Pipestone Lake Cabin Wedding, Blue Dress Barn

April 4, 2016 Weddings

As a destination wedding photographer it is always a privilege to be invited into summer homes and be told meaningful stories that brought a couple to where they are on their wedding day. I love weddings that incorporate a favorite location chosen for special meaning to the couple. They are often like homes away from home for us.

Emily and Matt enjoyed a gorgeous day filled with so much love and laughter for their destination wedding on the intimate shores of Pipestone Lake, having a ceremony on the lawn of their summer cabin and an epic dance party at the most enchanting Michigan venue ever; The Blue Dress Barn.

Venue: Blue Dress Barn

Florist: Marco Alexzondra Wedding Florals & Event Design

Dessert: The Flour Shop

Band: TVK Orchestra

Door County, Gordon Lodge Wedding

January 18, 2016 Weddings

Funny story… a few years ago I purchased a pair of pretty fabulous Steve Madden boots. Upon receiving so many compliments on them, I decided to start a hashtag for them affectionately named #whereintheworldarekimthielsboots I photograph quite a few musicians. It’s a passion of mine and a creative outlet to capture some pretty emotional art being made. So, I get a wedding inquiry one day… from a musician… and it states that he found me through my boot hashtag. BAH, even better! #whereintheworldarekimthielsboots lead Chicago musician Keith Betti and his bride-to-be to invite me to Door County with them in celebration of their love. The day could not have had a more beautiful setting by the waters of Gordon Lodge in Baileys Harbor and was topped off by a breathtaking sunset, just see for yourself!

So, there you have it… the power of a hashtag and why so many people do it. You just never know where it may lead someone.

Victorian Village Wedding Photographer {Elkhart Lake, WI}

May 3, 2013 Weddings

The Victorian Village rests on the historically beautiful shores of Elkhart Lake. A perfect setting for Jenn & Eric to host close friends and family as they celebrated their recent destination wedding in Jamaica.

We were invited to capture this beautiful couple in tender moments prior to their Wisconsin celebration. Because the typical rush of a wedding day wasn’t pressing upon them, it was a lovely change of pace working with Jenn and Eric knowing that they will get to spend all the quality time they need with friends and family.