In October ... 10-10-10 to be exact... the weather was insanely warm for northern Michigan... (I was even in a tank top)... the sun was shining... and it was the perfect way end my season on the island. Two special weddings...
First ... Lisa & Sam... I have been friends with these two for years. When they asked me to photograph their wedding I was incredibly honored. I knew it would be a beautiful affair. Lisa has an amazing eye for design and Sam has a liking towards photography. I had so much fun with them... they are so laid back... anything goes... and the ceremony reflected this (and their sense of humor). I also can't write about their wedding and not mention their little one... Clooney... the most well behaved trained dog I've ever dealt with... I think Clooney liked to be photographed more than Lisa and Sam...
Then .. Heather and Evan... who you may remember from their enagagement shoot in northern California. I've had a blast getting to know these two over the past year. We met last year during the Dream Destination Wedding Weekend on Mackinac. We instantly got along since they were living in California... getting married on the island... and then concluding with a party in San Jose... what a coincidence... While they were on the island Heather & Evan decided that instead of taking the traditional carriage around the island... they would bike my tandem instead... must say... I was quite impressed that Heather was able to maneuver that dress on that bike...
SO much fun to end the season with you guys...
Love
A
First ... Lisa & Sam... I have been friends with these two for years. When they asked me to photograph their wedding I was incredibly honored. I knew it would be a beautiful affair. Lisa has an amazing eye for design and Sam has a liking towards photography. I had so much fun with them... they are so laid back... anything goes... and the ceremony reflected this (and their sense of humor). I also can't write about their wedding and not mention their little one... Clooney... the most well behaved trained dog I've ever dealt with... I think Clooney liked to be photographed more than Lisa and Sam...
Then .. Heather and Evan... who you may remember from their enagagement shoot in northern California. I've had a blast getting to know these two over the past year. We met last year during the Dream Destination Wedding Weekend on Mackinac. We instantly got along since they were living in California... getting married on the island... and then concluding with a party in San Jose... what a coincidence... While they were on the island Heather & Evan decided that instead of taking the traditional carriage around the island... they would bike my tandem instead... must say... I was quite impressed that Heather was able to maneuver that dress on that bike...
SO much fun to end the season with you guys...
Love
A
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Okay... again .. these are a bit behind... obviously I am playing blog catchup right now... October (and November) totally slipped away from me... but here I am .. blogging away.. just pretend that instead of snow (for you Midwesterners) and 55 degrees (for you Californians) . . that's its Fall and the leaves are just changing...
So now that we are well placed in middle of October.... imagine a weekend off... okya maybe not... instead... I had not 1 ... not 2 ... but THREE last minute Mackinac Island elopements.... how fun is that!! All three with completely different stories... styles... and visions...
Take a look....
First we have Chrystal & Jack... who couldn't keep their hands off each other... so romantic... so fun... and so enjoying the moment... after a incredibly touching service at the Grand Hotel all they wanted to do was walk around the island... eat fudge... take pictures... and capture their TFK (their own special "Tender Face Kiss")...
Next we have Tori & Bill... this adorable couple are from Louisiana... had never been to Mackinac in their lives... they just wanted to go to an island somewhere... and do something unique... and luckily... they absolutely LOVED it... I kept running into them all over the island days after they were married. Every time doing a new thing... seeing a new sight... and constantly smiling!! I'd like to say it was the island that made them smile but really... I think it was each other... just look at the way they look at each other...
Lastly... we have Ivy & Kenny... these two have quite a story... Kenny is a fisherman on a boat so he travels all the time while Ivy lives in Michigan. They had a wedding planned in the Caribbean... but with passport issues it was going to have to be postponed... and so instead of waiting any longer to tie the knot Ivy contacted Carole Erbel of For The Love of Mackinac and together they created a beautiful wedding at the Iroquois Hotel in less then a week days before the island was closing for the season. Finally Ivy and Kenny are a family!!
If your thinking of Eloping... Mackinac is a great place to do it... its a gorgeous island in our backyard... no passports needed... yet its a whole different world!!
Only about 3 more blogs and I should be all caught up..
