Mostly I was just playing with focus, and trying to get some beautiful detail in these images, sticking with the nature aspect of course. Nothing in depth, just having a good time.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Springtime in Kentwood
Spring is usually my favorite season. It just seems to be taking it's time coming around this year. However, the flowers are finally out, the leaves are slowly making their appearance, and we are starting to see some consistent 60s and a few 70s. Yesterday was beautiful, and although the sun hid it's face by the time I got out to photograph, I did manage to take some fun nature shots before the storms came through. Sometimes it's fun to photograph "just 'cuz" :-)
Mostly I was just playing with focus, and trying to get some beautiful detail in these images, sticking with the nature aspect of course. Nothing in depth, just having a good time.
Mostly I was just playing with focus, and trying to get some beautiful detail in these images, sticking with the nature aspect of course. Nothing in depth, just having a good time.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Baby Session Special
This Week ONLY
In honor of the spring, I am running a special for portraits this week only. If you have a little on under the age of 5 (or if you are pregnant, book your session this week and you get an awesome deal! The session can be scheduled for anytime between now and June 30, but you have to book the session this week to get the special. Now is a great time to get your baby's portraits done, so grab this deal while it lasts.
The session will include both a half-hour indoor and half-hour outdoor session (or as much as you little one allows of course!), in my Grand Rapids studio and somewhere in the area. Multiple dates are available, to contact me today to schedule your baby session.
AND if it's almost your baby's birthday, ask me about our birthday cake session!
In honor of the spring, I am running a special for portraits this week only. If you have a little on under the age of 5 (or if you are pregnant, book your session this week and you get an awesome deal! The session can be scheduled for anytime between now and June 30, but you have to book the session this week to get the special. Now is a great time to get your baby's portraits done, so grab this deal while it lasts.
The session will include both a half-hour indoor and half-hour outdoor session (or as much as you little one allows of course!), in my Grand Rapids studio and somewhere in the area. Multiple dates are available, to contact me today to schedule your baby session.
AND if it's almost your baby's birthday, ask me about our birthday cake session!
Friday, May 6, 2011
Engagement Sessions
They are a MUST!
A lot of my clients find me online, and although I absolutely love sitting down with them as they make their final decision, there are still quite a few that don't meet me until right before the wedding. Please, future brides and grooms, I beg you! Always schedule an engagement session! Not only is it a great way to meet with me and learn my shooting style and how well we can work together, but it gives you are great favor to send out with invitations, to create Save the Dates with, or just to hang on your wall and remind you that the big day is coming!
Personally, I feel it's very important to get a chance to work with a couple beforehand. It's a much more relaxed environment to work with and gives everyone a chance to ask questions. That way we can learn the dynamic we have together, chat, and find out where our photography styles and preferences meet. Which is great to ease your mind about one more thing on your wedding day. The may be a little less glam than a wedding (although they don't have to be!), but it's well worth the time!
Whether I am your photographer or not, I beg you to consider doing an engagement session, and if you are on the fence, DO IT FOR SURE! You'll feel great meeting your photographer and seeing how they work, and you'll have some great memories to show from it as well.
And to my brides and grooms who haven't scheduled a session yet... what are you waiting for?!? I'm dying to do more portrait sessions! Contact me today.
A lot of my clients find me online, and although I absolutely love sitting down with them as they make their final decision, there are still quite a few that don't meet me until right before the wedding. Please, future brides and grooms, I beg you! Always schedule an engagement session! Not only is it a great way to meet with me and learn my shooting style and how well we can work together, but it gives you are great favor to send out with invitations, to create Save the Dates with, or just to hang on your wall and remind you that the big day is coming!
Personally, I feel it's very important to get a chance to work with a couple beforehand. It's a much more relaxed environment to work with and gives everyone a chance to ask questions. That way we can learn the dynamic we have together, chat, and find out where our photography styles and preferences meet. Which is great to ease your mind about one more thing on your wedding day. The may be a little less glam than a wedding (although they don't have to be!), but it's well worth the time!
Whether I am your photographer or not, I beg you to consider doing an engagement session, and if you are on the fence, DO IT FOR SURE! You'll feel great meeting your photographer and seeing how they work, and you'll have some great memories to show from it as well.
And to my brides and grooms who haven't scheduled a session yet... what are you waiting for?!? I'm dying to do more portrait sessions! Contact me today.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Wednesday Wedding Inspiration: Rings
Diamonds are a girl's best friendMy new feature got started with a couple fun items in wedding planning, but really, we should start at the beginning! And where do you start the wedding planning process... with the engagement, of course! And you aren't engaged until you have that shiny little diamond on your left hand!
