Murawski Studios News

The new blog is online

2008-08-07T12:16:00.002-04:00

Our new blog is online, so this is the last post for this site. We have updated all of our site links, but here is the new link:

http://www.murawskistudios.com/blog

Please jump over there and check it out.

Thanks,
Kevin

New Blog?

2008-08-06T22:55:00.003-04:00

This blog has served me extremely well for over a year, it has become more popular than my actual website and it is the best venue for viewing my current images. But there have always been a few things that I wanted to change. So after a long search and a bit of work getting things the way I wanted them to be I am nearly ready to launch the new blog. It should be ready to go online by the end of the week. Check back and let me know what you think.

Jessica and Josh

2008-08-04T14:26:00.003-04:00

On Friday I was able to shoot Jessica and Josh's wedding at Tina's Country House. It was an emotional day for everyone involved and it was a great wedding.

Jessica and Josh, thanks for letting me into your day, congratulations!

Allison and Mike

2008-08-04T14:19:00.004-04:00

Here is the slideshow from Allison and Mike's wedding. They had a really awesome wedding last weekend, their ceremony was at First Congregational Church in New Haven and Maniaci's hosted their reception. We also stopped by Wolcott Mill for some great portraits. Thanks again Allison and Mike, I had a great day!

Allison and Mike

2008-07-28T12:13:00.005-04:00

On Saturday I shot Allison and Mike's wedding, they have asked me to hold off posting the slideshow so here are some of my favorite images from the wedding. Check back next Monday for the full slideshow.

Jennifer and Tim

2008-07-27T17:36:00.002-04:00

I shot Jennifer and Tim's wedding last weekend but because of some computer troubles I have been unable to post their slideshow until today. It was a beautiful day, filled good times and great people. The wedding and reception were held at Jennifer's parents house outside of Richmond and it was the perfect setting. Thanks to Jennifer and Tim for being patient while we worked through our technical difficulties and for allowing me to share their day with them. Here you go.

Jennifer and Tim

2008-07-22T13:19:00.006-04:00

I shot Jennifer and Tim's wedding on Saturday and it was great. The wedding was at Jennifer's parents house just outside of Richmond and even though it rained off and on for most of the day everyone had an awesome time. The slideshow is still coming, but here are a few of my favorites for now.

Monday's Shoot

2008-07-16T16:15:00.006-04:00

Just a really quick post and a few images. On Monday I had an absolute blast with these three, kids are always so fun to shoot. Here are my favorites.

Lisa and Chris

2008-07-14T14:33:00.003-04:00

Lisa and Chris were married on Saturday at St. Paul United Church of Christ. It was an absolutely beautiful setting, the church was built in 1894 and had a ton of character and some really great portrait spots. We were battling the rain all day, but once again managed to get some awesome outdoor pictures without getting soaked. We stopped by Blossom Heath for some bridal portraits before heading to Barrister Gardens for the reception.

Lisa and Chris, along with their family and friends were great and made my job really easy. Each week I think of how lucky I am to have the best clients in the world. Thanks again Lisa and Chris!

Wedding Favorites

2008-07-13T00:26:00.004-04:00

I just got home from Chris and Lisa's wedding, while looking through the images these two really caught my eye.

Check back Monday for a the slideshow, have a great Sunday!

Lindsay and Ed

2008-07-07T15:55:00.003-04:00

Saturday was an absolutely awesome day. It was an early start for me as I left for Ann Arbor at 7:30 in the morning for Lindsay and Ed's wedding. I had a blast the whole day, Lindsay, Ed and their family and friends made me feel welcome right from the start. The were married in one of the most beautiful churches around, Zion Lutheran Church in Ann Arbor. After the ceremony went to downtown Plymouth to capture some really great images. The reception was held at the Meeting House Grand Ballroom which was truly awesome. Lindsay and Ed, thanks for a great day and congratulations!

Tiara and Cerrome

2008-07-06T22:01:00.003-04:00

On Friday evening I had the honor of shooting Tiara and Cerrome's wedding at Wahby Park and Blossom Heath in St. Claire Shores. The park was an outstanding setting for the wedding and Blossom Heath was excellent as usual. A couple of months ago we shot Tiara and Cerrome's engagement pictures in Detroit, I had so much fun then I knew their wedding would be fun. Thanks for a great time - congratulations!

Sarah and Rick - Engagement

2008-07-02T13:11:00.003-04:00

Sarah, Rick and I met up at Yates Cider Mill in Rochester on Monday for their engagement pictures. Yates has some really great old buildings as well as some nature trails along a stream, it also happens to be where Rick asked Sarah to marry him. It turned out to be a really nice place to catch some awesome images of the two of them. Here are two of my favorites.

Amber and Matt - Engagement

2008-07-01T00:59:00.003-04:00

Lately I have been shooting a ton in downtown Detroit, it is an absolutely awesome place to shoot. I try to challenge myself each time I go there to come up with new places to shoot and new ways to shoot at spots that I have been to in the past. I met up with Amber and Matt Sunday night and had a great time walking around, talking and shooting with them. Here are three of my favorites, let me know what you think by leaving a comment.

