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July 16, 2012 by Lizzie
{Norm & Amber} part deux – Michigan engagement photographer
So earlier this week I focused on Norm & Amber’s sweet blueberry farm engagement session….that wasn’t the end of the story. While we did spend most of our time there, we also ventured out to GVSU, where they first met, then in the last few minutes of sunlight went to Aman park and ran through […]
July 14, 2012 by Lizzie
Let us plan a picnic – Sarah & Kyle – West Michigan Maternity Photographer
Let us plan a picnic Among the fields of grass We’ll sit and love each other, Not let this moment pass Let us plan a picnic My love, my dear, my mate We’ll dine and dream, in sunlight’s stream Together while we wait So my poetry is less than stellar, but tonight there was a […]
July 13, 2012 by Lizzie
Berry Beautiful – A blueberry farm engagement {Amber & Norm} – Michigan wedding photographer
So, Amber and Norm. Yeah, this one may make me tear up a little bit….or a lot. See, I’ve known Amber since she was born. I’ve babysat her, and yes, changed her diapers (a long time ago, not recently). She’s my little sister’s best friend, so she’s always been around. And I’d say that in […]
July 8, 2012 by Lizzie
The love, it keeps a growin’ – {Lisa & David} – engaged
Almost five years ago I met the coolest family – while assisting Heather Funk at Warren & Maria’s wedding here in Grand Rapids, Michigan (the family is from Pennsylvania/Texas/DC). It was one of my first experiences photographing a wedding, and I fell in love with it. Two years later, I was asked to photograph their […]
July 3, 2012 by Lizzie
Carter & Carly – Senior photos – double the fun!
Every photo session I do is a bit nerve wracking. Expectations on myself, hope for the outcome, desire to do a great job for my client and sometimes, it drives me and those around me a little batty as I get grumpy trying to make everything perfect. Later, I realize not everything is in my […]
June 29, 2012 by Lizzie
light light and more light – Grand Rapids photographer
Photographers love light. Using it, exploring it, embracing it. We love the golden hour, just before sunset, when everything gets this lovely warm glow, and on a 97 degree June day, it was warm! To cool off, we went and hung out with some dear friends who are special for so many reasons. None of […]
June 28, 2012 by Lizzie
The Preparation – Michigan Wedding photography
As I prepare for the start of my wedding season, which sadly starts later this year, so no new lovely brides to show off…yet… But as we are all planning and scheming and dreaming together (yes, I get in on some of this fun), I am thinking back to all the lovely moments I’ve shared […]
June 26, 2012 by Lizzie
Grand Rapids Bride Featured Wedding
I met Megan one sparkly cold winter day for a boudoir shoot in snowy Hopkins…and a few months later got a call that she received something sparkly and wanted to talk…about her wedding. (insert fast forward sound) August 20, 2011 – the Leonard at Logan House – another sparkle – this one, their gigantic smiles […]
June 25, 2012 by Lizzie
Korytkowski Family – Grand Rapids family photographer
When Kari contacted me about her family photos, I must admit I was intrigued…..10 year old triplet girls, yes please! First of all, I love the age of 10-15 in girls – the changing confidence, the development of individuality & personality, the “not yet woman not still little girl” phase. I think it’s beautiful, and […]
June 25, 2012 by Lizzie