Modern Photographics

The Pinnacle Center was a great venue for a wedding and reception. Josh and Stephanie were an awesome couple to photograph. A local park made a wonderful place for this couple to see each other before the wedding. Their bridal party joined us after their private time to enjoy an outdoor mix of wedding portraits. We were all grateful for a local resident of the park who shared with us her favorite places in the park. After enduring the heat and humidity we made our way back to the Pinnacle Center for a beautiful ceremony and reception.

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Dena and Dustin were married just a few short weeks ago and soon after drove to Montana. There wedding was simple and fun. Dena and Dustin made photographing them easy. As a wedding photographer I never know how a couple is going to be, but I was blessed to have a very goofy couple. I never knew what was coming next. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Dustin’s mom and dad were a hoot, and his little sister will be harassing me for awhile. Its because of her this post made it ahead of so many others. All I can say is “GET OFF MY BACK”…. Just kidding.

It was awesome seeing a couple keep things simple and have a wonderful wedding.

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Not only was this couple the winner of our Free Wedding Package giveaway with 105.3 Hot FM in Grand Rapids, but they were also the first wedding at the restored Pleasant Valley Church. The media turned out to cover this event and you can read about it at The Morning Sun. Samantha and Kyle were married in this beautiful church near where she grew up. The weather made for a cool sky and the rain let up just long enough for us to take photos at the farm with the tractor. The reception was at the Elks Hall in Alma, Michigan. A great new facility that allowed them to party with over 150 guests. Sound Productions did an incredible job keeping the party going. I was amazed by their professionalism and care for Kyle and Samantha.

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It has been a week since the California wedding, but I forgot to post photographs of the wedding reception. Many times I forget about the reception, but I couldn’t forget this one. The setting for the wedding reception was at a river home north of Lake Shasta. The house had like 6 rooms, 3 bathrooms, bar, pool table, big screen tv, huge kitchen, and an incredible yard big enough to hold a huge party. Liz and Seth also had a second place next door rented out for their guests that made the party that much bigger.

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Everything about Day 1 in Redding California was a blast. Great couple, Incredible Food, and fun people. I feel honored to meet the Beer Pong Champion and also a county horseshoe throwing champion. Seth and Liz spent the day putting together the wedding they have been planning for many months. The compound is an incredible wedding location that photographers would be jealous of. Old cars, motor homes, and so much cool stuff for us to play with for our Trash the Dress session on Sunday. Today is the wedding! Stay tuned.

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This is a video I created specifically for the brides father after the wedding we had this last weekend at Yarrow Golf and Conference Center. The relationship is so wonderful I pray that when my duaghter who is now 6 gets married in 40 years I will have the same relationship has Marceline and her father. Please leave me comment below telling me you Father Daughter story!

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Wedding Photography – Bertha Brock Park Ionia Michigan
I was able to be the “Family Friend” to photograph this event at Bertha Brock Park in Ionia, Michigan. Palmer Lodge was a incredible setting for a wedding. The Boy Scouts built this lodge years ago and still have regular meetings there. I had never done a wedding at this venue and ironically it is only 6 miles from home. I will be back there later this summer!

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Grand Volute was the host for this wedding and reception. Horrock’s did a great job with flowers and decorations. The coolest part of this wedding was the Dr. Seuss wedding cake created by Mirabella Confections. The event ended as the couple left on a carriage ride by Common Gentry Carriage Company.

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Artistic Outdoor Engagement Portraits

This couple got to be one of the first to the train bridge this spring.  As the waters of the Grand River receded we took advantage of one of my favorite locations in the greater Lowell, Michigan area.  This young couple is on their way to big dreams and goals in their...

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Winter Wedding Photographs
What photographs can be taken during the winter?
What benefits are their to having a winter wedding?

Winter Wedding Photo Ideas
1. Use the snow to make a white background

2. If it is not snowing have the bridal party throw the snow

3.  Use the Brides cape to highlight her face.

4.  Use off camera flash outside...

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