Wes Schilling Photography

09/08/2026

After her session was rained out, Gwen's rescheduled session couldn't have been more perfect!! More great images coming soon.

09/06/2026

Ivy’s One Year Portraits

How in the world is our sweet Ivy already ONE?! It feels like just yesterday we were waiting to meet her, and now she’s this adorable little girl with the sweetest smile and so much personality!

These one-year portraits of Ivy are just too precious. I may be a little biased, but I think she’s pretty darn cute! Happy 1st birthday to our beautiful Ivy — you are so loved!

09/05/2026

Grace ~ Class of 2027

Hot, muggy, and absolutely worth it!

The heat didn’t stop us from creating some amazing images during Grace’s session. We kicked things off in the Millwork District, capturing Grace in her element, including some beautiful shots with her violin.

From there, we headed to the arboretum for some gorgeous nature-filled portraits, then chased the sunset to finish the evening with that beautiful golden light.

And because no Grace session would be complete without it, we wrapped things up back in Dubuque with some fun Cheer photos.

So many locations, so many looks, and so many great images. Grace absolutely rocked her session!

09/04/2026

After a couple nights off due to crazy heat, we got out to do Grace's senior session. The weather wasn't great, but you'd never know it by Grace's images. More coming soon!!

Makeup by Merle Norman Cosmetics & Boutique Dubuque

09/01/2026

Elsie ~ Class of 2027

Elsie’s senior session was one of those sessions that felt like a true reflection of who she is.

With a grandmother who is a phenomenal photographer and has already captured so many beautiful nature images of Elsie in Canada and Eagle River, Wisconsin, we decided to take a different approach for her senior portraits. Instead of focusing on the great outdoors, we leaned into urban looks, personality, and the things Elsie loves.

We started with some fun urban portraits, followed by a few beautiful sunset images as the evening light settled in.

Once the sun went down, we headed to River Lights Bookstore in Dubuque, the perfect setting to capture Elsie’s love of reading. There was something so fitting about photographing her surrounded by books and in a place that reflects a little more of her personality.

And because one location could never tell the whole story, we wrapped up the evening with Elsie in her hockey gear.

From books to hockey, city streets to sunset light, this session was all about celebrating the many sides of Elsie as she heads into this exciting next chapter.

What a privilege it was to capture her senior year in a way that feels uniquely her.

08/31/2026