Kristen & Guy Let me tell you about these two. I met Kristen and Guy years ago when I was documenting their siblings wedding. Actually, a few siblings weddings. So, yes, they feel like family now. To say they are the perfect fit is somehow just not enough. They exude this special kind of happiness…
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Clarkston Engagement Session Depot Park
Read moreAshley and Adam Downtown Clarkston. A small town in Southeastern Michigan filled with charm and history. Think cobblestone shops and turn of the century Victorian homes. This is where I met Ashley and Adam for their engagement session, right in the middle of town at the Historic Depot Park. For the first time, in a…
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Urban Detroit Senior Session // Alissa // Centerline High School Class of 2020
Read moreWhen I first spoke with Alissa and talked about what she wanted in her Senior images, she knew right away the urban, hip feel of Downtown Detroit is where she wanted to be. With the tall buildings and the Rec Cen towering off in the distance. Where abandoned lots full of weeds and debris…
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Lauren + Trevor Autumn Wedding The Vault Holly, Michigan
Read moreMichigan in the Fall. Trees are making their magic transition from vibrant green to blazing orange, red and yellow. The scent of apples mingle with wafts of smoke from burning wood fires. Fields of hay sway in the cool breeze their fronds glowing amber in the afternoon sun. Apple orchards laden with fruit ready for…
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Morgan + Dominic Fall Engagement Quanicassee Wildlife area Bay City, Michigan
Read moreAhhh Fall in Michigan. Where the smell of apples, cinnamon and fresh cut hay mix with the curls of smoke from wood fires floating along on the crisp breeze. Fields of orange pumpkins and muted yellow soybeans stand alongside acres of golden corn. Deer begin to herd and birds to flock for their long flight…
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The Benefit of Having a First Look
Read moreFirst look or Not? How to decide if it’s for you. It’s finally here. Your wedding day. The day you have dreamed of since childhood. Or at least the last year while you have been busy planning all the wonderful little details. The day when you will marry your best friend surrounded by family and…
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Historic Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum Savannah Wedding
Read moreOh, Savannah! How I love thee. Savannah is one of those places you can step back in time. Where as soon as you close your car door the 21st Century fades away. The literal stepping through Lewis’s wardrobe into Narnia. Such is the allure of sultry Savannah. If you listen closely you will hear the…
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5 Things You Should Know Before Booking Your Wedding Photographer
Read moreYou are engaged! Woo hoo and congratulations. After the initial excitement dies down, the overwhelming experience of wedding planning kicks in. Either you love it or you hate it, but either way it will involve countless hours or research, budget crunching and plenty of wine. Am I right? Along with finding the perfect venue, selecting…
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Wilka & Jerry Intimate Elopement Celebration Gardens Winter Park, Florida
Read moreI had the pleasure of capturing an intimate elopement ceremony for Wilka & Jerry at Celebration Gardens in Winter Park, Florida last Saturday on a glorious, Florida summer day. The venue is a hidden gem in downtown Winter Park, featuring a beautiful gazebo, trellised gardens, and cobblestone pathways. Tropical flowers line the walkways or cascade…
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Dreamy Lavender and Sage Desert Wedding Styled Shoot
Read morePart of being a professional photographer is continuing your education and growth. Nothing compares to the week long training at WPPI (Wedding & Portrait Photography International) which happens every February in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hailing from the Mid-West, it is not often I get to experience the soft, dreamy colors and unique landscape of the…