So for some reason in the heart of this wedding season I decided it would be fun to start offering some island portrait specials.  The coolest thing is that out of the woodwork I was getting calls from all sorts of cool people,

First Stacy and her adorable family that were on vacation here on Mackinac.  Her two boys were so much fun... they were just running circles around me!  I loved it. Its amazing what you can capture in a quick 20 minutes on the island coast.

I was so excited that Lauren and Jeff found me on the island...  I had a BLAST showing them all around the island... shooting pics and documenting their excitement over what had just happened.

Jeff had JUST proposed to Lauren on their trip to Pictured Rocks the day before... and then they were off to the island for a night.  When they arrived they thought... geez... we should get some pics taken.  It was pouring rain... and the hotel where they were staying (Harborview Inn) called me to see if I were available last minute... so we met up and crossed our fingers for a beautiful day the next afternoon.  Well it was...  we were having so much fun going to all sorts of island locations.  (from the Grand Hotel to the Pink Pony, Anne's Tablet, the park and the harbor). What started as a 1 hour photo shoot ended up being a 2.5 hour island adventure... that ended with an island specialty...  Rum Runners at Mary's Bistro... where Matt (the incredible bartender) shared is fancy bar tricks with Jeff. 

Lauren and Jeff. .. I cannot tell you how excited i am for the two of you... remember what I had mentioned... you two are such a TEAM... I loved getting to know you and showing you my magical island. Come back and visit!!! 

I am back on the island after the most amazing trip back home to Santa Barbara.  It was probably the most relaxing, fun week I'd had in almost a year... thanks to all my friends for making my visit home so awesome!!

Now that I'm back to Home  #2 .. .I thought it would be fun to start doing more island portraits AND vacation shoots... last year I had a blast photographing my brother and his family at the beach and it gave me the idea.. how cool would it be to have your family vacation documented every year... have a book made.. .and then over the years you begin to see how your family has grown up and multiplied all while on vacation... laughing, smiling, doing things you don't necessarily get to do everyday!! 

Another thought I had was this...  just think it's November... all of a sudden the year has gotten away from you and you think.. "OH SHOOT... holiday cards... darn it and we don't have an updated family picture"... well, again ... why not do it while on vacation...

so if you are headed to the island at all this summer and are interested in having some pics taken look me up!

In the spirit of the season I am offering a FREE 5x5 hardcover brag book ( a $200 value) with any wedding package booked by January 1st...  okay... we'll make it January 2nd so you can regroup after New Years Eve!! 

Now there is ONE little request for this... I'd love to see a comment ANYWHERE on my blog...  but that's it!!! 



I hope you are all having a WONDERFUL December and holiday season so far...    I'm just prepping myself for the cold weather... as in one week I will be heading back to the Midwest and east coast...  oh, which reminds me...  if anyone is interested in a photo session (portraits, engagement, boudoir... whatever) or... just want to meet up for tea... let me know. I'll be hitting basically the entire state of Michigan, northern Ohio, and the greater NYC area between Dec 20th and January 11th...  would love to see any and all of you!

Happy holidays... thus far!

Love,
A

So the other day I received an invitation to a joint baby shower for not one... but  TWO of my past brides... now this got me thinking... OH MY GOODNESS.. I have so many former brides who are about to expand their families just a bit and a couple who already have (congrats Sara & Gina)!!

Well.. I realized I not only want to see these pretty little things in person ... but I also would love to be a part of their first photo shoot!!

SO... I am offering 25% off any maternity or portrait session to any of my past couples. (and when I say portraits... they can be your grown up babies too).  Just email me to let me know if you would be interested in scheduling a session I'll be all over the country (maybe even Europe... Susannah).. over the next 6 months.

I am sooo exited for all of my happy couples as their families begin to grow!!  Congratulations to all of you... my love goes out to you and your cute little bellies!!

Love,
A