I’m very much looking forward to your wedding next year guys!

aimee+nate's engagement session

andystenz — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 21:16:39 +0000

Let’s just be honest – Aimee, she’s my sister. I spent many years picking on her, arguing with her, and hey, maybe even pushing her around a bit (I’m AM the older brother). Thankfully those days have passed and I can’t tell you how happy I am for her. Nate is an amazing guy and I am very excited to see them get married next year. I’m also really looking forward to capturing the day!

We headed up to Port Washington for their engagement session and had a great night with beautiful light after a storm pushed through.

christy+jason's milwaukee engagement session

andystenz — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:26:55 +0000

Here’s a few photos from Christy+Jason’s engagement session. Prior to our session, they took some time and scouted out the specific locations they wanted to do their photos (I’m guessing a fun date night). They found some very interesting and different things (like the caboose!) which made for some fun shooting. I’m really looking forward to shooting their wedding at the end of October. It’s going to be a great way to wrap up the season!

margaret + steve's pewaukee engagement session

andystenz — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:27:24 +0000

I headed out with Margaret + Steve to the Pewaukee Lakefront on a gorgeous evening. We chatted life, wedding planning, and TV shows. I love these guys for their sense of humor, which seems to be close mine ;-) I’m really looking forward to their wedding day and their reception at the beautiful Merrill Hills Country Club!

millie+steve’s wauwatosa engagement session

andystenz — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 22:48:41 +0000

I met up with Millie and Steve for their engagement session in the wonderful city of Wauwatosa. Millie and Steve met in college and are getting married in less than a month! They love antique shops and brought the cute little box (as you’ll see shortly) as well as a bunch of stories on where to shop to get the best deals (most of the antique shops by me charge way too much!) We spent some time around Hart Park and then made our way downtown. Toward the end of the shoot we came across a guy that had an antique bike. He let us borrow it for a few shots which totally fit in perfect with who these two are.

I’m off this weekend to shoot Alicia+Ben’s wedding in Iowa. And then back the next few weeks with some exciting weddings back here in the Milwaukee area (including Millie and Steve’s!).

alicia+ben’s waukesha engagement photography

andystenz — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 20:21:28 +0000

Alicia and Ben are getting married in Iowa just over a month from now. While they were in town visiting some family, we headed out to Delafield and into Waukesha for some photos. They, like me, are morning people and so were willing to head out before sunrise to get some shots. We had a great time and even got to include Riley, their very energetic black lab. I’m excited for their wedding, which will be right on the Mississippi River. It’s going to be lovely!

andrea+aaron’s madison engagement photography

andystenz — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 15:05:26 +0000

If you’re wondering why there is snow in these photos, it’s not because it’s snowed recently in Madison (although it’s not unheard of in Wisconsin if you’re not from here!). It’s just that I’m still catching up on my blog posts. ;-)

Here’s some shots from Andrea+Aaron’s engagement session in Madison a few months ago. It was cold and they were troopers (although we did get in the Capital for a bit to warm up). Their wedding is really going to be amazing, not just because it’s going to be held at the beautiful Olbrich Botanical Gardens with a reception at Quivey’s Grove, rather mainly because these two have been together for years and really have so much love for each other, love that’s been tested and found to be true.

Without my further ramblings, enjoy…

amanda + tom’s milwaukee engagement photography

andystenz — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:22:12 +0000

Amanda, Tom and I braved the Wisconsin cold and heading into Milwaukee to do their engagement photos the other week. They are getting married next October in Amanda’s favorite season (fall) so they wanted to do engagement photos in Tom’s favorite season (winter). They are a very energetic and cute couple and I’m very much looking forward to the big day!

ann + jason’s milwaukee engagement photography

andystenz — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:36:46 +0000

What do you get when you take two funny people and put a camera in front of them – a lot of laughs all around! My wife joined me on this engagement shoot and we both had a wonderful time with Ann and Jason in downtown Milwaukee. Ann found me online when searching for wedding photographers. As we talked more, it turned out I already knew Jason from high school. He was kind enough to hire me anyway ;-) True story!

I’m looking forward to their wedding in less than a month! See you guys soon!

sarah + sean’s milwaukee engagement photography

andystenz — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 18:16:24 +0000

I had the pleasure of working with Sarah for many years at my full time job. Before she left for another agency, she had meet this guy named Sean and they decided to get engaged. Needless to say, we were very excited for them both and wished them well. They gave me a call to do their engagement session and I was very excited to be able to do so.

The first half of the set comes from the courtyard were they were engaged. Very sweet!

Then they changed and we started to walk around Milwaukee. Didn’t need to get far before we found some neat architecture.

Congrats you two! Many blessings on your wedding and life together!

melissa + doug’s waukesha engagement photography

andystenz — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:30:43 +0000

Sometimes you get along so well with people you’re just getting to know it feels as if you’ve known them for years. Such is the case of Melissa and Doug. They are a delightful couple that I had the pleasure to photograph for their engagement session the other week. They are fun couple and I’m looking forward to a pretty fun wedding with them. Thanks Melissa and Doug – we’ll see you in a few short months!

joe + dana’s milwaukee engagement photography

andystenz — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:24:46 +0000

Joe and Dana are a hard working couple who took time from their busy schedules for a fun engagement session in downtown Milwaukee. They are getting married in fall out at St. John’s Military Academy and I’m really looking forward to it. They are a cute couple and the weather and location should be beautiful. Oh, and six-degrees fun: Dana’s cousin and I went to college together. We figured that out in the last few minutes of the session. Can’t wait to see you all again in a few short months!

Joe couldn’t help himself. I couldn’t help but take a photo. (ok, truth be told, I goaded him into it!)