Location Gallery
need help figuring out the best spot for your session? Browse around and see what location calls to you. All the photos here are taken by me at locations throughout Ozaukee, Washington or Milwaukee counties. If you choose a location outside of these counties, additional travel fees will be added to your session fee. Additionally, any parking, entrance and/or photography permit fees for all parties (including the photographer) will also be added to the session fee. Notification of additional fees are always communicated and confirmed before client is billed.
Clients must select a location at least two weeks prior to their session date, as a pre-session walk-through is essential to confirm shooting conditions and allow for location change if necessary due to weather-related damage (flooding, trees down, fire), construction, private venues/festivals or other closures, etc.
Big Bay Park | Whitefish Bay
Small park with Lakefront/beach access and scenic wooden staircase surrounded by trees and grasses.
Black Cat Alley | Milwaukee
graffiti-style murals painted by local artists line this alley making for colorful and playful backdrops. Can easily be combined with Milwaukee’s Swing Park and the Holton St. Bridge for the perfect urban vibe session.
Cedar Creek Park | Cedarburg
playground along side Cedar Creek with wooden bridge and lots of great trees and foliage. cascading waterfall at park entrance.
Cedar Creek Settlement | Cedarburg
settlement shops with their rustic stone and wood buildings provide lots of great nooks and crannies for amazing shots
Covered Bridge Park | Cedarburg
we are so lucky to have one of the few remaining covered bridges in Wisconsin right here in Ozaukee County. The Milwaukee River flows under the bridge and over another arched footbridge as it winds its way through the park. Although the park may be small, the looks are big with the two bridges, river, wildflower patches and willows. And their newly installed pavilion with public bathrooms make clothing changes so much easier now.
Concordia University | Mequon
The 200+ steps staircase surrounded by native grasses and wildflowers takes you down the bluff to beautiful Lake Michigan. Continue along the crushed stone path that winds along the rocky breakwater shore and ends at a beautiful sand beach with lots of driftwood. So many looks in just one spot! But please note, no dogs are allowed, there are no public bathrooms or other place for wardrobe changes and going back up the steps is definitely a serious workout!
Doctor's Park | Shorewood
Another great spot for both woods, grasses & wildflowers with steps and a paved road that take you down to sandy beach along Lake Michigan. Also a nice playground for those family sessions when the kids need to run off some pent up energy in between shots.
Estabrook Park | Shorewood
so many great spots along the boardwalk and path that runs along the Milwaukee River just down the steps from Estabrook’s beer garden.
Highland Woods | Mequon
Woodchip paths through old growth forest surrounded by open grassy field. Spectacular spot in autumn when tress are at peak colors.
Lime Kiln Park | Grafton
the kilns the park is named after provide wonderful stone and brick backdrops, but there are also so many other great features here! A steel bridge, the Milwaukee River and a great playground area make this a really versatile locale. Pavilion with public bathrooms too for privacy during outfit changes.
Lion's Den Gorge | Grafton
wood chip paths wind through trees and foliage with great bluff vistas of Lake Michigan. Series of wooden stairs lead down to the lakefront with an expansive beach. Public bathrooms at pavilion at beginning of the trail. About a 20 minute walk from start of the trail to the stairs leading to the lakefront.
McKinley Beach | Milwaukee
beach along Milwaukee’s lakefront. Can easily be paired with the Milwaukee Art Museum, Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum or Lakeshore State Park.
Mequon Nature Preserve | Mequon
500 acres of wetlands, forests and prairies that provides beautiful backdrops in any season, even in winter! No entrance fees and dog-friendly. Several parking areas/entrances allow for quickly moving from one area to another without wasting session time walking to different spots. Their natural play space is great for family sessions – the kids can run and play in-between shooting, making it less stressful for all
Mequon's Riverwalk | Mequon
Located across from City Hall, the riverwalk provides some great natural scenery right in the middle of town. Can easily be paired with the Zach farm or Village Park.
Milwauke Art Museum | Milwaukee
with it’s white steel-and-concrete form reminiscent of a ship, and the sail-like Calatrava set on the shores of Lake Michigan, this building creates a stunning backdrop for any session. It is linked directly to Wisconsin Avenue via a cable-stay footbridge that leads to Museum Center Park and the easily identified orange steel sculpture “The Calling.” There are also water features near the front entrance as well, including a spraying fountain. A photography permit is needed for any photos inside the building.
Milwaukee's Riverwalk & Third Ward | Milwaukee
If an urban vibe is what you are looking for, this is it! So many great spots along the riverwalk, especially at Water & Buffalo streets, and the alleyways throughout the third ward have so many different textures, colors and clean lines that compliment any photo.
Swing Park & Holton St. Bridge | Milwaukee
Just below the Holton St. Bridge lies the small and cool swing park. It makes for a fun and playful photo op before heading up to the bridge, popular for all kinds of photography sessions for its classic steel and wood looks and textures. Can easily be combined with Black Cat Alley.
Trinity Creek Wetlands Habitat | Mequon
A hidden gem off of Brown Deer Road just west of Green Bay Road. Ponds, native grasses, wildflowers and a crushed gravel path that surrounds it all make this a perfect spot. There are rarely used RR tracks that can also be utilized for the stereotypical rail shot.
Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum | Milwaukee
an Italian Renaissance-style home on a bluff above Lake Michigan. The house provide beautiful stone and brick backdrops with it’s patio views overlooking the lake. The meticulously groomed gardens and water features add to the charm of this location. Photography permit must be obtained and this popular location is often closed for special events, so deciding on/booking this venue must be done at least 3-4 weeks ahead of the preferred session date.
Village Park (also known as Fireman's Park) & Thiensville Mill | Thiensville
situated along the Milwaukee River, this park’s water views including the dam falls make for a great backdrop. The crushed gravel path surrounded by native grasses, trees and wildflowers winds along past a pond and over to Thiensville Mill. The park playground is great for capturing kids in their element.
Virmond Park | Mequon
the new stairs providing access to the beach made this great park even greater. But like Concordia, the climb back up the 200+ stairs is definitely a workout! Stunning lake views from the bluff, beautiful paths that wind through tall pines and rolling meadows filled with wildflowers. No wonder this is one of my most popular spots!
The Zach Farm | Mequon
I live on a 40 acre farm which provides all kinds of great backdrops including our barn and silo, pond, field crops and orchards.
