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Erin & Nic | Wedding

Erin and Nic were married on a very special and important day to me.  October 31st, while many of you know this day as Halloween, I know it as my mom’s birthday and now Erin and Nic’s anniversary!  That coupled with autumn easily being my favorite season, really put me in a great mood to have fun with Erin, Nic, and their friends and family on such a special day.  It was a little chilly and a bit windy as well, but Erin, Nic and the bridal party dealt with it in style:)

Their wedding did have a lovely autumn theme, with great colors and details.  Ana from Two Foot Creative was there to make sure the day ran smoothly…thanks Ana!  Also, Rock the Booth was there with a photo booth and I have to say, while I have worked with many photo booth companies, I really loved everything about Rock the Booth…can’t reccommend them enough.

The ceremony took place at Knox with the reception following being held at one of my favorite Ann Arbor venues, Barton Hills, which always looks beautiful.  One of the surprises of the evening for me, was the speeches/toasts.  Documenting weddings, I have witnessed many and have heard ones that put tears in my eyes and ones that make me slap my knee laughing.  I LOVED what I heard and saw at Erin and Nic’s wedding…I laughed and cried and had a huge smile on my face.  It was so awesome to see all the great people Erin and Nic have in their lives and after sharing their day with them, I can see why.  To all you speech/toast givers reading this…great job and thank you!

Erin and Nic, you know I had fun on your day and I thank you…I hope you enjoy the images as much as I enjoyed capturing them:)

A little, their view, my view with Rock the Booth!

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Vendor pic!  :)

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Um, this is me, myself, I and me again;)

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Jenna & Joe | Engagement in Manhattan

After Stefanie and Thomas’ wedding in Boston, I took the shuttle over to Manhattan, where my brother lives.  I was also there for Photo Expo Plus as well as to photograph Jenna and Joe’s engagement session.  The two get hitched in a few short weeks and I’m looking forward to flying out to New Jersey to see them again and rock out their wedding.

I’ve known Jenna for quite a while…since my 8th grade year actually.  We met while I went along to a band competition to help out with the 7th grade stuff.  My first real memories are from the bus ride back to the school after the competition.  Jenna is one of those friends that while you may not talk to all the time, when you do, you are able to pick up where you left off.  Jenna has such great personality and as you can see from the pics, has become a gorgeous woman.  It was so great to meet the man that makes her happy and will be sharing her life with her.

Joe is quieter than Jenna, but I can honestly say, she made a great choice!  Joe, thank you for treating my friend with such acceptance, warmth, and kindness…it just makes me like you more.  Jenna, I really could go on and on about my thoughts and feelings for you…I truly do love you and thinking of you and hanging out with you still makes me so happy and in such a great mood.  I am honored to come out and share you and Joe’s day with you and your family and I can’t wait to meet your boys.  Enjoy your pics and remember…Heemolalasheeskinfaska!

Stefanie & Thomas | Wedding in Boston

I had the pleasure of going back to Boston for my second time to photograph Stefanie and Thomas once again.  I had a fun time in Boston and a great time at the wedding.  Stefanie and Thomas both had a little “Old Hollywood” going on and it such a great little way to spice up the wedding.  Thank you for having me out you two…enjoy your pics!

Sometimes I like birds…

While photographing Jessica + Eric’s engagement session this evening, I saw these two birds.  I now see why there are so many people that go “birding.”

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