Katie Ricard Photography

Real quickie sneak from last night! Trying to stay on top of my editing queue but more to come from this one for sure 😍 It was a beauuuuutiful evening and of course as most often happens to me, the sunset on the drive home was to die for so I stopped for a few extra double exposures to capture a little bit of it!

Sarah and Will planned an entire weekend of festivities to celebrate with their people, and I was so lucky to be the one to capture their intimate Capitol ceremony and cocktail reception afterwards! These two are such a sweet combo of laid back but also organized at the same time - they knew what their priorities were: to get married and enjoy the day with their dearest friends and family.

Big thanks to a wonderful vendor team!

From our first zoom call, I felt right at home with these two. They are so warm and welcoming, and getting to meet them in person for the first time for engagement photos the other night was like a breath of fresh air. I am so grateful to be able to capture such a sweet and playful love - Mary and Austin are building a beautiful life together and having so much fun while they do it. I cannnnnot wait for their wedding next summer! I know it will be here before we know it!

These two are celebrating 5 years married and also in the midst of transitioning away from Madison! It was so fun to take some photos of them in their first home together here before they move on to new and exciting things together. I know these photos will mean so much more as the years go by - there’s really something about looking back at photos in a home you spent so much time in.

Jessie and Zach part 2! I promised a separate beach post and here it is! There really is something extra special about a California beach sunset. ✨ Working on these today is giving me life because otherwise, today is feeling verrrrry Monday-esque.

My motherhood is synonymous with her childhood currently, and these photos I think capture what some of the best parts feel like right now. Wonder, giggles, flopping in the grass and all things Toy Story.

Happy Mother’s Day to the moms in every form out there - it’s an honor and a privilege to have so many in my life to learn from, admire, and go through it all with.

Walking into Carrie and Drew’s home last night, I was immediately inspired - maximalism in the absolute bessssst way, I could have spent hours just photographing the details of their decor 🤩 They welcomed me in with open arms and I loved getting to know them a little better, meet (3/4 of) their cats and frolic in the yard before we headed to Governor Dodge State Park for some epic waterfall and nature vibes. I am beyond excited for all the goodness to come on their wedding day in September! ✨

Bringing these vibes into my weekend. 🤸‍♀️

First ever spring minis were beyonnnnd sweet. Thank goodness the rain cleared up just in the nick of time 🙌🏼 Loved only doing a few of these, and the variety of shoots was so much fun! I had a lil branding sesh first, then the cutest fam and rounded out the evening with some maternity photos. If anyone else wants to get in these blooms for a shoot, let me knowwww! So fun frolicking around in the flowers 😍🌸🌷