THE JOURNAL

My littlest love is 9 months old today.  Already, time is flying by.  It seems like just yesterday he made his grand entrance into our world.  Here’s a few facts about my little Nash.  He loves to laugh.  And when he does, it comes from deep down in his belly, and usually involves a little […]

The Christmas family sessions I get to shoot each year are few and far between.  I don’t do the mini shoots, Christmas cards, or anything else that typically comes with holiday shooting.  I usually refer them out to other photographers that I love and trust.  I do this for a couple of reasons, first I […]

As the proud owner of a small business, I encourage you to ditch the long lines and mayhem at the big box stores, chains and retailers and do a little something that gives back to your community.  Shop local, shop small businesses.   Run by neighbors, friends and people you see around town, small businesses […]

Lauren is one of those brides that had me booked two years ahead of time.  Which, of course is exactly my kind of bride.  A planner at heart and one of those girls that has every little details planned out with meticulous care and thought.  I met with Lauren and her mom on a chilly […]

Somehow, one last little beautiful senior manages to sneek into my shooting schedule and I have to admit, I’m delighted that she did.  I shot Liz’s brother, Alex last year before head headed off to college at Grand Valley.  And this year, Liz’s mom Diana got in touch with me to see if I could […]

These two are getting married next year in one of my favorite places on Earth, Torch Lake.  It’s going to be a gorgeous outdoor wedding filled with family and friends.  And I simply can’t wait!  I shot Brian’s brother’s wedding a few years ago and I’m thrilled to be shooting theirs too.  We met last […]

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOLLOW THIS LINK TO REGISTER AND RESERVE YOUR SPOT. (PASSWORD IS BLINK) Registration is officially open and spots are filling up fast!  Here are the details, with more info here. What: BLINK the workshop When: Saturday, January 12th, 10:00am-2:00pm Where: Historic Mill Race Village in Northville, MI Cost: $150 (non-refundable, due at […]

A few words come to mind as I’m getting ready to blog one of my favorite weddings of the year.  Simple … timeless … beautiful.  I met Krysta last fall at a coffee shop in Downtown Plymouth when I was toward the end of my pregnancy with Nash and I literally wobbled in through the […]