These two love birds and their dog-boy Rogan, will be getting married later this year. They are a brave pair. Even with looming clouds and rain, they braved the potential weather to play on a Northern Michigan beach. We ran around downtown Charlevoix for a while and then went to the beach on the north side of town to let Rogan have a little run time. It was like watching the wind run – – that dog is fast!
Beautiful Sarah and handsome Dustin had a wonderful summer day for a wedding at the Hagerty Center in Traverse City. We began the day at a beautiful rental cabin in Suttons Bay with amazing views of West Grand Traverse Bay. We were even blessed with one of the better sunsets of the month!
I do need to take a moment to discuss both of Sarah’s father figures walking her down the aisle. I am so happy to see that both of these men are able to support their daughter in a selfless manner. As a step-parent myself, I always appreciate groups of parents and bonus parents that work together as a full unit. Thank you, gentlemen, for being good Dads.
Laura and Drew will be married at Black Star Farms in Suttons Bay this August. We had a fun winter’s day for their engagement photos. We started at Hop Lot Brewery and then stopped in at Black Star Farms and then traveled to the beach. Yes, the beach! It was chilly, but nice and calm for a February afternoon. I really look forward to spending more time with them in August!
I spend every work day participating in and documenting other people’s lives and it isn’t very often that I get to play that role with my own family and friend’s. It was such a pleasure working with Jesse and Liz on their engagement photos. As a family, we helped Jesse propose from a helicopter last month! It’s been so much fun being a part of this side of things!
Stephanie and Ryan had a day of absolute perfection at Crooked Creek Ranch in Leelanau County. We’ve had so much rain this fall, I was worried we were going to get hit again, but instead we got gorgeous fluffy clouds, a rainbow, and a harvest moon to die for! These two wonderful people had an ease about them and a quick smile for all, that reminded me of long-time friends.
That sneaky moon took forever to rise. The cloud bank that rolled through, hung on the horizon and delayed the rise by almost an hour. As our contracted time was over well before that moon came up, we stopped up the road to grab a photo of just the moon, with all intentions of creating something unique in post production. These creative pieces are always my favorite. I get to manipulate elements of reality into a version that I see in my head. I love exaggerating the size of the moon – big and dreamy.
Erica and Tony are getting married next July at Castle Farms in beautiful Charlevoix. We used the woods, lake and surrounding area at their cabin in Alba for their engagement photos. It was a gorgeous late summer evening with a golden sun that set early. This is my favorite time of year; when late afternoon and early evening blend together with beautiful rich color and comfortable temperatures.