Independence

It has been far too long since my last post, and believe me, I have missed my camera dearly. Unfortunately it was abandoned for a short period of time while we packed up everything we owned and moved into our very first house! No more apartments for us!! It's been two years since we had moved into our apartment, and I had completely forgotten what a total pain in the butt moving is. You never realize how much stuff you have until you have to get it all in a truck...

Anyway, I hope everyone had a fun, safe, and relaxing fourth. It was our first holiday in our new home. We had a couple friends over and set off a few fire works. We didn't even have to go anywhere to get a good sample of fireworks this year; the whole neighborhood was setting them off. Here's just a few photos!

In addition to fireworks, we also had a few paper lanterns. They were pretty neat.

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Play Ball!

A few days ago, a friend of mine asked me if I would come take some photos of her son playing baseball. Well, little did she know that I've had years of practice! My brother played baseball for years - countless games and tournaments - and I had to do something to entertain myself, so I took pictures. Lots of pictures. We had great weather last Saturday, it was tons of fun. Here's some baseball action!

Life's Not Always Black and White

I've been itching to put up a blog post for a little while [if only I could just spend all day every day attached to my camera!], so I decided to share just a few photos from last weekend. There aren't really anything special, just me being me with my camera. Jeff, Jack, and I were in Brighton to visit my parents, and my grandparents were also there. Here are a few photos!

First, the husband. He absolutely hates having his photo taken. He's going to have an interesting life married to a photographer ;) Even though he's a little goofy, there's something I love about this photo :)

This next photo is my very handsome grandfather. He's an interesting guy... always saying something ridiculous, and probably inappropriate. Both him and my dad think they are the funniest men alive.

And lastly, our adorable beagle baby, Jack. He's not much for having his picture taken. He's actually let out audible groans in the past while I've attempted. But I just can't resist trying. He's so darn cute!

Beauty in Odd Places | Make a Wish!

Ok ok, so I know that many people absolutely despise dandelions. That pesky little weed that spreads and takes over your entire lawn in the blink of an eye. Well, I may not want my yard full of dandelions I guess, but there's just something really beautiful about a giant field that's nothing but a sea of yellow, right? I hope that this photo challenges you to see the beauty in something that's not traditionally considered beautiful :)

Mr. & Mrs. Smith | April 21, 2012

David and Valarie were married on a gorgeous spring day in Muskegon, MI. They had a beautiful, intimate ceremony and celebrated the occasion at the Watermark with their family and friends. Everyone was so warm and inviting, and you could just feel the happiness and love that they all had for one another.  The newlyweds are off to their honeymoon in Florida! I hope you both have an absolutely wonderful time. Thank you for allowing me to share in your special day!

Mr. & Mrs. Smith

Just one quick photo before calling it a night <3

Mulder Family | Preview

Tonight I had a session with an absolutely gorgeous family! See for yourself :)