Seriously ~ these children are adorable and as we were shooting, they were entertaining ME! That’s fun. These are the kids from the red couch on the opening photo on my portrait website. I proofed WAY too many pictures for their parents…but how can delete such cute little faces! Here are just a few of my favorites! I love the last group shots dearly…

Ok - so talk about feeling old…This man pictured below…there are pictures of me as a child…holding and feeding him a bottle as a newborn….and now he’s almost 20 and getting married…that’s crazy! Our parents go way back… Their wedding is Thanksgiving weekend, here are a few favorites from their engagement session…

The wedding party entered the reception to “Ring of Fire” by Johnny Cash, but sadly didn’t connect the two until after I shot this….yes I do dye my hair! This was shot in the lobby of the bride and grooms hotel during the salad course! …my favorite yet!

Well, I am off to a destination wedding (mini vacation!) for Joel & Alison! My hubby and I are sitting here in Detroit Metro Airport, waiting to leave! Please note to all friends, and clients…that I will not have my cell phone on - T Mobile told me that every incoming call to that area is $1.75….you don’t want to know how many calls I get a day! So, you may leave me a voicemail, send a text message, or most certainly by email to lisa@elitephotodesign.com …yes…I did bring my laptop! I will leave you with a little picture of paradise!

This is john, amy, and their adorable daughter Alexa….who just turned 1. Isn’t she a doll! Wow John, you’d better have a good plan for when the boys come knockin’!! John is the videographer of Coastline Studios…that just shot my TTD today…more on that later!

I had intended to do a trash the dress session way before….but my schedule has just been way too full! I am wondering if I planned one this Sunday, October 5th….if I might have anyone who could sign up that quickly?! I can only take five brides for the day. We would need to start makeup around 12 to get shooting on time. We’ll probably go until sunset. I have some fun and crazy places planned….

In your $350 session fee — you will get….

-a professional DVD movie of the day from Coastline Studios (who will tagging along with us) -like
the one featured on my investment page from last year.
- a bobby brown make-up artist to do your complete makeup
- all cd negatives of final edit proofs

Please email me if you’d like to sign up! Thanks ladies…it’s fills up fast!

okay…so when photogs shoot seniors….most of the ones in our area…stick to only shooting girls, so of course I get the hardest for my first shot…but don’t worry, I don’t plan on making this a regular thing…I don’t want to broaden quite in that direction….so you seniors…call me and I would be happy to give the names of some great senior photogs in GR!!

Caleb (the first one) had a full session, urban and studio stuff, but Kevin (the last photo) was brought is by his mom for just a “real” smiling picture in his suit….I think we got it! ….and Kevin….Saw V comes out October 24th ~

Ruben….I have known this little man since he was a bump in his mamma’s belly…crazy to think he will have a new brother or sister soon! Here are a few favorites from him 2yr session at their cottage! I love the first one….he was running by me in that 2yr old lightening speed, super close and I had my 85mm on…I was praying I got it….loved that crazy smile he had as he was running to the lake to throw his rocks in….

More to come on weddings!

2nd post of the day!!! We did their e session at Sarah’s parents house….this is where their wedding will also be on Memorial day weekend. Here were a few of my favorites!

What a beautiful wedding….the weather held off for all of their pictures and their outdoor ceremony! Major props to my second shooter ~ Betsy…she found this fabulous tile in the womens bathroom…good thing no one walked in on us while we had the lights off and a spotlight on expensive wedding rings on the floor…but I think the results were worth it! Nice find! I am in love with the pictures of dana in the stairwell of the country club….they need to be in Vogue!