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Sarah Bohl Photography (the blog)

I laugh. A lot. A portrait session with me is fun, not stiff and formal. I love getting to know my clients, whether for a family shoot or a wedding. I find creativity in new places, and am inspired by so many things. I've teared up at every wedding I've shot, and I'm known to get pretty excited when I capture an amazing moment. 

Sarah Bohl Photography is all about telling a story. The pictures I take become memories, stored to look back on whenever you choose. A framed photograph on the wall becomes a tale of growing up, of new ventures, or of starting a new life together. It's the story of where you were and what you hope for the future. 

If you'd like me to photograph a special day for you and help tell YOUR story, feel free to contact me at sarah@sarahbohlphotography.com. Also be sure to check out my website, and be sure to visit my Facebook page!

The Story of Ed&Laura (Wisconsin Engagement shoot)

When Ed contacted me through Facebook about taking some engagement pictures of him and his fiancee Laura, I was beyond excited! First, because I get to take pictures and I’m always excited about that. But secondly, because it would give me an opportunity to meet Laura! I’ve known Ed (or Pastor Ed, as he is more widely known), for a few years now. He’s a funny, amazing guy who is a little obsessed with trains (more on that later) and is sincerely interested in and concerned about others.

(Scroll to the end of the post to see a bonus picture of Ed at work!)

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The day of the photo shoot, This is what my windshield looked like. I’ll admit I was a little worried. Snowy day photo shoots are awesome, and rainy day photo shoots are even MORE awesome…when you have fun umbrellas and an area with cover from the rain.  Where we were going - the Menomonee River Parkway - is gorgeous, but there aren’t any covered areas.

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With a bit of luck and lots of prayers, the rain had turned to snow by the time I met up with Ed&Laura. The lightly falling snow was GORGEOUS!! It ended up being a perfect day for a snowy photo shoot. :o)

Like I said, I knew Ed but this was my first time meeting Laura. Ed and Laura met at a camp this summer when they were set up by some friends of theirs.  (I tell ya, getting set up must be the way to meet someone these days. Brandon&Leslie were set up too!) Anyways, they hit it off at the summer camp, and became Facebook friends. Laura headed back home to Minnesota and Ed came home to Milwaukee.

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My favorite quote about this from Laura: “I didn’t want to give him my phone number, but I was okay with being friends with him on Facebook because I could always de-friend him if things didn’t work out.”(Total paraphrase, btw) And then Ed’s reaction: “I didn’t know that!”  Haha! :o)

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So once Ed&Laura became Facebook friends they began chatting pretty frequently, and talking online, and skyping and calling and just basically communicating and learning more about each other. :o)

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Laura visited here a few times, and sometimes they would meet halfway…cutting the 8 hour drive in half to only 4 hours. You know it’s love when you drive 8 hours to see someone. :o)

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On one of those trips to the halfway point (usually Eau Claire, WI), Ed decided it was time to ask the big question! During a particularly chilly day in January, they were walking around a frozen lake in Carson Park, one of the first places they had spent time together.

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According to Ed, “There were some people driving their trucks out on the lake, and several little fishing shantys set up.  It was sunny out, though we were shaded by trees—and did I mention it was cold?  We talked for a while there, going over how God had been leading in our relationship.  Also about the special relationship that we had together.  A couple times we had to trade places because the wind was blowing, making it even colder, and one of us had to be a wind block for the other.  Eventually, of course, I asked her to marry me and I’m thankful to say that she said ‘yes’ twice!”

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After the proposal, they were sad because they had to say goodbye to each other and drive their separate ways home again. Crazily, about an hour into her drive, Laura’s car broke down! Ed hurried to her rescue and in the midst of repairing her car, they were able to spend some extra time together.

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These two work great as a team together. I love how they make each other laugh. They can be serious one minute and funny the next. The picture below shows that. :o)

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Ach, THIS is why I love winter shoots! It was so beautiful out!

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Laura is such a naturally smiley person, it was a challenge for her to NOT smile in the pictures! But I think she totally rocked this pose. Go Laura!

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And Ed wasn’t too bad at it either. :o)

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Hehehe…I’m hilarious! :o) Ed, you have a GREAT smile!

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Okay, so I mentioned earlier that Ed really likes trains. It’s true. In fact, we were about to head back to our cars when we heard a train coming. After we all watched it zoom past, I convinced them to let me get a few last pictures on the tracks. I think it was totally worth it!

