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...

ashlee & kyle {engagement}

at the end of our session ashlee gave me one of the greatest compliments...she said they were dreading having their pictures taken earlier that day, but after our time together they felt so relaxed and had a great time. it felt like they were just on a date...

and that's what i hope all of my couples experience with me...i'm not there to create an artificial moment but to capture what's true in your relationship.

i was smitten with these two after our night in saint joseph (named the most romantic city in michigan you know). i can't wait for their wedding in october!

can you guess what date their wedding day is???

enjoy your slideshow!

a day at the beach...

It was such a delight reuniting with my freshman year roommate Sarah and her whole extended family for a day at the beach...

It's really hard to believe that I will be celebrating my 10 year reunion at Taylor University. College for me really was an amazing time...of growth, learning, and a lot of playing. It's fun to see where life has taken all of us over the years (I certainly did not dream that I would be a photographer ten years ago!)

I loved seeing Sarah as a mom of three...She's a fun and engaging mom, just like I remember her from our college days. All of the kids were too too cute!

Hope you enjoy the slideshow...

shaina & jesse...

It was a perfect end to a full summer of weddings...Jill and I traveled to the other side of the state, to Saginaw for Jesse and Shaina's wedding. Again the weather was brilliant, with blue skies and a cool breeze.

Their story started at the workplace where Jesse spied the new intern and despite warnings from his mom to not pursue a "student" they were meant to be together (and his mom is delighted!). I love the friendship between these two...and when they look at each other there is pure love and joy for each other.

Jesse and Shaina wanted to wait for their first glance to happen at the ceremony...so we headed out after the ceremony all around town to capture some great pictures. My favorite spot was the zoo where Matt, one of the groomsmen, worked his charm and got us in for free. We had so much fun on the carousal and matching up the guys in their "penguin suits" with...well the penguins!

The celebration ended at the Temple theater, another new favorite venue. It's a historic theater that has been converted into a reception hall. My favorite detail of possibly all my weddings is the marquee with Jesse and Shaina's names up in lights! The reception was so fun and very emotional. I don't think there was a dry eye after the speeches.

Enjoy a few favorites and the slideshow at the end...

i LOVE these vintage shoes!

bisou, bisou little liam and finley!

she is so stunning!

shaina and jesse, i'm so delighted to have been a part of your day...you have an amazing community of family and friends and i loved capturing every moment!