I go to an amazing church that I am super proud and honored to be a part of. Occasionally I get to do some shooting for them, and I absolutely love it. It’s such a stretch to step out of the mold of a wedding day and into setting up more elaborate shoots with someone directing and making the settings for some of my shots. It is much less spontaneous than a wedding or usual portrait shoots, but it is also has been such a freeing experience to shoot in this capacity. » Expand Post
It’s about time I get caught up on some blogging from last year! It’s time to quit messing around and start showing off some of the awesome couples I got to hang out with in 2011. First up is Renee and Gavin. They’re from California and they’re ridiculously cool. Enjoy their engagement session and get ready for their wedding in the next few days! » Expand Post
AND… we’re back! After the craziness that is the Christmas season we’ve made it out to the other side. It was such an incredible time spent with family, friends, and church and I wouldn’t trade a second of that time off for the world, but I’m ready to be back at it and SO excited to be sharing this wedding with you today. You may remember Kelly and Matt from their ridiculously cool engagement session in Grand Rapids a couple of months back. Yeah, they’re pretty great. » Expand Post
There comes a time in my year when I’m slowly weaning off of my 2011 weddings and starting to look toward the future. It’s a sad time and a happy time all rolled up into one big ball of tears and though I’d love to keep going on the journey with them forever, I thrive on those new interactions and meeting new people while in turn, getting the chance documenting their love. The thing that can really make that transition a heck of a lot easier though is when I find the couple that just gets it. Plain and simple. They know what they’re looking for and they find my work and cling to it. They don’t shop around to a million different photographers just to get the best deal. From the get-go they completely trust me to document their day and do it in the way that only I could. They’re excited beyond belief for their journey and to have me tell their story. Jessica and Justin just GET IT. They GET ME and why I do what I do. And I have to say, I love them for that very reason. » Expand Post
I am officially all kinds of ridiculous excited for Jessica and Justin this morning. They are featured over on Ever Ours and checking this blog out if you’re a bride-to-be or just someone that loves seeing awesome features from great photographers would definitely be a good idea. They’re one of the raddest couples around so be sure to head on over and show them some love at Ever Ours, or check out their full blog post on my site by clicking this little link here. Enjoy! » Expand Post
When you know, you know. I’ve never heard that statement ring more true than it does for these two. Their love and relationship is inspiring, fun, and beautiful. And for that reason, I’m incredibly stoked to shoot their wedding next year. » Expand Post
An awesome family that loves each other beyond words isn’t too hard to come by, but when you do; it’s an amazing feeling. An awesome family that loves each other beyond words and can manage to wake up and get ready in time for a beautiful sunrise session? I found them, and they’re super special. » Expand Post
Evan is a ridiculously rad kid. He is an awesome drummer, a killer skateboarder, and just an all-around cool dude. A session like this is why I love working with Seniors so much. They’re down for anything (see: walking through abandoned lots with tons of glass, nails and dirt) and in turn they get some fun photos to remember their Senior year by. And THAT, to me, is worth every second. » Expand Post
2012 is looking like it’s going to be quite the amazing year. I’ve been so excited to get to share this post because Katherine and Justin are one of my awesome couples for next year and they completely rocked it. They’re ridiculously in love, they picked an awesome location for their shoot, and they let me be a part of it all. What more could I ask for? » Expand Post