Most girls know about the "Four C's" when it comes to diamonds, and thanks to Gendiat's website, I've got all four to share with you... feel free to direct the boyfriend this way if he needs a little assistance!
CUT
The diamond's cut is the only part of the diamond that we can truly control. It also controls the amount of light the diamond is reflecting, and thus how much it sparkles! To the left is a diagram of the facets of a diamond... brilliant cut, which is round. Shown in the photo above is the square shaped princess cut, which is popular, and one of my favorites!
There are also multiple shape options, which all reflect the light differently. A lot of option when choosing what the sweetie likes best. check them out to the right!
COLORNot all diamonds are created equal. Premium pretties have no color and are completely clear, but those will cost you a pretty penny! The chart that helps to show the best of diamonds and the varying degrees of color that they may come in is to the left. Remember, the less yellow the diamond, the more expensive it is likely to be!
CLARITYThe clarity of the diamond describes the amount of "stuff" that can be seen when you look into the stone itself. The flawless diamonds are at the top, with additional inclusions further down the list. Most of the levels of inclusions aren't even visible without close inspection. Check out the chart.
CARAT
The weight of a diamond is measured in carats. A carat is divided by 100 points, so a diamond of 70 points would be a 0.7 carat diamond. Even though a diamond may have the same carat as another, you have to mix all four C's together and you get to determine how perfect (and expensive) that diamond is!
Now, you get to choose the setting and... PRESTO! The perfect gift for the special lady in your life! Above, This tacori ring is beautiful, but there are SO many options out there. Between different cuts and shapes, to different colored gold bands, and now a lot of people are even doing colored stones instead of the usual white diamond... it's exciting to see all the styles out there!
In my personal opinion, as long as he chose your ring with love in mind, that's all that REALLY matters. Although a girl can dream...
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
The Murray Family
April 30, 2011
This past Saturday marked a milestone in the life of a friend of mine this weekend. Sarah, who has been a fan and friend of mine for a good long time now, graduated from my alma mater, Grand Valley State University, and is ready to take on the world. What better excuse than that is there to get some family photos done.
I've known the Murray family for a LONG time. Sarah's brother, Vince, was my best friend in kindergarten. And although we really didn't hang out too much after that, though we obviously saw each other throughout the rest of our Harrison school careers, every now and then we look back on this one photo my mother took of us and my little sister having a fun day together and munching fudge-sicles and we reminisce! Since then, we've gone on to do bigger and better things, but of course I was thrilled to see them all.
Despite wind and just a bit of rain, got lots of photos, including some at Grand Valley (seems fitting) and generally had a good time. Short and sweet, but definitely a good time!
Oh, and hopefully Vince will not mind me posting this, can't talk about it and not show it...
I am the big mouth on the left, my sister is the big mouth on the right, and Vince, of course, is the cute young man in the center. Ahhh, the good old days.
And I'm really not sure what my mom was thinking letting me eat a chocolate like that in a white shirt... I'm unaware of whether or not the shirt made it through the whole experience :) Now, on to the pro photos!
This past Saturday marked a milestone in the life of a friend of mine this weekend. Sarah, who has been a fan and friend of mine for a good long time now, graduated from my alma mater, Grand Valley State University, and is ready to take on the world. What better excuse than that is there to get some family photos done.
I've known the Murray family for a LONG time. Sarah's brother, Vince, was my best friend in kindergarten. And although we really didn't hang out too much after that, though we obviously saw each other throughout the rest of our Harrison school careers, every now and then we look back on this one photo my mother took of us and my little sister having a fun day together and munching fudge-sicles and we reminisce! Since then, we've gone on to do bigger and better things, but of course I was thrilled to see them all.
Despite wind and just a bit of rain, got lots of photos, including some at Grand Valley (seems fitting) and generally had a good time. Short and sweet, but definitely a good time!
Oh, and hopefully Vince will not mind me posting this, can't talk about it and not show it...I am the big mouth on the left, my sister is the big mouth on the right, and Vince, of course, is the cute young man in the center. Ahhh, the good old days.
And I'm really not sure what my mom was thinking letting me eat a chocolate like that in a white shirt... I'm unaware of whether or not the shirt made it through the whole experience :) Now, on to the pro photos!
^Just as they arrived, the sun decided to come out.
We thought this was a good spot because of how different the flooded river makes it look.
^Lounging on the Public Museum lawn. Great GR backdrop.
^Sarah sporting her cap and gown.
^Done with college... thumbs up!
^Thought this was funny, Gary put out his credit card, since he helped to acheive this goal!
^Decided since we were at the downtown campus we should stop in for a couple shots too.
^Great to see you guys!
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