my "save the date" invitations arrived!!!

They arrived and I'm so excited to send them out.....

is it spring yet?

We've had some amazing weather these past two weeks, which can and can't be normal for Michigan.... but hey I'm not complaining - I admit I'm ready for Spring.... flowers, the smell in the air and no more snow!  Yet, as much as I "hate" driving in snow (I really do) - it can make a great setting for photography and kids.... of course, kids love to make snowmen, have snowball fights and the best snow forts!!!  So today as I was once again going through some old photos that I had take - I came across these pictures of kids in snow.... yes as much as I hate driving in that white snow stuff - it sure did make some adorable pictures.  Enjoy!

details and more details

So I went to one of my favorite stores - yes I'll admit it - Kohl's.... they have my favorite jeans, some great tops and even some of the cutest flip flops.... but tonight I had a purpose.... my purpose was to look for a piece of jewelry that could go with my wedding dress :) Let me say with a huge smile - I succeeded!  I found it - the necklace that I want and not only that - I got it with Kohl's bucks (those who shop at Kohl's know how precious these Kohl's buck are!)  As I came home feeling like I just conquered the world, I thought it would fun to photograph this special piece of jewelry that would be worn on a day that I'm looking forward to and will always cherish..... so enjoy!

senior pictures

I was once again going through some old pictures that I've taken these past few years.... and I came across some Senior Pictures... always great fun because usually the seniors are "geek-ed" to do this.... here are a few of my favorites from a shoot that I had with my Pastor's daughter - we had over 400 pictures for them to go through and my pastors wife thought there were way too many options - which was a good sign.... Enjoy!

the ring

So when my amazing fiance proposed to me, he didn't have a ring..... he felt horrible, but I didn't mind one bit - it makes for a great story.  But there is no doubt that the ring is such a special part of the engagement and the girl just feels wonderful having it on her hand and showing it off...... so one way to show it off is through photography too - but choosing to photograph it in a unique location.

For instance, I choose to photograph "my temp" ring on a beautiful china saucer that was given to me - this saucer is special for many reasons but also is just beautiful..... so I thought - hey why not show off my ring this way - here is the outcome! :)

details....

I've been sorting through some old wedding photos that I've taken over the past few years and came across these..... this was one of my first weddings to photograph and I was so nervous!!!!  Though now as I'm planning my own wedding and working through all the details - even the small ones, I realize how precious these pictures can be..... they show all the details that one works through in order to create their perfect, dream-like day.

So as you work towards your dream wedding remember the details shouldn't and won't be forgotten!  Enjoy!

Children - Take 2

Here is another fun picture of Jacob... He was too cute peaking around the corner at me.... so photogenic.....

Children

We actually had beautiful weather up here in the north - so I decided to take my camera out and shoot a few pictures of my niece and nephews... which here is the outcome :) Well two of many....