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Our Favorite Instagram Posts 12.30.16
Kaitlyn Smale | December 30, 2016The weather may be gloomy, but that doesn't mean your Friday has to be! Do yourself a favor and get lost in the prettiness of this week's Instagram Faves. And don't forget to give these talented vendors a follow!
A Dreamy Indie Style Shoot
Carri Fras | December 29, 2016When Katie Skinner of Kiss Me Kate Photography set out to prove to herself that she could bring to life and capture an idea she held so dearly and that only existed in her mind’s eye, she certainly did just that. "In my heart I wanted to prove to myself that I could do exactly what I was visualizing, that I was good enough to pull right from my imagination and capture it in real life," she says. "I put myself to the test and, to say the least, I think I passed." Her ultimate vision for this shoot was to create a dreamy, boho bride that would leave people swooning. (Well, we say, check, check and check!)
Our Favorite Instagram Posts of 2016
Kaitlyn Smale | December 23, 2016The holidays are a great time to reflect. We've been feeling a little sentimental lately, thinking about all of the beautiful images we've been fortunate enough to share with you! In the spirit of reflecting, we decided to do something a little different for this Instagram Friday.
A Vineyard Elopement-Inspired Style Shoot
Carri Fras | December 22, 2016If you have ever visited Michigan, you might realize that after just one trip, it's gorgeous settings often call you back for more. Inspired by this very beauty, Carrie of Carrie House Photography aimed at capturing a vineyard wedding to highlight the wonders of Northern Michigan. She believes this area is quickly becoming a trending locale as more and more couples turn to Michigan for their destination weddings.
A Chic & Fresh Style Shoot at Journeyman Distillery
Carri Fras | December 20, 2016It’s all in the details, as they say. And for this style shoot, the copper accents and chic details speak beautifully. Lauren of Lauren Elisabeth Events and Jodi Bodtke of Giving Tree Photography teamed up to create this “Chic and Fresh Copper Shoot”. Lauren explains, “We wanted a very earthy and chic feel for our styled shoot with a lot of blues and greenery. We wanted to incorporate copper touches and fell in love with the idea of spray painting real fruit for our centerpiece, place cards, table numbers, and to include in the bouquet and on the cake.”
Four Bouquets Inspired by Grand Rapids' Hot Spots
taylor.kraai | December 19, 2016Wedding inspiration can come from several places. Sometimes, your color palette helps make the decisions. Sometimes, it's the season.
The Wedding Story of Shannon and Brian Sharer
Carri Fras | December 18, 2016Brian had one special proposal in mind for Shannon, a woman that first caught his eye and later his heart after meeting her at 5th Avenue in Royal Oak, Michigan. His 31st birthday was approaching but he shrugged it off as if he didn’t want anything special.
The Wedding Story of Lindsey Berggren Patterson and Logan Patterson
Carri Fras | December 15, 2016What better way to meet and eventually fall in love than to some sweet lyrics of a favorite song? On one such fateful karaoke night at a local bar in town, Lindsey fondly remembers her first time meeting Logan.
A Fairytale Vision Comes to Life
Carri Fras | December 15, 2016This style shoot is evidence that when a creative idea is in the works for awhile, it’s final execution can result in an outpouring of beauty. Lucky for us, we get a first-hand look with these fairytale style photos!
The Wedding Story of Christine and Scott Grigg
Carri Fras | December 14, 2016In Christine Grigg’s words, she and her husband first met in the most “perfect place to fall in love”- Greece - that is!