Barlage Family

I had so much fun photographing Cam for his first birthday.  He was all smiles and all little boy- moving from place to place at about a mile a minute.  His momma and I were teammates and good friends throughout high school, so when I received an e-mail from her asking to me to photograph her little guy's first birthday I could not have been more excited.  It was so sweet to see her growing little family and what a great mom she has become.  After his outdoor pictures Cam was treated to a cake to kick off his birthday celebration.  He loved it and was certainly not afraid of getting messy! It was straight into the tub after devouring all the frosting.  Thanks for letting me capture this fun stage of life with you, Barlage Family! 

Vondrasek Family

I cannot get enough of going back and reliving all of the wonderful outdoor shoots from this past year.  It was such an honor to photograph so many families and to be able to freeze time for a few moments that can be treasured for years to come. The Vondraseks did their shoot at the very popular Milford Central Park- I mean what is not to love about this location.  Their two little ones were about as sweet as they come.  Their little girl kept grabbing my hand while we wondered around downtown (melt my heart!)  I am just saying- can't you see this beautiful family on the cover of a magazine?!? Thanks so much for letting me capture the joy in your family, Vondraseks!

Biagioli Family

Hello beautiful snow!  I know you just may catch me complaining about the cold every now and again, but when it gives you a backdrop like this one it is clearly something to celebrate! The Biagioli Family and I intended on doing a fall shoot, but when our first snowstorm hit, that fall session turned into a winter session.  We went with it and I am so glad we did! I am looking forward to shooting more snowy family shoots this winter for those who are willing to brave the cold.  Thanks for enduring cold toes (and hands and noses . . . ) and thinking warm thoughts, Biagioli Family! 

Baligian Family

I am going to just take a moment to welcome myself back to the blog! Hey, everyone! I have been so busy editing photo shoots and trying to get them back to families in a timely manner that I have been completely ignoring this little space. So I am back and I am going to try and share lots of the amazing photo shoots from the past few months. First up . . . the Baligian family!

The Baligian family is ridiculously sweet and caring and I couldn't be more grateful that I was able to capture a few images of them together.   We met at Booth Park in Birmingham and were able to snap a few photographs of their active little ones while exploring the park. And can we talk about the green trees and short sleeves- already missing that! 

Mazzorana Family

Not only do I love getting a chance to hang out with the Mazzorana Family, but they always pick the best locations for their annual summer photo shoots.  This year they suggested Blossom Heath in St. Clair Shores and it was gorgeous.   If the location has a willow tree just sign me up! We met late in the evening when the sun was just about to set and explored the park with their two adventurous boys. Thanks for an evening of laughs and catching up, Mazzorana Family!   

Elliott Family

I met the Elliott Family last fall for some family photographs at the park before winter hit.  This seems to happen with every family, but I just couldn't believe how much their little ones had grown over one season.  Their little girl was just a newborn and now she is on the move! Both of their kids are just the sweetest and they make my time with them so enjoyable.  Thank you so much for inviting me into your home to capture a few memories, Elliott family!

2014 Highlights: Part 1

I simply cannot believe that we are getting ready to wrap up another year.  I wanted to take time and highlight some happenings from 2014.  In all honesty this year has, by far, been my favorite year yet.  Because I just can't get enough of 2014 I thought I would break this up into two posts.  Today highlighting some of my favorite client photo shoots and later this week highlighting some of my favorite personal photos.  

2014 was the year that I made the leap to follow my dreams and make photography my full time job. It was a difficult decision full of emotion, fear and uncertainty.  I haven't looked back once. Photography is my true passion and I feel my love for photography growing deeper with every photo shoot. This year I worked on an amazing project with the Downs Syndrome Guild of Southeast Michigan, photographed a whole bunch of little ladies in their momma's wedding dress, shared in wedding days and met so many amazing families.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting my passion and letting me share in the story of your family.  Thank you for letting me into your homes and making silly faces to get true smiles, thank you for exploring parks together, showing up rain or shine and letting me share tears of joy with you on your wedding day.  My clients are the best and for you I am so, so thankful.