Summer
2008 has been filled with every kind of photography
event. Below you will find weddings, engagement
session, senior pictures, family and business. Recently
I read a book that asked the question, "Are
you a storyteller?" The author goes on to say
that it's not your credentials that count, but your
ability to "tell a story" about a previous
client that had the same NEED as your potential
client. That is what this newsletter is for me -
a story about what I've recently done that in turn
may help you gather ideas for a future project.
Enjoy!

Josh
and Erin will be married in August 2009, but
wanted to have a beach theme for their engagement
photos. Erin posted her link on www.theknot.com
community boards and over 250 people clicked through
to view them! Feel free and do this with your photos
as well - post them everywhere!

Chad
and Jen
were photographed by Associate Photographer Theresa
Milanowski. Theresa will be photographing their
wedding in October. They met at kung fu class (how
cute is that!), so Theresa decided to catch them
in the act!

Addison
@ 3 Months
- What more can I say!

The
Sejat
Family was referred to me by a friend in Grand
Rapids. I photographed their oldest son Jake's senior
pictures the same day. The images were made in their
own backyard!

I
met Nick
Aikens mom because I am photographing their
oldest daughter Jenny's wedding in 2009. So naturally
they asked about senior pictures and I was happy
to photograph this great golfer!

This
is
Jake Sejat @ his home in Grand Rapids

Cory
and Sandi were married
in the Leelenau Peninsula in July by Associate Photographer
Theresa Milanowski. It looks like Michigan is a
great place for a "destination wedding".

Brad
and Mindy
are friends from my political days in Lansing. I
think this image is one of my favorites of all time!
They were amazing to work with!

Jonathan
and Rachel
somehow ended up calling me after not "connecting"
with anyone in Grand Rapids for their photography
needs. They called a lot of places, but somehow
God ended up sending them my way and it was a great
day!
Jarrod
and Tracy
were at a wedding in 2007 that I photographed so
we had a blast re-connecting for their wedding day!

Peter
Secchia
was the subject of a MiBiz cover story. This was
my favorite image from the day and one that is "totally
Peter".

Eric
and Kesha
were married on August 1 and I spent just a few
hours with them. Just a few days after their wedding,
they packed up and moved out to San Fran, CA!

The
Calati
Family was referred through a business contact
in Grand Rapids. We ventured out to Townsend Park
and their kids were just stunning! Not a bad looking
family, eh!