About two and a half years ago, I met Alicia Caldecott for the first time on a rainy spring morning at a gorgeous farm just outside of Traverse City. White slat fences, rustic red barn and large lake, horses and even a couple goats painted the background of a day that I will remember forever. It was the first day in Alicia’s new life with handsome groom, Kyle. Little did I know that this sweet girl who found me randomly online would become one of the most dear friends I’ve ever known.
Shortly after her wedding, she created A Day In May, an event planning company focused on Northern Michigan events. She’s become known as the foremost planner in the area, executing exquisite events and building an incredible rapport with all of her clients and vendors. I love her as my friend and respect and admire her as a business woman and creative visionary. She’s kind and genuine and handles potentially stressful situations with a level of grace and gentleness that baffles me. Her design concepts and attention to detail would make Martha Stewart weak. It was my honor to spend an evening photographing her for her business portfolio (and a couple of good dashboard photos for Kyle)!
*Quick note on this first photo. Their fur baby, Murphy, was determined to be a part of the photo shoot! We had to bribe him with food to get him off from Alicia!
Karyn May wrote: *LOVE, LOVE, LOVE* Jen, your new look is so fresh, beautiful, elegant and so YOU! I'm so excited for you! :) And Alicia is so beautiful, you captured her perfectly! :) (11/18/09, 10:50 pm)
Aletha | Pearls Events wrote: Everyone needs a great head shot for their business portfolio and Alicia's turned out SO well! What a great addition to her fantastic work - putting a face with a company is so important. (11/18/09, 11:11 pm)
DAWN DAVIS wrote: Hi Jen, WOW!!! You have created an elegant brand that compliments who you are so beautifully! I love every single detail right down to the little blue bird. I'm so happy for you. I know what a time consuming process this is and you took your time and paid attention to every square inch. Simply gorgeous... just like you! xoxoxo ~ Dawn (11/18/09, 11:24 pm)
Kenny Nakai wrote: Great new blog & branding! love the colors- very very well done! (11/18/09, 11:33 pm)
Holly Henderson wrote: Jen...... love love love. This is so soft, lil vintage, girlie shabby chic, but most importantly it is sooooo YOU. Much love to you and your fam :) (11/18/09, 11:37 pm)
Kelly Braman wrote: Awe..what a sweet post...I have yet to meet Alicia, but she is beautiful and you did a wonderful job capturing her beauty! I am so excited about your new brand! I bet is feels amazing to have it all come together so perfectly...and perfectly you! Congrats! (11/19/09, 12:15 am)
Alicia wrote: I'm speechless. I've never "seen" myself before until now... that scared little girl making waves in the world really is a strong and graceful woman. My dear I thank God for your friendship and look forward to all our adventures yet to come. Thank you for a fresh set of eyes to see myself for the first time and thank you for giving Kyle some eye candy! Love you. (11/19/09, 7:54 am)
Jenny Duffy wrote: Jen! The new design is so pretty! Your background reminds me of the wallpaper I used to have in my bedroom as a little girl! I love it! (11/19/09, 8:28 am)
Jenn-Modern Day Floral wrote: Jenn~I absolutely love your new blog and posting a comment is so easy! Great job on Alicia's head shots, she looks perfectly dreamy. :) Excellent work as always my dear and I look forward to my daily reads. (11/19/09, 9:40 am)
lisa kae wrote: LOVE the new look...it's so you. **besides the fact that this is an amazing session and she looks amazing...can I have her chair??? how much does she want for it?! I love it. (11/19/09, 10:11 am)
Dawn Beirnes wrote: these are gorgeous! And for the fur baby.....he is beautiful too! (11/19/09, 10:37 am)
Jillian {In Any Event} wrote: Lish, these pictures of you are INCREDIBLE! Kyle is a very lucky man! His wife is absolutely gorgeous. And Jen, I promise I won't get too carried away with leaving comments now that I can finally leave comments on your blog. But I just have to say, seeing photos like these makes me even more excited than I already am for you to photograph my wedding! (11/19/09, 12:23 pm)
Andrea wrote: Jen, you are a master behind the lens. How beautiful these are and you can just tell that Alicia is a genuine, beautiful person through and through. I am now furiously saving my pennies to fly out to have you take my picture for the Gwyneth Paige blog. <3 (11/23/09, 4:16 pm)