Happy Gnome Photography

I can’t say enough incredible things about Amy at Happy Gnome Photography. I’ve worked with her on three separate occasions.
First, she shot our engagement photos. We wanted to do something a bit non-​traditional. The whole idea started with wanting to include my Grandpa’s 1932 Chevy… we knew it wouldn’t make the trip out to our Boston wedding as I’d dreamed of as a little one, so instead it was the centerpiece of this shoot. Amy took this idea and ran with it… she provided balloons, brought great props, and even hooked us up with a really incredible mechanics shop for a backdrop. We had a blast, and the shoot turned out exactly how we’d hoped.
I then went to Amy for a boudoir session. I told her I’d be in Milwaukee and was interested in a shoot, and within a few days she was setting up a whole shoot that would allow for a friend to do her own session, too. Amy made me feel incredibly comfortable through the entire session. She had great shot ideas and backdrops, and even brought a few accessories to share. My now-​husband got his little black book as a morning-​of wedding gift… he was blown away! Exactly what I was going for. :)
I saved the best for last: our wedding. The incredible emotion that is felt on your wedding day is something you wish you could feel forever; the next best thing is having photos that perfectly capture the day. I still get compliments on how fantastic our photos turned out… of course, we send all the credit to Amy… we just showed up for the pics! Amy was patient, professional, and so easy to work with. She knows how to communicate with a bride on her day, and she will do everything she can to make sure you get what you want.
Amy thinks of the little things, like reminding us not to wear socks to our boudoir sessions (weird indents on our skin) or discreetly reminding me that if I’m putting on a strapless dress in a few hours, I should take my bra off to avoid the same marks. What a smart lady!
Aside from the actual photos Amy provides, she also does a really great job with customer service post-​shoot. She’ll often share a «sneak peek» right after a shoot to give you a sense of what to expect, and we always got our photos much faster than I’ve heard others do from their photographers. She’s very clear about what she’ll provide and how you can use/​print your photos: so important in making sure she gets credit where it’s due and you get the photos you want. The payment process is easy peasy.
My husband and I moved back to Milwaukee a few months after our wedding, and we plan to use Amy for every photo-​worthy event that will come up (newborns, back to school, mini-​sessions, anniversary parties, etc etc etc). She’s that great. Book her now!