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Gwen Turns One!! {Children Session}

Thursday, September 29th, 2011

One of my favorite ages to shoot has to be one. First off, the kids are out of this world cute at this age. Not only are they cute but they are walking, talking and interested in just about everything. It makes them so fun to watch and see what they are going to do next.

Not only was Gwen as cute as a button (and perfect) – her mommy and daddy came with balloons and a cupcake (which I was SUPER excited for). Gwen loved it all – we walked throughout the park and ended with some fun with balloons and some cake! I had an absolute blast meeting this family for the first time!

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The beautiful family.

LOVE this

Is Gwen not the cutest little thing?

The one year old!

Such a happy little girl!

A favorite family photo <3

I just loved this face.

LOVE this – she looks so angelic.

Balloons!!

<3 favorite <3

SO sweet.

Thinking about the delicious cupcake.

I would say that the cherry is the best part too

And this is obviously the most efficient way to eat it

Happy Birthday, Gwen!!

Thank you to Gwen and her mommy and daddy! I loved that you brought something new to the session – cupcakes and balloons were SO fun!! Can’t wait to see you all again!

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Ireland Turns Three!! {Children Session}

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

The first ten minutes of the session are always the most tricky when it comes to kids. I think within the first ten minutes of meeting you can tell if the session is going to be a success or not. I have to say, I wasn’t sure when I walked in to see Ireland. She didn’t remember me from the last time we did photos (she shouldn’t- she was two) and so it was a little tense for awhile. THEN her mommy went to grab something and Ireland was sitting with me in the foyer. We clicked. We talked about swimming and hide and go seek and what she did that day. After she opened up – there was no stopping her. She is quite the talker now!! I love it!

I love it. I love when I’m surprised. I thought that we weren’t going to get Ireland to smile that day but guess what? She didn’t stop. She is the sweetest and cutest little three year old! We went to the park, beach and even for a walk in the woods (where Elmo ran by a couple of times).

It was a pleasure to see this family once again and I can’t wait till next time.

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Yep. She knows she’s adorable.

She is at the age where all she knows is – GO.

Yep – this three year old knows how to plan the Violin!

She is honestly one of the happiest little girls!

She is also very inquisitiveness.

Who doesn’t love a good swing?

LOVE this.

Yes, this outfit totally happened and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it.

Flying through the beach!

Another favorite

The sweet little fairy in the woods

Looking for Elmo

Thank you to Ireland and her mommy and daddy!!! I had a blast once again and cannot wait until November!!

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Dan and Becky {We Will: Engagement Session}

Sunday, September 25th, 2011

I find myself very lucky to get recommendations from past clients. This session was just the case – the wedding (and maternity below) I did with Travis and Kim went so well that I got asked back from the family to do Dan and Becky’s engagement session and next year, wedding. Dan is Kim’s older brother and I could not have been more excited to get to spend some time with this family once again.

We went to downtown Plymouth and hit a bunch of different areas – they were up for anything!

I can’t wait for their wedding in April!

Yea, they are pretty adorable.

Got to love old theaters.

Yea, I just loved how fun this one was

A favorite – Becky will have to get a new jersey soon!

Loving the rail road tracks lately!

Way too cool.

What a blast they both were to work with!

Can’t wait till April!

Thank you Dan and Becky! I had a blast walking around and finding out more about the two of you in downtown Plymouth – can’t wait for the wedding!

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Kim and Travis {Baby Make Three}

Friday, September 23rd, 2011

You all may remember Kim and Travis from their wedding I shot earlier this year … well… they’re expecting!!!!

I could not be happier for these two. They are going to be such great parents – this baby is going to be loved by SOOOO many. I was so excited when Kim asked me to take some maternity photos – she was just GLOWING. I can’t wait to meet the little one!

They’re having a girl!!!

The beautiful mama to be!

Can’t wait to meet baby Cayleigh!

A favorite

Baby girl shoes? The cutest!

Another favorite!

They are so stinkin cute

I guess baby will make five!!

And, of course, one with the Nana (name still undetermined) and Auntie to be!!

Thank you Kim and Travis for once again documenting such a special time in your life!!! Can’t wait to meet your beautiful baby girl!

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Tim and Jessica {I Do}

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

I had been looking forward to this wedding since Jes booked with me months and months ago. I knew Jes and her husband, Tim, from various things – one being that we all went to the same high school together (side note – Go Novi High!).

Everything from the day turned out perfectly – the bride, the groom, the bridal party and their sweet little girl – Molly. Now Molly could not have been more of a doll. She was incredibly patient, super sweet and out of this world cute. Her dress was TO DIE FOR along with her mommy’s. The two of them just looked SO beautiful!

We were able to secure a Fire Truck from Tim’s old stomping grounds and boy am I glad we did! It was so fun and added uniqueness to the day. Speaking of uniqueness wait till you see a photo of their entrance! The whole day was perfect and I couldn’t be more thankful that I was able to be a part of it. You’ll also see some familiar faces in some of the photos as well!

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Love it!

Some details <3

The stare down between the cousins!

The beautiful bride being a beautiful mommy

The boys making their way to the chapel.

Ceremony Photos.

The beautiful family.

Some of the bride’s side

And some of the Groom’s side.

The daughter and the niece

And, of course, the bride and groom

The GORGEOUS bride…

And her beautiful daughter and handsome husband <3

This is love.

The awesomely adorable ladies of the party!

One of my favorite guys pictures ever taken.

