Andrew ~ senior 08, Grand Haven, MI

Meet Andrew. He is a senior at Grand Haven High School in Michigan. Here are some of my faves... my absolute favorites are the ones with his guitar! He's got great taste in music by the way. Congrats Andrew!

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Katy & Bob ~ e-session in Belmont, MI

Katy and I went to high school together back in the day and were reconnected about a year ago. When her and her fiance Bob decided they wanted me as their photographer, I was honored! They are getting married next July in Spring Lake, MI at the Spring Lake Country Club. They are such a relaxed couple and truly adore each other. I had a great time hanging out with them at their house. Not to mention Katy is one of the few girls from high school that didn't have a mean bone in her body! (you know how teenage girls can be) She was super nice and still is so sweet and kind and has found the perfect match in Bob. He is also wonderful. I am so excited to be a part of your wedding!! Congratulations Katy & Bob!

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Back in Texas

So I've been back for the last week and apparently been neglecting my blog... I'm still playing catch-up with all the stuff that happened up in Michigan. It's all coming very soon though... an e-session, a senior session, a wedding, and a very fun session with my cousin Bryan and his wife Reba!

I had such a great time seeing my family and friends. It's always such a bittersweet moment when I leave Michigan. I love spending time with all my family and friends and I never get enough time with everyone. Yet at the same time, I miss my hubbie and puppies and I'm exhausted because of all the running around I do while I'm there.

Here are two of my favorite Michigander's... my bugaboo is on the left and lil chick-a-boom is on the right. They are my cousin Lisa's children. Lisa and her brother Eric were the closest thing to brother and sister I had growing up as an only child. They definitely took advantage of picking on my like I was their younger sis!

Back in Michigan...

I'm back in Michigan for Tricia & Jim's wedding this coming Saturday. So, please be patient with me if I don't respond to your email within 24 hours. I'm having a blast connecting with my family and friends. Tonight I had dinner with my college girlfriends. Two were unable to make it, as one lives in Denver, CO and the other in Indiana. The six of us lived together with a seventh in a house for two years during college. Imagine the stories... :) We haven't seen each other in 3 years and had a great time catching up. Here are the four of us and the kiddos...




And here Lauren is a budding photographer starting with self-portraits...

I've Been Tagged...

The following photographers have tagged me. So apparently I'm it :)

Nate & Amanda Reynolds of Turtle Pond Photography
Shan Renee
Sarah of Roxy and Kai Photography

The deal is they were tagged and had to share 8 interesting facts about themselves, then tag 8 more people. Now I'm IT. 8 interesting facts? Hmmmm....

1. I can only drink milk out of a glass. If it is served in a plastic cup it is a no go... must be glass.

2. (Totally copying this from Amanda and Nate) I have a Viszla... if you don't know, go look it up :)

3. I've been married for 5 wonderful years to a supermodel. (Although I agree with every word, my husband told me to write this one.)

4. I've worn hearing aids since I was in kindergarten. (Give or take a few years where I didn't like wearing them.)

5. I'm a dork. (Again, my husband told me to put this.)

6. The only time I get mean is when I need food.

7. My dogs have really long names. Kiya Makaka Pookie Marie Sassafras T.P. Thumper Kamakazi Roo and Kirby Spot Barnaby Humpernickel Buddy Boy

8. The minister was an hour late to our wedding. Oh yes, it is true. My mom was about to be walked down the aisle and she said "Where is the minister?" Once they figured out he was in his backyard enjoying a family BBQ and thinking the wedding didn't start for another 2 hours, my mom walked to the front of the church to make the announcement. We have a picture in our album of the minister's car tires up on the curb from peeling in late. It is very important to have a photographer document all the details of your day :)

Now that I've been the tagged, I get to be the taggee.

You're it...

Fred Egan
Lauren Clark
Davina Fear
Allan Zepeda
Kara Pennington
TimC
Scarlett of Captivating Studios
Lori Schaneville
Garrett Nudd (and his lovely wife Joy)

So that's 9. I've never been one to follow the rules.