Archive for 2010

Jillian and Gabriel | Michigan Wedding with Farewell Photography

Jonah and I had the pleasure of working with our friends over at Farewell Photography, Eric & Nelle Farewell. Eric is an extremely talented photographer and a dear friend. And Nelle is one of the nicest people I’ve ever met. They are such a terrific pair and we had a great time shooting and hanging out with them.

We spent the weekend in Muskegon, Michigan to capture Jillian and Gabriel’s wedding. And it was all kinds of awesome. Sometimes love isn’t said, it’s felt. Jillian and Gabriel get one another. Their love is that contagious, gleeful, head-over-heels-in-love-with-my-best-friend kind of love. It was an honor to witness and capture.

Gabriel is from Brazil and much of his family made the trip up to Michigan for the wedding (we even learned a little Portuguese!). Jillian is from Michigan and planned a gorgeous wedding in her hometown. What a beautiful place! They had one of the largest (and fun) wedding parties I have ever seen. From the party bus to the dance floor, this close group of friends really knew how to have a great time.

Congrats Jillian and Gabriel! We wish you every happiness. And a big thanks to Eric and Nelle for the wonderful time. To use Eric’s favorite word: It was EPIC.

Groom Bow tie

Wedding Ring and Vail

Bridesmaids at salon

Bridesmaids

Flower girl

Groom and Father

Bride getting ready

Bride getting ready

Bride with Mom

Bride and Groom

Bride and Groom

Bride and Groom in church

Bride and Groom on bus

Bridal party

Bride on pier

Bride and Groom on pier

Bride and Groom on pier

Bride and Groom on pier

Bride and Groom with lighthouse

Reception details and cake

Wedding reception

Colleen & Doug | Dayton Maternity Photography

Colleen is such an adventurous, fearless friend. I remember once at a party there was a huge (okay, maybe not that big) spider crawling across the room. We were all jumping on chairs and getting ready to hit it with a shoe, when Colleen picked it up (!) and put it outside. Like, “No big deal guys.” She and Doug love the outdoors and most recently took their dream trip to New Zealand. Needless to say, she was not squeemish about hiking through some tall grass at 7 months pregnant for our shoot.

Aren’t they beautiful people?! Inside and out. Doug is so easy going and relaxed. There is such an ease between the two of them – They are just comfortable with one another. And sooo excited to be parents. This is such a special time for them and I’m so happy we are able to capture these moments. I cannot WAIT to meet their baby girl!

Pregnant woman belly

Pregnant women's belly with husband kissing her

Pregnant woman and husband with sonogram

Pregnant woman holding belly indoors

Light filled nursery with pregnant women holding belly

Pregnant couple lounging on bench

Pregnant woman laying in husband's lap

Pregnant woman in tall grassy field

Couple kissing in tall grass holding baby belly

Pregnant couple in tall grass

Couple looking and holding pregnant belly

Pregnant woman holding flower and laying in grass

Pregnant woman sleeping in grass

Couple laying in grass