Special.Special.Special

OK Folks...I am running a special now through March of 2009. Anyone that is a referral from someone I have taken pictures for will get their first session for FREE. Yes....FREE! This only applies to new clients. This means if you know of anyone that would like to get their pictures taken have them contact me using your name for the referral. I will be doing outdoor or indoor sessions and depending on the location a traveling fee may apply. The session fee is free and any reprints ordered are at my regular pricing. There is no discount towards reprints and this is only applied to infant, children, family, engagement & maternity. Thanks to everyone that has used me to capture their memories! I am looking forward to meeting more people :)

Family

I met a great family in the small town I grew up in....Freeport. We started at the saw mill where Brian has worked for 20 years. The kids loved climbing the logs and playing hide and seek there. It was a great place for pictures. Then we just walked the streets of Freeport which is one of my favorite things to do. Here are a few of my favorites from our day:

The kids were so excited when mom and dad were getting ready to tickle them!!

I love this smerk!!

The girls definitely knew how to show their smiles!!

They were pretending that this was a train....love their expressions!

Not sure what they are thinking but love their looks:)

Awhh...I love kissing parents!

We had one last burst of energy to use up on jumping!!

Thank you guys for having me take your family pictures. The kids were great and I loved their imaginations! Enjoy the rest in your gallery.

Children

On Thursday I went to the Sandborns to take pictures of their children. I love taking pictures of the girls b/c they are so different from each other. One is a total camera ham and one doesn't like the camera as much. Lily, the youngest, goes with the flow:) As always I had a great time visiting with them. They even invited their cousins over to get in a few shots. Here are a few of my favorites:

Kissing cousins-they had matching outfits too!

Can't tell she is not all about the camera:)

It was just killing her that I was taking pictures of everyone else. She kept saying when is it going to be MY TURN!!:)

I love everyone's expressions....they are so cute!

She is growing up so fast!

Thanks Again guys for asking me to take pictures of the girls. It was fun just to come out to your home and play. The girls are fun to be around. Can't wait until next time.

Busy.....busy

This post will not include any pictures. I have not posted pictures in a while but it is not b/c I am not taking them....it's b/c I am so busy taking them, editing or ordering that I have no time to post. Sorry for those of you that have not yet had a chance to see your images on the gallery.....it will come shortly!! Thanks for your patience!

Family

I have known Connie since I did her son Davids senior pictures a couple years ago...she contacted me this year to do their family pictures. I was excited b/c they have not had their pictures taken since David was ONE!!! It was so needed. She said she is an avid reader of my blog which makes me happy since I never know who really reads my blog. We met in Belding and walked the town. Wow, Belding is my new favorite spot... so many buildings and great places for backgrounds. Here are a few of my fav's:

We found this great entrance for a business in a strip mall...how great is this?!

Love this building!!

Hello....and as if you didn't already notice Connie and Dave's daughter Lindsey is gorgeous!!

We drove over to a little park where they had many ball diamonds. Connie had told me they wanted a few shots there b/c her and Dave have spent lots of time there, David now plays and Lindsey & her boyfriend spend time there. I like when families incorporate who they are in pictures!

Thank you guys for having me take your pictures...I had a good time. You guys are a great family!

Wedding

Last weekend I shot Mike & Haley's wedding. I only met this couple a few months ago when she had emailed to ask if I was still available for her date.... I wasn't at the time but with a few nice families I switched it all around so I could be the photographer for Mike & Haley's big day. I am very thankful that I was able to be part of their day. They had their wedding in Bryon Center then a tent reception on their property. The whole day was beautiful...weather, bride/groom, ceremony, details & reception! The only thing I would of changed if I could was during the reception my camera broke....my 40D! Luckily, I did have my trustee 20D backup and trustee second shooter Jenn! Here are a few of my favorites:

The last minute touches...

Mike & Haley decided to see each other before the ceremony. I suggested they set aside time one on one to have a moment. This is the first time Mike saw Haley....

We broke into some bride & groom shots! Haley looking magazine perfect...

Looking great

We had some extra time so we headed outside of the church so the girls could get some sassy shots!

Guys did the casual look:)

The white tent reception on their property was beautiful!

The wedding party

Haley made sure they had some time alone on the property to take some shots....I am thankful for organized brides!!:)

The children of the wedding party being announced into the tent....cuties!

First dance as Mr. & Mrs.!!

Thank you Haley & Mike for asking me to capture your special day! I had a great time meeting your family and friends. The rest of your gallery will be online soon! God Bless you!

Family

Let me just start out by saying once again... I am very blessed!! I met another wonderful family friday evening at the park in Lowell. We had lots of fun and laughs....they were great. The boys were full of energy and the parents were ready to play. I love when I go to a session and the parents are not afraid to interact with their children how they would if I wasn't standing right there with a camera. Spencer and Julie totally broke out the fun with the boys that night! Here are a few of my favorites:

They were smiles the whole evening!! What photographer could ask for anything better!

Mom and the boys

Dad and the boys

Terrick totally scared me with not having any fear. He was jumping off things, climbing up high & throwing rocks like no boy I had ever seen:)

Gavin was a little more shy and tried to be like brother... but just not as daring. Thank goodness!!

This really cracks me up b/c it's just such a real shot. I am not sure what was going on here but every time I look at this picture I can't help but giggle.

Thank you guys for having me capture this time for you! I really enjoyed myself. I will have more pictures for you to view on your gallery shortly.