…….trash the dress!!!!!!!!!

April 8th, 2010 , Posted in TTD, bridal, wedding

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TTD MYTH BUSTERS :

*Your dress WILL NOT get trashed!

*You do not have to have ever been one, still be one, or just have been one….(*a bride*) to do this shoot!

*You may bring a man with you, but they absolutely not required!

*You MUST bring accessories! Go ahead and bring a suitcase of goodies to pick from!

*It is SOOOOOOO much fun!

I have had sooooo many things to announce, but I have been trying to space them out :) I have one announcement for mini sessions coming still…be on the lookout for that sometime next week! It will be at a new location!

If you’d like to sign up for trash the dress 2010…go to my payment page, here on my blog and look for the TTD button!

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  1. Mackenzie wrote: Hooray! I'm so excited you are doing this again! I hope I'm one of the first 5!! (04/08/10, 8:16 am)

  2. Trisha wrote: Lisa, I would love to do this... I have been married for 5 years already so I don't know if that is allowed.. but this sounds so fun! (04/08/10, 9:05 am)

  3. Sara wrote: I am working that day.... bummer maybe someday I will be able to make it in. I would Love to do that! (04/08/10, 1:10 pm)

paxton belly…..

March 29th, 2010 , Posted in bellies

I went to visit this dynamic duo in Howell. I am in love with so many of these images…aren’t these two just adorable :) It wasn’t the sunniest day in the run of Michigan weather….so when Sara told me she bought rain boots and an umbrella – I knew we were thinking alike :) They are huge music fans, so we included their collection of albums in a few….I hope you enjoy these too! Can’t wait to meet your little one! **and to all photogs….I developed a new little vintage action, from several other actions that I have purchased and I am in LOVE with the look of the last two pics in this post. I made it for this session, but you WILL see it again!


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  1. Fabiana wrote: Gorgeous & fun! (03/29/10, 9:37 am)

  2. Jamie Smith Photography wrote: Beautiful work Lisa! They MUST be crazy excited with these. The headphones pic is TOO cute! (03/29/10, 9:58 am)

  3. lydia wrote: oh, the one of her by the window is breathtaking....so beautiful and still...well...sigh...it is like looking at live art. gorgeous lisa! these really are great. just what you want...an artistic and creative couple who are willing to try all kinds of different things that end up making memorable pictures. thanks for sharing them. (03/29/10, 12:19 pm)

  4. Jill wrote: LOVE these Lisa!!! So awesome! (03/29/10, 2:53 pm)

  5. Kmay wrote: These are Fantastic, Lisa!!! You inspire my friend. :) (03/31/10, 1:31 pm)

  6. Galen wrote: We absolutely adore the pictures; Lisa is absolutely fantastic. You all shoudl see the one's she did not put up. Wonderful, meaningful & tastefully done. We hope to work with you (Lisa) for years to come. Thanks again ;o) (04/02/10, 12:02 pm)

  7. kristen ~ k.hollly wrote: Super cute Lisa! I love your belly sessions! (04/06/10, 8:32 am)

ready-set-go—–WEDDING WORKSHOP !!!!!!!

March 24th, 2010 , Posted in bridal, wedding, workshops

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Here we go! An all day wedding workshop! At a real wedding! How?? I have one amazing couple who has granted us all permission to be a witness their day! We will have one meeting in May, and early Saturday before the wedding, and several teaching opportunities throughout the day!

We are also working with some amazing event designers and vendors….to make this a one of a kind event to the Midwest! I will share specifics of “who” next week! I am so excited to announce this…and I know some of you have been DYING to sign up! Well – it’s officially time to sign up!

I will only be taking 6 photographers max – and you MUST email me first at lisa@lisakaephotography.com don’t pay without emailing me! You must pay for the workshop in FULL to be registered.

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  1. abby nicol wrote: Lisa - What an amazing opportunity and what fun for you too! Keep us posted on how it goes - what a neat idea!! (04/03/10, 8:18 am)

Free Wedding Dress Giveaway!!!

March 23rd, 2010 , Posted in bridal, commercial, wedding

I LOVE The Wedding Bell.…they are an amazing little bridal shop in Lansing (they’re on my vendor list)….and they are having a contest that you should know about!! Here’s the scoop!

**Purchase your wedding gown from The Wedding Bell from March 17-April 10, 2010 to
be entered in a drawing to receive your wedding gown FREE. At 5:00 p.m. on April 10th,
The Wedding Bell will hold a drawing to determine the winner. The winner will be
refunded the purchase price of their dress, up to $1,800!

March 17th-April 10th – Drawing at 5:00 p.m on April 10th.
Video of the drawing will be posted on our Facebook page immediately after the drawing
to announce the winner!
This is your chance! Estimated odds of winning are better than 1 in 30!

