Go Michigan! I mean…go Ross and Jess! Don’t worry, they would have wanted me to say that :) F’real though, congratulations to one of the coolest and fun couples I know…

One of my favorites of Jess from the day, and taken by my second shooter, Laura Finley…

Moving on to Ross at the Masonic Temple in Detroit…

I know, you just want to be his friend, right??? Such a cool guy…

Yeah, I know…the location was fabulous…

My favie from the day…

This shoot was photographed a while ago with a lot of amazing people involved. We held onto it for a while as we knew we wanted this one for print. There is just SOMETHING about seeing your work in a pretty magazine. Super excited for this feature in Chic Magazine.

Photography: Travis Smith and Jean Smith
Models: Rashontae Wawrzyniak, Danielle Goike, Allison Ochmanek
Hair: Necole Capicchioni at Tres Jolie Salon
Makeup: Janelle Thomason at The Makeup Loft
Wardrobecinth: Cinthia Lea
Set Design and Styling: Melinda MeMe Anderson
Video: Nathan Hogge

From bride and groom, to newborn, to little family! I feel SO lucky to be the one to capture my client’s most special days and biggest milestones. Enjoy beautiful little Giuliana…

Luukiko…that would be Luu and Mikiko…is easily one of the coolest and most photogenic couples I have ever photographed. These two modeled for me during my shooting demonstration at the Chic Retreat in Seattle, and quite frankly, ROCKED it.

…then come marriage…and then comes baby in the baby carriage! One year after photographing their beautiful wedding day, I was so excited to see them again and photograph their sweet little one. Congrats David and Erica!

For a few days after our workshops, I feel like I have been hit with a small truck. But, now that the sleep deprivation, nerves, and stress are gone, I am left only with the amazing memories of two days with SUCH a cool group of people. I am also left with the wonderful truth that we are SO blessed and grateful to share with and teach others what we love doing most. So much thanks to the crazy awesome attendees and all of the people working behind the scenes!

Location: Birmingham, MI, Platinum Imagery Studio
Coordinator: Brittni Schroeder
Models: Rachel Burford, Natalie Perkins, Jennifer Nicole
Hair (Rachel): Necole Capicchioni, Tres Jolie Salon
Makeup (Rachel): Charity Garcia, Tres Jolie Salon
Makeup (Natalie): Janelle Thomason, The Makeup Loft

We LOVE our new friends!!!

One of my favorite families ever came to model for us during a shooting demonstration. 


Well, hello pretty Rachel…
…and her lover, Matt :)

Annnnnnd, some awesomeness from Travis…

Huge congratulations to the wonderful Alex and Erika!

Mmmmm, love these next two shots by my second shooter, Laura Finley…

And, another fabulous viewpoint from Laura…

My two faves!

I can say that, right? I think I’ve earned the right to say they are one of my very favorite families, I have photographed them six times now! Enjoy these little beauties…

Right after the most amazing weekend at the Chic Retreat, I met up with Heidi and her family for an awesome shoot in downtown Seattle. IN love with this family. And IN love with Seattle.