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    Master Photographer Michael Mowbray is a two-time winner of the prestigious International PPA Photographer of the Year Award. Michael owns and operates Beautiful Portraits by Michael in DeForest, WI. Along with his team of 5 associate photographers, Michael serves Madison Wisconsin and beyond. Michael is best known as one of the Midwest's leading wedding and senior portrait photographers, but he also applies his talents to portraiture for families, newborns and children, fashion and model portfolios, and business headshots.

    More info can be found on the main Beautiful Portraits web site. His dedicated senior portrait web site can be found here.

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Olivia and Alex get married, Madison Wedding Photographer

I believe every wedding is special. But when it is one of your own getting married, it’s extra extra special.  Our own Olivia Lothary (Olivia Linden now) got married and Krystal and I had the honor of photographing the wonderful event.  Olivia was certainly radiant and beautiful, and Alex was dashing and handsome, as they tied the knot at the fabulous Madison Club, one of my favorite venues. Being a wedding photographer herself, Olivia knew all of the inside secrets to planning a perfect day…and it showed. Everything was gorgeous, and the schedule ran like clockwork. We started with getting ready photos at the Madison Club (check out our Little Mermaid photos and vintage Hollywood images of Olivia) then we limoed (is that a verb?) up to the Capitol to stage the first time Alex would see Olivia in her fab dress. I think we all got a little verklempt at the emotion and joy when they met. From there I had a couple of hours at my disposal to do whatever I wanted with them and the wedding party. We all thought “urban walkabout”, so we proceeded to weave our magic with the two of them. We had a blast! Then it was back to the Madison Club for the ceremony, dinner and dance. We capped the evening off with a little nighttime Capitol action. I’m at a loss for the proper words to describe how beautiful the day was; hopefully our images do a better job of telling the story. Enjoy!

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Samantha and Kyle, Madison engagement session

With all of the rain, cold and yuck we’ve had this spring we managed to luck out and get some sunshine for Samantha and Kyle’s engagement session.  After a tour of the Arboretum we stopped by the Memorial Union because we heard the chairs were out.:)

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Jennifer and Nate, Madison WI wedding photography, Michael Mowbray

Krystal and I had a blast with Jennifer and Nate and their crazy wedding party!

Watch the highlight video below and enjoy a handful of images from the day in the gallery further below.


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Vintage Kids are here! Michael Mowbray…Madison WI photographer

© Michael Mowbray

Vintage Kids “Little Knickers”

I’m bringing my Limited Edition Children’s Portraits back in style with Vintage Kids. Adorable and timeless, these portraits charm your heart and immediately find a permanent spot on your wall.

My current inventory of outfits includes:

  • Little Knickers: sizes 24m, 2 and 4
  • Old Tyme Baseball: sizes 2, 4 and 6 for boys, and size 4 for girls. These are the real deal…handmade flannel uniforms (don’t even ask what these cost me…you don’t want to know!)
  • Little Sailor Girl: sizes 2t and 4t plus a lovely matching blue sailor beret
  • And of course, you are welcome to bring your own outfit(s), too!

Session Dates:  March 25 – April 5; available weekdays only!

Session Investment:  $49; portrait packages begin at $149

Call 608-846-5319 or book online.

 

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Winner of “Best of Show Wedding” and “Judge’s Choice” awards, Michael Mowbray, Madison wedding and senior portrait photographer

I’m proud to announce that for the sixth time in the last seven years I have been honored with the title “Best of Show – Wedding” by the Wisconsin Professional Photographers Association.  The winning print is titled “Beauty through the Ages” and it features bride Caryn Seed from her Overture Center wedding this past summer.

Overture Center bride portrait

Beauty through the Ages. Winner of the 2013 WPPA Best of Show – Wedding.

I was also honored by receiving a Judge’s Choice award.  This is given by an individual judge to the print he or she most enjoyed during the competition.  The winning print was “Brassy and Sassy” featuring Julia O’Donnell during a portrait session from last June.

mural art portrait

Brassy and Sassy. Winner of the Judge’s Choice award

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Daniel J StollerFebruary 27, 2013 - 9:12 pm

Such a nice wiener you are. Congrats. I am fortunate and glad I got to know you. Keep up the great work.