Siblings!!

Fire Truck time!!

A favorite.

Love this.

Yea, how awesome is their entrance?!

Some formal dances

And the dancing didn’t stop till the end of the night!

And probably the best dancing photo I’ve ever gotten. There is a lot of heart and soul in a dance move like this.

Thank you Tim and Jes for allowing me to capture the best day of your lives! I had a blast and it was great to catch up with everyone! I hope that your travels home are safe and I can’t wait to see you both again soon!! Hope you enjoyed the preview!!

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MSU Pompon Team!! {Michigan State University}

Thursday, September 15th, 2011

I feel so lucky that I get to come back every year and do the Michigan State Pompon team’s photo shoot. I am a 2007 alum from the best school in the world and it makes me proud that I get to come back and shoot on a campus that I can honestly say is the best (better than alllllllll the rest).

We had a fabulous time checking out different parts of the campus and stopping here and there to shoot. I had the best second shooter/assistant/bestest friend/Pom team alum ever to accompany me on the trip. I was completely and utterly worried that we were going to get rained out BUT it held off and we had a BEAUTIFUL day!!

I can’t wait till next time! Enjoy the preview!!

Show some of your Spartan Pride

The senior girls!

Have to have all the girls with Sparty!

New uniforms and New Poms!

State!

Friends!

The e-Board

Just because I like this photo…

MSU is kind of crazy beautiful…

Some Children’s Garden <3

These girls def. have their Spartan Pride.

<3 Michigan State <3

Ended with just a little fun

Thank you to all the awesomely beautiful Pom girls! I had a blast with you guys yet again and can’t wait till we can do it again! Special thanks to Linda for inviting me out and Cindy for helping me out! Go GREEN! Go WHITE! Go STATE!

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They Said I Do {Reception Session}

Sunday, September 11th, 2011

The last of my sessions on Labor Day weekend was taken place at the Lyon Oaks Golf Club. These two weren’t going to get any photos of their wedding! Thank goodness the bride’s sister contacted me and asked if I could come along for a few hours to just get a couple family photos and such. I am SO glad she did! I had such a lovely time meeting and hanging out with everyone on such a gorgeous afternoon!

These two are clearly in love and I sincerely hope that they have the most wonderful life together.

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The lovely couple.

LOVE this bag!

Loving the location!

A favorite

Love.

The bride and her boys <3

The two sets of grandparents and their grandkids!

Love this of the sisters!!

Helping his dad

Do these not look amazing?!

The New Mrs. and Mr.

Thank you to this wonderful couple for allowing me to take some photos of their special day! Now you will have some lasting memories on film! Also – thanks to the brides sister for inviting me out!

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A Sweet Family of Four {Family Session}

Thursday, September 8th, 2011

This was the third session I had over labor day weekend and I couldn’t have asked for nicer clients. They were an incrediably sweet family of four – dad, mom and two little girls – and, of course, their dog. Seeing how sweet these little girls were to each other made my decision much clearer (I need to have just girls )

We started at their house and then made our way all over downtown Plymouth (LOVE that city). We did everything from their backyard to the train tracks. We got cozy, urban and greenery all in one session! It was perfect.

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The beautiful family.

How stinkin cute are these sisters?!

Love taking photos at clients houses – it makes the photos so personal- on their front porch!

Again with the cuteness.

The adorable girls.

A favorite – love the feeling.

They all just look so cool.

I love going to train tracks – they just look so awesome. Another favorite.

Love.

Love this.

Yep, that’s how cute these two are — didn’t even ask them to hold hands.

Heading over to the park!

Love.

Thank you to this awesomely adorable family! I had a blast going around Plymouth with all of you and I sincerely hope that we can get together again soon!

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Matteo {Newborn Shoot}

Tuesday, September 6th, 2011

This family started off like any other family does. Mom and dad got married and decided to have a baby. It was a beautiful boy. Years later – a fifth boy arrived.

I say it every time I post about this family – I don’t know how the mom does it. She is such a beautiful person inside and out and you can tell that all the boys just adore her – especially the newest one in the bunch – Matteo. When I arrived the boys greeted me as usually and took me to their new brother (they all seemed super excited to introduce me). Matteo could not have been more of an angel. He had his brothers touching and screaming around him but he paid no mind, he knew he was getting his photo taken.

I hope you all enjoy the preview as I had taking all the photos!!

Welcome…. baby Matteo.

Meet baby Matteo.

Love it.

The next two are my favorites

Such a content baby

Forgot if this was a cry or yawn … either way, he’s cute doing it!

Three of the new big brothers!

He had SO much dark hair! Looks like his brother Enzo.

I do believe that’s a little smirk

Another favorite.

Being in his bassinet makes him sleepy.

And….. he’s out.

Taking photos is tiring for a little guy!

Thank you once again to this amazing family for having me over yet again. I love it every time! Enjoy Matteo and I hope to see you soon!!

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Labor Day Session Number One {Family Session}

Monday, September 5th, 2011

This family is no stranger to my blog – and I’m so happy about that

This time, we added a few more people – the little guys grandparents from way across the pond. We had an amazing day (maybe just a little too hot) and got some great photos! He was smiling from ear to ear the moment I got there – which I was ecstatic about – I knew it was going to be a good session! We went everywhere around the house – inside, outside, sand and water! It made for such a variety of shots!

I truly really enjoy taking this families portraits and hope I can do it again soon!

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LOVE this of mommy and baby!

<3 family