8.6.07 : : She did WHAT in her wedding dress?

On Sunday my assistant and I shot Jon and Maggie's wedding and at some point during the evening as we were talking to the new bride, we started talking about the growing popularity of the 'Trash the Dress' sessions and she mentioned that might be something she wanted to do as well! Since we were staying in town that evening we were invited over the next day to enjoy a picnic lunch at the bride's families house on the lake and then Maggie got back into her wedding dress and we did a mini-session right there in the lake. Jon joined in the fun as well and they hopped onto a wave runner for a ride. They got some extremely surprised looks from nearby boaters!

Here are a few more from the session. And sorry for the delay in the past few day's postings of the POTD's, but I just got back into town this evening from an extremely busy weekend of weddings and the drive home today.

8.5.07 : : A Wedding to Remember

Congratulations to Maggie and Jon who were married in an outdoor ceremony today at the Walloon Lake Country Club!

This was truly an amazing wedding and one the guests will likely remember for years to come. Friends and family members traveled from all over the country to be a part of Maggie and Jon's day. And one of the many highlights for me was the incorporation of the couple's dog Phyllis acting as the "Best Dog" and the bride's sister's dog Belle serving as the flower dog, complete with matching bridesmaid dress!

8.4.07 : : A Wedding at the Gardens

Congratulations to Angie and Jeff who were married today in a beautiful ceremony at the Frederick Meijer Gardens.

The above picture was taken as Angie and Jeff first saw each other for the first time on their wedding day. It was taken at the hotel that the wedding party was getting ready at. We then took just the bride and groom downtown for a private shoot, just the two of them. It was a truly perfect day.

Lisa and Yohan Wedding Preview!

When: Saturday, June 28, 2007

Where: Ceremony - Townsend Park

Reception - Bridgewater Place

Highlight of the Day: The horse and carriage! Lisa rode up to the ceremony site on a horse-drawn carriage fit for a princess. After the ceremony Lisa and Yohan used it to make their grand escape.

8.3.07 : : A Fruit-ful Day

Today I intentionally laid low, relaxed and prepped myself for the busy weekend I have ahead. With a full day wedding tomorrow and another up in Walloon Lake (near Petoskey) on Sunday, I am going to be a busy, and tired, girl.

So because the most exciting thing I did was run to the health food store for some Turkish figs, it was also the only interesting item I could find to take a picture of. So here you have it, a fabulous Turkish fig. And if you've never had the pleasure of enjoying one of these...I highly recommend it!

8.2.07 : : Bugs Part Deux

In keeping with the bug theme from yesterday, a beautiful dragonfly perched atop a stick.

And in this picture below there is a smaller bug. A bit harder to spot.

8.1.07 : : A Creepier Side of Nature

If you remember a few weeks ago when I posted the pretty butterfly emerging out of its chrysalis, this bug (a cicada) is kind of doing the same manuever. Except that it's not pretty like a butterfly and it's emerging out of his old skin. Gross right?

I know this bug is a little creepy looking but I was extremely fascinated by this creature. He was hanging out on a tree letting his wings dry. Be glad I didn't post the extreme close up I had of him from my macro lens.

On a different note, tonight my husband and I had dinner with friends who recently purchased a Nintendo Wii. I had never played one, and since I don't have time for things like video games, never really gave this much thought. Until tonight. I HAVE to get one of these. I played tennis, golf, bowling and boxing! I had no idea!

Here is a picture of Jason and our friend boxing with the Wii. Seriously...I am hooked!

Jennifer and Brett Wedding Preview!

Date: Saturday, July 21, 2007

Where: Ceremony - Laketown, Saugatuck MI
Reception: Standale - Private Residence

Highlight of the Day: Getting to do pictures at the beach! With perfect weather for an outdoor ceremony and reception we had a lot of fun being outside in the sun. I loved the pink dresses against the bright blue sky!

7.31.07 : : Goodbye July

My friend and I had so much fun doing time exposures in the dark a few weeks ago that we thought we might try it again.

The bright, full moon that has been out the past few days has been amazing so of course I felt the need to get my camera out to capture it.

7.30.07 : : Senior Season in Full Force

This evening I had the pleasure of shooting Danielle's senior portraits in Holland. Armed with a full wardrobe and fabulous blue eyes, she was ready to hit the streets of downtown Holland and the beach.


Here are a few more images. Enjoy!

7.29.07 : : It's All About the Belly

This afternoon I had a fun maternity session with Ken and Nancy in my studio. Nancy's due in just over a week and it was fun to share their excitment about the bundle of joy that will soon fill their house!

7.28.07 : : Congratulations Lisa and Yohan!

Today Lisa and Yohan were married in an outdoor ceremony at Townsend Park. Yohan met her as she stepped off of her horse-drawn carriage to escort her over the bridge to the ceremony.

Yohan's family traveled from the Netherlands to attend the wedding! Yohan and Lisa actually reside there as well and I had a lot of fun talking to the family about the country in which they reside.

Best wishes to the happy couple!

7.27.07 : : Happy Birthday Angie!

This evening we celebrated our friend Angie's birthday at Boatwerks in Holland.

Technically, Angie's birthday is not until tomorrow, but since she is shooting a wedding with me on Saturday, her real birthday, we decided to take her out to celebrate tonight.

Hope it was a Happy Birthday Angie!

7.26.07 : : Some Nature to Share

A great willow tree.

And a reflection of the sun on a cloudy day against murky water.