While I was back in Michigan last month I was stoked to meet up with Jennifer to photograph a few maternity pictures. 

She was referred to me by another Jennifer that I did maternity pics for a couple months ago (and her wedding a couple years ago).  I love it when I get to take photographs of friends or friends.  It makes the world a smaller place.

Every time I do a photo shoot in someone's home I never know what environment I'll be walking into ... especially when its winter and we don't have outdoors as an option. Will there be any solid backgrounds... and light.. any way to utlize their home.. etc?   I have to say this time I was so excited to see the big window and great baby room (hand painted by the happy parents to be).  Of course I always bring backgrounds with me, but I always think its more personal when I can use my clients' home.

Jen, if was such a pleasure to meet you!!  You were such a joy to photograph. I hope you are doing wonderfully and that our paths cross again soon!!!

Love
A

My dear friend Rob (who is an amazing photographer himself) gave Tahnee my information. I am so glad he did.  I had such a fun morning with her and her lovely family. 

I didn't realize until I arrived that Tahnee is also a photographer. Photographing a fellow photographer can either add more stress or make it a lot easier.. .  Luckily Tahnee was so nice and we hit it off right away.  As most of us photographers say when faced with the front of the camera..  no posing make it more natural... Since I had a fellow camera-slinger in front of me  I thought much more about what I was saying and doing to make her feel comfortable and NOT posing... but I then realized  I do kind of "pose" people in a very loose sense.. . but the pictures are not of the pose... its the moments before and after that appear natural that get captured...  I guess pose isn't the right word...  its more like creating moments through interaction and activities... does this make sense?!?

The wonderful thing about photographing another fellow photog is that as I was working we chatted about the nature of photography .. what is posing... what is natural...  its always great to have the opportunity to bounce ideas and concepts off another.

Thanks Tahnee!!  It was so much fun to hang out with your lovely lovely family!! I look forward to keeping in touch in the future..  next time your up in SB we will have to get together!!

Did I mention.. Lila (her  adorable 3 year old) even invited me to go get Pinkberry with them afterward.. she was VERY excited about the photo shoot... he even pulled out her own camera and helped!!



May you all see the opportunity to gain a new perspective from lovely unexpected places..
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Love,
A

A few years ago I was honored to be a part of TNT's "Wedding Day" television show. It was an awesome show that created a dream wedding for lucky couples who deserved it.  It was kind of like Extreme Home Makeover meets a wedding.  During that experience I got to know Jennifer and Shawn Locke...  one of the happy couples!!

A few months ago, Jennifer asked me to photograph her maternity pictures.  It was so wonderful to see this happy couple again. 

Jennifer,  Thank you so much for welcoming me into your home. It was such a fun afternoon!!  I am so thrilled for you and Shawn and the little Tristan!!