Lexi was a little nervous for her senior session, but she defiantly brought her inner rockstar, not only that, but her sweet spirit decided to come play, too! With a huge heart, love for snowboarding, and gorgeous way about her, we knew we had to capture her in a natural setting where she could let …
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Sarah & Eric : A Kerrytown Engagement
If you have the pleasure to know Sarah & Eric, consider yourself lucky. 1) because they are two of the sweetest people ever and 2) because you don’t have to pay for a gym membership when you are around them, because the laughter that exudes from them, will give you an instant six pack! 😛 …
That Dirty “B” Word…
It’s amazing to get up everyday, and do something I truly love, some days, in my red fuzzy penguin PJ pants, and mis match fuzzy socks. But that doesn’t mean I don’t have days where I hate my boss <insert snarky emoticon face here> because in reality, some days I do. I get wrapped up …
DMP the STUDIO | a personal post
Every morning, before responding to emails, or staring at my list of tasks to accomplish for the day, I am thankful. I am thankful for my journey with this business, but that’s not to say everyday is a walk in the park. My main focus, and what 2014 has whispered to me  daily is to …
Life Beyond A Computer Screen
The past few weeks have been filled with emotion, as it approaches the time that last year, I said goodbye to my daddy as he was welcomed into his Heavenly Home. Looking through old photographs to remember his hugs, or the way his prickly beard always tickled me as I kissed him goodbye, in fear …
Samantha and Chris: A Winter Wedding
Winter weddings hold a place near and dear to my heart, seeing as I was a winter bride over 3 years ago! So when Samantha contacted me and told me she was having a winter wedding, my heart smiled. Like, REALLY smiled! And their wedding didn’t disappoint! All of the details were so well …
Frank and Jamie: A Wintery Detroit Engagement
Everything about Jamie and Frank’s wintery engagement session was perfect. From the snow & skates, to the modern vintage glam of the city lights, this session was so incredibly them! She even wore her mom’s black knit cocktail dress from when she was her age, to bring in a twist of sentiment. Jamie has been …
Tree Farm Mini Sessions
This year I hosted our first ever “Christmas Tree Farm” mini sessions! We had so much fun with all the families that came out, I think it’s safe to say we will be offering them for many years to come! 🙂 Everything was perfect – the weather (BOTH days!) the families attire, and the hot …
Andrew and Jessica: Hilltop Manor Inn Wedding
Andrew and Jessica are country through and through- which I shortly came to realize after helping plan their engagement session, and oh what fun it was! Leading up to their big day, I was excited when they said they had decided on a wedding in a new and upcoming remote barn in Clark Lake, Hilltop …
Alex & Shannon: The Homestead Resort
I knew from the minute I worked with Shannon and Alex in Denver for their engagement session that they were going to be a blast to work with! Graduating from our hometown, Alex was class president, and Shannon was a world traveler, who wasn’t looking for anything more than friends when she met Alex… not …
A Moment: isn’t that our job?
It’s tuesday afternoon about an hour before our session, and the forecast is calling for high winds, and 70% chance of rain. I called Jacque to see if she wanted to reschedule knowing that they would be bringing their newest addition and heart throb, 7 day old Camdyn,  to their outdoor session. “well, the boys are all showered, so why don’t …
Chris + Madeline: Eagle Crest Marriott Wedding
Chris and Madeline celebrated a gorgeous wedding here in Michigan with family and friends from all over the country. From the moment Chris saw his bride for the first time, he couldn’t keep his eyes off her… the way they laughed together was like something out of a movie. They celebrated in an outdoor tent …
Jesse & Chelsea: A Dearborn Inn Wedding
What a breath taking day to celebrate with Jesse & Chelsea at The Dearborn Inn- they just may be one of the sweetest couples we have ever met! Yes, she called me the day before her wedding to make SURE that Matt and I stayed after we were done just to have fun with them. …
THAT Girl
The moment when the girl who taught you about boys, life, and Tonka trucks, calls you two short months after her wedding, and giggles. Instantly I knew, that THAT girl, the one who looks beautiful, even in a hospital gown, in 9 months, would become a mommy…. Fast forward 9 months… after 36 hours of …
Kevin & Stephanie: Married!
Kevin & Stephanie, a charming couple living in Maryland, (with U of M blood through & through) shared a gorgeous day back in the mitten surrounded by family and friends as they said their “I Do’s”. Â They are a seriously wonderful couple inside and out, and were such rockstars in front of the camera!! Enjoy …