This past week I had a the awesome job of capturing the beauty of an amazing bride and groom: Jess & Paul. The ceremony and reception was held at the wonderful Ekklesia Church in Westland!
The day started with me meeting the bride at the hairdresser Simona's house which I love for they do fabulous work: Shear Perfection. There we took her bridal photographs of her getting ready and taking in the day. Her son Tristan showed up half way through the session and I have to say that he was the quietest 6 month old I have ever met!
We then proceeded to do some speed racing on the freeway to try to get to the church on time. We made it with 10 minutes to spare and then realized some of the VIP guests had not arrived so we had plenty of time still. Hey but the ride was fun!
When we walked into the church I was beyond speechless it had been completely redesigned just for the wedding. Diana Pop- did a wonderful job of reinventing the church for a special occasion! She did everything from the flowers, to the table settings. The cake was also made by a church member and it was not only beautiful but tasted divine! I was so enamored by how the church and its members got together and gave Jess and Paul a wedding they will never forget! Everyone pitched in somehow to help out, that to me that speaks of a fruitful and blessed church, when its body is active in service and spirit!
After the ceremony was over and hors d'ouvers were being served I gathered the wedding party and took them outside for some group shots. I think while they loved the idea the weather was less then convincing: 15 degrees is what my car was registering. However, despite the cold they were great, full of fun and witty banter.
I had an amazing time at this wedding and I will not soon forget the people that were such an inspiration to me on that day. Jess and Paul, I pray for a blessed marriage for the two of you. May God always be the center of your lives, from that all things will go well! Congratulations!
A Moment to Remember: Jess & Paul
Dana & Andrei Engagement
I've known Dana forever. We grew up together, played in band together, and been friends for a long time. I was so honored when she asked me to capture her and Andrei's engagement moments. We did both an Engagement Session out in Detroit, going to the DIA and the botanical gardens, and also the engagement party! It was such a pleasure to meet Andrei and get to know him better. I love that photography gets me the opportunity to really meet new people and I try to really pay attention to who they are, the more I know them the better the pictures seem to come out. I get to appreciate people so much more by learning who they are, and these two are wonderful! Many blessings upon your upcoming wedding! Get some sleep in the upcoming months Dana! Lots of Love: Enjoy a sampling of your coolness! 
I've been slacking... sorry
But there is a great reason why: I'VE been SOOOO SICK. I've bitterly had a cold or flu for about a month now. I've seriously needed the rest to just sit and sleep. I've gotten a bit but not enough in my opinion! ;) I have had some portrait sessions, family sessions, and engagements all during this time so there will be alot of updating to do but lets start with Julia. My cousin came to visit for New years so we celebrated by having an old time styled shoot. We actually made the Birdcage veil ourselves. Yes we can be productive when we choose to. :) 
Look forward to the rest of the uploads soon!
