Earlier this week I went into my friend Nicole's AMAZING store on Mackinac LITTLE LUXURIES of MACKINAC ... and I am soooo not exaggerating... its awesome... my new favorite place to buy the perfect gift for anyone... girls, guys, brides, mothers, and even your little dog too.
She even carries my favorite product line AMBRE along with tons of good quality lotions, candles, soaps, ... and some pretty darn cool postcards too (okay... they are mine... I'm a bit biased)... wink wink
Seriously if you are on the island you MUST check this place out...
AND MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! Labor Day weekend Sept 5th I am going to be having a show with all my favorite Mackinac photographs... so come by the store (more details to come)
Happy 4th of July everyone!!
May your weekend be filled with all sorts of great fireworks!!
Love,
A
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Laura & Aaron tied the knot on the porch of the Grand Hotel this past Monday... I'm not even quite sure how to describe this couple... extremely welcoming I guess would be the best place to start... Laura totally made me feel as if I'd been her best friend forever even though we'd just met a couple days before. This sense of welcoming echoed throughout their entire weekend. There was such a joyous atmosphere and appreciation for every single person. I love it when this happens... this was not only a celebration of the love between Laura and Aaron but a celebration between friends and families coming together.
Also, I have to mention that The Grand was an extra special aspect of the wedding... Laura's family has had 4 generations work there and had spent many a summer walking the grounds. Even her picture was on the wall from when she had worked there years ago...
Laura & Aaron... thank you so much for being so gracious and beautiful inside and out. It was such a pleasure to be a part of your wedding. I wish you a lifetime of smiles... don't think I didn't notice the way you two would sneak glances at each other!!
Love,
A
Also, I have to mention that The Grand was an extra special aspect of the wedding... Laura's family has had 4 generations work there and had spent many a summer walking the grounds. Even her picture was on the wall from when she had worked there years ago...
Laura & Aaron... thank you so much for being so gracious and beautiful inside and out. It was such a pleasure to be a part of your wedding. I wish you a lifetime of smiles... don't think I didn't notice the way you two would sneak glances at each other!!
Love,
A
caitlin murphy:
Beautiful pictures! That was the best wedding I've ever been to. You definately caught how in love they are and the positive vibe of that day!
(07.09.09 @ 07:14 PM)
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This past Sunday I had the great great pleasure to be a part of such a sweet ceremony and carriage ride. Sarah had contacted me months ago and since then we've chatted over email time adn time again... I felt I knew her before we ever met... so when we met up the morning before their wedding we talked about the wedding... and everything else in life!
Again... this one was at the Grand Hotel... with the amazing Marty... and beautiful flowers done by the hotel's own flower shop Margret's Garden.
Although I had to huff and puff biking up hill chasing their carriage (first one of the season... I was COMPLETELY out of practice).. it was totally worth it. Most the time the carriage rides are my favorite part of the day... its when the couple relaxes and soaks in the moment... the most laughter, and tenderness... I love it!
Plus I got to see Sarah scrunch her nose... and how Andrew's face would light up everytime she did!!
Sarah & Andrew... have so much fun in life together, I know you will ... the two of you have such a strong bond that the world can only try to understand and I feel honored to have seen just a glimpse of it!!
Love,
A
Again... this one was at the Grand Hotel... with the amazing Marty... and beautiful flowers done by the hotel's own flower shop Margret's Garden.
Although I had to huff and puff biking up hill chasing their carriage (first one of the season... I was COMPLETELY out of practice).. it was totally worth it. Most the time the carriage rides are my favorite part of the day... its when the couple relaxes and soaks in the moment... the most laughter, and tenderness... I love it!
Plus I got to see Sarah scrunch her nose... and how Andrew's face would light up everytime she did!!
Sarah & Andrew... have so much fun in life together, I know you will ... the two of you have such a strong bond that the world can only try to understand and I feel honored to have seen just a glimpse of it!!
Love,
A
Sheila Reid:
Oh my!!! What beautiful photos! I can't wait to see the entire album.
(07.02.09 @ 07:18 PM)
Vivian Bagley:
Andrew is my oldest grandson, second grandchild. This picture is beautiful. Waiting for the rest..
(07.03.09 @ 03:08 PM)
Deb Voorhorst:
Sarah and Andrew are such a beautiful couple, these pictures are just gorgeous! Thanks Andrejka..you are so talented!
(07.03.09 @ 03:34 PM)
Amy Friday:
Sheila, I know you are so proud! Andrew is so handsome and his wife is gorgeous! Congratulations! LOVE!
(07.16.09 @ 06:28 AM)
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Okay... so I've been a little slack at the blogging since I've returned from Europe... well.. I'm back and on the island...
Aggie & Deric were married this past Saturday and what an amazing way to kick off my island wedding season... they are so beautiful and super super fun ... REALLY... I don't know if its becuase they were so cool or because I'm a little crazy but SOMEHOW... Aggie's mother ended up with my camera running around like a kid shooting pics... I may ask her to help me more often... if nothing else for the pure entertainment factor.
It was so great to be back at The Grand Hotel... I just love this place sooo beautiful and Marty Haines (their amazing wedding coordinator) is the best!! Everywhere you look there is a place for a pic.
Aggie & Deric... it was such an incredible joy to meet the two of you and be a part of your family for a quick moment!! I wish you both a lifetime of laughter and love... I know you'll be laughing A LOT!!
Love,
A
Aggie & Deric were married this past Saturday and what an amazing way to kick off my island wedding season... they are so beautiful and super super fun ... REALLY... I don't know if its becuase they were so cool or because I'm a little crazy but SOMEHOW... Aggie's mother ended up with my camera running around like a kid shooting pics... I may ask her to help me more often... if nothing else for the pure entertainment factor.
It was so great to be back at The Grand Hotel... I just love this place sooo beautiful and Marty Haines (their amazing wedding coordinator) is the best!! Everywhere you look there is a place for a pic.
Aggie & Deric... it was such an incredible joy to meet the two of you and be a part of your family for a quick moment!! I wish you both a lifetime of laughter and love... I know you'll be laughing A LOT!!
Love,
A
Steven Blair:
What a great looking Wedding at the Grand and a great day to shoot on the Island. Looks like you were having lods of fun. As always just Love your work and style. Sounds like you been traveling alot. Hope the Island gives you a peaceful time to reflect your past travels. Hope to see you soon on the shooting trails the Island offers. photomyon
(06.30.09 @ 05:12 AM)
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I just saw that my photo was featured in In Style Weddings. They did a little write up on TNT's Wedding Day... which premiered lsat week. I was a featured wedding photographer last Novemeber... make sure to check out the episode Thursday July 16th when Jennifer & Shawn had the most magical wedding!!
*** NOTE that this date has changed from my orginal post a few weeks ago ... Wedding Day is now on Thursdays not Tuesdays ***
Nicole Wilson:
I also saw this photo on the InStyle Weddings website. I was surprised to see that it was ME! Great photo! Oh and great job getting in the magazine. You are an amazing photographer. : )
(07.01.09 @ 06:05 PM)
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I purchased a cute little apron from Lil' Lux. and love it! Andrew+I will have to come up for Labor Day for many reasons: 1) Bridge Walk 2) your show.
Take care!
(07.03.09 @ 04:55 PM)Honestly, this is one of the classiest little shops on the island, such cute stuff...
(07.04.09 @ 09:28 AM)Thank you so much for taking such beautiful photos of the shop! I appreciate your help and compliments :) Looking forward for our event in September!
(07.04.09 @ 11:13 AM)