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Matt + Sarah | Grand Rapids JW Wedding

Lisa — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:20:03 +0000

It’s the epic wedding date of 2011…… 9.10.11 Who better than to spend the day with, but this adorable couple!! There were so many personal touches to this wedding, like Matt actually picking out the fabric to have the boutineers/ bow ties / hair pieces made….to every sign + font. This wedding was branded and adorable! Sarah’s shoes even have green bow toys on them to match Matt. The suspenders worn by the boys mimicked the ribbon they used on the details. Suspenders were a great plan for a hot wedding day (no jackets!) Really fabulous work for not having a planner!! I was really impressed. Sarah was doing well that morning when I met her in her room at the JW Marriott downtown, even though her custom designed diamond ring had been accidentally shipped to a different state 2 days before her wedding and she received a golden bee pendant instead — ahhhh! But her ring did make it, and the bee went on to her bouquet…a funny -now- memory. I also love when my brides + grooms dance…so enjoy those as well!

Mike + Sarah | Indianapolis Wedding Photographer

Lisa — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 04:54:37 +0000

Oh ~ what a HOT day!! 104 temps to be exact….HOT was not an expression in this case..it was blazing!! But it was absolutely gorgeous! Sarah is Abby’s sister and I shot Abby + Ben’s wedding a in 2008, and was so thrilled when I was able to shoot Sarah’s this summer!! These two amazing girls plan the MOST amazing weddings, down to every detail. They have guest arrival bags, homemade treats from the parents, special deliveries + gifts delivered to the bride and groom all day while their getting ready…it’s not just the beauty of the “things” involved, its the meaning and history they are creating for such a memorable day. It truly is amazing to watch the sincerity of the relationships in this extended group of family + friends….and it makes you want to be apart of it. That’s what a wedding should be like….an extension and celebration of those connections….and that is what a “Barnes” wedding is like….I’m so sad it’s the last one I’ll shoot. Abby and Sarah have seriously amazing parents, they are lucky girls Mike + Sarah’s wedding was at a the beautiful St. Joan of Arc Church downtown + their reception was at the Allison Mansion, all in Indianapolis, IN. You’ll see at the end, Ben + Abby hired a cupcake truck to come during their reception and hand out cupcakes…what a great gift and adorable idea!!

Enjoy a few favorites to help tell the day’s story…

Spencer + Annika | Windmill Island Wedding Photographer

Lisa — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 19:15:53 +0000

What an adorable couple + wedding, completely holland…completely dutch…LOVED IT!! Even had a request for my infamous blue vintage couch for their family photos! Of course! Beth + I were extra dedicated by hauling the trailer + couch around Windmill Island It was my first time shooting at this location and I Ioved it! They had amazing family and friends, touching yet hilarious speeches and priceless moments….I hope you enjoy the moments I caught below !

Nyker + Emily …engaged. | Detroit Engagement Photographer

Lisa — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 13:36:27 +0000

They have been for a while actually , but are getting married today and after meeting them last night, I am in love with them already!! We shot these photos you see below in about 15 minutes, in the middle of their rehearsal dinner, and they were nervous about pictures…I didn’t believe them for a second!! Seriously….they are freakin’ adorable. I’m pretty sure you’re smitten by them, and you’ve never met them! Congrats you two

Jarrett + Sarah….and thoughts of fall ;) | Michigan Wedding Photographer

Lisa — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 21:49:11 +0000

What a gorgeous couple + an amazing day! Sarah manages the Vera Wang store in Chicago…so it was no surprise that she had an amazing dress! I adored the button details on the back of her dress, as well as all of her Vera Wang letterpress. It was an amazing reception at Cascade Hills Country Club. The chandeliers are so fabulous all on their own This is the last wedding I will post from last season…and on with 2011! Enjoy a few (if 40 is a few) …..also, thanks to Leda for shooting with me!

aaron + kara…. | new jersey wedding photographer

Lisa — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 05:01:13 +0000

What a fabulous couple and an amazing wedding!! Aaron + Kara live here in Kalamazoo, but were married where Kara grew up in New Jersey, I was so happy to be brought along The food at their wedding was AMAZING! DId you know that weddings on the east coast normally have a major dance party between EACH course???? LOVED that! They had fabulous drinks, ice sculptures, and michigan themed favors, and fries in cup at the end as you left left the reception! I think from the bajillion…(yep, I just used that word…) photos….you will see how fabulous it was! Enjoy some favorites!!

Photos to warm you up ;)

Lisa — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 03:45:02 +0000

This photo session was on a warm day last October. This couple was married at Meadowbrook in Detroit last summer and really were not happy with their portraits together…(I did not shoot their wedding!) sadly ;( because as you can see….they have character!! So….they called me and asked if I could fit them in and shoot at Meadowbrook for some beautiful portraits. I agreed and can’t believe how it was difficult to capture these two…they were truly amazing, in love and easy to capture. So glad to have the opportunity! Here are a few faves!

a2 * abbe + adam | columbus ohio wedding

Lisa — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:02:44 +0000

a2 (squared) was their theme and it was adorable…abbe + adam were more adorable and I really enjoyed getting to know them! As you can see, their day was just amazing. The weather tried to thwart their day, but even giant puddles on the ground didn’t even phase them! And we captured some amazing moments!!! They had their ceremony + reception at a tented outdoor reception site at COSI in Columbus Ohio. They have an amazing group of friends and family who helped them have an amazing celebration. Abbe LOVES to dance + entertain….so as you can see, we have a ‘few’ pics of her showing off her moves Enjoy just a *few* favorites….

Recent Press….

Lisa — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 17:56:04 +0000

Just thought I would share In Frame is a fabulous magazine that caters to helping brides choose their wedding photographer, of course it highlights other vendors that helped make the wedding so beautiful to photograph in the first place! As you can see – Don + Liz’s wedding is quite a hit in the publishing world There is also a feature article the editor *Kristine Crawford* wrote on our local hospital program *Whispers* affiliated with NILMDTS. The other article is in Grand Rapids Magazine’s Feb issue with a special wedding section this month

Neil + Erin….married!!

Lisa — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 01:41:39 +0000

Couldn’t wait to post this wedding…..you will see why I adore this family, and was so glad to be able to capture this event for them. Neil + Erin are an amazing couple, and their wedding reflected them perfectly. Huge thanks to Kelly Braman for shooting with me always amazing images. I feel like I have posted soooo many images below that they should speak for themselves….enjoy!