Belly and Baby...

Today I did my first Belly and Baby session with Ellen!
She is due at the end of February and just looks so cute pregnant :)
Mollee, Ellen's daughter, is SO excited to be a big sister!

A Match Made in Heaven...and Hawaii!

Yesterday I had a photo shoot with Ben and Julie who are getting married in July!
They were engaged in Hawaii and are just the cutest couple :)
It was a fun day of shooting, we started in the studio:





And because one of Ben and Julie's colors is fuschia, I couldn't help but try something new :) (sorry Ben!!)


Then we went out side for a few outdoor pictures:



And a snowball fight!



Congrats you guys, I am looking forward to your wedding!

Sweet Love

Yesterday I had an engagement session with my October 4th bride and groom!
We started in the studio then went to the Grand Rapids JW Marriott!
It is a really beautiful hotel and I was so excited about our shoot there.
Here is a little preview of Valeri and Mike's engagement session!

America's Next Top Model-Family Style!

Here is a little preview of my family shoot from yesterday!
What an amazing family they are, I had so much fun taking their pictures!!

Look out ANTM, here comes Logan and Olivia!

Yooohooo....Simply New!!

Hello all you beautiful and handsome blog readers out there :)
I've some a little something for you!
As a part of my new website, I have created some new packages, have a look!


Wedding Packages
(Studio Packages Are Listed Below):
Real Simple: $1,200
Full Day Coverage
Engagement photo session(includes 1 8x10 or 2 5x7's)
Photography Assistant
On-line proofing
Copyrights (including engagement copyrights) and 2 high resolution CD's 

Simply Yours: $1,500
Full Day Coverage
Engagement photo session and copyrights (includes 1 8x10 or 2 5x7's)
2nd Photographer
DVD of all pictures taken through out the day (aprox. 800-1000) put into a slideshow with music of your choice
Proof Book with 100-150 4x6 Proofs
Copyrights (including engagement copyrights) and 2 high resolution CD 's
On-line proofing

Simply Wonderful: $1,700
Full Day Coverage
2nd photographer
Engagement photo session and copyrights (includes 1 8x10 or 2 5x7's)
Custom designed guest book with engagement pictures
DVD slideshow of pictures taken through out the day (aprox. 800-1000) with music of your choice
Proof Book with 150-200 4x6's
Copyrights (including engagement copyrights) and 2 high resolution CD 's
On-line proofing
Custom designed 4x6 Thank You cards with the wedding image of your choice (limited to 144 cards)
 
Simply Amazing: $2,000
Full Day Coverage
Engagement photo session & copyrights (includes 1 8x10 or 2 5x7's)
Custom designed guest book with engagement pictures
2nd Photographer
DVD of pictures taken through out the day (aprox. 1000-1500) put into a slideshow with music of your choice
Proof Book with 150-200 4x6 Proofs
Copyrights (including engagement copyrights) and 2 high resolution CD 's
Destiny Leather Bound Wedding Album with 32 flush mount pages and customized design
On-line proofing

Simply Adorable: $50
Studio Session
Online Proofing
1 8x10 and 2-5x7's

Simply Senior: $100
Unlimited time, Unlimited location
Online Proofing 
10 page 10x10 memory book of all final pictures (hard cover spiral bound)
All touch-ups and graphics fees included

Simply Lifestyle: $100
This is an all day session that includes unlimited locations in the areas of your choice! I can come to your home, the park, the beach, really where ever you like! I will take candids and posed pictures of your child and professionaly edit them. This package includes online proofing and 1 10x10, 10 page memory book!

Baby and Belly: $400
This session includes a maternity session and a newborn photo session. You will receive an 8x10 from each session and a 20 image 8x8 album that will hold your choice of images. This package also includes copyrights from both sessions.

Simply Digital: $150
This option can be added on to any portrait package. It includes copyrights to all of your final images, 1 high resolution DVD, and a negative release form so you can print, email and share your images anywhere and anytime you like!

Exciting News!

Sometime in the next few weeks I will be launching a brand new website!!
Not only will I be able to showcase my portfolio, but you will be able to look at my calendar to see the dates I have open and other great events coming up!
On top of the new launch of my website, Amy and I will be attending our first ever Bridal Show in Mt. Pleasant, MI starting April 5th!
Be sure to check back, I will create a post when the new site is live as well as announcing other exciting news :)
Thanks to all of my wonderful clients, friends and family for making 2008 a fabulous year to look forward to!

In case you didn't already know....

Aletha over at Pearls Events is offering 10% off all of her packages from now until February 14th!! This is your chance ladies, if you have not booked her now, do it!!!!
Not only does it save you time but it will also save you the extra effort you have to put into decorating and setting up for your wedding. Now you can sit back and relax and know that you are in good hands!!!
I have known Aletha now for just over a year and I can tell you that she is the next up and coming wedding and event planner in town and all the brides want her. So get in now while you still can :)

On the road again....

Yup, thats right! Yesterday Amy and I braved the wicked weather and went up to Traverse City for an engagement shoot with my May 17th bride and groom! The took us all over the hotel (Grand Traverse Resort and Spa) for their pictures and we even got private access to the dining room for some amazing images!









We stayed in a fabulous room at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, had a delectable dinner at their resturaunt, Aerie, which is situated at the top of the tower



After dinner we headed down stairs to the hotel sports bar where we had a few after dinner drinks and met some great new friends!



We always have so much when we travel together and I am looking forward to the many adventures in 2008 that are in store for us!
Portugal here we come!!!!

Pete has Art...

My friend Pete over at Buttonpresser.com has some kick a** paintings!
If you are looking for some fun art to hang on your walls, Pete is your guy!
A few weeks ago Pete created my lovely new logo for me, in exchange I photographed his artwork for him. I got a chance to see his amazing artwork up close, and WOW, he is such a great artist!
Check out his stuff here:
Pete

Thanks Pete for the fun new logo!!
Your art ROCKS!!

Brand new face, same great place!

So my blog has a new look, what do you all think?
I kinda like it :)