Lauren and Brian

2008-06-30T14:39:00.003-04:00

Lauren and Brian's Wedding on Friday was great! For the second straight weekend big rainstorms were predicted and just like last weekend we ended up avoiding any major weather problems. The ceremony was held at the White House Wedding Chapel and the reception was at the Sterling Inn, both were amazing! Lauren and Brian, congratulations and thanks again.

Random Shots

2008-06-28T17:11:00.003-04:00

Here are some random shots from this weekend, just a couple that caught my eye from a wedding shoot on Friday and a portrait shoot Thursday. Hope you enjoy.

Melissa and Robert - Engagement

2008-06-26T15:32:00.004-04:00

Last week I met up with Melissa and Robert in what has become a very popular place for me to shoot, Comerica Park and the downtown area. There are so many great places downtown to shoot, I love it. Here are a couple of my favorites from last week.

I have another great wedding tomorrow, check back Monday for the pictures. Have a great weekend.

Reggie and Mike

2008-06-23T14:13:00.003-04:00

I have said before that I have the best clients around, I truly enjoy and love the work that I do each and every week. That said, there are some days, some weddings, some couples that really blow me away. Saturday was one of those days. Reggie and Mike were amazing, all of the small details, the weather - which held off just long enough - helped make the day great. Reggie's dress, which was hand made by her mom was awesome, the flowers by Crimson and Clover were great as they always are and everybody at Maniaci's made the reception perfect. The ceremony was at Heritage Gardens, then we mad the short drive to Rochester to get some great images.

Thanks again Reggie and Mike, I really had a great day!

Michelle and Jeff

2008-06-23T10:38:00.004-04:00

Friday was a perfect day for Michelle and Jeff's wedding and a really great way for me to start the weekend. The weather was great, the church was awesome and the reception at the Gazebo was a lot of fun. To Michelle and Jeff, congratulations and thanks for letting me be part of your day.

Weekend Weddings

2008-06-22T15:28:00.003-04:00

I shot a couple of really great weddings this weekend, I will have the slideshows ready tomorrow, but here are a couple of my favorites from the weekend.

Andrea and Ron - Engagement

2008-06-19T18:57:00.003-04:00

It has been another great week, and I am getting ready to finish it of with two great weddings this weekend. Monday I met Andrea and Ron at Michigan Meadows Golf Club for a quick engagement session. The weather cooperated just enough and we were able to capture some great images. Here are two of my favorites.

Today I shot another engagement session in Detroit, I will have a couple of those posted early next week. I love shooting downtown, the weather was great and there were people everywhere. Be sure to check back in for slideshows from Michelle & Jeff's wedding and Reggie and Mike's wedding next week.

Have a great weekend!

Jessica and Kenton

2008-06-15T20:05:00.003-04:00

Last weekend I went to Jackson to shoot Jessica and Kenton's wedding. It turns out that the ceremony and reception were at the same locations as the first wedding I ever shot. The ceremony was at Jackson Free Methodist Church and the reception was held at the Potter Center. We also stopped at the Ella Sharp Park in Jackson for some portraits. Thanks you Jessica and Kenton for a great day.

Back to business

2008-06-13T00:36:00.002-04:00

We finally got our power back yesterday evening and now I can begin to dig out of the backlog of work that piled up while we were in the dark. I will have a great slideshow posted sometime tomorrow. I will also be catching up with my emails and other daily business.

Thanks for your patience, we should have everything up to date by the middle of next week.

Power Outage

2008-06-09T22:26:00.002-04:00

Saturday I shot Jessoca and Kenton's wedding in Jackson. It was a great, although very hot day. Normally I would have posted the slideshow of images today but we have been without power for over 30 hours now and may not get it back for another two days. Thankfully my iPhone has allowed me to stay connected somewhat and to make this post. Hopefully I can get somewhere tomorrow to plug in my laptop and hard drive and finish working on the slideshow.

Stephanie and Darren - Engagement

2008-06-04T23:37:00.004-04:00

Sunday afternoon I caught up with Stephanie and Darren. They had suggested going to Goodells County Park. I had never been there before and really had no idea where it was. When I found it I was really happy, it is an awesome spot for pictures and I can't wait until I find an opportunity to shoot there again. I had a great time shooting Stephanie and Darren, here are a few of my favorites.

Lisa and Chris - Engagement

2008-06-04T23:26:00.002-04:00

I had two great engagement sessions this weekend. The first was with Lisa and Chris at Blossom Heath in St. Clair Shores. They have a great wedding planned in July that I am really looking forward to. Here's a couple of my favorites from Sunday.

Tia and Melhem

2008-06-03T23:08:00.004-04:00

This past weekend I had an opportunity to help my friend and fellow photographer Jim Shields shoot a wedding. I was only there for a small part of the day, but I had a great time. Here are just a few shots from the wedding, be sure to check out Jim's blog here to see some really awesome images from the entire day.

Andrew - First Day

2008-05-31T13:46:00.004-04:00

Our good friends BJ and Jen are now parents. We stopped by the hospital today to see how everyone was doing and to catch some photos of Andrew. Here are some of my favorites.

Congratulations guys, Andrew is one lucky guy!

Owen - 4 Months

2008-05-30T23:55:00.004-04:00

Here are a couple images of Owen, he continues to grow . . . and grow . . . and grow. He is doing great and is really a joy to have around, today he is 4 months old. Hope you enjoy.

