Stay Informed Without Wasting Time

This post is for anyone that is sick of wasting time online! If you get your news, weather and sports scores from online sources, I found a tool that will change the way you surf the web! It's called an RSS Reader. You may have seen this icon around the web and never known what it's for. Well today's your lucky day. I've had a few friends and clients ask how they can keep up with the happenings around here and what I've been up to. Watch this 3 minute video and you'll find out everything you need to know! Personally, I've been using Google Reader for about 3 weeks and have subscribed to tons of RSS feeds to keep me informed and to continue learning about both photography and business! So, go create an account and then be sure to subscribe to my blog by clicking on the RSS Icon on the left side of the page!

Brad + Rebecca @ Frederik Meijer Gardens

Brad and Rebecca were married on June 14, 2008 at Frederik Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids, MI. I met Brad and Rebecca almost a year ago and was excited about their waterfall wedding at the Gardens. Over the past year, Rebecca has been busy with medical school in Milwaukee and Brad busy working as a civil engineer. Rebecca was perhaps the most organized bride I've worked with. Just imagine, she arrived, went down to the bridal room where she, along with her bridesmaids, were ready in about 15 minutes! Rebecca planned a wonderful day with lots of time for fun photographs around the Gardens. The day was beautiful and Brad and Rebecca were so easy to photograph - the camera absolutely loves them! The ceremony was terrific, the staff at the Gardens helped out a ton and the reception went off without a hitch - including the line dancing instruction! Brad and Rebecca wanted to do something different for their reception, considering neither of them are big fans of dancing. They hired Lia Andrus of Lia's Line Dancing and she was fantastic.

Thanks for such a fun day! I had such a blast spending my Saturday with you!

Once in a lifetime round of golf...

In case you didn't realize this, but I am a recovering golf-a-holic. With my dad being in the industry, I've had the chance to play some pretty amazing courses around the country. Last week the four Climie men below (l to r - Daniel, Patrick, Lance, Me) were able to play Crystal Downs Country Club near Frankfort, MI. This course is consistently in the top 10 courses in the world and last year was ranked #6 in the USA. It was designed by Alister Mackenzie, the same architect of Augusta National, where the Masters is played. This is a "links" version of Augusta with tons of hills, bunkers and fast greens! I can't imagine Augusta being much more difficult than this course, where the course superintendent told us "keep the ball below the hole". I realized why after my put on number 3 rolled past the hole and off the green! It was an amazing experience that I will not soon forget. If you'd like to see more, shoot me an email at russ@tiberiusimages.com.

The view from #18 - looking back at the pro shop on the left and the original clubhouse on the right!
The original clubhouse from 1929 - still in use! They only close the club down 4 times a year for events, otherwise it's a members only facility.

Jeff + Jennifer @ Frederik Meijer Gardens

Jeff and Jennifer were married at Frederik Meijer Gardens on June 7, 2008! It was a wonderful ceremony held in the Grand Ballroom, which worked out great considering it was almost 90 degrees outside! The ceremony was filled with family traditions and Jeff and Jennifer were surrounded by tons of family and friends. Family photos went off without a hitch and then it was off to their favorite spot, the Last Chance Bar on Burton St. SE in the Alger Heights area. I am constantly telling couples to incorporate something that has special meaning on your wedding day, which Jeff and Jennifer did - at their local watering hole! Even better, on the way, the "Party Bus" from DADD's Magic Limo Service starting falling apart on the way! The tailpipe decided it didn't want to stay on the bus any longer. This is the 3rd time I've had a DADD's bus either break down of lose a few parts along the way. If you're looking for a great limo service, check out either Crystal Limo Service or Elite Limo Service. They have the best fleet and drivers in West Michigan! The reception was great at the Hilton Hotel on 28th St. and Complete Music did a fantastic job of filling the dance floor. Make sure you ask for Mickey Sawyer for your DJ!

Thanks for such a fun day! I had such a blast spending my Saturday with you!

Michael + Misti @ The Pinnacle Center

Michael and Misti were married at New Community Church on the northeast side of Grand Rapids. It was a beautiful day for a wedding. Every detail was planned out wonderfully by Misti and the ceremony went off without a hitch. We knocked out formal photos in a hurry because Michael and Misti wanted to have enough time in the downtown GR area for fun photos. We took images at the blue Pedestrian Bridge, the Gerald R Ford Museum and finally we headed to a place I'd never been before, the Waterworks Pub inside the Boardwalk building on N. Monroe. Michael and Misti were great subjects to photograph and were up for almost anything! When I have the chance to work with fun, outgoing individuals, it makes my job so easy! The reception was at the Pinnacle Center in Hudsonville which was the perfect ending to a wonderful day!

Thanks for such a fun day! I had such a blast spending my Saturday with you!