Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Erik & Katie: A Colorful Fall Wedding (Grand Rapids Wedding Photography)

September 19, 2015



First of all, though it didn't start out that way, Katie couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day for her wedding. She and Erik chose the backdrop of Cannonsburg Ski Area, which is also where we did most of their engagement session back in January (it was a little cooler back then!). Katie and Erik chose wine colors for their wedding, and her bouquet from Ball Park Floral were to die for! I couldn't get enough of all the gorgeous color. Though the leaves hadn't quite started to change yet, it was perfect.

Katie and I are both crazy about organization. I have a great time working with brides who like to make a schedule and have a plan! Great minds... you know the saying ;) Though, as usual, not everything when exactly according to plan, we really had a great day working together. And Misty came along to second shoot with me for this one, so yay on that one too. I'm excited to show off their photos, so check them all out below!

Congrats to the newlyweds!

Ceremony & Reception: Cannonsburg Ski Area, Cannonsburg, MI
Invites/Save the Dates/Programs: Kate Macumber
Hair/make-up: Amanda Muilenburg, Shanda Vande Pol
Dress shop: Renee Austin, Grand Rapids, MI
Tuxes: Men's Warehouse
Flowers: Ball Park Floral, Grand Rapids, MI
Cake: Dairy Queen (it was an ice cream cake!)
DJ: Rhythm of the Night DJ Service, Grand Rapids, MI

^Gorgeous light AND details. Love it when that happens.

^Yay for #hashtags.


^Love!!!

^As you will see, this wall is a popular spot for this wedding ;)




^Look at the photo on the phone. She has antlers ;)




^The handsome groom makes his debut!


^First look! Love these two (thanks, Misty).









^Oh those colors!


^A shot Katie requested. If it wasn't for the chairlift, it would be even better!





^The gorgeous Katie!

^I won't lie, these guys were a bit of a handful, but we got it done ;)


^He knows what he's doing, even if he's not that into photos!





^Haha, love this look.




^Another requested shot. Nailed it!






^This one mirrors an engagement shot :)


^Oh. My. Gosh. So good looking.


^Love this little pair of photos. Cute!





^Another great angle from my lovely assistant!





^That sky.




^All together, they look amazing.







^Playing with lens flares.









^Can you tell I love the colors? ;)







^A very challenging first dance location. We got a few good ones ;)







^Having a good time. Congrats!!!

Friday, October 30, 2015

Mini Session: Magan & Mike (Mid Michigan Maternity Photographer)

October 25, 2015

Okay, so this is crazy. I met this little girl when she was FOUR years old. Now she's married and expecting a little girl of her own. That is just CRAZY! And makes me feel just a tad bit old, too! But that's what you get when you are best friends with someone's cousin for 18 or so years. My friend, Judi, and I used to spend the nights at Magan and her family's house in the summer, and I watched her grow up (albeit from afar these last few years). This weekend was her baby shower and I got to photograph her the next day with her husband, Mike. It was fun meeting him and getting to talk more with Magan too. I can't wait until little Aurora comes into the world. She's due on New Year's Day, so she's coming SOON!

^Got some good color left in Harrison!



^Such a cute pair!





^Looking amazing, Magan!


^This was my favorite spot :)






^Come soon, little Aurora!

Thursday, October 29, 2015

Mini Session: Shayla & Seth (Mid Michigan Portrait Photographer)

October 3, 2015

Another pair of siblings who took part in last year's mini sessions, Shayla and Seth, were in again this year. Their mom, Michelle, got in on a couple shots. I love little family sessions like this. These kids are great as well, so we had fun with a VERY quick session (Saturday was MUCH chillier than Sunday was!).



^LOVE this one of Shayla in the flowers. It works with the outfit for sure!


^Seth climbed up this HUGE boulder.




^What a great little family!
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