I should have some really great images to show you this week. I just got home from a wedding I helped Jim Shields shoot today, and tomorrow I am going to be shooting some images of our friend's new baby. Check back all week for updates. Have a great weekend.

Frances and Dominic

2008-05-28T16:13:00.002-04:00

On Sunday I had a great time shooting Frances and Dominic's wedding. Everything about the day was outstanding. Te ceremony was held at St. Peter Lutheran Church, we were able to use Heritage Gardens for some pictures and then the reception was at Farina's in Berkley. Thanks to everyone who made my day so easy and congratulations and good luck to Frances and Dominic.

Susie and Kevin

2008-05-27T08:49:00.004-04:00

I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend. I was very busy but it was a great weekend. It started on Saturday with Susie and Kevin's wedding. I knew this one would be a lot of fun and it was. The ceremony was at St. Andrew in Rochester. From there we went downtown to shoot outside Comerica Park as well as a Campus Martius and the riverfront. The whole day was great, congratulations Susie and Kevin, thanks for everything.

Jamie and Peter - Engagement

2008-05-23T22:42:00.002-04:00

Just a quick post because I have to get some sleep for a busy weekend, but I wanted to share a couple of images from tonights shoot. I met up with Jamie and Peter in Rochester tonight and we had a great shoot. Here are just a couple of my favorites.

Lisa and Matthew - Engagement

2008-05-21T13:31:00.003-04:00

Yesterday I met up with Lisa and Matthew at Metro Beach. It was kind of gray and windy, but at least we had the beach to ourselves. I had a great time shooting and talking with the two of them and it sounds like their November wedding is going to be outstanding.

I have two awesome wedding coming up this weekend so be sure to check out the slideshows next week.

Ellen and Matt - Engagement

2008-05-15T10:04:00.003-04:00

My second engagement shoot on Saturday was in Rochester with Ellen and Matt. This was the first time that I was really able to spend some time with the two of them and I had a really great time. These two are naturals in front of the camera, combine that with a great location and we were able to create some stunning images. Here are two of my favorites.

Tiara and Cerrome - Engagement

2008-05-14T15:28:00.005-04:00

Sunday I had two great engagement shoots. The first one was in Detroit with Tiara and Cerrome. After meeting in Greektown we walked to Hart Plaza and back up Woodward with a stop at Campus Martius Park. It was a beautiful day and I really enjoyed shooting with Tiara and Cerrome, I am really excited for their wedding on July 4. Here's one of my favorites.

Frances and Dominic

2008-05-01T17:38:00.003-04:00

On Sunday I met up with Frances and Dominic to shoot their engagement portraits in Rochester. The good weather that we had for the past couple of weeks had left and it was kind of cold, gray and windy. But they both hung in there with me and we were able to make some great images. Here are a couple of my favorites.

Amy and Kevin

2008-04-28T13:34:00.005-04:00

What a way to start my wedding season, Amy and Kevin's wedding on Saturday was truly awesome. The ceremony was at one of my all time favorite churches, St. Augustine's in Richmond. The reception was at Cherry Creek Golf Club in Shelby Township. It was the first time I had been to Cherry Creek and it is an amazing place for a wedding. The Chateau Band was unbelievable and really made the reception one to remember.

But most of all it is the people who make my day, a big thanks to everyone involved - Kevin and Amy, their families and the wedding party - thank you very much!

I was fortunate to be able to get Jim Shields to shoot with me on Saturday. Jim will be posting some of his favorite images from the day on his blog in the next day or two so be sure to check those out here.

Amy and Kevin, congratulations and thanks again!

Some Pictures

2008-04-28T01:15:00.003-04:00

Here are some pictures from the wedding I shot on Saturday, the slideshow will be posted Monday afternoon. These are just to hold you over until the rest of the images from this amazing wedding are ready!

Evan's Birthday

2008-04-21T10:03:00.006-04:00

I had a really busy weekend, Saturday I was at Crazy Moves Dance Studio in Emmett shooting their yearly pictures. And on Sunday I was at Evan's birthday party. What a party, it had everything you would expect at an 8 year olds party and some extras. Along with a bunch off kids, a lot of family and a great cake there was a huge hot dog stand and Dynomite the magician. Here are a couple of my favorites from the day.

This weekend is the official start of my wedding season, and what a wedding to start it off with. I am really excited about this one. Be sure to check back next Monday for some really awesome images!

Cool picture

2008-04-07T12:49:00.003-04:00

I was organizing some old photos and came across a cool image from my trip to Seattle last fall. I played around with it a little and came up with this. Have a great day!

My guys

2008-04-04T10:01:00.005-04:00

I was hanging out with Josh and Owen this morning and got these two photos.

More Portraits

2008-03-31T09:52:00.005-04:00

The last couple of weeks I have had the opportunity to photograph some truly awesome kids. Here are just a couple of my favorites from my last few portrait sessions. I really can't wait until the Michigan weather begins to cooperate and we can start shooting outside again. It is opening day for the Tigers today, so the warm stuff can't be that far off, can it?

