Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Happy Birthday: Maci! (Grand Rapids Childrens Photography)

April 5, 2013

When I first met Maci, she was not very happy to meet me. But since her mom, Marie, started bringing little Maci in for her "Baby's First Year" sessions (newborn, 3-, 6-, 9-months, and one year), we've really grown on each other. This little sweetie is so adorable and has such a pretty smile. I loved working with her and watching her grow from her first session to her last. Maria always had such adorable outfits and Maci would USUALLY go right along with them all.

For her last big session, Maci got to wear a cute hand-made tutu and destroy a birthday cake. It was such much fun! Even though the rest of the session wasn't really her thing that day, I think the cake more than made up for it. That's how a cake smash session is supposed to go! I surely hope Miss Maci comes to visit me again someday, and here's a BIG happy birthday to such a sweet and sassy little lady!


^Maci wanted Mom to hold her more than usual for this session. I'm okay with that!


^Though she already has the walking thing down pat, she still likes to scoot around by pushing things.






^Searching for the baby in the mirror.

^Daddy picked out this fun outfit. She wasn't having the bow or the shoes though!



^Wearing a headband Mommy wore at her wedding.


^Glad I took this 'before' photo of the cake because Maci got her hands in it before I was even ready to shoot!


^She picked the pink crown to wear for cake smashing :-)





^Such a sweetie!



^She was getting irritated that the frosting wouldn't come off her hands, so silly :-)




^Aunt Alli (who nominated Maria and Maci for the contest that got her their "Baby's First Year" sessions, came along for this session and was very helpful with Messy Maci! Thanks Alli!

Friday, April 5, 2013

Karie (Grand Rapids Boudoir Photographer)

March 23, 2013



You may recognize our last Boudoir Week model. Karie attended our 2012 marathon as well. She had so much fun last year that she decided to go another round! She really rocked it out this year as well, and of course it was great to see her again. I think of Karie as kind of a natural. She has an amazing "sassy face" and really works the camera with her eyes (which I personally think are the most important part!). I'm hoping to work with Karie again sometime soon in the future for a styled session, but with all that's going on, I still have to work it out... but you'll see her again, I'm sure. Thanks again, Karie, you are a great way to finish Boudoir Week!




^I told you she had a good look!




^Sexy is red.






^Karie above the city.



^Featuring her new tattoo!

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Lauren (Grand Rapids Boudoir Photographer)

March 23, 2013


Lauren did an awesome job modeling in her boudoir session for the boudoir marathon a few weekends ago. She brought along some super cute outfits. Your best bet for boudoir is to bring things you'll feel comfortable. Sometimes it's something that covers more, sometimes it's just the bare minimum, but no matter what, make sure you are comfortable. Lauren was comfortable with everything and that made for a great session, even if her cute stockings were trying to be difficult the whole time :-). Also she's super gorgeous, that worked well too! Thanks again, Lauren! Your sessions was fun!

^Leather is always a good look!



^Pretty smile.





^A great shot!



^Love the natural window light. The JW is an awesome place to shoot!

^One of my favorites.





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