Eddie + Johnna 5.22.10

Congratulations to Eddie and Johnna who got married yesterday! The weather was beautiful, I couldn't have asked for a better day for photographing. The wedding was at the Park Place Hotel in downtown Traverse City.

Have I mentioned how much I love photographing downtown?

I also love that being downtown means you are so close to the beach! At sunset I stole the newlyweds for a little mini session. I am loving the images that we captured then!

Isn't the old saying, "Red sky at night; sailor's delight!"?

Johnna and her mom also did a mother daughter dance, something I haven't seen done but I really think should become a new tradition. There really wasn't a dry eye in the room.

Thanks so much to the new Mr. & Mrs. for letting me be a part of your day! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness together!

<--P.S. Check out the killer shoes the bride wore!

Sweet, sweet baby...

Today I met baby Gavin and his family! He is so sweet!

He was also quite sleepy...

When I did get him to open his eyes, he was not overly thrilled to see me.

Just look at his sweet little hands and feet!!!

I am so lucky to be able to photograph such special moments in people's lives. From weddings, to new babies, to high school seniors. I love it!!

Waiting on Maxwell J

Katelyn and Will are patiently waiting on the arrival of their first child. Maxwell J is due on February 22nd.

Katelyn is so cute, she couldn't fit her wedding rings on her finger anymore but I still thought I could capture them in a photo. Baby Max is very blessed to have such wonderful parents!

Merry Christmas!

Wow it has been a while since I have posted! This time of year is always very busy! I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! I hope everyone gets the chance to spend time with loved ones and enjoy their holidays. Its hard not to get wrapped up in the hustle and bustle of everything. Can't wait to see you all in the new decade!

Another graduate of the new decade!

Caitlin is a senior! She is also stunningly beautiful and I had an amazing time photographing her.

She and her boyfriend John were great models. I made them climb up rickety staircases and lean against dirty buildings.

It was cold and windy but the lighting was perfect for photographing today. There will be snow on the ground before we know it!

Autumn is here!

Its here! My favorite season! This time of year in Northern Michigan is so beautiful! The colors are always so amazing, especially for photographing. Now if the rain would just hold up for a few days!

Last week the weather was nice and I photographed Layla and her mom Ashley. She is such a beautiful little girl!

I had so much fun following her around and just watching her interact with Ashley.

How fun is this?

<3

Becky + Andrew 9.12.09

Last Saturday my gorgeous friend Becky got married. I got lucky enough to photograph it! :)

Becky and I met a little over two years ago. We worked in a restaraunt together and became good friends while her cousin and I were roomates. Becky is probably the sweetest person you will ever meet. When Becky introduced Andrew to our group of friends, we all knew right away that they would get married. They are a perfect match. You can spend only a few moments with them and tell that they are absolutely in love. My goal when I go to a wedding is to capture the couple's relationship in a photograph. With Becky and Andrew it was so simple; just look at the way these two look at eachother.