Portraits

2008-03-18T18:54:00.003-04:00

Getting a 16 month old to sit still for some pictures never gets easier. We tried all kinds of tricks, but nothing worked. Even with that I really love the images that we were able to capture on Sunday, here are three of my favorites.

Margaret and Jason

2008-03-16T23:47:00.003-04:00

Saturday I had a great time shooting Margaret and Jason's wedding. Everything was absolutely beautiful, the ceremony was at Kensington Community Church in Troy and the reception was at Petruzzello's in Rochester, both were fantastic. I would like to thank everyone that helped me throughout the day, but mostly Margaret and Jason - congratulation and thank you. The slideshow of the day's highlights is below, I hope you enjoy!

New Site

2008-03-14T23:11:00.002-04:00

It has been over a month in the making, but our new website is just about ready to go online. Keep an eye open over the next few days and let me know what you think.

I am getting ready for a great wedding tomorrow, be sure to check back Monday for the slideshow. I hope you all have a great weekend.

Sarah & Andrew

2008-03-06T09:30:00.003-05:00

Tuesday I met up with Sarah and Andrew for their engagement pictures. Of course the weather in Michigan at this time of year is not that great so we did some studio portraits. Here are a couple of my favorites. Thanks guys, I had a great time and am really looking forward to your wedding in October.

A Little Texture

2008-02-22T10:30:00.004-05:00

This is a bit of a shift from my normal images that I usually do. I am experiment with some new looks, so let me know what you think - love it or hate it.

Owen - 2 Weeks

2008-02-13T13:46:00.003-05:00

I have been getting a lot of grief over the lack of pictures of Owen. I know that posting one more today may not relieve the pressure, but it is better than zero. We took this one along with about 50 others to get some photos to use for his birth announcement. This seems to be one of our favorites, I hope you like it.

Owen Patrick

2008-01-30T13:56:00.000-05:00

Today was a big day for me and my family, my wife gave birth to Owen at 10:42 this morning. He came in weighing 9 pounds 10 ounces and measured 21 3/4 inches. Both he and Nikole are doing great.

I will be a little slow getting back to any email or phone calls for the rest of the week, but don't worry I have not forgotten about anyone. Here are a couple pictures from Owen's first few hours, I will post more over the next couple of days.

Have a great day, I certainly am!

Laura & Dannie

2008-01-28T13:44:00.000-05:00

On Saturday I shot an awesome wedding. Everything about Laura and Dannie's wedding was great. I absolutely love it when I get to shoot a wedding at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Richmond. It is one of the most beautiful churches around and gives me some great photo opportunities. The reception was also at one of my favorite places, Maniaci's. And Corey from Ultimate Sounds made sure that it was a great party.

But most of all I really enjoyed working with Laura, Dannie and their family and friends. I am blessed to work with such amazing people every week and this Saturday was as good as it gets. Many thanks go to everyone that helped make Laura and Dannie's wedding truly awesome. Please take a look at the slideshow and let me know what you think, have a great day.

Great Wedding

2008-01-27T15:25:00.000-05:00

I was able to shoot an awesome wedding yesterday and I wanted to post just a few of my favorite shots of the day. The full slideshow will be here on Monday, but here are some teasers. I hope you like them, have a great day.

Favorite Images

2008-01-21T15:47:00.000-05:00

You may have noticed some small changes to the design of the blog, but I wanted to point out the Favorite Images section on the right. I will be putting my favorite images from recent shoots in that area, a small grouping of images that I really enjoy. Feel free to leave me comments and let me know what you think.

Have a great day!

Jacqueline & Eric

2008-01-21T15:34:00.000-05:00

Saturday was the coldest day that I have ever documented a wedding, I have shot winter weddings in the past but nothing that had been as cold as it was Saturday. But I had a great time sharing Jackie and Eric's wedding day. They did not let the weather slow them down at all, including a quick photo shoot on the beach in Port Huron. The reception was at the fabulous Thomas Edison Inn in Port Huron and Jerry from Selective Sounds made sure it was a great party.

I need to thank Jackie and Eric for allowing me to be a part of their wonderful day and also all of their family and friends who were great all day. Watch the slideshow to see the day's highlights.

Braving the cold

2008-01-21T08:54:00.000-05:00

I will be posting the slideshow from Jackie and Eric's wedding later this afternoon, but while you wait here is one of my favorite images of the day. The temperature was very close to 0 degrees and the wind was blowing off the lake when we decided to head out to the frozen sand beaches of Port Huron. This one turned out great, as did the others we took on the beach.

Check back later today for pictures from the entire day.

Stacey and Kevin

2007-12-31T00:37:00.000-05:00

On Friday I had the privilege of being a small part of Stacey and Kevin's wedding. It was a great day and a great celebration. The ceremony took place at St. Peter's and the reception was held at Villa Penna. I need to thank Stacey and Kevin along with their family and friends for making my day so much fun. Thanks and congratulations! Here's some of my favorite images of the day.

Merry Christmas!

2007-12-23T09:30:00.000-05:00

I wanted to take time to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. This has been a great year for me personally and professionally and I am looking for more great things in 2008.

For all of those people who have helped me this year - my family, friends, clients and players - thank you for everything. Have a Merry Christmas and a safe New Year!

