.:the frozen fountain:.

As I was out taking engagement photos today, I couldn’t resist documenting the crazy ice on this fountain! I was not the only one intrigued, there were actually a line of cars on the side of the road, and as you can see people were getting up to see it up close. It’s pretty crazy [...]

Merry Christmas!

After some perfect snowman weather, which was decidedly too wet- we actually have a white Christmas here in Michigan! A few flakes are falling now and we are about to open stockings – yes, we still do stockings and absolutely love them. Later on when everyone’s home from the hospital we’ll open presents and probably [...]

Julia Mae

A newborn is possibly the best Christmas gift ever- and I’m so excited to introduce my niece who was born this morning at 11:05. What is even more amazing is that it was completely natural – no drugs, not even an aspirin! Everyone’s doing well and I’m glad that Matt + I made it home [...]

o christmas tree

it’s Christmas Eve! and to give you a little pre-Christmas gift I have some tips on taking photos. First let’s start with the tree picture. This is a really simple trick, and it’s something different to spice up a usual picture of a tree… or anything with Christmas lights. What do you do- set your [...]

the rainy wedding

It’s true: Nick and Anna-Lee’s wedding had the most challenging weather with non stop rain from about 9 in the morning on. They obviously had to change plans with the outdoor ceremony, but other than that they didn’t let the weather stop them from having fun and celebrating their wedding day! I don’t even think [...]

…across the country and back…

(800m into the men’s race: taken from my phone)
This has been a whirlwind of a weekend. I’ve been off the map for a while as I was out on the other side of the country in Spokane, WA to compete with my club team in club xc nationals. Flying all the way across the country [...]

Finishing up a Wedding

I just finished up the wedding photos from Jen + Steve, and finished with this version of the sparkler exit. It’s kind of how I feel too finishing up a wedding… if that makes sense :]  Previously I posted a different photo of the exit in black and white, but I’m really liking how this [...]

I’m having second thoughts about this cold weather…

{caption: my lips are frozen} So it was inevitable that after I wrote about how fun snow was that I’d need to post about everything that comes along with snow… like freezing temperatures and blustery wind. It’s no fun especially when you’re trying to remain a runner. Honestly I wouldn’t run half as much if [...]

lexi the Christmas reindeer

I love that out here in western New York you’re welcomed into winter and the holiday season with a healthy (although sometimes unhealthy) amount of snow. Growing up in Michigan we never got that much, and winter consisted mostly of cold days with brown grass. Things look so much better with a fresh coat of [...]

sarah’s having a baby

I did my first maternity shoot… of my sister! I’m so happy I had the chance to shoot the photos, especially because she’s due in two weeks (it’s hard to believe it’s that soon). We don’t live in the same state, so it worked out perfectly to do the shoot over thanksgiving; of course I [...]