Blue Dress Barn- Amy and Sarah

Blue Dress Barn
Benton Harbor, MI

Congratulations Amy and Sarah! These two met online, and have been together for five and a half years. With their busy schedules, they made sure to make time for each other on Sunday and Monday nights, with wine. I knew I liked them right away with that tidbit.

Amy proposed on their balcony at home, in Chicago. Friends and family gathered below with umbrellas, with one bright red heart umbrella in the center. "I Choose You", by Sarah Bareilles, was playing in the background, and then everyone down below held up a sign asking, "Will you marry me?".

The wedding day was very laid back, at one of the best venues on the west side! My favorite parts of this day were the funnies that weren't expected. Their vows to each other, the dance that Amy and the fellas prepared for Sarah, and the costumes... An alligator dancing with the bride? Why not?

Thank you so much for choosing me to capture your story. You two are so much fun and easy-going!! Two traits to keep with you through all of life's adventures. Here is a sneak peek of the big day:

Lucy turns 1 !!

Grand Rapids, MI
Family Documentary

Happy Birthday, Lucy!! Man, this is one of my favorite families-- to photograph, yes, but just in general. So vivacious, funny, modern, fun, loving, and charismatic. I have been documenting this family for four years now!! How amazing is it that I get to be included in all their big adventures? I am so very flattered. This year is Lucy's first birthday!! She is walking, smiling, has reddish hair, and is just oh-so-squeezable! Stella and Charlotte, as gorgeous and lively as always, are still inseparable. They are really into wrestling now. Huh. Who would've thunk it? Pretty cool. Dave and Maggie are just as funny and beautiful as they always have been. Wonderful family. They even fed me.

In case you missed those last few sessions.... http://lookatthebiggerpicture.com/family-session-introducing-lucy-zick/http://lookatthebiggerpicture.com/maggie-and-stella-zick/ http://lookatthebiggerpicture.com/dave-and-maggie-zick/ http://lookatthebiggerpicture.com/zick-family-shoot-downtown-grand-rapids-mi/

This session was a thank you to Maggie for referring another lovely bride to me... Did you see Maryann and Joe's story? http://lookatthebiggerpicture.com/engagement-session-maryann-and-joe/ http://lookatthebiggerpicture.com/maryann-and-joe-wedding/

Thank you so much for continuing to choose me to tell your stories... It means so much. Here's the preview for Lucy's b'day bash!!

Senior Portrait Session- Grand Rapids, MI- Sarah

Grand Rapids, MI

Yeah, Sarah!!! This lady was so, so cool. I mean, the most laid back cool you would ever want to know... She is going to do amazing things. I know it. 

We trucked around Millenium Park at golden sunset hour. I just couldn't get enough of her smiles.

Did you see her sister's senior session? What a cool family. You can check out Megan's session here:
www.lookatthebiggerpicture.com/blog/senior-portraits-megan

Thank you so much for letting me capture this moment in your life! Enjoy the preview...