Bill + Alicia: Engaged (Grand Rapids Wedding Photographer)

February 12, 2012

When Alicia told me during her last photo session that Bill was going to propose in the near future, I was just so excited! Even though I was just waiting for it, I was still giddy when I heard the news for sure. Since then, Alicia and I have been text buddies, going back and forth about all sorts of wedding stuff. They have already chosen their date (August 25, 2012) and venue (Comfort Suites Lakeside in Houghton Lake), and of course, their photographer... me! We got them down to Grand Rapids last weekend to do their engagement photos. Though I was really hoping to make it out to Grand Haven, we had a good time touring downtown GR and finding all sorts of cool spots for photos.

Bill and I went to school together. I work with a lot of old friends and acquaintences from my hometown, so no surprise. I've known his since way back in middle school! I'm happy to see him find such a cool girl to walk down the aisle with. Alicia and I met last year when I did his Aunt Candi's wedding photos, and again for some family photos we did later on that summer. She also came to visit me recently for another photo session I have yet to blog about (stay tuned!), so we're pretty bunch old pals now. She's a gorgeous girl, and I suppose Bill is a pretty good looking guy as well, so I am just thrilled to get to be a part of their wedding.

Congrats Alicia (Cali ;) and Billy, we'll see you again soon!

^The city of Grand Rapids is going to redo the historic Sixth Street Bridge this year, so I wanted to get out to it before it was too late. Good timing!

 ^So cute!

^A view of downtown Grand Rapids.

^Showing off the local skyline.



^Love this! Nose-to-nose is my new favorite pose.



^Finally, some shade.



^Big smiles!



^"C'mere, handsome!"

^Haha, cute. Love the boots, by the way!

^Almost looks like they are walking down the aisle already!

^The side door at Saint Mark's was a perfect little shaded corner to do a few photos.

^Love these two! Can't wait until their wedding at the end of August!

Andrea: Class of 2012 (Grand Rapids Senior Photographer)

February 11, 2012

Andrea first came to see me back in October for her in-studio senior portraits. We were saving her outdoor session to get a little snow on the ground. We figured December, maybe January at the latest. Well it took quite a few reschedules to get a decent amount of snow to finally be able to finish her photos (weirdest winter ever!) But got it, we did! I met Andrea and her mom, Brenda, out in Middleville and we took a little walk down the picturesque Trail that winds along the Thornapple River. Even though I lived in Middleville for about a year and a few months, and I shot a wedding ceremony in that very same area a few years ago, I had never gone down the Trail. It was a perfect backdrop for some chilly senior portraits. While usually I enjoy lots of color, the muted backdrop paired with Andrea's black and white coat looked perfect. She's a gorgeous girl, and I'm glad we FINALLY got to work together again!

Congrats to Andrea on her senior year! She'll be headed off to college in the fall, and I wish her all the best in her future!

^There IS a little color after all!

^Such a cool spot!

^She's good at the serious look!