I have known the lovely momma is this post for about 15 years. We met as super innocent 8th graders and have grown up together since. We've had some not so innocent times together, too many laughs, some tears, but no matter what, we've been there for each other from the start. It's been amazing to watch her family grow. This little newborn girl has two wonderful parents that love her so very much. This in home newborn session is one of my favorites. That blue accent wall made the perfect backdrop. And this little girl's nursery is the cutest thing ever!!!
Read MoreIt's always a special thing to be apart of the new adventures in a person's life! A lot of times, it's for a person's wedding that I'm introduced into their adventures. Other times, it's through connections. I met this wonderful couple through a local group of creatives. I started following them on Instagram and then met them at a meeting, where they were discussing financing. Who are 'they' you ask? They are Rob and Maria!
Read MoreIn the age that we live in, it's so easy to get a picture. We have cameras on our cell phones that we can instantly share with the world. The problem with this is that pictures tend to be stored on the computer or our phone. Sometimes they get lost forever when hard drives crash or cell phones get damaged. The Cloud is useful to store images in this situation but again we have it where the images are just being stored.
Those special moments need to be seen and not stored. Pictures deserve to be printed. They need to be on walls, or on tables so when you walk by, you get that special feeling of that memory. Or in albums so when you are feeling nostalgic, you can turn the pages and relive these sacred moments. These prints do not even have to be professional prints. I have prints on my walls of my trips. Every time I look at these prints, I get a wave of memories that will forever keep the trip alive.
Read MoreIt's no secret that I love taking pictures in Downtown Detroit. I love the city and all the different aspects it brings to pictures. Detroit is unique in the sense that her people care for her deeply. A city that was once rooted in family farms, the lumber business, then the car industry, and lastly sports. She struggled for a while but the gardens are back, as well as the cars, and the sports are booming.
This momma to be is a lover of the city as well. She was all for finding all the crazy spots. January in Detroit was no problem for her. She rocked this skirt and her belly! This momma added whimsy to this city and I can't wait for you to see how!
Read MoreI have been lucky to photograph the special moments in my cousin's life. Her engagement, wedding, and now her maternity pictures! I'm happy to say that they had their beautiful baby boy last week (another post soon to come!) and all are doing wonderfully. We had a beautiful day in January, which is rare in Michigan. We spent the hour before the sun set to capture some wonderful moments on Belle Isle. The joy between these parents is felt by all that surrounds them. I am so very excited to capture their new bundle this weekend.
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