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Yay! Ed&Laura, thanks so much for letting me jump around and take your engagement pictures! Laura, it was so great to meet you and I’m sure I’ll get to see you a lot more after you’re married and living here in Milwaukee! I hope you both have a wonderful wedding in Minnesota! :o)

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Bonus pic! Here’s Pastor Ed at Sammy’s dedication with proud parents Scott and Bonnie looking on. :o)

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~Sarah :o)

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Hello blog world!

More pictures from Ed&Laura’s engagement shoot will be up soon, so come back soon to see those!

Meanwhile, I wanted to chat a little bit about WPPI. WPPI stands for Wedding and Portrait Photographers International. It’s a professional group, but when most photographers mention “WPPI,” they’re really talking about the annual convention in Las Vegas.

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It’s a chance to meet up with other photographers from around the country (and the world), to learn about new products and specials from your favorite album designers, print producers, website hosts, etc., and also a great time to take a workshop or two from some of the “greats” in the industry.  I’m pretty sure the last 20 or so emails I’ve gotten have had something to do with WPPI, and more and more of the people I follow on Twitter or Facebook have been mentioning it now, too.

I’m trying sooooo hard not to be jealous! :o)

I had to choose between going to WPPI this year or going on the PhotogRetreat Cruise, and I chose the cruise. I’m glad I did; I had an awesome time, met some incredible people, and learned a lot. :o) But it’s still a little tough hearing about all the amazing things going on in Vegas this week and next.

One thing that has cheered me up a bit in the midst of my WPPI jealousy-induced funk has been realizing that there’s still one month left for you all to take advantage of my snowy photo shoot prices! A half hour session for only $75 is available until the end of March, but then that deal melts away (along with the rest of the snow, hopefully!)

So if you were thinking about getting some snowy photo shoot pictures, let me know ASAP so we can schedule your shoot! Email me at sarah@sarahbohlphotography.com.

I’ll leave you with this AMAZING video, which another Milwaukee photographer entered into the WPPI contest…and won! So he’s going to Vegas because of this video. Be sure to check it out!

http://www.youtube.com/user/ValoPhotography#p/a/u/0/-yhRNWaO96w

~Sarah :o)

Ed&Laura - sneak peek!

I’m literally running out the door but I’m so excited about the engagement shoot I had with Ed&Laura last weekend!

I can’t wait to share more of their pictures with you! Meanwhile, here’s one:

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Many more to come!

Have a great weekend everyone!

~Sarah :o)

Happy bday to my little bro!

22 years ago today, my mom yelled for me to call my grandparents, because the baby was about to be born!

Hours later, in a hospital room, my parents carefully placed a little bundle in my tiny 4-year-old arms. “This is your baby brother, Daniel,” someone told me.

I looked down at the tiny features of my new sibling, and said, “But I wanted a SISTER!”

Haha! Growing up with a little brother is interesting, to say the least. Car rides were mini battles consisting of “Mom! He hit me!” “She started it!” “Nuh-unh!”, toys left in “Demolition” Daniel’s way became destroyed, friends that came over were terrorized by the most annoying little brother on earth.

Somehow, we managed to NOT kill each other, and make it into adulthood.

And last April, Daniel married Katie, so now I FINALLY have the sister that I wanted since I was three years old. :o)

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Happy Golden bday, D. Hope it’s the best one yet!

~S   :o)

Sledding! 2009

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Boston, 2004

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Spain, 2005

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Daniel and Katie go to Prom, 2006

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Daniel and Katie in Lake Geneva, IL

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Engaged! 2008?

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Daniel with his kitty, Millie, Christmas 2008

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Save the Date! Christmas picture 2008: Daniel&Katie with their animals. :o)

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Toasting at the rehearsal dinner, 2009.

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In front of their house, 2009.

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New camera? Sort of…

I just had to share my little shopping splurge with you!

It was really late, and I couldn’t sleep, and I was browsing Etsy…and I ended up buying this!

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Isn’t it so fun?! I’ve wanted some sort of “camera necklace” for awhile, but most seemed too plastic-y or cheap looking. But I totally fell in love with this one from Baby Loves Pink on Etsy.com. And it arrived today!

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Whoo-hoo! Sarah’s got some camera bling! Haha…and it was a lot cheaper than the last camera I bought! :oP (Speaking of new cameras…I totally want this).

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So THEN, I went to Target and I found these earrings on clearance for $4!

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I’m thinking I might wear both for the engagement shoot I have tomorrow. Yay for fun new jewelry!

~Sarah :o)