Michigan Harvest Gathering

About 1 in 10 people in Michigan rely on a food bank each year. Together with the Texas Roadhouse Restaurant in Westland, I have planned a food drive and costume party to bennefit the Michigan Harvest Gathering. There will be goodie bags for the kids, games, a bouncer from Bobby's Bouncers, and fun for everyone! I'll be there doing Halloween portraits. Bring a food donation and receive a free 4x6 print! Can't wait to see you there!

Saturday, October 25th
11-2pm
Texas Roadhouse Restaurant in Westland, MI

More info can be found HERE.

And the Michigan Harvest Gathering website is HERE.

Thunder!

Hey team! The pictures are now posted on the website.
The above poster will be available for purchase if there is enough interest. Be sure to let me know if you'd like to order one!

With the Month of October being recognized as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, The Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep Foundation holds its Annual Fund Drive for six weeks starting in mid-September and ending in October.

If you are in a place to make even a small contribution to NILMDTS, please know that doing so will continue to allow the organization to provide improved resources, training, communication, and other tools necessary in support of our amazing contingent of professional photographers who provide the gift of free remembrance portraiture to families in need.

Remember the Moments that Matter

This time of year is so busy for so many of us. The kids are off to school, sports teams and dance classes are back in full swing. Getting the kids to bed at a reasonable hour after a summer of staying up late and sleeping in is enough of a challenge. Its hard to remember that these are the days we are meant to cherish. In the hustle and bustle, sometimes the little things get lost. I've been working on our family photos from this past summer. An entire summer of memories. Yes, I've neglected to upload them from the cameras until now. (kind of like the shoemakers kids not having any shoes...) A quote came to mind - though I don't know who said it and I'm probably butchering it terribly - "We don't remember days, we remember moments." I thought 'which moments do I want to remember?'

I love this one not because it is a particularly amazing photograph but because this is the moment my son transformed from my baby to big boy.

I was instantly glad that I had neglected his haircut and fell completely in love with those eyelashes. I'm sending my little guy off to preschool this year and I'm so glad to have this moment.

Or a sleepy summer evening while she was tuckered out on her dad's lap. She mustered a smile for me and whispered "This is the happiest day, mommy."

Who'd want to forget that?

Check it out!

Fall family days are here!


Every Sunday in the month of October I'll be offering outdoor mini sessions for families. It's the season for family portraits, after all! These sessions will last 45 minutes for up to four people. These days fill up fast so schedule your session today! (It's not too early to start thinking about holiday cards too!)

Minis!

Introducing new mini sessions! These are theme sessions designed for one child age 1-6. They will last about 45 minutes or fifty frames - whichever comes first. Clients can expect 10-15 images to choose from. Outdoor locations only. $75.00

Clients may choose from four different themes (more to come - be sure of that!)

Tu-tu Cute - dress up tu-tus for little girls.
Gone fishin - fishing pole and fish props for little boys.
Fairy Tales - wings and wand for little girls.
Round up - cowboy/cowgirl hats and hobby horses for either boys or girls.

Check the website for more information or drop me a line!

For the parents of Miss M

Thanks guys! I'll be in touch soon with a link to a proofing gallery.



This little doll agreed to be my model and help me develop and promote my upcoming "mini" sessions. More info about those to come.