Laura and Dannie

2007-12-16T16:52:00.000-05:00

Laura and Dannie's wedding is just around the corner, they will be getting married in late January and I am really looking forward to documenting their wedding day. The ceremony is at one of my favorite churches and the reception will be held at Maniaci's in Richmond. On Thursday they came out to the studio to get their engagement pictures taken.

I have three weddings coming up, it will be great to get back to some weddings. Be sure to keep an eye on the blog for some great slide shows over the next month.

Phimco Services

2007-12-12T12:47:00.000-05:00

The large majority of my work consists of wedding coverage and portrait work, but I have just finished working with Phimco Services for some product photos to be used on the web and in some print advertisement. Phimco is a binding and finishing services company that also sells plastic coil. The print ad below shows one of the photos, you can also check out their website to see some of the other photos.

For anyone in need of graphic design work, the ad was designed by Suzanne at Graphic Visions. They really do some great work, check them out.

Season Update

2007-12-11T09:24:00.000-05:00

Yesterday my team moved there record to 3-0 with a victory over Oakland Christain. After an opening victory at Capac last Tuesday we finished last week by defeating Algonac on Friday. We have two difficult games before Christmas break, today at Almont and Friday we are at home against Fraser.

I am really proud of the way the guys are playing. They are really working hard on defense and overall playing smart basketball. Let's hope they can continue their great play and push themselves to continue getting better.

Phimister Family

2007-12-11T09:03:00.000-05:00

On Sunday I made a trip through the freezing rain and sleet to meet with the Phimister family for some Christmas family photos. Tom is the person who really gave me a push to step out and start my own business 5 years ago. It was great to see his family and share some time with them. Here is one of the family shots, thanks guys I had a lot of fun.

Game 1

2007-12-05T10:21:00.001-05:00

Last night was my teams first game of the year. We made the trip out to Capac and had a successful night. After jumping out to a 19-0 lead we kind of coasted home. Capac put in a great effort making it a little closer at the end than I would have like, the final score was 59-50. I was extremely proud of the way the team handled everything, the first game of the year is always a bit unnerving but they were ready to go and played great. We have our home opener this Friday at Lutheran North, please stop by if you are in the area.

Check back tomorrow, I have just received a sample of the new albums I am offering in 2008, absolutely awesome. I think they are the best albums around and can't wait to show them off!

Have a great day!

Kids Photos

2007-11-29T13:31:00.000-05:00

This past weekend I had the opportunity to shoot some children's portraits in Richmond. It is always a great time photographing kids, they show every emotion you can think of and it really results in some great photos. Here are a few of my favorites.

Josh

2007-11-26T09:07:00.000-05:00

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving, I was able to spend it with a whole bunch of family and friends - and a ton of great food! Earlier in the week Josh and I went out to get some photos for this year's Christmas cards - here are a couple of shots that I really liked.

If you are in the area next week we start our basketball season in Capac on Tuesday night and have our home opener Friday night against Algonac. I am really excited, but there is a lot of work to do this week to get ready.

Have a great day.

Long Time

2007-11-19T08:59:00.001-05:00

It has been a long time since I have posted and I have been really busy with things other than photography. The biggest and most time consuming thing has been the start of basketball practice. Most of you may know that I coach basketball at my old high school, Lutheran North. We started last week and had a crazy week as we try to learn everything. Our first scrimmage is this week, Friday, and it seems that there just is not enough practice time to fit in everything that we need to do. But I am having a great deal of fun and I am really optimistic about this season's team.

I have also begun working on the new baby's room, paint should be going up this coming weekend. One of my least favorite things to do is painting, but I have promised to have the room finished by Christmas so I had better get a move on it.

I have also been working on the business, we did a bridal show a couple of weeks ago and made some really great contacts. I have a few meetings scheduled over the next couple of weeks, my calendar for next year is really starting to fill up! We also have some really great new products that we are getting together for next year so be sure to ask us about those next time you see us.

Below are a couple of shots that I haven't posted from Seattle that I really like. These were both taken on our walk from the parking lot to the Space Needle.

I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving, talk to you soon.

Baerwolf Family

2007-11-04T22:25:00.000-05:00

Before I left fo Seattle I had the opportunity to take some family portraits for the Baerwolf family. I want to thank them for their patience, it has taken me a little longer than normal to get the photos ready. Here are a few of my favorites from the shoot.

Seattle - Day 4

2007-10-29T10:25:00.000-04:00

My last full day in Seattle was really relaxing. Sunday morning I challenged my nephews to an xbox game, Fusion Frenzy. They proceeded to show no mercy on me and both gave me a beating. Then we headed out to Bellevue to have lunch at Maggiano's and do some shopping. The Bellevue Downtown Park was the setting for the picture of my dad, sister and me. Tomorrow we head home, so it's off to the airport in the morning. I just hope I can find my car when I get back to Detroit, I can't remember exactly where I parked, I think that I have a fairly good idea!

Have a great Day!

Seattle - Day 3

2007-10-27T21:07:00.000-04:00

Saturday was another fun day in Seattle. We started by joining my sister on a two hour training walk. Have I mentioned how many hills there are in this part of the country. It was such a good workout that I didn't feel too bad slamming down my Fatburger lunch. Yum!

