Samantha Casper Photo + Film

Gabby + Dan Thurs

What an amazing way to start the new year! Gabby + Dan celebrated their love surrounded by all of their friends and family, under starry skies inside the historic Rothschild Pavilion. Nick Peter Weddings + Events brought the glitz and glamour with the gold, black and sprkling decor throughout the Pavilion. SoundFire DJ kept the dance floor packed all night, right up to the countdown. And all of their 350± wedding guests understood the assignment, as they arrived dressed in black tie apparel. What a magical evening ✨️ Congratulations to you both! The Vendor Dream Team: Venue| Rothschild Pavilion Coordinator | Distinctly Yours Wedding & Events, LLCgs Elevated Rentals | @alphalitchippewvalley Rentals Accentu @accenturentals Florist/Designer | Nick Peter Weddings + Events Hair Stylist | @hairby_mags Hair Stylist | @hairbyemma455 Hair Stylist | @hairbyjordangreene Transportation | @xtreme_party_bus Photo | Kailey Stencil Photography Video | Samantha Casper Photo + Film DJ | SoundFire DJ Gelato Cart | @funfactorysweets

The moment @jaystreet11 saw @_kristenchristian will always be a core memory ❤ #groomreaction #weddingvideographer #destinationweddingvideographer #weddingfilmmaker #emotionalgroom

C + B celebrated their rehearsal dinner last night, in the heart of downtown La Crosse, WI. @piggyslax served up a beautiful three course meal, in their private ballroom area for their closest friends & family. #wisconsinweddings #wisconsinvideographer #weddingvideographer #weddingcouple #rehearsaldinner #downtownlacrosse

That just married glow. 🥰 Congratulations Mr + Mrs Christian. Your day was absolutely perfect. #weddingvideographer #weddingvideo #destinationweddingvideographer #wisconsinwedding #sunsetportraits

I can't wait to celebrate these two tomorrow! I met up with Hannah and David for their Adventure Session film last summer, and I'm happy it's time to finally share it. 😊 It was a great chance for us to practice some sweet dance moves and get to know each other before their big day. It helps to take a lot of stress off the wedding day, when you've already made a connection with your vendors. #wisconsinweddingvideographer #engagementfilm #adventuresession #wisconsinweddings #minnesotawedding #wisconsinbridemagazine #wisconsinbride #midwestbride #weddingvideographer #destinationweddingvideographer

Who's in charge of this place? [Side Note] Now Hiring- Tripod Wizard Person Skills Required: must be able to get the leg thingies down and balanced the first time. Www.samanthacasper.com. #websitedesign #documentaryphotographer #filmmaker #soloentrepreneur #tripodproblems

He sees you when you're sleeping. He knows when you're awake.... ...So, he can swing by quick and say Hi. 👋 🎅 However you choose to spend the rest of your year, I hope it's filled with magic. 💖 #happyholidays #wisconsinfamilyphotographer #wisconsinfamilyvideographer #documentaryfamilyphotography #familyfilmmaker #magicofchildhood #holidaymagic #santastoppedby🎅 #lacrossewisconsinphotographer

A Mother's Core Memories

::Core Memory:: Back in my day..... When I was slightly less older than I am now, I told myself that I absolutely did not want children. It was NOT for me. Kids are loud, messy, crazy, and just not for me. 🤐 I now know, that was fear talking (for me). Fear of failure, responsibility, pain, finances....the list goes on really. Now that we're on the other side of 6 total pregnancies, with 3 of them earthside -- I can say without a doubt, that these souls have been my greatest teacher. Every last one of them. They all made me face my fears, head on. In every sense of the word. They have reflected back to me, trauma and pain that has been carried my entire life. They've shown me that it's okay to release and let go. I've had no choice but to see myself in them, and work through my sh*t. While I was partially right in the beginning (kids are definitely Loud Crazy and so so messy😄), I also know that I will never stop being in Awe of the entire human experience. It's one thing to grow old yourself. It's another thing to watch someone else do it, from the beginning. ✨ Just when I think I know everything about these little humans, they suddenly level up and start responding to the word Bye Bye. My favorite thing is seeing the confused look they give their hand, as they realize it's moving without really knowing why. 😄 This holiday season will be her First. And it will maybe be our last time experiencing the First through a child's eyes. My goal is to sit with each moment, and lock in the core memories. (Even if it happens to be on cheap cell phone camera like this one).

