looking for fun, unique models...

I am looking for four seniors who'd like to be reps for kelly powers photography. You will receive a free photo session, images to post on facebook, and print credit for each referral you give. If you're interested send me an e-mail (kellypowersphotography@gmail.com) sharing with me what makes you unique, fun, simply you.

warm hugs {family session}

can't think of a better way to fight the winter blues than an impromptu family session! they are some of my dearest friends so it was a delight to pull out my camera.

my favorite shots always tend to be the real, fun, playful moments...






my friend is expecting baby number three...


i love the joy of this moment...maybe my favorite pregnancy shot

it's rare to find myself in a picture but i had to get a shot with my favorite girls!

thankful for the warmer weather that's coming through michigan...means we're closer and closer to spring!

through my new lens...

Some of you may have been following my personal blog, some of you may have heard I've had a family loss, some of you may have no idea why I've been absent from my blog.

Four months ago my husband unexpectedly passed away. Since then I've been wrestling through the messy and painful business of grief. Life doesn't look the same. My lens has been changed.

And many things have had to pause for me...specifically my photography. This has been bittersweet because the company was really starting to flourish and no one was a bigger fan of me than my husband. He loved bragging about me, my work, forcing his co-workers to check out my latest blog entry. He helped me believe in myself, as an artist and a business woman.

So as I'm trying to heal I'm also trying to figure out what place photography will have in my life...

At this time I will be accepting new clients for portraits...babies, children, seniors, family. I will be sharing soon about some new portrait collections and products.

In regards to wedding photography I will not be booking any new events. This will be an area of my company that I will continue to evaluate and I hope someday to offer this service again.

Lastly, I want to extend my gratitude...

To my amazing clients, who have been patient and supportive. Who have offered me their words of encouragement and prayers. This is why I do photography...To connect with people's lives, to honor their stories. My clients have turned around and honored me.

To the phenomenal community of photographers and wedding vendors. Your support, generosity, willingness to help with projects, encouragement. I wish I could list everyone who has blessed me but there are so many (known and anonymous). But I do want to say a special thanks to: Alexis Crandell-Blackmer, Jen Kroll, John Pottenger, Mindy Peterson, Sam Vanderlist, Ben Arendt, Ryan Prins, Jen Badalamenti, Amy Carroll, Kerri Banyas, Summer Osborn, Aletha Vandermaas, Jessica Pennington, and the OSP community.

Update on memorial service...

The time to remember and celebrate Mike will be at Wabisis Park at 3pm. For those who want to map quest, the address is 11220 Springhill Drive, Greenville, MI 48848. Vistations will be held at Pederson Home in Rockford MI. Thurs 2-4, 6-9, and Friday 11-1 pm.

We met this morning with a dear friend of Mike's, Matt Krick, who will be officiating his memorial. It was a bitter sweet time as we remembered Mike. We laughed, cried, shared funny and amazing stories that brought joy to our hearts and souls, while at the same time sadness and loss. We want to extend this opportunity to those who have been impacted by Mike at his celebration of life memorial on Friday. If you would like to share a thought, story or memory, we will have a time where you will be invited to speak and ask it to be under 2 minutes. We also covet any thoughts you may want to share with us as a family and would love anything written so we can have that to remember him by.

Because of the impact Mike has had on so many, we are concerned about seating. Those of you who will be attending this memorial are asked to bring a folding chair "just in case" there is not enough seating.

Also I know many have inquired as to the cause of Mike's passing...The official finding is "natural causes", but I can't see anything natural about Mike's death.

The ache and pain is for us to have to wrestle through...

I will say again how much i am clinging to your words, your prayers, your offers of love. And it have been a blessing to Mike's family to read the many messages and memories. It brings up a bit of peace to know how well he was loved and the impact he had on so many.

making it through minute by minute...
kelly

a time of remembrance for Mike Powers...

It is overwhelming and so so good to receive all of your loving words and to hear all of the memories you had of Mike. It affirms to me what an amazing, extraordinary, one of kind person he was...

The visitation hours for Mike will be at Pederson Funeral Home in Rockford Thursday 2-4 pm, 6-9 pm and Friday 11 am-1 pm. We are waiting to finalize the location for the memorial service which will take place on Friday late afternoon and once I know I will pass that information along.

Also in lieu of flowers we ask that you offer contributions to our dear friends Chad and Marlana Smith who are in Guatemala serving and loving on orphans. Checks can be me made out to Blythefiled Hills Baptist Church c/o Chad and Marlana Smith.

So grateful for your presence...clinging to your prayers,
kelly

Life stilled...

This weekend I tragically lost my husband....This is unexpected and of course devastating, but I am surrounded by amazing family and friends.

At this time I will not be taking any new inquiries and if you have already arranged for my services you will be contacted shortly with details to rescheduled or to connect you with another photographer.

Thank you for your prayers and love...

mark {senior}...

For ten years I worked with high school and college students...mentoring, counseling, listening. i love this season of life for them...they have a lot of questions, a lot of possibilities.

Mark has a great spirit...he talked about wanting to travel and experience life before heading to college. He knows good music, good art, and has a witty sense of humor. Thanks for sharing one of your favorite "thinking" spots Mark...

Mark and I share an appreciation for Sufjan Stevens...so I had to use of one my favorites for the slideshow. enjoy...