Melody & Eric ~ Married | Grand Rapids, MI Wedding Photographer

On June 12, Eric and Melody were married at the Post Family Farm. It was a beautiful day, wonderful location, and a fantastic couple.

Eric and Melody chose to do the first look, this is when the Bride and Groom see each other before the ceremony. I love it when couples choose to do this. It makes the day go just a little bit smoother.



The Details.





Groomsmen.



Bridesmaids.



Flower girl and ring bearers.



Bride & Groom.





Ceremony.

Melody rode up in a horse drawn carriage.







Then during the ceremony Melody and Eric released two doves.





Then they had over twenty doves released at the end of the ceremony!



Married!



Reception.













The New Mr. & Mrs. Allen.

Tia & Brian ~ Married - Grand Rapids, MI Wedding Photography

On June 5th, Tia and Brian were married in Grand Rapids, MI. Thankfully the rainy weather held off until right before the reception started! They wanted a vintage-simple feel to their wedding. I believe they accomplished that the most by focusing their priorities on their love and their guests.

To make the day even more special, it was also Tia's parents 40th wedding anniversary. What a great way to start the first day of your married life together with a wonderful example of commitment and love.

Tia, you were one gorgeous bride!!





Brain, you are not so bad yourself. Especially after we got both sides of that smile working. :)



































During the reception we snuck outside to get a picture of Tia's sisters and her mom's wedding rings. They are all married now!!



Congratulations Tia and Brian. You two are an amazing couple. I wish you all the best.

What to wear Wednesday - Grand Rapids, MI photographer

Here are few outfits that would be adorable on your little girl(s). I love the black and white jumper for a baby girl and at only $13 it is affordable and cute. It would also look great in a black and white image. *hint *hint. I paired the outfits with orange, but you could use any color. Put Dad in jeans and a white shirt, Mom in a gray dress with shoes or accessories to match your color choice and voila! You have a fabulous photo session wardrobe.



all products are from Gap

Kristin & Jim | Engagement Session| Grand Rapids MI wedding photographer

Last week Friday I met Kristin and Jim for their engagement session. They were driving up from Chicago and knowing how important water was to them, we chose to meet in Holland, MI. It was a little windy, but other than that it was a perfect May day. We started off close to downtown, made a stop at the New Holland Brewery, then ended on Lake Michigan.

While we were at the New Holland Brewing Company Kristin and I found the most high-tech toilet seat in the ladies restroom. Yes, you read that right, I'm blogging about a toilet seat. I think someone could spend way too much time on that thing. Um. not me. I marveled at all of the buttons and decided it was way too complicated.

So back to Kristin and Jim. I had a lot of fun hanging out with them and I am looking forward to their wedding in July! And I promise to not ask Jim to pick you up Kristin on you wedding day!!! :)

Monday Product Feature: Prints | grand rapids michigan child photographer

I have been wanting to blog more, but I didn't know where to start. After putting some thought into it, I realized I love making lists. So a list is what I made. Now I have a plan outlined and something to blog about. :)

Monday's feature will be about Products.

Today's featured product: Prints

I know that many of my clients chose to get the digital images, but I want to highlight the advantages of ordering prints through 87 Orange Photography. All images are ordered from a professional lab company and come mounted on a single matboard and luster coated. What does this mean? When the lab mounts the images on matboard it gives the print stability. There are no more accidental wrinkles in your beautifully large 16x20 or any size for that matter. And, yes they still fit in a frame. You just may have to remove the cardboard or foam in the back. The luster coating is a finish that is sprayed on each print in the lab to protect your image from UV damage. These images are of a 11x14 client print. Notice how the print can stand on its own and is not flimsy or floppy like a print from (enter generic lab here). Another advantage to ordering prints from 87 Orange is that you have the assurance that the image quality is guaranteed, it is company policy to deliver phenomenal products.