THE JOURNAL

I’m excited to get back into the swing of things here and feature some of my favorite stuff!  These posts always seem to generate some really fun conversations with clients and friends when I’m out and about, so thought it would be fun to bring it back with a fresh, new spin.  So here we […]

Have you noticed lately that my post titles often don’t have much to do with the post itself?  Just a random thought this morning. But this one actually does.  Over the course of the past 6 years  I’ve met handfulls of talented photographers right in my own back yard.  The little yard called Downriver. Downriver is […]

I can’t think of a better way to end my summer than heading Up North to Traverse City for another beautiful wedding this weekend.  This time, I get to take the back seat and shoot for my talented niece, Candice of Lamarand Style Photography!  All e-mails, phone calls and inquiries will be returned on Tuesday. […]

I love getting to know people and how they met.  I love hearing all about their “story”.  But honestly, my favorite part is watching their faces light up when they tell me their story.  After chatting with Debbie about their Love Shoot and locations that we had in mind she mentioned that they love breweries, […]

And just like that, I have a blog once again.  I’m actually still surprised that I’m sitting here and blogging my first post since May.  And not by choice, unfortunately.  As most of you know, this blog used to be everything – my blog, my website, my portfolio, my contact system, my resources for pretty […]

Tara has the sweetest of souls and I feel so lucky that I got to start off my senior season with someone as beautiful as her.  Her shoot took place in two of her favorite locations, on the campus of Wayne State University in the heart of The Motor City where she plans to attend […]

Hello and Happy Friday!  I’m feeling a little behind on posting from my For the Love of Learning mentoring sessions, so I’m excited to finally share with you these two lovely faces that I spent some time with last month.  This is Megan & Kenzie of MK Photography over in Leslie, Michigan.  These two are […]

It’s no secret that I’m an avid follower of Lara Casey and her Making Things Happen movement.  She has honestly transformed much of my life both personally and professionally.  She has inspired me in countless ways.  And although spiritually we may be on different levels, I love her encouraging words and they seem to hit […]