Seattle - Day 4

My last full day in Seattle was really relaxing. Sunday morning I challenged my nephews to an xbox game, Fusion Frenzy. They proceeded to show no mercy on me and both gave me a beating. Then we headed out to Bellevue to have lunch at Maggiano's and do some shopping. The Bellevue Downtown Park was the setting for the picture of my dad, sister and me. Tomorrow we head home, so it's off to the airport in the morning. I just hope I can find my car when I get back to Detroit, I can't remember exactly where I parked, I think that I have a fairly good idea!

Have a great Day!

Seattle - Day 3

Saturday was another fun day in Seattle. We started by joining my sister on a two hour training walk. Have I mentioned how many hills there are in this part of the country. It was such a good workout that I didn't feel too bad slamming down my Fatburger lunch. Yum!

The pictures below, except for the red trees, are from Snoqualmie Falls. Which I have been told are higher than Niagra Falls. It was really kind of neat. But again my fear of falling from high places kept me from getting too close to the edge of the observation deck.

Seattle - Day 2

Today we went to downtown Seattle. I thought that I would get some really great pictures from the Space Needle, but when we got up to the top I remembered exactly how affraid of heights I am. Actually I am not affraid of heights, just affraid of falling from high places. So you will have to trust me that it was an awesome view from 500 feet above the city.

I really wanted to go to the world famous Pike Place Fish Market. So we ventured to the market and it was really cool. When someone orders a fish they toss it from the display area to the counter to be cut up. It was a slow day for fish purchases but we did get to see them toss a couple of fish. The fish market is part of a large public marketplace with hundreds of little stands where you can get fish, flowers, fruit, photos and touristy gift s of all sorts. It is also located across the street from the first Starbucks.

Here are a couple of fun shots from today, the first one is a cool panoramic photos that is actually 19 pictures combined to form one large print. Next is my dad and I and the final two are from the market. I hope you like them, have a great day!

Seattle - Day 1

I am in Seattle for the next couple of days. My dad and I flew out today to visit my sister and her family. Seattle is much different then the D, I don't think I have seen a flat piece of land since I landed. I can't wait to get out tomorrow and take some pictures. I think that we are heading downtown tomorrow, that should be a lot of fun.

If you need anything feel free to call or e-mail as you usually would. I will be taking phone calls and returning e-mails all weekend.

Engagement Sessions

This weekend I had two engagement sessions, I met Michelle and Jeff at Blossom Heath in St. Clair Shores on Sunday. Then Monday night I met up with Stacey and Kevin at Heritage Gardens in Shelby. Both couple were really fun to work with and can't wait to shoot their weddings. Here are a couple of my favorites.

Jessica & Derek

Saturday was a perfect late October day, the weather was warm, the trees were in full color and I had the privilege of shooting Jessica and Derek's wedding. They were married at the wonderful St. John's Lutheran Church in Ray Township and held their reception at Golden Hawk. Monique from Crimson and Clover did an excellent job, as usual, with the flowers. Be sure to watch the slideshow to see the days highlights! Congratulations Jessica and Derek, thank you for letting me be a part of your day.

Thanks

I had another busy, but really awesome weekend. It all started Saturday with Susie and Derek's wedding. It was a beautiful day, outstanding weather and a whole lot of really fun people. I will have their slideshow posted later today so make sure to stop back to check that out. Sunday was just as busy as I fit in two portrait sessions, check back later in the week to see some great shots from both, and I finally closed my pool. We usually close the pool in early September so getting that done really gets me out of the dog house.

This weekend marks the end of a busy wedding season. I would like to thank all of the couples who put their trust in me to document one of the most important days of their lives. I had a lot of fun, I hope you did too.

Have a great day!

Susie & Kevin

Wednesday evening I got together with Susie & Kevin for their engagement shoot. We started at Van Hoosen Farms, which was a really great setting for photos, and then went to downtown Rochester. Here are a couple of my favorites from Wednesday night.




I have a great weddingto shoot this weekend, be sure to check back on Monday for the slideshow!

Engagement Shoots

Here are a couple of shots from my engagement sessions on Sunday. I met with Jessica & Kenton at Heritage Gardens in Shelby early in the morning. It was a cold morning but the gardens looked awesome and Jessica and Kenton were great. Sunday evening I drove down to Detroit to meet Jennifer & Tim. It started raining just before I made it downtown and didn't stop until we had walked all over Detroit and were just about to head home. Jennifer & Tim made the best out of the weather and I think we got some really great shots.

Cherese and Adam

Saturday was a great day, for a mid-October day you really couldn't ask for anything better. Cherese and Adam's wedding was held a Golden Hawk Golf Club and it was perfect. It helps that Cherese's mother is the very talented Monique from Crimson & Clover Floral, the flowers were absolutely awesome. It was a fun all day long, congratulations Cherese and Adam.

Please enjoy the slideshow, have a great day!

Katy & Chris

There was no better way to start my busy weekend than shooting Chris & Katy's wedding. They both have amazing families and friends who know how to celebrate a great occassion. It seems like I always comment on the great couples that I work with, but it is so true. Katy and Chris were no different, they made my day great from begining to end. The wedding was at the beautiful St. Peter's Church in Richmond, the reception was at one of my favorite places, Maniacci's. Steve from Sound Patrol kept the party moving all night. Most of all thank you to Katy, Chris and both of their families. I had a great time.

Here's the slideshow, please be patient it will take a little time to load.

Crazy Weekend

It's late Sunday evening and I am relaxing on the couch watching the MLB playoffs. A great finish to a really busy weekend. I was woken up Friday morning at 7am by Josh wishing me a Happy Birthday. Josh wakes me up every morning but that was the best birthday present of all. Friday morning we joined Josh's preschool class at Westview Orchard in Romeo for his first field trip.

The remainder of the weekend was spent working. I was able to spend Friday and Saturday with two great couple - Chris & Katy and Cherese & Adam - congratulations to both. I had a great time at both weddings and there are some really great images, both slideshows will be posted sometime Monday.

Today I had two engagement photo shoots, one at Heritage Gardens in Shelby and one in a rainy downtown Detroit. Check back Tuesday and Wednesday for pictures from those two shoots.

That's all for now, please look back over the next few days to check out some great slideshows and images. Have a great day!

Liz & Blake's Wedding

When I shot Liz and Blake's engagement photos in July I knew that I would have a great time at their wedding. They are two genuinely nice people with great energy, they really make a photographers job easy. The wedding was Saturday in Armada and it was really a perfect day. Congratulations to Liz and Blake, and Thank You to everybody involved in the wedding who helped make my day so enjoyable.

Amazing Wedding

On Saturday I was blessed to shoot an amazing wedding with Liz and Blake. I am putting the slideshow together now and will have that posted this afternoon. While you wait here are a few relaxed portraits, please check back later to see the slideshow.

MLB Playoffs

Now that the Tigers are finished for the season, I can return to my roots and once again become a Cleveland Indians fan. I love the baseball playoffs and will be watching the every night. As if anyone cares but I predict a Cleveland Indians v. Chicago Cubs World Series. I will be happy as long as the Yankees get eliminated, the earlier the better.

This should make my favorite Brewers fan very happy! Feel free to leave me a comment with your predictions.