12.31.09
I seriously am so lucky to have some of the coolest, kindest people on earth as my clients ;-)

I've gotten so many thoughtful gifts this year - from gift cards to coffee cakes, spa gift certificates, even a mezuzah! 

Just yesterday, Deb swung by the studio with a prezzie so cool I had to share it!  Deb is a hugely talented ceramics artist - you may remember her wedding from October, where she gifted her wedding party with custom mugs.  Well, now I have one of my very own!  Check this out:

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To everyone else who helped make 2009 such a great year - THANK YOU!  Here's to an even bigger and better 2010 ;-)
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Carli and Spencer wanted to do a wintertime e-shoot - and as soon as they mentioned making s'mores, I knew it would be a blast!  Carli's family has a beautiful home in Barton Hills (complete with fire pit!) that served as the perfect location

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so this next one I just couldn't resist ;-)  Carli and Spencer mentioned they were having an 'ugly christmas sweater' contest - check these bad boys out!
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thanks guys!  can't wait to work together again at the wedding ;-)
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Jessie said:
WOW! You are a true artist! Amazing pictures!
(12.29.09 / 02:17 PM)
Meghan said:
These photos are amazing! Carli and Spence happen to be one of my favorite couples anyway, and your pictures have completely captured how awesome they are. Can't wait for wedding pictures! Yay!!
(12.29.09 / 05:52 PM)
http://abbyroseblog.com/engagement/carli-spencer-winter-wonderlan.html
here's a few favorites from a super-cute family shoot a couple months back

what a doll!
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It's always fun to see my work in print!  check out Nick and Stephanie in the latest issue of the knot magazine, on newsstands now!

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I know my blogging has been kind of sporadic lately - I have swamped working to get stuff done for clients before the holidays!  Christmas cards, save-the-dates, album designs and the like have been keeping me BUSY!  Not to mention shooting and editing ;-)  I'll be sharing lots of fun shoots - and maybe even a few albums - as soon as things slow down a bit (do they ever!?!?)

Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season!!
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Photographing Bat Mitzvahs is always a blast, and Jolie's was no exception ;-)

 Some favorites:

Here's a few from her portrait session at Shaarey Zedek - such a beautiful synagogue. 
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loved her custom tallit from Israel - I swear, they didn't make 'em this pretty when I was 13!
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i LOVE this next one - I'm always looking for creative ways to shoot kids during these Synagogue sessions - I mean, sure, the "hold the torah and smile!" shot is important, but I always try and get a little more creative than that, too...
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with dad
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Jolie's evening party was ahhhMAYzing!  Another Dee Dee Hoffman event, this shindig had EVERYTHING - photobooths, candle-making, cotton candy, even a giant inflatable moon bouce!  Jolie is one lucky lady ;-)
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cute "kiddie coctails" for Jolie and her friends
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the Crofoot Ballroom was a really cool venue!
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a few of the guests were lucky enough to go home with rad custom Nike's
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Startrax MCs made sure this party was jumping!
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elyse and ryan are a super-fun couple.  I'm so looking forward to their wedding at the beautiful royal park hotel.  we met up a couple of weeks ago for a laid-back engagement session in ann arbor.  Here are some of my faves!

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seriously, how cute are these guys?  These next two could totally be a gap ad!
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thanks guys!  hope you enjoy the preview ;-)
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Auntie Julie said:
I LOVE these pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Abby, you totally captured them! Elyse and Ryan, you couldn't have looked any cuter or more in love
(12.02.09 / 12:58 AM)
Elyse said:
I'm so happy about these pics. Abby-- I can't tell you enough how amazing you are. These are honestly the first pictures I've ever been excited about in my life!
(12.02.09 / 02:59 AM)
Mom and Dad said:
Abby, these pictures are GORGEOUS! They had so much fun at the photo shoot and it shows. Thanks for doing such a great job capturing their love and beauty.
(12.02.09 / 02:31 PM)
Mom and Dad said:
Abby, these pictures are GORGEOUS! They had so much fun at the photo shoot and it shows. Thanks for doing such a great job capturing their love and beauty.
(12.02.09 / 02:31 PM)
Sean said:
Oh my gosh, these are gorgeous! Love the enthusiasm they have for each other that is so blunt! They're beautiful, love these!
(12.08.09 / 07:55 PM)
Alex Workman said:
Great shots! Keep up the awesome work!
(12.23.09 / 01:50 PM)
Jackie Collens said:
OY VEY!!!! CAN IT GET ANYMORE BEAUTIFUL???? Let the countdown begin! xxo
(01.03.10 / 05:00 AM)
http://abbyroseblog.com/engagement/elyse-ryan-engaged.html