So often with this job, I am rewarded with the company of wonderful, amazing, kind-hearted people. I don't know how I got so lucky, but boy am I thankful for it. Sam and Kaitlee are two of these aforementioned people, and I'm pretty smitten with this pair.

"There's a leak in the dining room ceiling." Dan had one job on his wedding day, besides making it down the aisle and saying "I do", and that was whispering sweet nothings in Dot's ear while I captured her stunning smile and laugh. What does Dan choose to tell Dot? "There's a leak in the dining room ceiling."

With the holiday season coming, I wanted to focus more heavily on how KLEM Studios gives back and give my clients the opportunity to give additional donations to our featured causes each month. Just by offering this to KLEM Studios clients, these wonderful people donated an ADDITIONAL $67 on top of the $83.19 we were already going to be able to donate. This number just blows my mind, this month we are donating $150.19! Roughly $75 will go to Glacier National Park and $75 will go to the Einstein Project in Green Bay.

There are some people in this world that have learned what truly matters and should be cherished: family, friends, and love. Liz and Bob have chosen to surround themselves with incredible people, and they reward those people with infinite love and kindness. As Liz and Bob said their "I dos" at Lambeau Field, standing on sacred ground in Green Bay, their presence and full hearts were what made the moment so special.

It's always such an honor when someone in your field recognizes your work and makes you feel valuable. Needless to say, I was flattered when Miranda and Adam reached out to me in hopes of having KLEM Studios capture their wedding day. Adam works in the industry and has lots of experience under his belt. I think this experience is part of what helped Miranda and Adam create a stunning wedding experience that completely reflected who they are.

I want to share a story with you all that may seem small, but it feels like such a victory in my heart. A few days ago, I was delivering a client's photo album to them after their portrait session. At their viewing and ordering session, I had mentioned that KLEM Studios donates a portion of profits to the National Parks and local charities here in the Green Bay area.

What would you do if you knew that you're wildest dreams would come true? That these beautiful ideas in your head would become reality before your very eyes?

For August, our efforts were focused on Bryce Canyon National Park and Happily Ever After Animal Sanctuary.

When I think of Liz and Bob, so many wonderful traits and qualities come rushing to mind. Their zest for life, their love of Green Bay and the Packers, their laughter and honesty, and how important their family is to them.

When I'm not playing photographer, I spend my time behind the pine at Brickhouse Craft Burgers and Brews as their manager and beer director. I'm a Cicerone Certified Beer Server and self-proclaimed beer snob with an adventurous palate.

The girls laughed in the brightly colored church prep room, each taking turns applying Brooke's makeup and styling her hair. Brooke and Adam's wedding at their church in Green Bay was an intimate affair.

Friends, we're doing some pretty incredible stuff together. I'm not just talking about getting to know each other and taking pretty pictures. We're making a difference. I mentioned this a few weeks ago, but KLEM Studios is beginning to really give back.

I really believe that Dot and Dan complete each other. Not in the flowery, theatrical sense, but it a matter-of-fact sort of way. He puts up with her sass and gives it right back. She reaches for his hand and gently swings their arms while they walk. Their laughter is contagious, and their shared smiles are like a secret only they are privy to.

Love is such a beautiful mystery. It can be all-consuming, fleeting, passionate, and sometimes it just sneaks up on you. It can be tragic, unrequited, painful, and misunderstood. With all of that, I do believe that love, true love, is the greatest thing that can ever happen to all of us. But what if you met the person you were going to grow old with when you were just a teenager? How would you know, what would you do to preserve that relationship and make it stand the test of time? It may not have been clear to Megan and Lane in the beginning how to make it all work, but they've definitely done something right. This July they will be celebrating eight years together, and their journey as husband and wife begins on New Year's Eve.

1. HIKE 

This one seems like a no brainer, but I can't emphasis it enough. There are SO many fantastic trails in Arches National Park, around Moab, and in nearby Canyonlands National Park. My favorites in Arches are the Devil's Garden Trail, Delicate Arch (of course), and Fiery Furnace. The latter is a ranger-led hike that's totally worth the $10, the rest are self-guided. Delicate Arch is most stunning at sunset, but be prepared to be surrounded by loads of other people during peak season and times.

Love often comes full circle many times throughout a relationship. For Amy and Greg, their circle made a special rotation. Their story begins at the Mount Morris Camp and Conference Center where they attended church camp during high school and met for the first time.

In my opinion, one of the best tools you can have for your wedding day is a detailed, well thought-out timeline. If you're already working with KLEM Studios, then have no fear, I draft your timeline for you! If you're struggling to remember all the important moments and make everything flow, here are some tips to keep in mind:

All brides take on a new level of beauty on their wedding day. Few are as fiercely radiant as Kelsey was in her stunning lace wedding dress with its illusion back and perfectly placed beading. For me, it was the train that stole the show and stole my heart. Long, flowing, and just kissing the ground as Kelsey walked, it was a dream to photograph. And let us not forget the handsome groom, the other half of this fantastic couple. Peter could not stop smiling or looking at his new wife. Craft beer in hand at Titletown Brewing Company, with his dapper suit and tie, he was relaxed and sophisticated.