Priya + Raj : : Married!

On Friday, Jen, Darrin and I rocked Priya and Raj's fabulous wedding all day long (and I do mean all day...16 hours!). It was an incredible day full of celebrating, beautiful color, and most importantly, Raj and Priya's love for each other.

Look for a preview post later this week!

The Johnson's : : Family Session

: : When planning for this session, Lisa had just one requirement...snow : :
: : As of this morning, there was none and we almost rescheduled the session : :
: : At noon, the snow came, and Lisa was one happy mom! : :
: : I've been taking Eli's pictures since he was a newborn almost three years ago now : :
: : Eli is always such a ham in front of the camera. Love this little one! : :

Thankful

As I sat around the Thanksgiving dinner table with my family I was reminded again of all that I am thankful for. I hope all of you had an amazing holiday and that everyone had a chance to reflect on all that we are blessed with each and everyday.

: : My adorable mom and Tanner. She's going to kill me for posting this : :

: : My contribution to dinner...Godiva chocolates and fancy cheeses : :

Priya + Raj : : Mendhi/Sangeet Party

I am feeling bad about neglecting my blog this week so thought I would give you a little sneak peak into the ceremony that Jen and I photographed last night for Raj and Priya at Crossroads Banquet Center. Their big day is Friday, and Jen I will all be there to photograph the celebration!

The party was full of dancing, food (oh the food!), and celebration.

Enjoy the pictures and Happy Thanksgiving!

: : The colors everywhere were totally amazing. Below is one of their friends who performed a dance for Raj and Priya : :

: : The girls were lining up for the mendhi application. Completely amazing to watch! : :

: : Raj and Priya enjoying a moment alone : :

: : This is what is used to apply the henna during the mendhi application : :

: : Jen and I didn't want to miss out on the fun and had some applied as well! : :

Michele + Steve : : Engaged!

: : Michele and Steve's shoot was one I've long been looking forward to! : :
: : Michele and I have been friends since grade school and I couldn't be more excited for her and Steve to be getting married next June : :
: : I get to be in their wedding! As the Maid of Honor! : :
: : I traveled out to their new house for their session today : :
: : We walked through muddy and snowy fields but had some great locations to work with : :
: : Despite Steve not loving having his picture taken, I think he enjoyed it more than he let on : :
: : They had Jules, their English Mastiff, along for the pictures : :
: : I love sessions with dogs : :

: : Jules! : :

Amanda + Rob : : Preview Gallery!

Saturday, November 15, 2008

: : Amanda and Rob were married at Hillcrest CRC in Hudsonville : :
: : Their wedding had a fun vibe about it all day long and the reception was full of laughter : :
: : After the ceremony, there was a double rainbow outside! Beautiful! : :
: : Amanda had totally fabulous shoes. All the way from Arizona : :
: : I learned what the napkin song was at the reception : :
: : Despite the cold and windy November day, Amanda and Rob had the perfect wedding day : :

: : The church set up a cookie table for after the wedding ceremony : :