Ryan and Ruthie

Congratulations to Ryan and Ruthie! We were so excited for these two. We have known Ryan for a long time and I certainly have never seen him happier. It was so fun to watch these two through their entire day. The day was perfect and the friends were fabulous (the Ford truck was pretty sweet too.) Congratulations to Ryan and Ruthie. You can view their online proofs by clicking here or view their preview below.








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Brandon and Amy

We got to meet Brandon and Amy on the fabulous Navy Pier in Chicago for their engagement session. It was crazy how wonderfully warm the weather was in October! These two were so much fun to be with (they must have great families or something...) It was excellent. We are eager for their spring Chicago wedding! Click here to view their proofs or click below to check out there online preview!

Travis and Jessica

We say a huge congratulations to Travis and Jessica. We were downtown GR for their fabulous wedding and we got to share the church with ArtPrize which was a little exciting and interesting all at once. Their reception was at the fantastic Meijer Gardens and their DJ was the top notch D James from D James Productions. We are always impressed with James' ability to create a great celebration! Other than a few small wardrobe repairs, the day went absolutely perfect. Congratulations Travis and Jessica! We also want to congratulate them on the first addition to their family with a new puppy! Super sweet! Here are a few peaks at their photography. You can click here to view all their proofs if you would like, or click at the bottom to view their online preview. Enjoy!!






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Chris and Stephanie

Congratulations to Chris and Stephanie! First, we love military weddings. Chris is a proud Marine and it was awesome to see him in his colors. Second, we have never seen dancing like this. Wow! Awesome! It was a perfect day and a beautiful wedding. We were proud to be there to photograph it. Congratulations!! Click here to view their proofs or click below to view their online preview.

Baby Helms

Congratulations to the Helms family on the birth of their son! What a beautiful young family! Click here to view their proofs or click below to see their preview.

Jeff and Chloe

I met Jeff and Chloe at Michigan State on a fabulous fall day for their engagement photographs. Chloe was excited/nervous/giddy/joyous/really happy which made for some super fun and simply wonderful photographs. View their proofs by clicking here or view their online preview by clicking below. Enjoy!!

John and Collette

We never knew Ionia was so cool. That is where John and Collette decided to have their engagement photographs taken. What a cool place, especially when the fall colors are in full-bloom. Wow! It was awesome! Congratulations John and Collette. You can view their preview below or their proofs by clicking here.

Charles and Megan

Charles and Megan had a near-perfect day for their wonderful wedding and reception at the fabulous English Inn in Eaton Rapids. Their outdoor ceremony was stunning. Wow! We got to spend about 30 minutes with them right after the ceremony and were able to capture some amazing moments of the very beginning of their marriage together. It was amazing and fun. Congratulations Charles and Megan! You two are wonderful!!

Here is a little preview from their wedding...

Justin and Jill's Fab Engagement session!

After several scheduling attempts, we finally had weather worthy of a wonderful outdoor engagement session for Justin and Jill. Wow. Beautiful!! Congratulations Justin and Jill. Enjoy!

Baby Niewiek

Pam and Andy were blessed with a little baby! It is always fun to see our brides and grooms again after they have their first child. We say congratulations to Pam and Andy. What a beautiful baby!! Click below to see their photographs.

Alyson and Christian's Bridal Book

We have completed the custom design for Alyson and Christian. Click here to check it out!

Brody is 1!!

Dear friends of ours, Jeff and Rachel, had Brody about 1 year ago. They have been all over the world serving our Country in the US Airforce. Today, Jeff is deployed oversees so Rachel and Brody (and Aspen the family K9) came to GR to spend some time with family and friends. We got to take Brody's one-year photographs today!! We put together this fun video to send to Jeff overseas. Check it out!

Cody and Dana

Congratulations Cody and Dana. What a perfect day for their wedding. We started at a beautiful garden for their outdoor wedding ceremony and ended at Cody's dad's pimped-out poll barn for the reception...it was awesome! The food was amazing, smoked and cooked right there, dancing, movies, cotton candy, and games for the kids. Not to mention the built-in bar installed just for the occasion. It was a very fun celebration for all. We were proud to be there to photograph the entire event. It was fun to watch Cody and Dana...You guys are awesome! Congratulations! Here are a few images from their wedding. Enjoy!!








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Brad and Katie

Congratulations to Brad and Katie! They were married at the wonderful Windmill Island in Holland. It was a stunning day and a fabulous event. Sometimes it shocks me how pretty that place is! Anyway, we had a great time with Brad and Katie and their family and friends. The evening was complete with Michael Jackson's "Thriller" dance from a couple of the guys and a near-perfect sunset! Totally Sweet! Congratulations guys! Here are a few peaks of their images. You can see all the proofs by clicking here.