Le Chateau The Manor

That I did always love I bring thee proof.... ----------------------------------- VENDOR TEAM: Venue: Le Chateau Bed & Breakfast/The Manor (Wisconsin Rapids, WI) 🎥 Samantha Casper Photo + Film 📸Osborne photography 📸 Pine & Olive Photography LLC 💄 All Things Beauty with Andrea 💐 Just Picked Flowers 💇‍♀️ Avant Hair Lounge/Style with Erin 🎂 Cassie's Cake Shop 🎤 Kryptonite Entertainment LLC 🍻JWS Beverage Catering & Rentals LLC Model: Lauren Stoiber

Family Film

One of my fears is that I won't be able to remember it all. That there is no true way to capture each child's face, postures, movements, texture.... that those things will slowly slip away from me as they grow and change. But family films are a way to bottle it up and save it. It has been two years since I made a Personal Family Film, and just last week we celebrated this kid turning 4. If it wasn't for making this film back then (and watching it at least once a month since then), I may not have realized that his laugh has always sounded the same (even when he was a baby). He has always had expressive facial expressions. He has always marched to the beat of his own drum. Photos capture how you looked and how you loved but video fills in all the gaps. When you're ready to protect your life's most treasured memories, let's chat. ------------------------------ Visual storytelling that captures the art of real life: www.samanthacasper.com

"True mothering is an energy, a holding quality that emanates forth from the womxn expressing. This expression is not limited to or bound to the physicality of whether one births a child or nor, for this quality of love permeates far greater than the physical" -Miranda Benhayon May your day be filled with joy, whatever that looks like for you. 💖 #inclusivemothersday #getintheframe #wisconsinphotographer #familyphotography #lacrossewiphotographer

Family Filmmaker

Documenting Core Memories: Photo vs Film. Which do you prefer? Let me know below👇 While photographs look great on the wall, a Family Film transports you back to that magical moment to relive over and over, through movement and audio. You never have to forget what the giggles sounded like when they were babies. 💫 Can't decide if you prefer Film or Photos? You're in luck! My Family Film & Photo Session is the best of both worlds. 👉You get to spend an afternoon with your loved ones, and no distractions, while I document it all. 👉A few weeks later, you'll recieve a collection of photographs AND a Family Film, hand wrapped in a Personalized photo/USB box. 💖 The perfect way to hold on to every little thing you're so grateful for in this life. ‼️(Hint: If you're still looking for the perfect mothers day gift, this is your sign) --------------------------------------- Visual Storytelling that captures the art of real life: Www.samanthacasper.com #familyfilmmaker #familyfilms #mothersdaygift #filminglifeacademy #wisconsinvideographer #wisconsinphotographer #wisconsinfamilyphotographer #wisconsinfamilyfilmmaker #minnesotaphotographer #minnesotavideographer #lacrossewisconsinphotographer #westsalemwiphotographer #onalaskawisconsinphotographer

The calendar says it's Spring, but everytime I look outside I see ❄. At least I have this dreamy Winter wedding to work on, to match the vibe. ❤

Friday Night Dance Floor

If your Friday night looks like this, you're probably at a party in the Midwest.... #midwestparty #sweetcaroline #weddingvideographer #wisconsinvideographer #minnesotavideographer #midwestvideographer #dancefloorparty

I'll take a mosquito filled Summer sunset over these -40 temps any day. 🥶 . . . . . . #wisconsinphotographer #backyardwedding #wisconsinwedding #brideandgroom #sunsetlovers #sunsetweddings #wisconsinweddingvideographer #wiweddingvideographer

Congratulations 🎊

Took a bit of a hiatus from social media, so I'm just now catching up on all the things. It's exciting to see all of the big announcements that were shared over the holiday break! ❤ Congratulations to all of the newly engaged 💍, growing families 👶, and any one else celebrating big things 🥳! I can't wait to get back to documenting all the memories for you. 2022 is already shaping up to be a year of adventure and growth for us all. 📽 & 📸: Www.samanthacasper.com

Brandon + Emilee

Wrapped up the 2021 Wedding season yesterday, with my first Winter Wedding. Despite not getting the real snow that we wished for, the bride and groom were fully prepared with fake snow for the most epic Ceremony Exit I've seen yet. 😍 Congratulations again, Mr. & Mrs. Jarvi! 🥂 (Emilee Snodgrass | Brandon Jarvi ) ---------------------------------------- VIDEO: Samantha Casper Photography PHOTO: Savannah Steiger Photography

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Kristin & Tyler's Epic Reception

Small intimate backyard wedding ✔ Honeymoon in Montana ✔ Epic Dance Party Reception back home ✔ For all the last minute changes and planning, Kristin & Tyler sure know how to do weddings right. Last nights celebration reception was 🔥🔥. **Side Note - If you're going to have a barn dance party, you should probably make sure you have a Wanderlust Skulls masterpiece as well!