Look what I just unearthed! Spring Break circa the 80's, me and my Dad enjoying some quality beach time. I love this photo as it brings back memories of simple joy and innocence right down to my grandma, hipster-cut swimsuit and my Dad's yellow mesh back and front padded baseball style hat. Had my father saved that hat I bet it would now sell quickly on Ebay as it's back in style. My swimsuit? Not so much.We had no idea what email was, definitely did not have cell phones and we probably went back to the condo and cooked dinner together as a family. We didn't see this photo until after our vacation because it was shot on film and I'm pretty certain the local drugstore did not have one-hour processing. Those were the days!
Now excuse me as I must go update my Facebook page, return a text, and Tweet something clever because it's been a couple days (which is making me look extinct in cyberspace in the 21st century). I then need to post-produce a photo shoot and retouch another because it's no longer on the lab's shoulders but mine. No Spring Break for me. No time. Thank goodness for the 80ties! - Beth
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I was already hooked on Hahnemühle photographic papers so of course when they launched greener alternatives I jumped with joy! One of the greener alternatives presented itself in the form of paper made from bamboo. A test run later by our local printer, Vada Color, and I was hooked. Not only is it the consistency of a fine art, watercolor paper but it also has a super-rich quality when printed upon, at least that's how I've chosen to describe it. In terms of being archival, according to Hahnemühle and their longevity test, 100 years. Legitimate!
Recently one of our clients ordered the very first bamboo custom print order. Ecstatic, I took photos of the bamboo photos to share right here on our blog as well as to prove why I love them. I hope you agree! - Beth
Recently one of our clients ordered the very first bamboo custom print order. Ecstatic, I took photos of the bamboo photos to share right here on our blog as well as to prove why I love them. I hope you agree! - Beth
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I am going backward in time over the past week as I'm unearthing many great photos that I've never shared on my blog, in my portfolio, or with anyone other than my clients really. The spring bug bit me early, so I'm on a mission to clean up and cross off the very the eldest items on my checklist. I am grateful as a week ago I was not even close to the word "inspired".
So my recent brilliant idea is that during my spring cleaning/editing/retouching binge I am going to pull my favorites (as I see them) and share them right here on my blog. Stay tuned if you are interested in what I will find...
Back to this current posting of engagement images. They were taken over a year ago and Erica and Troy are now married. I'm such a prompt blogger! The summer of 2009, and in the months following, a graffiti artist popped up around town known for spraying hearts as their "tag". Thank you, graffiti artist, for a few great backdrops. The only thing I would like to point out is you could have gone one step further and chosen complimentary colors to the walls you were graffiti-ing. So close to perfection (in my opinion of course)! - Beth
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It was one of those bipolar winter days when we traveled to Pentwater from Traverse City to photograph Melissa and Ryan's winter engagement session. We took our chances of driving through pockets of bad weather and the warnings of early evening wind. We hoped we would end up on the lucky side of things. It's a bit like playing roulette at times with the Northern Michigan weather. Although the collective would argue it could have been warmer, and I agree, the session was a great success. Thank you, Melissa and Ryan! Looking forward to your wedding in September and seeing Pentwater sans snow and bustling with activity. - Beth
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Although I'd cast my vote for warmer months in Northern Michigan, there is something to be said about winter engagement, wedding and family/children photo shoots: I LOVE THEM! Anyone brave enough to endure the outdoor elements and stand in front of my camera is a rock star in my opinion. Not to mention the uniqueness of imagery that results because of my clients' bravery...
Andi and Kyle were married one year ago at The Hagerty Conference Center in Traverse City. When they chose me as their wedding photographer I did a small dance of joy as I am always thrilled when I book a winter wedding. Kyle is serving in the U.S. Coast Guard so The Hagerty Conference Center was a perfect venue as it is within the Great Lakes Maritime Academy. Andi and Kyle were one of the most laid back wedding couples I have ever worked with, plus Andi is a photographer herself, so they had the perfect mindset when we went outdoors for photographs.
As I look back on the past year and all the kind words that have been emailed to me by clients, one of Andi's emails always stands out in my mind. She wrote that her and Kyle had "been married for six months on Friday, but every time I look through them [the photos] I go back to that day. They've been a great help while Kyle's away on deployment."
Thank-you, Andi and Kyle, for your true love, a winter wedding, and the sacrifices you are making for our country and our freedom. May you be celebrating together on your first anniversary and may it be the first of many yet to come! - Beth
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