Josh & Alicia: A Summer Wedding (Mid Michigan Wedding Photographer)

August 6, 2022

When Alicia first contacted me, as usual, I asked her where she found me. Her wedding was in Mid Michigan where I don't shoot as often anymore, so I was curious. Turned out she was a bridesmaid in her brother's wedding over 10 years ago and thought of me when it was her turn to walk down the aisle. Awwww! That's super sweet! Of course I told her I would be honored and that I definitely had a few new tricks that I'd learned over that span of time since she last saw my work.

I met her, Josh and baby Joshy for the engagement session last fall and have been anxiously awaiting their wedding ever since. As the day got closer, it was starting to look a little worrisome though! In Michigan, you don't get to choose what your wedding day will be like. August is a warm month, so sunny and heat are expected, but when you get a 100% humidity and 90+ degree day for a wedding, you know it's going to be a bit rough. 

Despite that insane amount of heat, Josh and Alicia were married in front of their families and friends. And at least in the photos, you wouldn't know everyone was glistening with "dew" and all the dresses and tuxes were just a bit damp. It was such a furnace of a day, but the two of them looked amazing and by the time the reception rolled around, no one cared how sweaty they were anymore. Everyone was having a blast. Even little Joshy was still hanging in there by the time I had to leave.

I love your little family, Alicia and Josh! I can't wait to watch you all grow together. Thank you so much for trusting me as your photographer!

Venue - Country View Barn, Coleman

Makeup - Adria Quiroz
Hair - Megan VanHorn

Bridal Gown - Galina Signature, David's Bridal
Tuxes - Black Tie Tuxedo and Costume Shop, Mt Pleasant
Attendant Florals - Village Flowers, Gladwin 

Centerpieces - Alicia (the bride!)

Officiant - Ed Morris

Catering - Jenny's Catering, Shepherd

Bartending - Here 'Til the Last Call, Fruitport
Cake - Maggie's Pastries, Midland

DJ - Sound Productions, Clare

Gifts for the bride's mom and dad.

So many sparkles.

We definitely didn't need the jacket on THIS day!

They don't LOOK overheated anyway!

This poor dude was a trooper! A couple rough spots but he toughed it out!

Stunning, my dear!

All the hydrangeas came from Josh and Alicia's own garden. She made the centerpieces herself!

We did it!

No smiles, but at least he put up with us for a few minutes!

Alicia's gorgeous nieces :D

Just a few seconds of running in the shade ;)

FABULOUS.

Time to have some fun!

Awww!

They aren't done with photos yet :D

So cute :D

Am I right?!

Sunflower Celebration: Codey & Annie (Grand Rapids Couple Photographer)

August 15, 2022

Last but certainly not least for our sunflower celebration are Codey and Annie. These two are getting married THIS weekend! Hooray! We'll be celebrating sunflower and the two of you today. I wish you both an amazing day together and thanks so much for coming by for couple photos with me in the sunflowers!

Sunflower Celebration: Tera and the Kids! (Grand Rapids Family Photographer)

August 15, 2022

It takes a tough Mom to wrangle two young ones in a sunflower field, but Tera made it happen! She brought little Lola and baby brother, Ryker (who's turning 1 very soon!), with her for a few cute shots in the golden hour light! These two little ones are adorable, Lola had a ton of smiles, and we even caught speedy Ryker and he tried to escape our photos, at least a couple times ;)

Sunflower Celebration: Brittany (Grand Rapids Portrait Photographer)

August 25, 2022

While I LOVE photographing families and kids, working with adults is pretty much always just a little bit easier... and I'll admit, easy isn't always a bad this ;) I know Brittany from my regular job and I was super excited when she wanted to do a GLAM version of the sunflower field for my minis! I can't get over all these awesome shots. Thanks for coming, Brittany, SOOOO many great ones!