Love
A
So now that we are well placed in middle of October.... imagine a weekend off... okya maybe not... instead... I had not 1 ... not 2 ... but THREE last minute Mackinac Island elopements.... how fun is that!! All three with completely different stories... styles... and visions...
Take a look....
First we have Chrystal & Jack... who couldn't keep their hands off each other... so romantic... so fun... and so enjoying the moment... after a incredibly touching service at the Grand Hotel all they wanted to do was walk around the island... eat fudge... take pictures... and capture their TFK (their own special "Tender Face Kiss")...
Next we have Tori & Bill... this adorable couple are from Louisiana... had never been to Mackinac in their lives... they just wanted to go to an island somewhere... and do something unique... and luckily... they absolutely LOVED it... I kept running into them all over the island days after they were married. Every time doing a new thing... seeing a new sight... and constantly smiling!! I'd like to say it was the island that made them smile but really... I think it was each other... just look at the way they look at each other...
Lastly... we have Ivy & Kenny... these two have quite a story... Kenny is a fisherman on a boat so he travels all the time while Ivy lives in Michigan. They had a wedding planned in the Caribbean... but with passport issues it was going to have to be postponed... and so instead of waiting any longer to tie the knot Ivy contacted Carole Erbel of For The Love of Mackinac and together they created a beautiful wedding at the Iroquois Hotel in less then a week days before the island was closing for the season. Finally Ivy and Kenny are a family!!
If your thinking of Eloping... Mackinac is a great place to do it... its a gorgeous island in our backyard... no passports needed... yet its a whole different world!!
Only about 3 more blogs and I should be all caught up..
Love
A
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If you get a chance take a look at this season's The Knot Michigan... Jennifer & Toby are featured ... they were such a fun couple... a really great "DIY" aka "do it yourself" wedding...
If you haven't discovered it yet... The Knot is a great reference for ALL things wedding...
If you haven't discovered it yet... The Knot is a great reference for ALL things wedding...
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I am starting to get kind of excited already for next summer... I've already had the best time photographing couples that will be getting married next year... from Katie & Tom in Chicago to Stevi & Bryant in Santa Barbara... I just love engagement shoots...
Here are a few pics from both sessions...
I met Stevi & Bryant last spring at a wedding event in SB ... since then we've met up a few times already. This past Halloween we decided it would be fun to go into the Santa Ynez valley and take some engagement pics while the vineyards were changing colors. It was a beautiful fall day... and even though Bryant...was a bit hesitant to be in t he camera... I think he even had fun by the end... can't wait for your gorgeous ranch wedding next summer at Orella Ranch
Also in October... (I had mentioned Katie & Tom earlier)... I took a little road trip in Chicago... one of my FAVORITE cities. I love that I am getting more and more Chicago clients... it gives plenty more excuses to visit this awesome city. I met Katie & Tom on Mackinac a few months ago. We hit it off instantly... I loved them and both of their families. We decided that instead of doing an island engagement shoot it would be fun to bring a little of their home into the wedding by doing a photo shoot in Chicago.. I of course... was stoked to shoot in the city again...
Here are a few pics from both sessions...
I met Stevi & Bryant last spring at a wedding event in SB ... since then we've met up a few times already. This past Halloween we decided it would be fun to go into the Santa Ynez valley and take some engagement pics while the vineyards were changing colors. It was a beautiful fall day... and even though Bryant...was a bit hesitant to be in t he camera... I think he even had fun by the end... can't wait for your gorgeous ranch wedding next summer at Orella Ranch
Also in October... (I had mentioned Katie & Tom earlier)... I took a little road trip in Chicago... one of my FAVORITE cities. I love that I am getting more and more Chicago clients... it gives plenty more excuses to visit this awesome city. I met Katie & Tom on Mackinac a few months ago. We hit it off instantly... I loved them and both of their families. We decided that instead of doing an island engagement shoot it would be fun to bring a little of their home into the wedding by doing a photo shoot in Chicago.. I of course... was stoked to shoot in the city again...