Call (517) 349-0060 or email theweddingbell@yahoo.com for your appointment or to
check and see if we can order the gown of your dreams :)

The Wedding Bell
5100 Marsh Road
Okemos, MI 48864
www.theweddingbell.net

A few more reasons to love the wedding bell…

1. Every Wedding Bell Bride has the option to have her bridal
gown given a final steam and the opportunity to pick up days or
hours before the wedding. (at no additional cost)

2. Their brides receive discounts on their bridal parties attire.

3. Thier Brides have the option to store their gown at our store until
the day of the wedding.

4. Alterations can be done on-site so you don’t have to drag your
gown to another location.

Here is one of my brides who got her dress from them…and it was the first one she tried on!


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a gigantic sneak peek post….

March 20th, 2010 , Posted in family, kids

The fabulous Soper family on one of the beautiful days that we’ve been having..up until the snow today ;)  This was a new spot that they found…bonus points* for that!  They even made a really fun FLIP video of the shoot, it was adorable!


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  1. lydia wrote: i LOVE the one with the kids in the front and marcy and andy in the background...that would be my favorite. (03/20/10, 11:27 pm)

  2. jessica wrote: love.love.love. This session is just beautiful- awesome job!! (03/21/10, 12:34 am)

  3. Rachel Johnson wrote: Very Cute! Love the location..... Love the picture of Rocco in front of the old car. Lisa did an amazing job, yet again! (03/21/10, 12:12 pm)

  4. erin morgan wrote: What a great shoot. I love this family and you captured them wonderfully! (03/21/10, 11:02 pm)

  5. Emily Wade wrote: Love these! i can't decide which one i love the best. i think you did an amazing job capturing each one of their spirits in these pics! nice :) (03/23/10, 6:49 pm)

  6. mindy@STUDIO 6.23 wrote: sopers..... such HOTNESS!!! love, love, love your pics.... fabulous job, lisa! xoxo (04/23/10, 12:36 am)

Photography Bootcamp is in Session.

March 1st, 2010 , Posted in Uncategorized

There have been so many inquiries about upcoming workshops…well, here is an update!

All of the details are below. You will see a “Wedding Workshop” below as well…please check back at the end of the week for more details on that one – it is a “real” wedding :) and there are only 4 spots! This is an amazing couple that is allowing us to do this, and hopefully you will meet them later this week!  I have so many plans!!

In the next week or so, I will release dates and sign-ups for …..

Group Trash the Dress!! I have made this famous in GR …and I have some girls who are dying to try it!  You know we really don’t trash them….we just go to really cool places and wear all the funky things with your dress that you wish ‘mother’ approved of!   It will be in May, with a limit of 5 ladies, including makeup, hair, and video by Coastline Studios! If you sign up the day I release the date, you will receive your images on a disc for free! Please stay tuned to the blog or check my Lisa Kae Photograhy Fan Facebook page for details soon!  Don’t worry- I will post them in both places!

Spring Mini Sessions!! We will be taking our furniture outside again! I will be scheduling a day of studio mini sessions in May as well!   Look for this later in the week!

Oh the fun never stops!


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don & liz

February 23rd, 2010 , Posted in wedding

I find myself falling in love with each wedding I shoot for different reasons….this one ~ Liz.  I adored her sense of style and her splash of color throughout her day, and her adorable personality….and that’s only the beginning of the day!  They were married at Fountain Street Church and their reception was at the EVE, on top of the BOB.  A giant thanks to Aletha of Pearls Events for bringing this event together, you did a fabulous job :)  Also, thanks to Leda of LVL Photography for shooting with me!  I think my favorites below will speak for themselves!!

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  1. abby nicol wrote: OMG!! (02/23/10, 7:23 pm)

  2. abby nicol wrote: Ok so my computer is whacko today! I meant to type - OMYGOODNESS! These photos are lovely, Lisa! Wow. . . incredible wedding, but your shots are unmatched!! Fantastic work and what a great way to capture such special moments! Lovely!! Thanks for sharing!! (02/23/10, 7:24 pm)

  3. Megan Wierenga wrote: Out of this world! What a creative and spectacular wedding and photos. Incredible! (02/23/10, 7:50 pm)

  4. Michelle Belg wrote: That cake looks amazing!!!! The parasols (spelling) I loved each girl with a different one!!! I always kinda feel like I was there with your work Lisa:) (02/23/10, 8:06 pm)

  5. Diane wrote: Amazing! I love what the bride did with the colors. Your photos are wonderful, like always. Great work Lisa. Thanks for sharing. (02/23/10, 10:29 pm)

  6. Liz & Don wrote: Lisa, you and Leda did such an amazing job!!!!! We are so happy you were able to capture our day for us :) (02/24/10, 12:14 pm)

  7. Leda wrote: to say this wedding was amazing would be an understatement. could we do it all over again? Don+Liz TAKE 2! (04/04/10, 5:32 pm)

Neil & Erin | Indianapolis Engagement Photographer

February 5th, 2010 , Posted in engagement

I had so much fun with these two! We spent the whole afternoon finding great places. Special thanks to my brother in law for pointing me to the most fabulous antique warehouse downtown…my trips to Indy will never be the same :) How fabulous did these two do?! I always tell my couples..my job is only 50% of your session, the other half is all you! My best sessions with couples are when they are completely as ease with each other. I love so many of these photos – it was hard to choose. I hope you enjoy these! **happy friday**
Thery’re were a gazillion of these hanging picture viewfinders in the entryway—so fun!