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Michael and Sarah

Congratulations to Sarah and Michael. We are eager for their 2010 wedding. It was fun to hang out with them downtown GR and get to know them a little more. What a sweet couple.

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James and Kathleen!

Congratulations to Jim and Kathleen. We cannot say enough about the MSU spirit! Jim and Kathleen started their day in a monsoon (kind-of). It was raining....hard! But, not to worry, it did not dampen the MSU spirit and the love in the air. The MSU chapel was fantastic, and we had these hoggie things...I think they were called Dubs. Anyway, they were amazing. The reception was wonderful with a visit from Sparty...Sweet! Anyway, we had a blast! Congratulations Jim and Kathleen! Check out some of their images below and their video preview at the bottom of the post. Enjoy!!









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Chris and Becca

Congratulations to Chris and Becca on their wedding! We were at Pillar Church in Holland that is really old, and really fantastic all at the same time. What a terrific place to get married! From there we went to Windmill Island which was wonderful for their reception. The rain stopped shortly after the ceremony so we could thoroughly enjoy the beauty of the Island and enjoy a wonderful celebration.
Chris and Becca got a special gift on their wedding...a rainbow. Totally WOW! Congratulations guys! Click here to see their proofs or look below to view their online preview!









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Ryan and Ruthie

We have known Ryan for a long time so it was really cool to meet Ruthie, the one who has stolen Ryan's heart. We ventured around the sweet little village of Ada for their engagement photographs and it was awesome!

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Mark and Carrie

These guys were just about too cute. We had a great time downtown GR for Mark and Carrie's engagement session. How fun. We were surprised to find out that one of the spots we randomly chose for photographs was where Mark proposed....how cool is that!

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Baby Beck

We are so excited for the Beck family and the birth of their son and brother Jordan. He is a handsome little fella. He is lucky to have a great older sister to help take care of him. We have their online preview below for your enjoyment!

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Adam and Kristen

Congratulations to Adam and Kristen. This was a total MSU wedding. We visited all kinds of fun places around campus including the rock, Sparty, MSU stadium, and Baumont Tower. Sparty himself arrived at the reception and hung out with us for quite a while. It was amazingly wonderful. Jodi and I even got our pictures with Sparty. How cool is that!!?? I forgot to bring the preview pictures home for the blog, but you can at least check out the preview below! Enjoy!

Christian and Alyson

Jodi "I think I'm lost...I'm in the middle of nowhere." Dan "no hunny, you're getting close!"

Christian and Alyson were married at a fabulous little church just north of a big field. It was the church where Christian attended school. It is close to the highest point in Ottawa County so imagine rolling hills, apple orchards, big blue sky, and fabulous sunshine. We missed the tractor parade by just a few minutes.

We enjoyed the wonderful company of their family and friends along with a nice breeze sweeping over the hills. It was marvelous. I can't say enough about their wedding and their wedding coordinator, Laura, from White Dress Events and Gail Vanderlaan the florist. The evening concluded at Blythfield Hills Country Club for a wonderful dinner and dancing. Congratulations Christian and Alyson! Here are a few images from their day. See their preview below.









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Cody and Dana Engagement

Next month Cody and Dana are going to be married!! You can view their preview by clicking below! Enjoy!!!




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Mark & Aliza

Congratulations to Mark and Aliza. What a terrific day!

We spent most of the day at the fabulous Windmill Island in Holland, MI. Windmill Island continues to be one of our favorite wedding locations. It has plenty of fabulous places for fantastic photography and is absolutely wonderful for family and friends. Mark and Aliza had way too much fun together and we were honored to be there to photograph it all. Mark's brother even wrote a song for them and sang it at the reception...it was....wonderful! We continue to be impressed with Rick Reuther and his crew as they did a fabulous job (as usual) creating a great atmosphere for celebration. Here are a few images from Mark and Aliza's wedding and you can check out their online preview below. Enjoy! Congratulations!!!







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Katie & Scott Welcome Sam to the family!!

Congratulations to Katie and Scott on their adoption of Sam. A handsome young fella!! Click below to see their preview!

Nathan and Audrey

Congratulations Audrey and Nathan. Your wedding was wonderful from top to bottom. We loved watching you tie Nathan's bow tie with the help of the iphone. That was super sweet! We loved how his gift surprised you and made you cry. The church, the weather, the museum, your family, your wedding party, etc., etc., etc. Everything was wonderful. We want to thank your girls for encouraging you to get out of the bus at the trailer -- Those photographs are a blast. We had to edit out a few pictures of your bridesmaid doing "the worm"-- they were just not appropriate for young viewers. That was totally crazy. I would be remiss if I did not mention Rick Reuther. We are always impressed with his talent to inspire your family and friends. Congratulations. You will find your preview below. Enjoy!!