The pictures below, except for the red trees, are from Snoqualmie Falls. Which I have been told are higher than Niagra Falls. It was really kind of neat. But again my fear of falling from high places kept me from getting too close to the edge of the observation deck.

Seattle - Day 2

2007-10-26T20:36:00.000-04:00

Today we went to downtown Seattle. I thought that I would get some really great pictures from the Space Needle, but when we got up to the top I remembered exactly how affraid of heights I am. Actually I am not affraid of heights, just affraid of falling from high places. So you will have to trust me that it was an awesome view from 500 feet above the city.

I really wanted to go to the world famous Pike Place Fish Market. So we ventured to the market and it was really cool. When someone orders a fish they toss it from the display area to the counter to be cut up. It was a slow day for fish purchases but we did get to see them toss a couple of fish. The fish market is part of a large public marketplace with hundreds of little stands where you can get fish, flowers, fruit, photos and touristy gift s of all sorts. It is also located across the street from the first Starbucks.

Here are a couple of fun shots from today, the first one is a cool panoramic photos that is actually 19 pictures combined to form one large print. Next is my dad and I and the final two are from the market. I hope you like them, have a great day!

Seattle - Day 1

2007-10-25T20:14:00.000-04:00

I am in Seattle for the next couple of days. My dad and I flew out today to visit my sister and her family. Seattle is much different then the D, I don't think I have seen a flat piece of land since I landed. I can't wait to get out tomorrow and take some pictures. I think that we are heading downtown tomorrow, that should be a lot of fun.

If you need anything feel free to call or e-mail as you usually would. I will be taking phone calls and returning e-mails all weekend.

Engagement Sessions

2007-10-24T21:06:00.000-04:00

This weekend I had two engagement sessions, I met Michelle and Jeff at Blossom Heath in St. Clair Shores on Sunday. Then Monday night I met up with Stacey and Kevin at Heritage Gardens in Shelby. Both couple were really fun to work with and can't wait to shoot their weddings. Here are a couple of my favorites.

Jessica & Derek

2007-10-22T13:18:00.001-04:00

Saturday was a perfect late October day, the weather was warm, the trees were in full color and I had the privilege of shooting Jessica and Derek's wedding. They were married at the wonderful St. John's Lutheran Church in Ray Township and held their reception at Golden Hawk. Monique from Crimson and Clover did an excellent job, as usual, with the flowers. Be sure to watch the slideshow to see the days highlights! Congratulations Jessica and Derek, thank you for letting me be a part of your day.

Thanks

2007-10-22T09:35:00.000-04:00

I had another busy, but really awesome weekend. It all started Saturday with Susie and Derek's wedding. It was a beautiful day, outstanding weather and a whole lot of really fun people. I will have their slideshow posted later today so make sure to stop back to check that out. Sunday was just as busy as I fit in two portrait sessions, check back later in the week to see some great shots from both, and I finally closed my pool. We usually close the pool in early September so getting that done really gets me out of the dog house.

This weekend marks the end of a busy wedding season. I would like to thank all of the couples who put their trust in me to document one of the most important days of their lives. I had a lot of fun, I hope you did too.

Have a great day!

Susie & Kevin

2007-10-19T09:25:00.000-04:00

Wednesday evening I got together with Susie & Kevin for their engagement shoot. We started at Van Hoosen Farms, which was a really great setting for photos, and then went to downtown Rochester. Here are a couple of my favorites from Wednesday night.

I have a great weddingto shoot this weekend, be sure to check back on Monday for the slideshow!

Engagement Shoots

2007-10-16T23:53:00.000-04:00

Here are a couple of shots from my engagement sessions on Sunday. I met with Jessica & Kenton at Heritage Gardens in Shelby early in the morning. It was a cold morning but the gardens looked awesome and Jessica and Kenton were great. Sunday evening I drove down to Detroit to meet Jennifer & Tim . It started raining just before I made it downtown and didn't stop until we had walked all over Detroit and were just about to head home. Jennifer & Tim made the best out of the weather and I think we got some really great shots.

Cherese and Adam

2007-10-15T18:44:00.000-04:00

Saturday was a great day, for a mid-October day you really couldn't ask for anything better. Cherese and Adam's wedding was held a Golden Hawk Golf Club and it was perfect. It helps that Cherese's mother is the very talented Monique from Crimson & Clover Floral, the flowers were absolutely awesome. It was a fun all day long, congratulations Cherese and Adam.

Please enjoy the slideshow, have a great day!

Katy & Chris

2007-10-15T12:58:00.001-04:00

There was no better way to start my busy weekend than shooting Chris & Katy's wedding. They both have amazing families and friends who know how to celebrate a great occassion. It seems like I always comment on the great couples that I work with, but it is so true. Katy and Chris were no different, they made my day great from begining to end. The wedding was at the beautiful St. Peter's Church in Richmond, the reception was at one of my favorite places, Maniacci's . Steve from Sound Patrol kept the party moving all night. Most of all thank you to Katy, Chris and both of their families. I had a great time.

Here's the slideshow, please be patient it will take a little time to load.