So, I also thought I would take this time... as an Engagement season is upon us .. .to chat about engagement photo sessions... many couples are on the fence when it comes to engagement photos... so just briefly I thought I would make a quick list of some reason to include this in your wedding photography packages...
1) "Dress Rehearsal" many times people aren't used to having a camera in their face... this gives you the opportunity to get to know your photographer... learn to ignore & relax in front of the camera (so day of... you don't notice it)... as a the person behind the camera, it gives us the chance to see what helps you relax.. .if your a"blinker" .. favor one side... etc.. .and this is worked out before the "big day"
2) Having pics of in your dress and tux are beautiful ... but often times it much nice to have relaxed everyday pics that are professionally taken framed around the house.
3) NOT RUSHED... during a wedding there is a schedule with an engagement shoots... all the time in the world... and youcan talk with your photog beforehand about planning to do one of your favorite things.... go to a favorite place... etc... "a piece of life" type of lifestyle shoot
4) USES... . there are a million ways to use these images with your wedding... from save the dates... thank yous.. guest book... name cards... centerpieces... etc
5) and most importantly.. the are FUN!!!
*often times photographers include enagagement shoots in their package for a minimum cost (as opposed to doing a la carte) because THEY like them... I know I do. SO ask if there is a discoutn or what the additional cost would be.
Hope this helps a bit in all your planning!
Best
A
1) "Dress Rehearsal" many times people aren't used to having a camera in their face... this gives you the opportunity to get to know your photographer... learn to ignore & relax in front of the camera (so day of... you don't notice it)... as a the person behind the camera, it gives us the chance to see what helps you relax.. .if your a"blinker" .. favor one side... etc.. .and this is worked out before the "big day"
2) Having pics of in your dress and tux are beautiful ... but often times it much nice to have relaxed everyday pics that are professionally taken framed around the house.
3) NOT RUSHED... during a wedding there is a schedule with an engagement shoots... all the time in the world... and youcan talk with your photog beforehand about planning to do one of your favorite things.... go to a favorite place... etc... "a piece of life" type of lifestyle shoot
4) USES... . there are a million ways to use these images with your wedding... from save the dates... thank yous.. guest book... name cards... centerpieces... etc
5) and most importantly.. the are FUN!!!
*often times photographers include enagagement shoots in their package for a minimum cost (as opposed to doing a la carte) because THEY like them... I know I do. SO ask if there is a discoutn or what the additional cost would be.
Hope this helps a bit in all your planning!
Best
A
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So a little over a month ago. I headed across the waters... no not the Atlantic this time... but the Straits of Mackinac... over to the mainland of St. Ignace to photograph Katie & Ryan's wedding.
They were such an incredibly fun couple!! Katie is from Northern Michigan and Ryan's a nice southern gentleman... there weddind was the perfect mix of beauty and fun. A beautiful Catholic service mixed with a fun trolley ride around town ... and then a reception that was all about music and dancing!! I was SOO impressed with Katie's family and there singing ability... it seemed like they all grabbed the mic at some point!!
Katie & Ryan, It has been so much fun getting to know you over the past year. You two are a perfect pair of loveliness and craziness... just like your wedding! I can't wait till our paths cross again ... maybe during the broom ball tourney or the chili cook-off!
CLICK HERE to check out their slideshow... it was so fun to relive their fun wedding!!
Love,
A
They were such an incredibly fun couple!! Katie is from Northern Michigan and Ryan's a nice southern gentleman... there weddind was the perfect mix of beauty and fun. A beautiful Catholic service mixed with a fun trolley ride around town ... and then a reception that was all about music and dancing!! I was SOO impressed with Katie's family and there singing ability... it seemed like they all grabbed the mic at some point!!
Katie & Ryan, It has been so much fun getting to know you over the past year. You two are a perfect pair of loveliness and craziness... just like your wedding! I can't wait till our paths cross again ... maybe during the broom ball tourney or the chili cook-off!
CLICK HERE to check out their slideshow... it was so fun to relive their fun wedding!!
Love,
A
Katie:
Andrejka, we can't thank you enough. You and Kate did such an amazing job! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
(11.05.10 @ 04:08 AM)
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