Baby Allison: Newborn (Mid Michigan Children's Photographer)

May 9, 2014

Oh babies! I love their little faces and feeties and fingers... so adorable! It's been a bit since I've done a newborn and I had a few cute ideas for little Allison in mind, we just had to wait for her to arrive! We pushed back her session about four times because first we thought she'd be early, then on time, but sure enough, she told us what was what and decided to be a little late! But she's just on time in God's eyes and she is PERFECT! Though it took her a bit too get to sleep (a couple feedings and one time of having to spit out the fuzzies from one of my blankets), once she did, she was out like a light. What an angel!

Her friends, big brother, Owen, and her kitties were around for most of the shoot but they were pretty good and let us get lots of photos of little sister. I made sure to include Owen and the kitties a little too, of course! Owen is growing up so big, he's adorable, just like he was back when he turned "1", although he's much busier now! I had fun seeing Walt and Melanie again and meeting the new addition to their family. Can't wait to see this little one grow, too!

^So snuggly!

^She didn't even mind all the bow changes and position changes. LOVE HER!

^The one on the bottom is one of my favorites!

^Flowers from a friend for her arrival.

^Kisses from her big brother... she STILL didn't wake up!

^These two were all over me!

^He's such a doll!

^He loved my beanbag "fort". It's popular for the kids ;)

^These two have to be some of the best .The perfect little stretch!

Bill & Alicia: Engaged (Mid Michigan Wedding Photographer)

April 26, 2014

What better way to commemorate your first real home together than by taking your engagement photos just at that spot? Even though soon their first home, and a family home for Bill's family, will be gone soon, we've recorded some of their favorite places to remember it by. Seems fitting to throw in a little nostalgia for an engagement session :)

I've known Alicia and Bill for a long time now. Bill went to high school with me way back when. Alicia and Bill have been together for quite a few years so I had the pleasure of meeting her as well. They've popped up in a few of my sessions throughout the years and they are finally taking that BIG step and getting married! I'm so happy for them. It's just a few months away (time flies!) and we were able to capture a few great moments beforehand. They'll be back on the blog in July for their wedding, I just can't wait!

^Our first happy home.

^Loving this fence!

^We went to explore the woods, a place that means a lot to these two.

^I love this one!

^So many cool 'found' places in this yard!

^Birches by the water!

D'Niya: Class of 2014 (Grand Rapids Senior Portrait Photographer)

April 25, 2014

Every once and awhile, I get a senior who is just about to graduate and previously hadn't had senior portraits done. D'Niya is one of those. Her reason was that she doesn't really like having her photo taken. While I can respect that, of course, she is a beautiful girl and the camera definitely loved her throughout her shoot. It was looking a little rainy the morning of her session, but we decided to try it anyway. We used just one block in downtown GR, but there were so many awesome locations just in that small area.

D'Niya brought along her cousin, DeMari, who was one of my seniors in the class of 2012. It was good to see a familiar face! But D'Niya definitely rocked the session on her own and I love all the awesome shots despite the dreary weather. Good luck on your upcoming graduation, D'Niya, and the rest of my seniors from the Class of 2014. I'm ready for a fresh crop of seniors for the Class of 2015 now!

^Love her look!

^This wall was perfect for our session!

^One of my favorites.

^Time for an outfit change. She was a little chilly during our session!

^Most trees didn't have any foliage yet, but this one was starting!

^Congrats, D'Niya!

Sneak Peek: William & Michelle

May 3, 2013

The first wedding of the season is on the books! Though the weather wasn't what I was hoping for, I cannot complain about the beautiful day William and Michelle had together with their friends and family! It was fun to be a part of it all. Though it was a 10 hour wedding (a little rough for the first of the year!), everything was fairly relaxed and went well. We even saw a few double rainbows after the heavy rain that was passing through stopped. Congrats to Michelle and Will, and here are a few of your sneak peek photos... just a few quick favorites. Lots more to come in the near future!