Crazy Weekend

2007-10-14T21:44:00.000-04:00

It's late Sunday evening and I am relaxing on the couch watching the MLB playoffs. A great finish to a really busy weekend. I was woken up Friday morning at 7am by Josh wishing me a Happy Birthday. Josh wakes me up every morning but that was the best birthday present of all. Friday morning we joined Josh's preschool class at Westview Orchard in Romeo for his first field trip.

The remainder of the weekend was spent working. I was able to spend Friday and Saturday with two great couple - Chris & Katy and Cherese & Adam - congratulations to both. I had a great time at both weddings and there are some really great images, both slideshows will be posted sometime Monday.

Today I had two engagement photo shoots, one at Heritage Gardens in Shelby and one in a rainy downtown Detroit. Check back Tuesday and Wednesday for pictures from those two shoots.

That's all for now, please look back over the next few days to check out some great slideshows and images. Have a great day!

Liz & Blake's Wedding

2007-10-08T14:20:00.000-04:00

When I shot Liz and Blake's engagement photos in July I knew that I would have a great time at their wedding. They are two genuinely nice people with great energy, they really make a photographers job easy. The wedding was Saturday in Armada and it was really a perfect day. Congratulations to Liz and Blake, and Thank You to everybody involved in the wedding who helped make my day so enjoyable.

Amazing Wedding

2007-10-08T09:24:00.000-04:00

On Saturday I was blessed to shoot an amazing wedding with Liz and Blake. I am putting the slideshow together now and will have that posted this afternoon. While you wait here are a few relaxed portraits, please check back later to see the slideshow.

MLB Playoffs

2007-10-03T15:58:00.000-04:00

Now that the Tigers are finished for the season, I can return to my roots and once again become a Cleveland Indians fan. I love the baseball playoffs and will be watching the every night. As if anyone cares but I predict a Cleveland Indians v. Chicago Cubs World Series. I will be happy as long as the Yankees get eliminated, the earlier the better.

This should make my favorite Brewers fan very happy! Feel free to leave me a comment with your predictions.

Detroit Zoo

2007-09-27T14:24:00.000-04:00

I love having the freedom to be able to drop everything and take my son to the zoo whenever he asks. Today Josh and I were sitting around the house and he asked if we could go to the zoo, so we went. It was a great morning, the weather was perfect and there were not that many people at the zoo. They just opened a new exhibit where you can feed the giraffes, Josh loved it. I would highly recommend buying a membership to the zoo, it is really the best deal in town. Well maybe the second best, just behind photography from our studio. Have a great day!

Go Tigers!

2007-09-21T23:25:00.001-04:00

Tonight I went to one of my last Tiger's games of the year. Even though it would take a miracle for the Tigers to make the playoffs, it was still a great night at Comerica Park. The home team won 5-4, exiting game. It was fun and i can't wait until next year. There is just nothing better then spending a Friday evening, or any evening for that matter, watching baseball.

I am off to Chicago tomorrow to watch the Concordia Cougars football game. I hear their defense is really playing well. Anyways, I hope everyone has a great weekend.

Cherese and Adam - Engagement

2007-09-17T18:49:00.000-04:00

After a wedding on Saturday, Sunday morning editing pictures and the onset of a cold I was really exhausted on Sunday evening. Then I made the long drive out to Port Huron to meet Cherese and Adam for their engagement photos. Not only was the Port Huron boardwalk a beautiful place to take photos, but Cherese and Adam were great. We started off with them and their great dog and then just walked up the boardwalk for about an hour and got some great portraits.

I have been really lucky this year with a lot of new business and really great couples. It is really a great compliment to be trusted with documenting a couples wedding. As I prepare for what is going to be a really busy October, I want to thank all of the couples I have worked with this year for letting me be part of their important day! I really do have a great job.

Lindsay and Derek

2007-09-17T14:21:00.000-04:00

Saturday was a great day, great weather and a great wedding. Lindsay and Derek were married at St. Augustine in Richmond. St. A's is a great old church and it was filled with family and freinds. After the ceremony we headed out to Marine City. I hadn't shot a wedding in Marine City before, it was awesome. The river walk area was a great place to catch some moments with the bridal party. Thanks to Lindsay and Derek along with their family and freinds for making my day so much fun. Check out the slideshow for the days highlights.

Allison and Mike - Engagement

2007-09-06T00:56:00.000-04:00

Today I went to St. Clair to shoot Allison and Mike's engagement photos. The boardwalk in St. Clair is just an awesome place, it is also where Mike proposed to Allison. It is always great taking photos in a spot that has so much meaning. Allison and Mike were great and I can't wait to shoot their wedding next June. Check out the slideshow of some of my favorites from tonight.

Exciting News

2007-09-05T12:44:00.000-04:00

We have had a couple of very exciting days. On Tuesday we went for Nikole's ultrasound and found out that our baby is a boy. Josh is really excited to have a little brother on the way. Nikole will need a bit of extra strength and patience to handle a third man around the house.

Today was Josh's first day of preschool. Nikole and I were a little worried about wether or not he would like it, but Josh loved it. He had so much fun with his new teachers and all of his new friends. He can't wait to go back. Here is his first day picture.

Draper

2007-09-03T20:01:00.000-04:00

Our friends have been asking me for about a year to get them pictures of Draper. We were invited for dinner today so I took my camera. Draper is an adorable dog, who kept running away from me and the camera, but we still managed to get some fun shots.

