Becky & Lucas {Engaged}

Meet Becky and Luke! I had the pleasure of taking their engagement pictures back in September in St. Johns, MI. I know...I am WAY behind on blogging! A little bit of vintage chic+cute couple=adorable session. :) Mark and Trevor helped me out, which I was very grateful for...it is fun to do some sessions as a family. :)

I'm not sure if I've mentioned before, but I'm kind of a DIY girl. I love refurbishing vintage furniture, painting, anything crafty, and also on my list--floral design. I even turned the backseat of the van into a florist shop on the way to Becky and Luke's session. :)

I love when brides to be have a theme in mind for photos. When Becky contacted me to do their engagement photos, she had an idea of what she wanted, and even sent me examples of photos she liked--this is a great way to achieve a session that is completely you!

They say a picture is worth a thousand words...well, folks, it is true! It is sometimes difficult to express in words what look you would like to achieve from your session. Look through magazines, search online, even take a look at paint chips or fabric swatches, easier yet, look in your closet! Start a collection of things you love, you would be surprised a how much these ideas will reflect your personality and the things that make you a unique individual. :)

Session fave:)

You guys are precious ;)

  Have I mentioned what a gorgeous day it was for a photoshoot?! Perfect weather in my book...end of Summer meets Fall bliss...ahhhh, perfection. :) Enjoy the preview, I'm looking forward to their June 2nd wedding!

Josh & Krystal {Engaged}

Meet Krystal and Josh!  I had the opportunity to take their engagement photos this past Sunday in Lapeer, MI.  I've known Krystal for a very long time,  at least 17 years or so.  We lived in the same neighborhood in Lansing, MI, and our families have stayed in contact ever since.   It is so weird (in a good way) to see someone who you've known since childhood with someone they will spend the rest of their life with.  This was the first time I met Josh, but he seems absolutely perfect for her--I even commented during their session on how they act like siblings, but not in a weird way-- but like they have known each other forever.   They were able to meet Trevor, and I know when the time comes,  they will be awesome parents.

  (Not rushing!! Just sayin'!--) hahaha

Congrats you guys!

Krystal laughs out loud better than anyone else I know!--It's a compliment!





Dustin & Ashlee {Engaged}

Meet the lovely couple, Ashlee and Dustin.  I forgot to tell them this during our session, but before I was born, my parents had the name Ashlee (yes 2 e's) picked out for me.  My Mom decided to change my name to Emilee  at the hospital.  I just thought it was a piece of not really important information you should know. hahaha :) 

Anyway, we walked around downtown Grand Rapids to some of my favorite spots for their E-session.  I am looking forward to photographing their May wedding! 

Jeremiah & Kym {Engaged}

Meet one of my bff 's, Kym, and her husband-to-be, Jeremiah!  I met Kym in the 5th grade, and we were pretty much inseperable from then on.  It makes me so happy to see her happy, and I'm looking forward to not only photographing her and Jeremiah's wedding day, but being one of her bridesmaids as well next June. :)  

Mitch & Gina {Engaged}

I have known Gina for a long time...we went to school together, and even spent a summer of Junior High together in Florida on a missions trip.  I have the privelege of shooting their wedding in December, until then...enjoy their preview, and Congratulations, you guys! :)

Paul and Bernadette {Engaged!}

My husband, Mark, and I met Paul and Bernadette the day of their engagement session in Grand Haven, Michigan.  What a fun couple!!  I had a great time taking their pictures, and gettitng to know them a little as we walked to the pier from downtown GH.  I have the pleasure of capturing their special day in Columbus, Ohio in less than two weeks!