"D"troit Love

Today I was lucky enough to participate in one of the most fun sessions I have had yet! Mike and Deanna are getting married in September and wanted to do some engagement shots in Downtown Detroit. I love Detroit. Despite all of its troubles, it will always hold a special place in my heart. I was so happy to be back there today.

Deanna really likes the Tigers so we grabbed some shots in front of Comerica Park. Here are two of them:



Then it was on to a little park just down the street where I grabbed this shot of her beautiful ring that Mike picked out all by himself. Didn't he do a great job?


And nothing like a city park!


From the park we headed to one of my favorite spots...the Detroit Beer Company. It was a perfect day to sit outside and have a drink! Here are two shots from the DBC:



Mike and Deanna, there are many more images coming your way in the next few days. Thank you so much for allowing me to take your photos today. I wish you the best of luck with your wedding planning. It'll be here before you know it :)

Tess Is Here!!

You may remember Molly from a few blog posts back. Well, Molly and her family welcomed baby Tessa (Tess) on Saturday, April 10th....her due date!! Tess is the sweetest little baby with the cutest reddish hair I've ever seen. Tess's big sisters are adjusting perfectly and this family of five is settling in with ease.

I LOVE photographing newborns. They are so sweet and so full of potential...it's like a getting a glimpse of the future. Molly and family, I had a great time photographing your new little girl. I hope you love these images!!

There is one more very important thing to mention in this blog post. The knitted cocoon, hat and flannel diaper covers were hand made by Julie at http://www.etsy.com/shop/weestringsandthings. She does the most beautiful work!! Thank you, Julie :)

Maternity Awesomeness

So today I had the huge privilege of photographing a preggo woman and her beautiful family. Drew is the mother of a good friend of Lydia's. The girls go to preschool together and play soccer on the same team. Putting Lydia in the Toledo Zoo Preschool has been one of the best decisions I have ever made as it allowed her to make some great friends but it has also given me some wonderful friends!!

Drew likes a good mix of classic and artistic shots and was brave enough to allow me to bring out the paints!! I absolutely love these photos and I hope they do too. Now that the session is over, we anxiously await the birth of their new baby girl and take some more pictures when she arrives!!

Drew and family, I hope you enjoy your sneak peek!

And just for dad....the beautiful purple tree and your beautiful little girl :)