Check back Thursday morning for some great engagement photos.

Evan

2007-08-26T23:38:00.000-04:00

This weekend I got to do some senior pictures with Evan. It has been raining nonstop for the last week and a half, so we had to reschedule a couple of times. Luckily the rain stayed away for a couple of hours and we made our way around Richmond and Armada to get some really great shots. Thanks Evan, have a great senior year.

Lindsay and Derek's Engagement

2007-08-22T13:55:00.001-04:00

I went out to Heritage Park yesterday to shoot engagement pictures for Lindsay and Derek . I was kind of worried about the weather, but the rain stayed away and we were able to capture some really great images. I am excited about their wedding in September. Lindsay and Derek are both great, fun people. The wedding ceremony is in Richmond and the reception in St. Claire, two awesome towns with some great picture opportunities. Be sure to check back in mid-September to view the slideshow.

Andrea and Chris

2007-08-13T08:12:00.000-04:00

Andrea and Chris were married Friday evening at Heritage Gardens in Shelby, it was a beautiful ceremony. Heritage Gardens is an awesome place to get married. Taking pictures is so easy when you have a great looking couple and a location that looks so perfect. Andrea and Chris were great and I wish them all the best as they start their life together. Here are some of the images from Friday.

Jill and Bryn

2007-08-06T11:42:00.000-04:00

Saturday I had the opportunity to spend the day with Jill and Bryn shooting their wedding. The entire day was filled with family and friends. The ceremony was at a great chapel in Oxford, Oakwood Wedding Chapel and the reception was at Paint Creek Country Club. The reception was a lot of fun and Jim Tedder did a great job keeping the party going. Every detail was perfect and the day was filled with fun. Check out the slideshow of some of the days highlights.

Thanks Jill and Bryn, I had a great time.

Aaron

2007-07-27T11:27:00.000-04:00

Yesterday I had a great time shooting senior pictures with Aaron , who is the son of my high school basketball coach. I remember when he was just a little kid running around on the court after our basketball games. Yesterday really reminded me that I am not getting any younger. Here are a few of my favorites.

Live

2007-07-19T18:51:00.000-04:00

The new site is now live, check it out and let me know what you think.

New Web Site

2007-07-19T08:40:00.001-04:00

I am very excited about the new website that we will be launching this weekend. It is still a work in progress but it is a giant improvement from previous versions. Please feel free to let me know what you think of it. I don't expect any problems, but if you experience difficulties please let me know. The web address will remain the same but the look and functionality is greatly improved. I hope that everyone loves the new site as much as I do, look for it within the next couple of days.

Kellee and Dan's Wedding

2007-07-15T23:40:00.000-04:00

This wedding was absolutely awesome, here are some of my favorite images from Saturday. I need to thank everyone from the Labyrinth Inn, St. Augustine's Church, Richmond Florist and Maniaci's Banquet Center all of which did a really great job and helped me out all day long. But without question the key to great images is to have great people in front of the camera. Kellee and Dan's family and friends were amazing and a lot of fun to spend the day with.

Awesome Wedding

2007-07-15T14:21:00.000-04:00

I had the privilege of being a part of Kellee and Dan's Wedding yesterday, what a great day! The rain stayed away and the whole day was outstanding. I will post the slideshow Monday, we got a ton of great images. I want to thank Kellee and Dan and the whole bridal party for making my day a blast. Check back tomorrow for the slideshow.

Liz and Blake

2007-07-02T16:26:00.000-04:00

It was really good to get back to work yesterday. I went out to Stoney Creek to meet with Liz and Blake for their engagement photos. It was a beautiful day and we got some great pictures. Liz and Blake are really great people and I cannot wait to shoot their wedding in October. I have been fortunate lately to work with some outstanding couples, and Liz and Blake definitely fall into that category.

Disney World - Day 3

2007-06-28T17:28:00.000-04:00

We are sitting in the airport and I have a couple of hours until our plane takes off, so here are yesterday's pictures. On day 3 we went to the Animal Kingdom, it was the hottest day yet. After sweating off 20 pounds it was time to go. We ate at the Rainforest Cafe before leaving. At night we stopped at Epcot to catch the fireworks show, it was great. Nikole found a great seat for fireworks viewing so we didn't miss a thing! This week has been great, but I think we are all ready to get home.

Disney World - Day 2

2007-06-27T16:19:00.000-04:00

Day 2 started at MGM where we had breakfast with the Little Einsteins and JoJo and Goliath. The characters were cool, but the buffet was better. We spent the morning at MGM before heading off to Epcot. It is still blazing hot, but at least we have not seen any rain yet, they are forcasting it every day. Josh seems to really love meeting the characters and most of the rides. Aything that is not dark or loud is a real hit with him! Here are some more pictures.

Disney World - Day 1

2007-06-27T15:36:00.000-04:00

Our first day at Disney World was great. I know these were supposed to be posted a couple days ago, but I have just found a wifi connection. Josh was so excited, as were the rest of us. Our airplane landed at 10AM, after we got our luggage and car we made our way to the condo. Then it was off to the Magic Kingdom. It was so HOT!!! And it has only gotten hotter the last couple days. I have put together a little slide show the days best picures, I hope you like them.