**this was more complicated than it looks ! **

Yes – they’re wedding date is 9-11….

thank you Borders…even though you closed when we walked in the door :)  they let us stay!

*notice all the lights are green in relation to where I’m standing – yea – lots of honking at me :)

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  1. Megan Wierenga wrote: You are fabulous. These belong in a magazine! (02/05/10, 10:24 am)

  2. Michelle Belgiano wrote: I love your sacrifice for a good picture...who cares if your honked at! These are truly amazing!!!! That antique store! What a find love those pictures! Plus the one with the Books sign. That couple is adorable too:) (02/05/10, 10:44 am)

  3. amanda wrote: simply stunning! i love the close up black and white, so personal and sweet. (02/05/10, 10:47 am)

  4. Jen K. wrote: Gorgeous Lisa!! LOVE them all! (02/05/10, 1:17 pm)

  5. Abby N. wrote: Lisa, these are absolutely stunning! Were the escalators both going down or did you guys have to time it just right when one was going up and the other going down?!? How cool! You are the best...your shots are always inspiring! (02/05/10, 1:50 pm)

  6. Abby N. wrote: BTW ~ I've never seen two people look more in love than these two!!! What cuties!!! :D (02/05/10, 1:53 pm)

  7. Linda b wrote: Love the one in the middle of the street! Actually , they are all fabulous. Nothing but the best -captured their spirit, you did. (02/05/10, 2:10 pm)

  8. kristen hollly wrote: This is a gorgeous session! I LOVE the escalator from the side - yeowza! :o (02/05/10, 5:54 pm)

  9. abby nicol wrote: Wow. These are wonderful! So many great places - that Borders downtown is fantastic, would have never thought of it!! These are priceless! Great job, Lisa!! (02/05/10, 10:17 pm)

  10. Kelly Braman wrote: LOVE LOVE LOVE these, Lisa! Amazingly beautiful couple+Amazing photographer=perfection! (02/07/10, 10:37 am)

  11. Andy wrote: what a super fun session! These are amazing! (02/10/10, 9:28 am)

  12. Karyn May wrote: Wow! These are awesome, Lisa. :) I love the variety of locations- Fantastic! (02/11/10, 4:58 pm)

Reason #1 to love snow….adorable pics.

January 16th, 2010 , Posted in family, kids

The one day I was home during a long vacation, I shot 2 sessions…this was one of them :) Meet the Whipple’s. They currently live near Philly and were in town visiting family. You see, Kyle, (dad) was one of my brothers really great childhood friends, and I was great friends with his sister, and we were at their house most days after school for at least a year or two…at least that’s what I remember. The amazing power of facebook, has brought us back into contact :) It was fabulous to meet Kyle’s entire family, aren’t they adorable? …and hear what they’ve been doing the past 15 years! It’s crazy how much happens…kinda makes me feel old. Here are a few (a gazillion) of my faves :)


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  1. RochelleH wrote: Wow what a beautiful family!!! The last one is my favorite! (01/17/10, 12:05 am)

  2. kellie wrote: LOVE THESE!!!!!!!! (01/17/10, 4:14 am)

  3. abby nicol wrote: These are LOVELY! Thanks for sharing, Lisa!! (01/17/10, 8:59 pm)

  4. Karyn May wrote: These are Awesome family shots, Lisa! :) (01/18/10, 1:07 pm)

brothers. rockin’ it.

January 12th, 2010 , Posted in family, kids

I have so many sessions from the winter season to post…so I’ll start with these :) Kelli is another amazing GR photograher and she brought her boys in for one of my mini sessions…and aren’t they FABULOUS!! I love the way their photos turned out! Here are a few of my favorites!!


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  1. Kelly Braman wrote: *who are these fabulous boys??? hehe I am in love with these images you grabbed of my little guys! Thank you, Lisa Kae! They mean more to me than you know:) I love.love.love them!!! (01/12/10, 11:49 am)

  2. kerri banyas wrote: These are the cutest pictures of the Braman boys...so adorable! I really Love the last one of Kelly and the boys...she is such a hot mama! Great job! (01/12/10, 12:08 pm)

  3. Regina White wrote: I love love those drums and guitar pics. So rockin cute. They are all fab. How lucky is Kelli to have such great photog (Lisa) friend(s) to capture these priceless images. Love em. Looking good KB. (01/12/10, 2:33 pm)

  4. Holly Henderson wrote: Who has a tire swing in their studio?!... only Lisa. Love love love the rock band. Oh, I have to have you shoot my boys next time. (01/12/10, 2:42 pm)

  5. Karyn May wrote: i love the braman boys! the one of jack by the window is like an album cover and that one of charlie on that tire swing is adorable - fabulous idea! But I have to agree with kerri.. the last one if the fav - i love me some bramans! Great job, Lisa! ;) (01/12/10, 3:21 pm)

  6. kristen hollly wrote: Eee! Super cute! Love these shots, so rockstar! (02/05/10, 9:13 am)