Ralf & Tatiana got married on a gorgeous Saturday on the dock of her family home surrounded by a loving group of family & friends. As soon as I met Tatiana & Ralf, I knew their Lake Charlevoix wedding would be unique and fun. From the 462 step hike to the top of Avalanche Mountain…
When directions to the ceremony have details like “take a right on the second trail into the dunes and then turn right at the second fire pit area in the sand”, you know this wedding is going to be something special. Michelle & Bob’s romantic ceremony on the shores of Elberta Beach in Northern Michigan…
We had the perfect early spring day in Missouri for Madeline’s senior portrait session. The sun felt amazing and we soaked it in hopping from one location to the next until the last glow of Golden Hour faded away. We even saw a beautiful moon rising on the way home! It felt a little like closing the…
It is awesome when I get the opportunity to catch up with couples whose wedding I photographed and see how their family has grown. It happened recently on a trip to the St. Louis Missouri area where I caught up with Jessica & Robert. Their wedding was beautiful, unique and suited them perfectly. Even the date…
Welcome to February, the month of love. Some even refer to February as Creative Romance Month. In our busy day-to-day lives it’s easy to take for granted the important relationships in our lives. Creative Romance Month is all about rekindling the romance and taking the time to show that someone special just how much they mean to…
Mary & Chris’s wedding at The Homestead Resort last September was perfect from the champagne toasts in the morning to walks on the beach at sunset. It was a beautiful day filled with love, tears and laughter. Congratulations and best wishes for a lifetime full of joy. “We look up at the stars and see such different…
What is more comforting than a warm bath? A warm milk bath! Charlotte Rae was only 13 days old when we did this photo session. Brie and I had such a great time collaborating on ideas for adding flowers and slices of fruit to give a pop of color to the water. The peaceful environment…
Dancing is one of my favorite art forms. The lure of dancing is simply irresistible. I owned a dance studio in Missouri for over 15 years, and to this day I can’t listen to music without dancing. My primary occupation now is photography, but I still love to teach dance occasionally. And one of my…
The Fall Equinox was the ideal day for Heather & Matt to begin this new season of their lives together. Heather, a designer and Matt, a gardener are a laid-back outdoorsy couple and it was reflected in every detail of their small, intimate wedding in Michigan Legacy Art Park at Crystal Mountain. It fit them perfectly, just…
Happy Anniversary Pam & Kevin! How fun to celebrate with a family photo session where you were married 7 years ago at The Homestead Resort. I had a blast spending time with your beautiful family on this gorgeous morning. It was a busy session full of laughter, hugs and giggles! There’s still time to…
