try try and tri again

June 28th marks the 3rd Annual Bostwick Lake Triathlon, and my second round of photographing the event. It is a great “first tri” for anyone looking to start doing triathlons, and is extremely family friendly – all kids are invited to participate in their own triathlon after the adult one has finished. If you are […]

Tango Time

A few weeks ago I went to visit my friend, Gloria, in Ann Arbor. That Saturday evening was a tango festival, and Molly & I were able to be geeks with our cameras and snap a few pictures. Gloria used one of my images for a poster for an upcoming event, so if you’re in […]

A summer’s day for the Winters

Jillian and Travis started their life as one on Saturday – with a beautiful ceremony at the White River Lighthouse. It was nice to see two young adults (yes, kids, you’re young to this older lady) remain solid in their commitment to each other. I wish you the best, and pray that you continue to […]

Baby steps

Step one of Skyla’s first year of photos…the one month shots. I’m privileged to be able to spend a year of her life with her – at each of those memorable stages, 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months. It means I get to watch her grow, spend time with Mom Carissa (and dad too…), […]

The Urban Anti-bride

Ok, in Iona’s defense, she’s not an anti-bride, she’s just (along with Chris), extremely willing to let me take them down Grandville Avenue and explore pushing the idea of traditional engagement photography to just over the edge of traditional into well….fun! I won’t be able to do their wedding, it is in Italy, but I […]

6.7.8 Who do we appreciate?

Kimberly & Matt…obviously appreciate each other, the Lord, their family and their friends; celebrating the beginning of phase two – married life together. Congratulations, Kimberly & Matt! Here are a few of my favorite photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynellshooks/sets/72157605501257365/

Baby Jesse

Well, almost baby Jesse. Baby Jesse to be, is more like it. Kate & Jon are expecting, any time now, their first child, and I got to have the privilege of documenting how fantastic Kate looks at 37 weeks. Take a peek for yourself!http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynellshooks/sets/72157605442449359/

FORE! Forever!

Beckie & Nate (8.16.08) let me troll around Thornapple Pointe Golf Club with them for their engagement shots. Let me just say this, I am a much better shot with my camera than with a set of clubs. Nate’s a golf pro, and Beckie is a golf pro’s fiancee, and well, Thornapple is just gorgeous! […]

babies babies babies

Gibson Isaiah Sokolove and potential future classmate (live in the same town) Skylah Rae Woodwyk were introduced to my lens this weekend. It’s how most kids these days get to know me. I’ve been blessed to have both the Sokolove family and Skylah’s mommy (I’ve met daddy, but don’t know him that well!) in my […]

Family Fotos….

This past weekend I went to visit a friend in Ann Arbor, and two dear friends (Ikea and Trader Joe) in Livonia/Canton….and stayed with my cousin, Stacy, and her husband Gary, and two children, Dylan and Madison. We spent the afternoon on Sunday doing family pictures – what a TREAT! Hmmm…if just my cousins hired […]