monthly archives: July 2009

newborn | Miss Elizabeth Susan

Jon and Marissa welcomed their darling daughter Elizabeth Susan into the world just days ago. I love lifestyle sessions, so to set the mood and make it stress-free, we stayed comfortable at home.  I heart mad faces. Hi Max. It’s pleasing to know you’re keeping an eye on me. *giggle* favorite.  love. It was a...

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baby | Master Keenen

This past week my kids and I had the opportunity of visiting my girlfriend/hairdresser, Lacey, and meeting her new little man Keenen. Keenen is now two weeks old and is such a sweet little man. Custom made furniture means photo opp. After Keenen passed out he found comfort in this chair. A chair that will...

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i do. | Ryan & Sasha

Threat of rain? Nooooo….not this season… I’d love to set a new trend. DRY. WARM. SUMMER PLEASE! Ryan and Sasha said their vows at the Kuyper College Chapel Saturday afternoon. You may remember them from last falls esession that got pushed out due to rain? Yeah, a couple of rain drops fell in the morning,...

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yes! | Eric & Sara

We could not have chosen a more perfect evening this past week for Eric and Sara’s esession! Wishing for hot days at the beach seems pointless this year (although I’m not giving up hope!), but man does it make for some perfect temps for shooting. Couples can wear whatever they choose, they don’t need to...

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i do. | Pat & Toni

Saturday morning started bright and early with Toni and her ladies. As I wandered down the halls of downtown Courtyard Marriott you could hear laughter. Today was going to be entertaining! Pat and Toni met me downtown last fall for their esession. Toni was all about pictures, Pat on the other hand needed a pinch...

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love | paper mill designs

Received an email from Katrina Davenport with Paper Mill Designs last week with some fabulous blog lovin. Thank you lady!!! May of 2008 I photographed Chris and Claire’s destination wedding in New Buffalo, MI/Michigan City, IN. What I didn’t realize at the time was Claire and Chris worked with amazing people all over the country...

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i do. | Paul & Paddy

Paul and Paddy said their vows Friday afternoon at Spring Grove Park in Grandville. The last time I saw these two it was four degrees outside during their esession and was very much looking forward to July. The forecast threat of rain on Friday made me crazy all week, so to once again prove the...

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40 weeks | Becky & Jon

Becky contacted me a few weeks ago for maternity pictures. What I didn’t realize then was that I would have the opportunity to see her and Jon two days in a row! LOVE client referrals! Becky is not due till October, but is so excited about her bump that we needed to cover pictures before...

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