Scott & Adrianna: A Lakefront Wedding (West Michigan Wedding Photographer)

October 10, 2015

Everyone knows that in October, Michigan is a mixed bag of good and bad weather. Cold, wet, hot, windy, snowing, who knows! When Scott and Adrianna met with me last year about their wedding at Bay Pointe Inn, I was ecstatic to get to work with them at such a beautiful place. I've been wanting to do a wedding there forever!!! And October can be a wonderful month. It can also be a messy, messy month... But we got lucky because their wedding day was absolutely perfect. A nice breeze, lots of sun, cool but not cold temperatures. Perfect.

Our schedule didn't work out as planned, but I couldn't be happier with all the gorgeous photos we got. So many pretty details, such a great couple, so many family members, it was a great day. There was lots of love and emotion by the lake during the ceremony. Nothing but big smiles for Scott, a few tears from the ladies in the wedding. And so many photos! My awesome second, Kate, and I got so many amazing shots as we stayed mostly by the Boathouse. The lighting got to be tricky in places but I don't think it held us back in the end.

Scott and Adrianna had a wonderful reception. Wine, cake, good friends, singing and dancing family members, and a band makes for a nice evening. I am so glad I got to be part of this wedding. What a great way to end the season! Congrats to Scott and Adrianna... and enjoy the photos!

Pre-Wedding Prep: The Boathouse Villa, Gun Lake, Shelbyville, MI
Ceremony &; Reception: Bay Pointe Inn, Gun Lake, Shelbyville, MI
Hair: Janet Dosenberry
Make-up: Alisha Harkes
Dress Shop: Renee Austin, Grand Rapids, MI
Bridal Gown: Casablanca
Tuxes: Men's Warehouse
Floweres: Kim Blanchard
Band: JGJ Bandhttp://jgjband.com/, Grand Rapids, MI

^Told you it was perfect ;)

^Kate and I took SOOOO many detail shots. Not sorry.

^Looking good, Adrianna.

^Kate was in charge of the guys getting ready shots.

^Favorite! Nice one, Kate.

^Finally ready for our first look!

^Such a calm lake. Beautiful.

^We were both playing with the light a lot in this location. Still not sorry ;)

^I love the color palette these two chose. And their wedding party was a great group too!

^Oh Kate, look what you've done!!! :D

^BEAUTIFUL.

^The girl on the top right is someone I haven't seen in YEARS. Surprise! Great to see you, Val.

^Love.

^Can't get enough of the bride!

^Wine ;)

^The sunset lighting was working. Wish I could have gotten more color but I'll take it!

^Favorite.

^A quick nod to the Boathouse. Such a cool place.

^Thank you guys so much for letting me photograph for you!!!

^I had some fun with the off camera flash for the dances. Yesssss.

^Until next season... :)

Black Friday Specials

November 26 to November 30


As usual, it's that time of the year again; time to head out shopping for your whole Christmas list. It seems like there are more and more people to add every year. Why not give your family and friends the gift of memories this year?! 

There are many great options from Jenna Rose Photography, for your session this year or one for next year as well.The first option gives you 40% off any prints you purchase via your online gallery this weekend. Use the coupon code 40HOLIDAY from November 26 to 30 to get 40% off all prints (canvases excluded). If your gallery has already been closed, let me know now or at least before Sunday at 8pm and I will reload it in time for you to get the 40% off print special.

Second, if you haven't got any prints to order, you can also save on sessions booked over the holiday weekend. Contact me between November 26 and 30 to book a session and get $25 off the sitting fee. You'll also get a $25 print credit added on for when it's time to order. This deal is valid for gift certificates as well if you have a friend or family member you'd like to gift a session to.Last but not least, my brides get another special deal. You can order a duplicate wedding album to give to your parents, bridesmaids, etc. for a discount. Coffee table albums are $150 plus tax, deluxe coffee table albums are $200 plus tax (duplicate albums only).Please be sure to log on this weekend to get your specials! I look forward to hearing from you!

Elliott: Brand New (Grand Rapids Newborn Photographer)

November 6, 2015

Elliott has some cool parents. I briefly met them at Thom and Amanda's wedding last year (when I was pregnant myself!) and then again, where I got to know them better, for their maternity session a few weeks ago. They were so excited to meet their new little one. He arrived on October 30th, and came to see me just about a week later for his newborn photo. At first, he wasn't really interested in hanging out with me, but after a bit and a few bottles (sometimes it takes more than one!), he was all for it. My friend and assistant for the day, Mandy, tagged along and we took turns cuddling and posing Elliott. He was a champ! Which was great because I was super excited to get the steampunk shots with all the fun props John and Kris brought along for the session.

Elliott, you were great! I really hope to see you again as you get older!

^A dapper gentleman!

^He was mad for a minute there.

^I love this one with Elliott and Kris. She's so excited to be a mommy.

^What a great guy! He let us move him all over the place. But he WOULD NOT relax those fingers ;)

^Don't know why but I love this shot.

^Do you think they are related? ;)

^Tis the season!

^Yes, that's a monocle. I can't believe it stayed there!

^What a fun family they are!

^Beautiful.