We Trashed The Dress!

It all started so "traditionally."

A beautiful woman in a beautiful gown on the beach.

A stroll into the water...

A little deeper into the water.

A glamorous location for a glamorous pose.

Now let's have some fun!

She emerges!

This was such a fun session! Anyone else ready to trash your dress?

Thanks Rebecca! I had a great time!

Happy Anniversary John and Lisa!

John and Lisa celebrated their 25th Anniversary yesterday. Congratulations!

Last Friday, their family came to Frankfort to enjoy the area and have a new family portrait taken. It was a gorgeous beach and we had a beautiful evening to take the portrait.

Aren't they a handsome couple?

While I was photographing John and Lisa, I looked to my left and saw the brothers watching their parents. I had to take the image!
I love it!

This is my new favorite beach!
Thank you John and Lisa for helping me find my new favorite beach!

Welcome the Miracle Baby!

Our miracle mother, Jennifer, called last night to tell us about the birth of Gage Jameson.

Throughout Jennifer's medical ordeal in Mexico in March, Gage was still growing strong and healthy in her womb.

He was born at 7:44 AM on Monday, June 30. He was 22" long and he weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces! He is a big, healthy baby!

Thank you to all who prayed for Jennifer's recovery and the birth of Gage. God answers prayers! He brought a new healthy baby into the world!

Congratulations to Jennifer, Brian and big sister Laurel!

Laura and Richard's wedding day

It was a wonderful day, filled with happy tears and laughter.



Her little brother Tyler was such a good sport.



Sister Mollie and identical twin brother Nick were a perfect complement to Laura and Richard.

Downtown Howell had great places to photograph Laura and Richard. They stopped traffic and received lots of smiles from spectators.

The ceremony was performed by Laura's cousin.
It was beautifully written and personalized just for Laura and Richard.

Shelby was adorable!

Laura was verryyy happy! The guests cheered and cheered!

The family and friends were happy to be together. Tyler loves his sister!

Richard proposed at Disney World. She said yes and then there were fireworks, literally!!!

Auntie L and Uncle Michael actually took a moment to have our portraits taken with Laura and Richard.

We wish them years and years of love!

Laura's wedding

Friday, June 27, will be a milestone for me. My favorite oldest niece will marry Richard Makouske and will begin a new life.

Laura was the most beautiful baby, who has grown into a beautiful woman.

Since I never had children, I have tried to grab as many moments with my nieces as I could. I love them as if they are my own. It has been a joy to be a part of their lives.

My favorite youngest niece, Mollie, will be Laura's maid of honor.

Laura was my maid of honor at our wedding seven years ago. There were many tears during our wedding ceremony. I am still trying to figure out how I can cry and take images at the same time. Thank God for auto focus!

I will post images once we return from the wedding. I have no idea how many images we will take, but I am sure it will be a record.

What a wonderful day it will be! I look forward to sharing it with you.

Ashlee wins Miss Michigan!

On Saturday evening, Miss Heart of Michigan 2007, Ashlee Baracy, won Miss Michigan!

Michael spent two days introducing Ashlee to Traverse City during the Miss Heart of Michigan pageant in February. Everyone she met was in awe! We are very proud of her accomplishments, and look forward to cheering for her at Miss America.

Congratulations to Ashlee!

Rebecca, our current Miss Heart, received an award for the most money raised for the Children's Miracle Network. This was quite an accomplishment. Congratulations to Rebecca!

If you thought a hockey game or football game was a rowdy, loud experience, you have never attended a Miss Michigan pageant. Every contestant had a cheering section. The object of the game was to see who could cheer the loudest for their contestant. The theater was rocking! The crowd was crazy! It was the most fun, exciting experience that I have ever attended! The talent was incredible, the girls were beautiful and the crowd was unlike any other.

I invite you to join us next year and cheer for Miss Heart. You will have so much fun!

Miss Michigan

Michael is off to Muskegon for his role as Executive Director of Miss Heart of Michigan. Miss Heart, Rebecca Ransom, had her interview yesterday and will play the piano tonight for her talent. Rebecca is a wonderful musician. I am sure she will do very well.

I will join Michael on Saturday for the top ten finalists and crowning of the new Miss Michigan.

Good luck Rebecca!