What an amazing wedding in Empire, MI…. and the MOST precious and in~love couple in the world. I had such a good time with your entire family and friends, thank you so much for asking me to document it. I will add your wedding coordinators info later, because she did an amazing job as well. Here is your GIGANTIC preview…there were so many more, it was hard to choose.

**The last two (where Amanda’s hair is down and the sky is cloudy) was the morning after, I stopped by to grab a few at their honeymoon resort….beautiful….to grab a few…so glad we did those.**

ADDED– for photographers….all of these photos shown, were shot with ALL natural light, no fill flash, just some good photoshop skills and high ISO’s. The church shots were all shot with the D3 at 1250 ISO….gotta love that camera for all it’s worth…every penny.

I had intended to do a trash the dress session way before….but my schedule has just been way too full! I am wondering if I planned one this Sunday, October 5th….if I might have anyone who could sign up that quickly?! I can only take five brides for the day. We would need to start makeup around 12 to get shooting on time. We’ll probably go until sunset. I have some fun and crazy places planned….

In your $350 session fee — you will get….

-a professional DVD movie of the day from Coastline Studios (who will tagging along with us) -like
the one featured on my investment page from last year.
- a bobby brown make-up artist to do your complete makeup
- all cd negatives of final edit proofs

Please email me if you’d like to sign up! Thanks ladies…it’s fills up fast!

well, the one night, I decide to stay up until 4:30am editing….oh yea..I did….

…the moment my head hit the pillow…my phone rang…I didn’t recognize the number, so I ignored it….then a voicemail rang through…so I thought I’d better check it. I am on call for a birth in October…6 weeks away, but no, he decided to come this morning at 5:45am 4 lbs 15 ounces….he was doing great, he was very pink and crying! Joel & Shannon were my very first clients….and this is my second birth with them. Thanks for inviting me along again! Here are the highlights!

**the first one is Joel waiting while they prep Shannon for the c-section…and the rest I think you can figure out!

ps…I still haven’t slept yet, just keep pumpin’ the coffee!

If I were to do my wedding all over again…..it would be at the Blue Dress Barn…it was a photographers paradise, the caterer “Country Kitchen” had the BEST presentation I have seen in a long time…and all of the food was deliciousm (My assistant is still trying to duplicate one of their recipes! The cake was by Dee’s Specialty Cakes (269) 556-9755… it was stunning. What a fabulous wedding…enjoy your preview!

Here is the first newborn of several more to come over the next few months….including triplets!

outside like this…..you just can’t help but to pull out your camera!! It was screaming at me!! So glad I did…best 1 minute of shooting.

okay…so when photogs shoot seniors….most of the ones in our area…stick to only shooting girls, so of course I get the hardest for my first shot…but don’t worry, I don’t plan on making this a regular thing…I don’t want to broaden quite in that direction….so you seniors…call me and I would be happy to give the names of some great senior photogs in GR!!

Caleb (the first one) had a full session, urban and studio stuff, but Kevin (the last photo) was brought is by his mom for just a “real” smiling picture in his suit….I think we got it! ….and Kevin….Saw V comes out October 24th ~

Trying to get a few more portrait sessions up here…Ashley needed some head shots for her business, and also wanted some pics with her hubby and their beautiful dog! Here are a few of my favorites. Next up…some random senior boys, I got roped into shooting…and studio lighting too….what is happening to me?! **No plans to do any of that permanently!

**totally forgot to add….as we were walking into this field of purple beauty…it was swarming with bumble bees…jokingly I said “you’re not allergic, right?” she said “yes” ….we didn’t shoot there long…but the fact that she was going without telling me…one brave lady!

What fun colors in this wedding! …and they let me put them in the train!!! I have been driving past those trains for a year now and wanting to put someone in them!! You guys thought I was awesome for taking you there…I think you were awesome for letting me!! You guys rock! The hearts in the rings were actually the confetti that was tossed as they left church….it was cute. Enjoy your preview…

What a cutie!! I saw him last year around 3 months…he has gotten so big! I really enjoyed seeing you guys again. Enjoy your preview! Your gallery should be up by tonight. This session was at the studio ( the one I shared with 6 other photogs)….but tonight I will be moving into a NEW one!!!! More on that later….