May 1, 2013 by Lizzie

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Welcome,

I’m Lynell, aka Lizzie Photo.

I’m a Michigan based wedding and family photographer, offering 15 years of experience in business. In that time, I’ve come to see the most important parts of the day aren’t just the fancy details, but the tiny moments – because those moments have meaning, and those are the true memories. That’s why I consider it a great honor that you are considering me for your photography needs.

Some fun facts about me:

Wife to Dan (@TheBeerTruck) and mom to Eleanor, Lillian and our furchild Firkin.

I have visited 14 different countries (some of them multiple times, for a total of 24 international visits). My favorite is Spain, 5 visits and counting!

I love learning languages (i’ve attempted learning 3 – french, dutch and spanish – but spanish is the one i love, and am currently studying and am working towards fluency.

I love cooking (traditional western european is my favorite style).

I’m a montessori mom, parent advocate, and substitute teacher in my “free” time.

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Waves// Today marks a day in our lives that while

Waves//

Today marks a day in our lives that while it had a joyful ending, it left behind traces of its presence....like the patterns left behind by wind and waves on sand.

And even though we experience the joy of having Lillian alive and vibrant, the memories of that terrifying night are still there, and they have left a record of their history on all of us.

As I looked down at the sand last week, I thought about how these lines tell a story of a space, of a moment in time - and how this day now tells part of my story, part of our story. We have, gratefully, the ability to see that our story's ending was happy. But we also get to acknowledge, today especially, that what it did was change our landscape a little. And just like the sand on this beach, it will continue to shift, to flow, and to remind us of what was, and what continues to be.

Tracking. (Coyote)

Tracking.

(Coyote)

Sunset/Atardacer

Sunset/Atardacer

Traces of movement.

Traces of movement.

If you haven't noticed, over the past few years my

If you haven't noticed, over the past few years my feed has contained more and more ballet pictures. As our daughter, Eleanor (and Lilly for a while) has started her dance journey, I've been fortunate to follow along with my camera.

It has been a growth experience for me as an artist, and has opened up new avenues of work and creativity.

I am not from the dance world, and never saw myself not only taking up space, but actually finding a bit of a "home" there as well.

I had many perceptions about ballet, and the ballet community, most of which continue to be molded and changed the more we are a part of this community.

At @michigan_ballet those perceptions continue to be molded, as we have encountered a culture that I find to be the type I want for my daughter. The training is excellent, the environment is healthy, the friendships are obvious, and it hasn't taken long to feel like part of the MBA family.

So I will continue to share not only the beautiful dancing, but also share the things I see that I value - the friendships, the support, the encouragement, and this lovely ballet community we have found.

Happy birthday @erickadances. Thank you for being

Happy birthday @erickadances. Thank you for being a gift to the world- especially our little corner of it!

Take me back(stage). Valentina in Snow White for

Take me back(stage).

Valentina in Snow White for @michigan_ballet

Welcome to the world, precious Monroe. You are tr

Welcome to the world, precious Monroe. You are treasured, and thanks for the snuggles yesterday (from her, not mom and dad).

Goblins! Excited also for Firebird tomorrow, and

Goblins!

Excited also for Firebird tomorrow, and then a break from a busy performance season!

Stage notes. Rehearsal #1 on stage for @michigan_

Stage notes.

Rehearsal #1 on stage for @michigan_ballet, under the direction of Artistic Director Ericka Goss. I love the artistry of ballet, but I also really enjoy seeing the work of it, and just how much goes into every bit of production.

Thanks to everyone who makes productions happen from start to finale!!

Such great heights. Behind the scenes @michigan_b

Such great heights.

Behind the scenes @michigan_ballet for the Snow White/Firebird rehearsal.

I love ballet season, but I'm really looking forwa

I love ballet season, but I'm really looking forward to the 2025 lineup in wedding season!

The past two years I've transitioned mostly into associate shooting weddings for my dear friend Amy, which gives me the opportunity to photograph beautiful weddings while maintaining the home/life balance I need. This image is from a sweet summer wedding in Indiana as her associate photographer.

For those of you who don't know what an associate is, it's a team-based approach to your wedding. On the wedding day, I serve as the one capturing your beautiful memories, and Amy is lead communicator and editor.

I still have fall availability, contact myself or Amy for details about packages and more information.

- associate shot for @amycarrollphotography

Next up, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, in just

Next up, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, in just two weeks! This sneezy dancer was perfectly cast as Sneezy the dwarf, and we are excited for another round of fun performances with our @michigan_ballet dance friends. You can find show and ticket information through their account! This is an all-ages kid-friendly event!

This beauty is fast approaching her due date! So e

This beauty is fast approaching her due date! So excited for CJ and Elizabeth to step into this new phase of life!

And that's a wrap! So proud of all the @deosballet

And that's a wrap! So proud of all the @deosballet dancers, but this one....well, she has my heart.

To my dear Eleanor, you amaze me. Every moment since your first breath, you have given me new life, new adventure, and new purpose.

And not to be left out, @antoniojaimesb and @bronw

And not to be left out, @antoniojaimesb and @bronwyn.smith get the "chefs kiss" award for blending their unique styles so beautifully. So beautifully!

It has been amazing watching my dear friend @summe

It has been amazing watching my dear friend @summerovs create the piece Edge of Belonging for @deosballet and document in pictures its production. I have loved ballet for a while now, but seeing it this up close and deeply personal has been so special to me.

As an artist, I create beautiful things myself, but I am so in awe of the fact that this was in her mind, and I got to watch it come to life through the incredible artistry of the Deos dancers.

There is one more show, and I will probably cry my way through it again.

Grace. When mom photographs your tech rehearsal a

Grace.

When mom photographs your tech rehearsal and you're one of two kids there, she can make it look like the stage is all yours....

First show down for @deosballet today! Still two m

First show down for @deosballet today! Still two more shows to catch this weekend!

Front row seat. @michigan_ballet dancers part of

Front row seat.

@michigan_ballet dancers part of the @deosballet show getting to experience the choreography up close and personal!

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