This one is going places! And I don't just say that because she's family; Marissa is a driven student, an honest friend, and a talented dancer. Also, I'm pretty sure she read all three Lord of the Rings books before she reached the age of ten, if that says anything about her character and her desire to learn. She picks things up fast!
Marissa, dear, you have so much ahead.
These two are adventurers. Down-to-earth, flexible, lovers of nature and of ice cream; all qualities I can respect and stand behind one hundred percent.
We were so excited to have a fresh coat of fluffy snow covering East Lansing for these pictures, and I was thankful for Wendy and Andrew's willingness to try anything for this session. I hope you like what we got as much as we do!
The sweetest soul. Heidi is filled with creativity and kindness. This girl possesses a uniquely witty and adventurous perspective of the world, while maintaining a steady presence of mindfulness and care for those around her.
Heidi, I'm pumped to see the ways you use your gifts and your story as you step into the life you have ahead of you. You have so many gifts, and you are brimming with loveliness.
Wow. You couldn't ask for a more beautiful day to get married. This is a wedding I love looking back through; even though a few things didn't go as planned, the celebration went on, and the memories are gold.
I had the joy of photographing Steph and Trevor's engagement photos earlier on, so I got to experience the dynamic of their steady, devoted, and joyful love even before their wedding day. All the more exciting, then, to enter into this beautiful day with them. Everything about this day was full of fun, organic warmth and beauty—from the venue and the photo locations, down to the wildflower inspired florals and the place settings. The only thing missing was their dear pup, Rowdy!
These two fought hard to get here. They traveled miles, crossed borders, and faced literal hurricanes in their journey to this day. And what a day it was. Charged with praise and gratitude for making it safely back to Michigan through the gales of hurricane Harvey. But they did it. Erica and Isaac are dang married! And what a celebration! It was a clear, beautiful day, brimming with laughter and the joy of a family all in one place; so vibrant with Venezuelan music, bright colors, and some seriously passionate jamming out.
Ladies and gents, Erica and Isaac.
Goodness, what a day. I was blessed with the opportunity to photograph these two for their fall engagement session, so I got to know them a little bit before the wedding day, and as I mentioned in the engagement blog post, these two are a couple of the most relaxed individuals out there. Their wedding day reflected that magnificently, as they were flexible with time frames, they laughed a lot and didn't stress, and they were ready to brainstorm fun ideas for pictures on this beautiful sunny day.
I hope, as you browse these pictures, you can feel the excitement and simultaneous relaxed atmosphere of Vanessa and Mat's lovely wedding day.
World, meet sweet Cayetana (that's: katie-AH-na) from Nebraska. This woman is nothing short of fierce. She is a senior in high school, and she is chock-full of spunk and grit. She is dauntless and dear, and he laughter gets me goin' every time.
Cayetana gets a special place in my heart, and I was so thankful to take yet another trip to her area to visit, take these pictures with her, and experience the Winnebago Powwow for the fourth time.
Enjoy those precious dimples, happy eyes, and lovely freckles.
A continuation of the Veldhuijzen clan's pictures. Only this time, they have a new baby girl named Beatrix, fondly referred to as 'Birdie.'
World, meet Birdie. Birdie, meet the big ol' world.
I met Cole and his family on a mission trip to Mexico several years ago. Since then I have watched him go with them again and again to build homes and relationships there. Taking pictures with Cole was a humbling experience, as he was very easy-going having his picture taken, but I also learned more about his passion for the people of Mexico and his desire to study optometry so he can help them long-term!
Ladies and gentlemen: Breanna and Anthony. These two are deeply loving, adventurous, driven, thoughtful, fun-loving, and relaxed. Plus, they're killer dancers.
Bre and Anthony's love for one another was humbling to witness, and even more so to photograph. So thankful for the opportunity to celebrate this beautiful day with the two of them!
