Cheyenne ::  Senior Portraits // Byron, MI

On this dark January winter day, I had to post something a little warmer and summer like. Chey's smile will brighten any day.

Cheyenne is beautiful and spirited, and pretty tough too. Walking through fields of hungry mosquitoes, I drenched myself with 'squita spray - but not Chey, she was wearing high heels, laughing and having fun!  Finally, out of the fields and back at her home, we had a blast bringing furniture out of the house into the yard, and back again, without Mom finding out - well until now. The best part was when we were taking pictures at the piano - I got to enjoy hearing her play her own compositions. Did I mention she is talented and beautiful?

Thanks Chey!

MJ's  Party ::  Birthday // Davison, MI

MJ turns 2! What a cutie pie, but boy oh boy I had my work cut out keeping up with him and his friends and family. You see, the party included big bounce houses at SSGA in Davison. Slides, obstacle courses, and a full size twister game. Everybody was bouncing and sliding with huge smiles on their exhaustion induced rosy cheeks. It was a bit challenging getting great pictures when my flash would pick up the colors of the bounce house, or I would get trapped in the obstacle course as kids came crashing through. I just wanted to drop the camera and join in - ah If I were only a kid again. Alas - the bouncing part ended and it was time for ice cream cake and lots of cool presents! I got a kick out of MJ's apparently favorite present; a kid sized bag that he put over his body. It looked like a cartoon as it moved about the room, with only two little legs shuffling along.

Happy Birthday MJ!

Amber & Jeff :: Married // White Lake, MI

Who could resist a wedding that had a beautiful country home setting, a horse in the stable, an adorable kid, a pig roast, and a family reunion all in one?  I couldn't, Amber's Mom and Dad threw a party that matched their outgoing and vivacious personalities. Family and sentiment was strong; Jeff was in tears as his beautiful bride came down the aisle, and Klhoe was ecstatic during the kiss. Everyone got to loosen up and share some giggles, laughs and catch up with family stories... and of course I got to see some of their funniest faces.  

Jeff, Amber and Klhoe, I wish you the best!