jennifer & dan...

the first wedding i ever shot at was a beach wedding in michigan for some friends...so i have a special affection for beach weddings. they are sweet, intimate, vibrant, romantic, playful...and this wedding was all these things and more. my friend jen came out to be my assistant/photographer in training and my other friend alexis rocked it out as my second shooter! we had a great time capturing all the little details of this day...(and at one point we were "caught" by the bride and her matron-of-honor being camera geeks taking random detail shots at the reception...what can i say we love our jobs!)

the flowergirls were picture perfect in these blue polka dot dresses...i heard they came from one of my favorite stores, target! i just adore them...

the whole wedding party was full of personality!

a reunion...a year ago i shot jackie's, the matron of honor (and a friend of mine), wedding. so it was such a delight to be reunited with this family for another celebration!

the groom...all relaxed and full of smiles!

stunning!

most beach wedding you'll see a sand ceremony as opposed to lighting a candle...i love how they incorporated their wedding colors!

yummy little treats!

congratulations jennifer and dan! it was a crazy-fun day, full of a lot of laughs and a few tears. thanks for the honor of being a part of your day...enjoy your trip out west!

brian and amanda e-session...

from the first time i met with brian and amanda i was so drawn to their unique, sincere and grounded personalities. they know who they are, they are intentional about their relationship, they value the presence of community in their lives. and they enjoy an evening at a pub talking about literature and life...i think i have a friend crush on them!

while they started off planning a fall wedding a job offer up in canada quickly changed those plans...i am so glad it worked out with my schedule to still be a part of their day!

i love these series of pictures...i'm addicted to books and bookstore. so when brian and amanda named themselves as "nerds who like to read" well i thought we make the perfect team!

i love their engagement story...instead of just brian presenting a ring to amanda they both proposed to each other, offering rings, inviting each other to share life together. i think this really reflects the respect, affection, and delight they hold for each other...

okay this is a little quirky but it's a homage to one of my old roommates and a photographer i admire...danielle took our engagement pictures almost nine years ago and did a similar picture layout. i loved it...so here's my version.

amanda has an affection for all things red and abnormally over-sized...so it makes sense that she loves, loves, loves the giant red button in grand rapids. i'll admit i didn't know this thing existed, but it is so fun! and this is the spot where brian and amanda proposed to each other!

it's been a delight getting to know you both...thanks for letting me explore my own creativity while capturing your relationship. i feel so honored to be a part of your celebration!

jon & kerrie e-session...

jon and kerrie can be summed up as infectious joy! their faces and personalities just wouldn't stop smiling...i've known jon for a couple of years and he has such a kind and encouraging spirit. kerrie is a perfect fit for him...and i can't wait to see how big their grins will be on their wedding day!

stunning inside and out!

it didn't take much for these two to ham it up for the camera...

i love a couple who isn't shy to show their affection...

one of my favorite locations of the session was pal's diner...love me some retro!

thanks for sharing your "date night" with me, jon and kerrie...your winter wedding is going to be such a delight!