A few weeks ago George Moss, an up and coming Christian rap artist, asked me to throw together a quick little trailer for his new album. Coastline Studios filmed his CD release party back in March, and this is a quick preview in the form of a trailer. I thought you, my loyal blog readers would enjoy seeing it. : ) Be sure to check out George’s new CD and his website: www.g-moss.com
So its been far too long since I’ve posted pictures of my daughter… who is now 11 MONTHS OLD! I can’t believe in less than a month she’ll be a year old. My wife and I have been taking some fun progress pictures of each month, so I’ll be sure to post those here when we get to the 1 year mark on August 22nd. But for now, here are a few random shots I’ve snagged here and there over the summer. (Special thanks are due to one of my June bride’s, Alishan who keeps asking for more pictures of Alexa… here ya go!) : )
These first shots were of Alexa trying on some of my sisters old baby clothes.
The phone was a distraction to keep her sitting in once place. : )
When Alexa was born, she looked very much like me… but lately people have been saying she’s been looking more and more like Amy (for which I am glad). This shot however I think is a “John shot”.
Don’t believe me? Here’s me at 11 months just for fun. : )
Ok, here are a few snapshots from a visit to the Meijer Gardens a few weeks ago. Does this picture look familiar?
Our little happy family… : ) (my mom took this shot last week… good picture mom!)
Some exciting news today… a new website! Actually 2 new websites. One for wedding videography and one for wedding photography. As any of you who have websites know… they are still in progress (seems like they are always in progress). I hope to add some personalized videos of myself and clients talking in each site… but I’ll likely have to wait until wedding season is over before I get around to that.
So what are you waiting for?! Check it out!
Start Slide Show with PicLens Lite I’ve been looking forward to Kara and Greg’s wedding for quite a while now, and it was everything a photographer could dream of. First I knew the couple (mostly Kara) and had already done some portrait work with Kara who is also a photographer, (click here to see those images) so she knew how to pose. Secondly they both were so fun and easy going… it was easy to snap shots of them because they were always joking around with each other and anyone around. In addition to being fun, they also were very in love with each other … so getting good romantic shots of them together was a walk in the park. Add a great 70 degree sunny day with fluffy clouds, and its a photographer’s paradise!
The ceremony was at Greg’s parent’s house in West Olive, MI.
This is the first thing I saw when I walked into the house. I decided to go in anyway. : )
Couldn’t resist snapping this shot of Grandpa on the front porch moments after we arrived.
It was a beautiful dress and this candid moment really shows some of the detail in the veil.
I was pleased with this unique angle on capturing shoes and Kara’s nice looking toes. : ) (Even her toes know how to pose! … j/k)
Is this next shot posed or a candid moment? Anyone care to guess?
Hello Gorgeous.
OK, we can’t leave out Greg. Greg knows how to pose too. : )
Gotta love the forest we had to shoot in!
Of course with any good forest, you’ll have mosquitoes. And they are BAD this year! This was a common activity during the day…
The ceremony location…
Is it me or does Kara look like she’s posing perfectly for this shot. I know she isn’t posing… but her posture is perfect. Well done guys!
There is a magical 30 seconds after every ceremony with emotions that are so genuine and true between the newly married couple …
Ok so this shot was shot “from the hip” meaning I had the camera down by my belt and was guessing on aim and focus. I admit this was not my first try on getting the shot, but it turned out so good I had to throw it in there! : ) I should also point out this was with my 70-200mm lens… so it was more difficult than normal to hit the right point for focus and framing.
Probably one of my favorite shots of the day… an unplanned artsy shot. 100% candid and unplanned, but wicked AWESOME!
Showing their true colors…
OK… jump to the reception… these kids were all lined up and I had to capture the scene. The next 2 photos have to go together. (note the kid on the left especially)
Kara’s Mom while watching a slideshow… someday this will be me crying at my own daughter’s slideshow video.
And the first dance…
What an awesome day! Everyone kept thanking me for “giving up my 4th of July Holiday”… but I couldn’t have dreamt of doing anything else! Congrats you guys! Thanks again for letting me be a part of your special day.
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