Melissa & Sig

Melissa & Sig are the kind of people who don't like to sit still for long. Hiking, biking, blazing new trails... they are always on the go. It's one of the many reasons why they work so well together. Whether it's running a marathon or simply going for a hike on vacation they support and motivate each other in a way that's simply admirable.
So while hiking in Yosemite on a not so distant vacation Melissa had no worries as she followed along in the foot steps Sig was laying out in front of her. Left, right, left right.. they hiked along the mountain side as their footfalls fell in rhythm with their beating hearts. As the day wore on and the hours passed and the sun began to sink in the sky it became apparent that they were lost. With the campsite nowhere in sight Melissa's heart raced and fear swept past the protection of Sig's support and began to pull at the corners of her mind. The darkness soon overtook the sun's last rays and Melissa found her eyes brimming with tears as they finally stepped out of the woods and back safely into their campsite. She turned to Sig to find that he too had tears in his eyes... for Sig though these were not tears of exhaustion or relief, he had some very different thoughts on his mind. It was only then that he pulled the ring from his pocket and asked his hiking partner to spend the rest of her days sharing this adventure of life right there by his side.
Melissa and Sig it was such a pleasure photographing your wedding! You are both such beautiful people inside and out and the incredible weather show we experienced on your wedding day is just further proof of that.


Melissa got ready at her parents home that had these beautiful windows.... and as you can see.. she was stunning!









Love these two! They totally hammed it up for me.



See what I mean about that incredible weather show? For those of you camera nerds.. other then adding a little contrast these outdoor images are basically straight out of the camera. The sky was literally this beautiful!







Definitely one of my new all time favorite photos.. absolutely in LOVE with this image!

Darby & Tim

There is a poem by Horace where a well known Latin phrase originates... "Carpe diem" or - Seize the day. If you talked to a hundred people my guess would be that nearly all of them would say this is what they want most from their lives. To Seize the day. No one wants to live a life that's mediocre. Even so we often find ourselves overcome by day to day tasks, family matters, work deadlines and our goals of living a full and rich life are slowly pushed to the side. Only a select few truly live their lives with "carpe diem" as the center stone of their lives. Allow me to introduce you to Darby & Tim.

Hiking, biking, traveling, kayaking, kite boarding, sailing... you name it, Tim & Darby have done it and done it with Gusto. They first met while participating in a study abroad program in Australia nearly a decade ago and they haven't stopped celebrating life together ever since. Darby once told me that in life there are 'fun makers' and there are 'fun takers'.... Tim & Darby are certainly the makers. Within 5 minutes of being in their presence you'll find you simply can't help but smile. Their energy is magnetic. It zaps you with all of it's strength and in no time you'll find you've been inspired.... renewed with a sudden desire to live your life to the fullest possible reaches.

Sunday evening overlooking the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan, amongst their friends and family Darby & Tim became husband and wife. They made official what everyone in attendance already knew... that their hearts were forever enter twined with love, compassion and a true dedication to carpe diem. Those not in attendance may question how it took nine years to get to this bluff... but the answer to those who know Darby & Tim best is plainly clear. They were busy living their lives... seizing the day.

Darby & Tim thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of your day. It was such an incredible honor to document the love of two people I consider very dear friends! I hope you had an amazing time on your honeymoon sailing around the Caribbean. Yup.. you heard me right. How rockin is that honeymoon????



So how would you expect the wedding day to start for a couple as active as Tim & Darby? Canoeing??!?! Good guess!



One of the ring bearers and the flowergirl practicing their smiles.



Finishing the canoe trip... don't you just love her shirt? Favorite







Now you might be asking.. is that the bride doing her own hair? Yup... that's right. How many brides do you know that are relaxed enough to do their own hair the day of their wedding???





First meeting.. Tim & Darby saw each other before their ceremony since it was later in the day... I love first meetings. They're so sweet!





Something tells me these guys LOVE their uncle. Favorite



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Favorite! Love how this looks tropical... who knew Michigan was so beautiful?



A slightly more vintage feel...



AHH! Just loved this setting... could have photographed there all day.









Location, location, location... check out this ceremony setting.



If this photo doesn't make you smile then you have no heart.. there I said it. Favorite!





Darby you are gawgeous! Seriously you were looking fierce girl!



Tim was looking rather sharp as well!



Yeah how cool is it to make an exit on a chair lift? Favorite!



Tim & Darby's welcome speech included a top 10 list of reasons why you should wait until you're 30 to get married.



The Copper Box Band performed at the dance. If you are in need of a band for your wedding look no further.. these guys are awesome! No one was ready to leave the dance floor when their set came to an end.



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And one last favorite from the day. Thanks Darby for requesting this photo!

Sara & Nick

When you first depart for college, many people will ask themselves “What do I want to do with my life?” That's a terrifying question for many. To answer not only "what do I want to do with my life?" but also "Who do I want to spend the rest of my life with?" all in the course of a few semesters..... well lets just say that Sara & Nick are what you might consider over achievers.

Sara and Nick met while both were attending school for physical therapy. An evening out at a martini bar, drinking and talking and a friendly meeting soon became something much, much more. After that first night, Sara stayed up late with her roommate to share all the details. One detail in particular stood out.... that Nick was “a keeper.” A few dates later and it was Nick who was expressing that same sentiment to his roommate Katy. Seems Nick already knew that Sara was “the one.” Sometimes it takes semester after semester to declare a major. And sometimes it takes years and years for a love to develop but from the start these two knew they were meant to be together. Like I said... over achievers.

Friday morning as I checked the weather forecast for Sara & Nick's outdoor wedding I was disheartened to see rain clouds displayed for every hour of the day. I packed up my umbrellas and threw on a warm top prepared to battle the showers for some amazing photos. Imagine my surprise when I arrived at Olin Park to see the clouds had parted and the ceremony site was being prepped to move outdoors. The sun shone bright that afternoon and warmed all in attendance as Sara & Nick pledged their love to one another. Rain showers? I don't think so... not for these two over achievers. Sara & Nick, it was such a delight spending the day with you and your families. I hope that as your years together continue to multiple you find yourselves constantly "over achieving" in all that you strive to do. Congratulations again!

Sara was unbelievably relaxed as she got ready with her mom.. no nerves here.



Call me crazy but I think she was excited about her dress!



Moving the ceremony outdoors. I must say there was a wise photographer in attendance that day who suggested driving the chairs from one location to the next. Yes, yes... Sara & Nick were not the only over achievers in attendance that day. :)





Check out this location... gorgeous!



Talk about gorgeous blue skies.



favorite.... I see this as a giant canvas right above their bed. :)









So sweet.



I am so lucky to work with such gorgeous brides... Sara was no exception.



Love me some gray tuxs



Another favorite... of course

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The eyes have it....

During a recent photo session for Avery's little sister... I took a few moments to get just Avery in front of the camera. When dad told her to "show Jennifer the eyes"... this is what I got. Couldn't resist sharing!