JACKIE & DREW - TJ'S HARBOR CEREMONY AND RECEPTION PHOTOGRAPHER - OSHKOSH, WI - GOSIA'S PHOTOGRAPHY

I met Jackie in 2014 at her sister’s wedding. I was so happy when Jackie told me she was getting married and wanted me to photograph her big day! I loved working with her then, and was looking forward to working with her on her wedding day!

Visually, this wedding for me, was all about light contrast, reflections, sun rays, sunset, moon and everything in-between. Jackie’s keen eye for details and color made my job a breeze! For an example, just look at the invitation colors and patterns and the background… a perfect match… just like Jackie and Drew!

Stacy asked the seamstress to sow in a heart into Jackie’s dress (the material came from Stacy’s bridesmaid’s dress and it was a little surprise of ‘something blue’).

This awesome bride spent a lot of time on her wedding day details. She even made her own bouquet.

Bridal bling…

I have a lot of favorite photos from this wedding, but this is one of my all-time favorite getting ready shots.

The beautiful Lake Winnebago.

More of wedding details, as well as an arch made by Jackie’s father.

Drew’s family flew in from all over the country. It was lovely meeting them all.

Yes, that’s the groom’s initial impression to seeing his bride for the first time… wow!

Everyone who knows me, knows that I look to make sure to photograph all generations… here’s a four generation photo.

The guys were awesome to work with!

So were the ladies.

Can you guess how many mosquitoes I had to photoshop in each photo? Answer: A LOT! But, it still looks so lovely.

The beautiful bride!

And, handsome groom.

LOVE this photo!

Jackie and Drew had the most amazing weather… sunny, warm, a little windy, amazing sunset and a beautiful moon!

Thank you, Jackie and Drew, for making me a part of your wedding. It was my honor photographing your beautiful day. Also, it was nice seeing Stacy and Zach, Cody, all of your family once again, and it was nice meeting Drew’s family.

Dziekuje!

LAURA & NATE - THE WATERS OF MINOCQUA CEREMONY AND RECEPTION - APPLETON, WI - GOSIA'S PHOTOGRAPHY

I met Laura four years ago while photographing her brother’s wedding. So it’s needless to say I was very honored, when she reached out to me about her own wedding. It was so great to see the M family again!

Laura and Nate’s wedding ceremony and reception took place at her family’s vacation spot - The Waters of Minocqua. The eighty-two degree weather was highly unusual for this time of year and location, but that didn’t disheartened anyone from having an awesome time!

Bridal bling…

So glad I was able to capture this lovely moments of Laura and her parents.

The reaction from bride’s friends was great but nothing was better than Laura seeing herself for the first time.

The ‘first look’ photos at the arcade room.

Love this so much…

Laura and Nate are great parents to their two year old.

The father of the flower girl had way too much fun :)

A moment before giving his daughter’s hand away in marriage.

The fun loving bridal party!

Gorgeous bride (doesn’t she resemble her mom in this photo?)

Thank you, Laura and Nate, for making me a part of your special day. It was great seeing everyone again and I’m kind of sad that Mr. and Mrs. M (Laura’s parents) ran out of their lovely children for me to photograph. :)

Dziekuje

PS. And, thank you, Kara (and Jake) for being some of my greatest advocates!

SHANNON & TYLER - HERITAGE HILL CEREMONY AND ROCK GARDEN RECEPTION PHOTOGRAPHER - GREEN BAY, WI - GOSIA'S PHOTOGRAPHY

Calm, cool, collected… that’s how one can describe Shannon and Tyler… in a nutshell, a wonderful couple! Shannon and Tyler got married in one of my favorite places. The Heritage Hill’s cute little chapel is full of personality… from the white walls to the large windows. It all works so well!

Bridal bling…

Getting ready can be a bit challenging in this small space, but the photos can be wonderful.

The grounds are equally spectacular.

A quick stop to spend some time with Toby (I love Toby)!

The Rock Garden’s ballroom was the setting of their reception…

Thank you, Shannon and Tyler, for making me a part of your beautiful wedding day.

It was my pleasure photographing your milestone.

Dziekuje!

RACHAEL & JASON - ST. JOHN SACRED HEART PARISH CEREMONY & BRIDGEWOOD RESORT HOTEL RECEPTION PHOTOGRAPHER - SHERWOOD AND NEENAH, WI - GOSIA'S PHOTOGRAPHY

I met Rachael and Jason for the first time just four days before their wedding day... and they are absolutely awesome! Fun, funny, totally in love with each other, in other words, an ideal couple! And, let's not forget to mention their family and friends!

Each wedding I try to come up with a 'different' way of photographing wedding details. St. John Sacred Heart Church has beautiful windows... I used them as the backdrops. 

Rachael seeing herself in the mirror for the first time :)

A sweet moment with parents and her sisters.

Rachael and Jason wanted to do a 'corner shot.' That's when the couple are in the same room, but choose not to see each other. The bridal room didn't have any good corners ;) so I had to get creative and use closet doors as the divider.

Adorable flower girl!

I have been photographing weddings for thirteen years and this is the first time when the bride and the groom sat in two different aisles. Although a little bit different, it created a different point of view during the ceremony.

This sums it up... I love this photograph!

The bridal party took a short drive to High Cliff State Park in Sherwood. The portraits turned out beautifully. 

It's their college tradition...

The reception took place at the Bridgewood Resort Hotel. From vintage cake topper to flowers from Phase2 Floral to the music band, The Presidents... it was a perfect night!

Thank you, Rachael and Jason, for making me a part of your wedding day. It was perfect!

Dziekuje!

SHELBY & RYAN - FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH CEREMONY/HOLIDAY INN RECEPTION PHOTOGRAPHER - FOND DU LAC, WI - GOSIA'S PHOTOGRAPHY

I really have the best bridal couples! I mean it!!

To date, Shelby is the most super prepared and organized bride I have ever had the pleasure photographing! At the same time, Shelby and Ryan were also completely laid back, fun and so easy to work with. 

Because all of that, I was able to capture lots of beautiful moments... from getting ready, to bridesmaids, to seeing her dad, to the ceremony and beyond... their day was filled with them!

Bridal details

Shelby's mismatched socks represented 'something borrowed and something blue.'

I love capturing sweet moments... and symmetry. This photo has both aspects :)

I don't think I have to say much about the next three photos... the bride with bridesmaids; with her father; and a moment ('corner shot') with her husband to-be.

The 'I-do's' in the simply beautiful Faith Lutheran Church in Fond du Lac.

Ryan and Shelby ventured out to the Lakeside Park... we had an exceptionally beautiful day (unlike the weather on their engagement session)

Fun Wisconsin Fact: A week before their wedding, we were knee-deep in snow aka Winter Storm Evelyn... but you wouldn't be able to tell that from these photos :)

I heart any and all conifers. 

They thought I was testing the light ;)

Not pictured in the next photograph: my assistant running down the dock making sure that sitting seagulls are scared enough to fly away... the result: a great photo (thank you, Rachel)!

Tables' gold details. 

And, a golden sunset.

Thank you, Shelby and Ryan, for making me a part of your beautiful wedding day. It was my pleasure photographing your family and friends, and especially you two. 

Dziekuje!