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Monthly Archives: January 2012

Jan 27 2012

close friends and close dances 2011

Most of the work I share online focuses on my couples and the details they’ve chosen for their day so I thought I’d share a few bridal party shots.

I love the casual feel of men in suits for the wedding day and the eclectic mix of shirts and ties the Sorbo’s chose just rocks my world.
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A lil’ sass from the ladies!
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You must know that the guys I get to work with are often times the most playful.
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lovely color combo…
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hands down I lost it the most during Jessica’s daddy daughter dance. Who wouldn’t? All her brother’s cut in.
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The old traditional details at the Detroit Colony Club were divine!
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Proof that pictures are not just paper but memories!
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Who doesn’t love a little ring around the rosie?
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I think I had 100 images I adored from Jan and Steve’s first dance.
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Thank you to all my 2011 bride and grooms! We had a wonderful year. I’m so excited for what 2012 will bring and hopefully my reviews with give my current and future brides some inspiration.

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Jan 20 2012

soulfood friday

If it weren’t for a photo-a-day project, I might not otherwise have these little moments captured. I’m not really a resolution kinda girl but, with every new year I do set new goals and I’m pretty good about sticking to it. I spend a lot of time preserving memories for strangers, who become friends over time, and not nearly enough time preserving my own. This project has helped hold me accountable and oh how rewarding it is to look through and really ‘see’ what often times goes un-noticed.

And… in other news. Todd might just have a romantic bone or two after all. He’s flying me into Chicago tonight to spend the weekend ALONE with him. Internet, this is huge! After sixteen years of marriage, spontaneity is not common ground. His mom left a message for me this morning and she’s so dang cute. She said “oh my gosh, I’m so excited for you. How romantic! Call me later, I’m just so excited. A romantic weekend in Chicago alone.” Like a giddy school girl. It made me value the lengths Todd is willing to go to continue to win over my heart. I feel like a crack head of a mother though; dad’s already away and now mom’s joining him. I know they’ll be in great hands though.

On with the project!

Childhood. These shots makes my heart siiiiiing!
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Upclose. love it. nough said.
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What I’m reading… err wishing I was reading. Since Todd is out of town, I spend what little spare time I have sleeping and I’m not even doing enough of that.
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Where I sleep… sometimes it’s a bed. Sometimes it’s a movie theatre. Sometimes It’s a homework station.
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Morning… this was my first clue that winter was going to make an appearance this year after all. Now that’s it’s six degrees outside, I’m over it. Bring on the summer!
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Water… I’m not feeling uber creative over this one but I still kinda like it.
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Jan 18 2012

it’s showtime 2011

The ceremony. The moment when everyone you know and love surrounds you as a couple. The outstretch their love and their faith to you. They promise to guide you. You promise each other and the Lord to love as hard core as possible with all your being. To my brides who forget that EVERYONE is looking at your during your ceremony, there’s no need to thank me for deleting the outtakes. I wouldn’t have it any other way.

My favorite moments and locations…

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I love it when a guests camera flash makes my image uber amazing!
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I don’t know why I love this image so much but I can guarantee that it was the longest and hottest walk this bridal party has had in their lives.
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