NATALIA LEAH THRONAUM- Newborn Session

Ferndale, MI Oh my goodness, I am so happy for my two friends and past brides on their new little bundle!! Introducing Natalia Leah Thronaum!! She is beautiful and fun, just like her mommies.

I was so excited to see Leah and Maggie again. (If you missed their wedding post, you can view it here: http://lookatthebiggerpicture.com/leah-and-maggie/). I absolutely love going to past clients' homes and seeing my photos all over their walls. It is such a wonderful feeling, with warm and fuzzy memories. You can view some of their wedding photos on the wall behind them in one of these photos. So cool. It is really nice to see where they have come in a little over a year.

Miss Natalia was social for a bit, giving me some personality, and then she would doze in the comfort of her mommies on a lazy Sunday. It was truly peaceful and amazing. I am very honored to have had the chance to capture these beauties once again!! Thank you. Enjoy the preview:

St Andrews and Laketown Golf and Conference Center-Jenna and Jake

Cathedral of St. Andrew, Grand Rapids, MI

Laketown Golf and Conference Center, Saugatuck, MI

Congratulations Jenna and Jake!! What a beautiful day! September 19, 2014.

Jenna and Jake were actually a bridesmaid and groomsman in a wedding that I photographed years ago (Dave and Tara Bozaan! Yay!). They were super fun and goofy, so I was really excited when I was asked to document their big day! It was great to see the same friends and family for another wedding!!

The ceremony took place at the beautiful and inspiring Cathedral of St. Andrew (which happens to be my church!). It was absolutely GORGEOUS. The church bells and chimes sent the couple off, just like in the fairy-tales. From there we took a long, scenic drive through the countryside, stopping for some quick photos at the beach, and then heading out to dance, dance, dance.

Jenna and Jake have traveled all over the world together. There was a photo on each of the tables at the reception of the two of them in some exotic location looking tan, adventurous, and happy. I loved that.

Wishing you two many more adventures!

Enjoy the preview...

Special thanks to my talented second photographer, Kimburley Sue Timlin. Thank you so much!! Do you know what is better than having a great photographer for your wedding? Having two great photographers for your wedding. Ask me for details!

Marquette, MI Wedding, Allison and Brad

The Landing
Marquette, MI

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Deters!! Allison and Brad just make sense. You can tell this from your first encounter with both of them. They are goofy, funny, laid-back, warm, and always full of laughter!! Their story is so cute. They met online and on their first date, in Grand Rapids, Brad forgot/lost his keys. Allison ended driving him to Holland, probably laughing hysterically the whole way.  That laugh!! It's so awesome. I just wait for Brad to start talking and concentrate on her face for the reaction. Best photo models ever.

In case you missed their engagement session, you may view it here:

http://lookatthebiggerpicture.com/brad-and-allison-engagement-session-2/

After their engagement session, Allison asked me if I would travel to Marquette for the wedding. I was so excited to photograph them again I shrieked like a little girl. These two are just loads of fun!! I just want to be around them.

The big day was at The Landing, in downtown Marquette. After the ceremony, the ENTIRE group of guests and bridal party hopped on the party bus for some UP scenery and photo stops. So fun! The smaller group made the day more intimate and everyone got to know one another well. I could have photographed them all day with the gorgeous Lake Superior in the background, but we had a Batman cake to cut, you know. Yes, that cake had two sides.  As Allison put it, "I may have a nice gown, this may be an elegant affair, but we have to keep a little of the goofy and crazy." Well said.

Thank you both so much for sharing your story with me!

Enjoy this little preview of the day: