Archive for June, 2012

Because I hadn’t met Phillip and Martina before the wedding day, I had no idea how it would be to work with them. It took all of 2.5 minutes of photographing them to love them and feel their pure happiness and joy. What a lucky girl I am to work with people like Phillip and Martina. Congrats to the very happy couple…and their beautiful little girl!!!

Wedding Planners: Ecoposh Events
Video: Doc Inc Films
DJ: Showtime DJ’s

Taken by my friend and assistant, Laura Finley

I couldn’t stop taking profile pics of her. I mean…just look at her profile!

Phillip and Martina’s little girl, Peyton, was the cutest accessory of the day :)

Best sexy/beautiful/sassy face ever!

Handsome Phillip waiting for to see his bride for the first time…

Their First Look was perfect and romantic and took place in the perfect setting…the Riverfront in downtown Detroit. For those reading First Look for the first time and scratching their heads in confusion, this is where the bride and groom see each other for the first time before the ceremony. We set up the meeting place, the groom’s spot, and then the bride comes to her groom. The moments after she taps his shoulder is one of the most romantic, beautiful things I could ever photograph. I love what happened here…

Detroit makes a pretty sweet backdrop, eh?

We had the city buildings on one side, and then we turn around and have the city line and water on the other. AHHHHH-SOME!

I seriously gasped when I saw this on the back of my camera. She is so stunning I can hardly stand it…

Little Peyton. I want one of her. Just like her.

john and laura…married

June 19, 2012

I first met John and Laura at their engagement shoot and was pretty much SMITTEN with them. Fun, spontaneous, and absolutely beautiful. I knew that she would look like a princess on her wedding day and that the handsome John would be chill and fun. And they did not disappoint. Although it rained the entire day, they didn’t even blink an eye and the day went on beautifully. Congrats to the happy couple!!!

Location: Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

Pretty, pretty Laura…

How much do I love it that she just plopped on the floor to put on her shoes? Love this girl!

STUNNING pre-bride :)

One of my favorites…

I know. Beautiful kids are sure to follow…

Another favorite…

karen…class of 2012

June 12, 2012

Karen…what else can I say…other than YOU COMPLETELY ROCK and were meant to be front of my camera :)

recents

June 8, 2012

Some recents that make me smile…

i heart faces

June 8, 2012

As some, many, or none of you may know, I am now on the creative team over at I Heart Faces. I have been a long time follower and love everything they are about, so I am really excited to work them! If you are a photographer, love taking pictures, or just like to look at pretty pictures, head over to their site and check them out. There are monthly photo challenges and tons-o-tutorials and tips all over the site. I Heart Faces also has a huge conference coming up on October 6th in Texas. Sadly, I will not be able to make it, but it sounds like it is going to be an incredible experience.

And, today’s image is an older one that I adore and comes in response to this month’s theme, “All Boy.”

Wedding season is here! I find that photographers either love shooting weddings, or they hate it. There isn’t much in between. I fall on the side of LOOOOOVE shooting weddings. Yes, the days are long, but it is magical for me to capture an entire story throughout the day. I love, love, love my job and love, love, love that I am able to document the most important day of a couple’s life.

David and Lynde were a dream to photograph, the weather was perfect, and having their kids there made it all the more fun. Congratulations to the happy couple (and sweet, little family)!!!

Shots of David taken by my rockin assistant, Laura Finley.

Oh, Lynde…you are LOOOOOOOVELY!

Mmmmmmm, love :)

Their little boy…such a cutie…and a character!!!

PRECIOUS!

Could their colors be ANY more awesome?

Programs and all things paper designed by the oh, so talented Two Pooch Paperie.

Absolutely love the look on her dreamy face :)

smile

June 1, 2012

Some sessions just make me smile. This day at the park with these three boys and their mama had me smiling HUGE.