We spent a lovely day documenting the 2024 Trans Joy Event
The 3rd annual OutReach Trans Joy event was a celebration of Trans community and love! Enjoy the photos of this event, and hopefully I’ll see you all at Madison Pride Fest this August!
— Sam
Amber + Rachel: A 25th Anniversary Vow Renewal Ceremony
A warm Spring day for a beautiful vow renewal Ceremony
Amber + Rachel’s 25th wedding was special for so many reasons. First, 25 years is a big deal! Second, the original wedding celebration 25 years ago was celebrating these two as a cis-het presenting couple, and so it was extra meaningful for Amber + Rachel to be able to celebrate 25 years together as their authentic, queer selves, surrounded by friends and family who love and support the people they’ve grown into. This time around, Amber was able to wear a gorgeous white wedding dress (that she got for $4.50 at a thrift store if you can believe it!) and it paired perfectly with Rachel’s avant-garde white & navy striped dress!
The love and care everyone showed up with to celebrate Amber + Rachel was beautiful to see, as were their updated wedding vows. I’m so happy to have been able to celebrate with them. Join me in congratulating Amber + Rachel on 25 years together!
— Sam
Here are the vendors that helped make their celebration awesome!
Ceremony + Reception Venue: Olin Park Pavilion
Officiant: Jacy Imilkowski
Wedding Coordinator: Forsythia Events
Gabi + Jacobi: A Glamorous and Joyful Outdoor Wedding in Sauk City
Jacobi + Gabi had a beautiful wedding day outside of Hahn House and The Vintage in Sauk City
I love the complimentary colors of their wedding dresses. and all of the wonderful touches that these two had as a part of their wedding day. It was an intimate celebration with family and close friends, with the outdoor ceremony taking place in between The Vintage in Sauk City and the Hahn House, and the reception following on the 2nd floor of the Vintage.
The wedding ceremony was also absolutely wonderful (and I cried at least twice). These two are so adorably in love, and I loved how they helped each other get ready, helped dry each other’s tears, and hugged their new in laws with gusto. It was a joy to celebrate with Gabi + Jacobi and their families!
Help me wish them a big congratulations!
—Sam
Here are the vendors that helped make their wedding day awesome!
Ceremony Venue: The Hahn House
Reception Venue: The Vintage Sauk City
A Pride-Filled Family Portrait Session
Families Supporting Each Other Is One of My Favorite Things
And that’s why the story of Bailey and his family is pretty inspiring! It was while watching Drag Race with his Mom that Bailey first realized that he was transgender, and also where he discovered a love of drag (I didn’t even know Drag Kids was a thing, but it is and it’s awesome!)
Dana, Bailey’s Mom, contacted me to take family photos (outdoors and socially distanced) for an article that was being written about Bailey and his transition. I had a wonderful time spending a warm evening outdoors with Bailey’s family, and am excited to share some of my favorite photos from the session!
You can read more about Bailey’s journey and how his family supported him here and you can also follow Bailey @Nemo_Drag on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook!
-Sam
