meet jackson!

What a cutie!I was so excited to meet this little guy…I photographed mom and dad’s wedding waaaaayyy back in 2005 (i think?!)  I went through my archives, thinking I’d post a photo from their wedding day, but – gasp! – I shot it on film!  Probably one of the last that I did – crazy…

ryan + rachel | married!

Rachel + Ryan had a beautiful wedding yesterday at the Henry Ford Museum.  We started the day at the Dearborn Inn, where the whole crew was getting ready.  I always enjoy this part of the day!  Rachel looked amazing – (hair + makeup by Sylvia @ bridal beauty on location) the guysthe gals…this little flower…

rainy day family session

I’d been looking forward all week to this shoot – but Saturday rolled around and we had just about the worst weather imaginable – i’m talking grey skies, constant downpours – the kind of day that makes you just want to curl up with a good book and some hot chocolate! But these guys totally…

Jamie + Anthony | married!

Jamie and Anthony were married last weekend at Travis Pointe Country Club in Ann Arbor – we couldn’t have gotten more perfect weather for an outdoor ceremony! Some favorites: here’s jamie getting into her dressshe has the most gorgeous curly hair!the guys… a few from the ceremony- LOVE the bright yellows and oranges! (flowers by…

Emily + John | married!

I loved everything about this wedding! Emily and Jon were married in an intimate, laid-back affair at Cobblestone Farms in Ann Arbor.  their day was such a perfect representation of the kind of couple (and people!) they are – no DJ, garter toss or cake cutting – just good friends and family celebrating together.  It…

Rachel’s Bat Mitzvah!

Rachel’s Bat Mitzvah last weekend was a blast! Here’s a sampling of some of my favorite photos: the day began bright and early with some family portraits at temple Emanu-El in Oak Park.could this family be any cuter? 😉 the evening party was held at Hotel Baronette.  They decorated the ballroom with life-size renditions of…

matt + sarah | married!

This was pretty much a perfect day! I got to photograph Sarah’s sister Donelle’s wedding last year, so it felt like we were all old friends!  Matt and Sarah are an absolutely adorable couple – and so in love, it was just a joy to be around them 😉  I started off the day getting…