Having a 30 year nursing career before starting a full time photography business. I have always been inspired by the strength and love of families. Through photography I continue to enjoy serving families. I am the mother of three adult children, between them there have been 4 kidney transplants over the past 18 years.

All of this is brought into my style of photography, documenting the journey of lives and keeping the photography as individual as each of us are in life.

Each and every photograph I take is special. I approach every project with a sense of style, art, and grace. I am Inspired by each and every client and always proud to help them capture their special photography needs.


Finding myself in awe of the beauty and anticipation of a late–term–pregnancy, the energy of young children, the accomplishments and dreams of high school seniors and the elegance of every wedding day.

It is a privilege to meet families like yours and document those special moments in your life. It's what make being a professional photographer my passion in life.

Ambiance Studios Photography is owned and operated by Photojournalists and Artist, Scott Erickson and Cathy Ann Erickson. Located in West Bend, Wisconsin; near Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin and Chicago, IL; traveling nationwide for destination weddings and lifestyle and fashion photography. Known for their award winning album designs and portraiture. Capturing moments; telling stories with pictures. Members of: The Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin with an A + Rating. Members of The Professional Photographers of America, and Wedding and Portrait Photographers International.

A Photograph says a thousand words and will create great memories for many years to come. We have packages to fit every wedding budget, from an intimate ceremony to a deluxe all day event. S&L Photography also specializes in Senior Portraits, Pet Photography, and Family Portraits. We at S&L Photography takes pride in saving your special moments forever! Please visit our web site at S–L–Photography.com and check out our work.