own it.
crazy. eclectic. passionate.
we've been called many things, and we proudly claim all of them.
it’s about light.
it’s about beauty.
it’s about you.
we don’t consider photography our job. it’s our lifestyle, our passion. take advantage of this by stepping in front of our lens.
we work with you, not for you.
we hold your babies.
we cry at your vows.
our clients become our friends.
behind the lens there is a support team: assistants that do everything from help you choose clothing and manage a timeline, to carry equipment and setup lighting. a studio manager that handles correspondence, calendars, crew assignments, pricing, and takes care of over 1,000 square feet of natural-light, hardwood-floor studio space.
magic doesn’t happen completely on it’s own; it needs to be enabled.
after 24 years of global experience…
nothing
phases us.
// pricing and services customized for your expectations
// national and international work (psst we love to travel!)
// digital delivery and full-rights ownership of imagery
// online everything: contracts, releases, deposits, galleries
// experience handling animals, babies, firearms, bridesmaids
// 1,000+ sq. ft. configurable studio with staging areas, balconies…
// shoot a variety of film (on request or just because it’s… film)
// photographer comes with support (for him and for you)
the who behind us
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father, photographer, engineer, entrepreneur, traveler, and coffee snob—adam has had a camera to his face since 2001 when he got his start shooting from a studio in the top of his barn. four studio moves later, his wedding and project work have been featured and sought nationally.
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as skilled managing an island resort as she is pulling a seaplane into shore, marina manages all aspects of our client interactions. from booking your shoot to advising on wardrobe—she’s got you, and she’s got us.
“pretentious lovers of light.”
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lyndsey is key to the success of shoots. she is the right-hand to adam—assisting with equipment, locations, models, clients, details, and basically ensuring that everything runs smoothly during a session.
“just staring at these, not believing it’s me!”
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a professional videographer and storyteller, jj (aka justin) uses a decade of commercial experience to capture and edit the video content for clients ranging from brides to defense contractors and everyone in-between.
i was wondering…
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Yes. Though we call them and treat them as full, professional portrait sessions. Full access to our crew, studio, and all the creative input your heart desires. We promise no fake backgrounds, or fake smiles.
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Everything we do is based on what we can do for your expectations. We don’t have packages. We make a package. Contact us and we can settle on pricing from a simple portrait to an overseas wedding within an hour. We book up to 24 months in advance.
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The bigger question is – when do we not travel? Tell us where you’d like us, and we’ll be there. It’s likely our bags are still packed from the last trip…
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No.
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ItemWe’re always using new faces for commercial, editorial, and project work. If you’d like to join this band of misfits, just contact us. description
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Yes. It’s a thing. We’re not going to discourage it. And for the record: rye. Rye whiskey. Micro distilled if possible – because we’re that snobby.
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Yep. In the past, we’ve shot weddings with 35mm, medium, and large format film. Recently we’ve added color and mono peel-apart polaroid film that we shoot on a fully mechanical, medium format Mamiya that’s older than we are. It’s a beautiful complement to a wedding or portrait shoot.
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We spend a ton of time in the Fox Cities area of Wisconsin. Between there and the northern lake areas of that state with its vintage resorts – love it! Portland, Seattle, Duluth, Minneapolis, and San Fransisco are high on the list, and we frequent downtown Chicago and Detroit. Our heart belongs to Michigan and her Great Lakes, and we make our home in the unusually eclectic and scenic Keweenaw Peninsula.
“stunning”
“I’m still trying to pick my jaw up off the floor. These are stunning. I am so happy with them. I very much appreciate you!”