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Steve & Emily

I asked Jodi how she would describe Steve and Emily's wedding, this is roughly what she said:

"Oh my word, they were so inviting to absolutely everyone. They were sweet, and cute (don't tell Steve.) Their pictures were very important to them and we love that. We had a very good time! They had huge families who all sang and had dance moves to every song that the band played. We loved being there...let's do it again!!"

Congratulations Steve and Emily! Here is a preview from their wedding and a few images for your enjoyment.








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Brad & Katie

Brad and Katie waited so patiently for the perfect day for their Lake Michigan Engagement session. I think we rescheduled like 3 or 4 times. Mother nature could not kill our resolve and we finally had perfect weather for their session. They were even willing to hike off the beaten path and get photographed by a random sailboat named "agape" which means love. How sweet is that!?

Travis and Jessica

Congratulations to Travis and Jessica! We braved the warmth for their engagement session downtown GR on a super sunny Sunday afternoon. Sweet!

Bob & Karyn

We met Bob and Karyn at their home for their engagement session. They have this little tropical paradise in their back yard complete with a fountain and pets. There were no palm trees, but close enough! These two are wonderful and their December wedding is going to be phenomenal! Click below to see images from their engagement!

Judy Barnes

Dave and Kelly

We had a sweet time last Friday with Dave and Kelly for their wedding. I knew the day was going to be over-the-top good when the guys all got freshly polished shoes and hand folded pocket squares. The wedding was at LaGrave church and the reception was at the totally wonderful Eve on the fourth floor of the B.O.B. downtown. Absolutely amazing! Congratulations Dave & Kelly. We are so happy for you and we were so glad to be part of it. Enjoy!









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Chris and Becca

Totally sweet engagement session with Chris and Becca. Perfect trip to the beach. So, at the top of the dunes we ran into an 86 year old gentleman. Yes, at the top of the dunes! I think he told us specifically how many steps he had climbed to get there. Hope I can do that when I am his age. Anyway, he offered his best wishes to Chris and Becca. It was super sweet. Check out their engagement photographs below. Congratulations Chris and Becca!

All Well and Safe -- Ted Cofer

I attended a funeral yesterday for my Step-dad's Grandfather-in-law. I had met Ted just 2 times and never knew him when he was younger. Ted was born in 1923 and passed away last Friday. Ted served our country in World War II. Although he was dressed in his civilian clothing, the photographs that surrounded him were of family, friends, and his time in the service. Ted believed in God and is now in Heaven with his creator. I was moved by a note that Ted had written home from the war. It read:

"All well and safe. Please don't worry."
I couldn't help but think how appropriate that was back then and how appropriate it is today. Ted is all well and safe. We shall not worry.


There was a military ceremony for him at the funeral. I found myself deeply moved with appreciation for Ted and all others who serve and have served our nation as 10 aged soldiers in uniform passed by his coffin, stood at attention, and slowly saluted this fallen soldier. Before the 21 gun solute, an elderly soldier gracefully spoke the following words:

"We are assembled here to pay our last tribute of respect to our departed comrade. When the call of our country was heard, comrade Cofer answered; self was forgotten in the cause of the greater good. As a brave man he marched away with an abiding faith in his god, his country and his flag.

The red of our country's flag was made redder still by his heroism; the white, more stainlessly pure by the motives which impelled him; and, in the starry field of our nation's glorious banner, the blue has been glorified by the service has has given for American Ideals.

One by one, as the years roll on, we are called upon to fulfill these sad duties of respect to our departed comrades. The present, full of the cares that beset all nations whether engaged in war or peace, fades away as we look back on the day this comrade left his home to defend his country. Imbued by a spirit of devotion and inspired by an undying love of his native land, he gladly went forth and joined with comrades both young and old to preserve our heritage of freedom.

We trust that the example set by our comrade will prove a glorious beacon to the youth of our country, who may be called to uphold the honor of our flag.

As the years roll on, we, too, shall have finished our fight, shall be laid to rest, and our souls follow the long column to the realms above, as all-enfolding death, hour by hour, shall mark his recruits.

Let us so live that when the keeper of the Eternal Records shall have called our names for the last time, those we leave behind may say of us, as we say of this comrade "here lied all that is mortal of a true-hearted comrade, and a fearless defender of his country and flag."

Thank you, Ted, for leaving such a beacon.

2010 Senior Portrait Information

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