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Rosie + Isaac (newlyweds)

Tags: Field of Flowers Farm, Lake Leelanau
Posted in Weddings : August 16th, 2011

This past weekend was spent in Lake Leelanau at the Field of Flowers farm to celebrate the lives and commitment of Rosie and Isaac! It was such a relaxed, wonderfully enjoyable event to be a part of! A highlight for me was the Bluegrass band they brought from St. Louis… perfect complement to their barn wedding. Although the hammer dulcimer was a close second. Rosie and Isaac met each other while studying photography, and while Rosie moved onto Medicine, Isaac remained on the film side of things. I have to admit… I love documenting the events of creative souls! There is NEVER a dull moment, as you’ll see below.

*Special thanks to Ryan Prins for operating a second camera!

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Dancing Queen Award goes to Rosie’s 85 year old Grandma! Love her!

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And some extra, fun details…

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The one thing the flower girl wanted most… pearls. Smart girl

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Miguel + Alexa (engaged)

Tags: Engagement Photography, Lake Leelanau
Posted in Portraits, Weddings : August 15th, 2011

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Miguel and Alexa to discuss their wedding next year as well as do some engagement photos at Alexa’s family summer cottage. While it was a cooker of a day, Miguel and Alexa didn’t seem to notice at all. In fact, they get an A+ for laughter, love, and life. How cute are they?! Can’t wait for the wedding (which will be amazing as it’s being designed and orchestrated by A Day In May)!

*Special thanks to Jonathan Thrasher who manned a second camera!

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A tribute to Miguel's homeland, Portugal

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Alexa's hommage

I love it when couple's integrate props that actually have significance to them.

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Julie + Jack (newlyweds)

Tags: Chateau Chantal, Traverse City Opera House, Traverse City Wedding Photography
Posted in Weddings : August 10th, 2011

This past weekend was once again spent in an area that is quickly becoming my second home, Traverse City! Jack and Julie were a dream to work with… taking me up on all my crazy ideas to do a catwalk, hike through a vineyard, and go off-roading through golden fields. At one point, I even put Jack up to the task of dancing with his beloved bride in a specific place on the dance floor. Normally I don’t “arrange” moments and even said as much to Jack, but his response was, “That’s ok, she won’t know it’s staged!” The resulting image was the dancing picture below. Well done, Jack. :) I hope you both are enjoying every second in Maui!!

*Special thanks to Jonathan Thrasher for running a second camera!

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Scott + Meghan (newlyweds)

Tags: Chicago Wedding Photographer, Northwestern Chapel, The Drake Hotel
Posted in Weddings : August 3rd, 2011

Over the weekend, I had the honor of photographing Scott and Meghan’s wedding at two of the most incredible venues I’ve ever seen. When their ceremony started with a surprise tribute to their parents, each writing letters of gratitude leaving no eye dry (including mine), this couple’s love for their God and their family outshone even the most magnificent chapel. Meghan and Scott, thank you so much for inviting us into your lives and that scared space. You also helped one of my professional dreams come true by having your reception in The Drake Hotel’s Gold Coast Ballroom! It was every bit the old world elegance I’d dreamed it would be! Complete with those stunning 1940s candelabras.

*Special thanks to Ryan Prins for being my second photographer!

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Cutest Pouty Flower Girl Award goes to this sweet little one, Kenzington. It’s ok, I have days like that too.

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Fortunately, a little tickle helps clear away the gloomy clouds. :)

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Gasp. It’s a chandelier lover’s dream.

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Yes, I love it.

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