Today I had the pleasure of photographing the Glass family, you might remember the mom, Theresa from the Svenjollies photoshoot that I did last week. Instead of meeting in Holland like last time we switched it up and I met Theresa and her family downtown GR and like a couple other family shoots I've done we of course met up in front of the Gerald R. Ford Museum. We walked along the grounds, over to the walking bridge, and then back behind the museum to go under an overpass. Once again I had a great time with this family, the parents and kids were all really friendly which makes my life easy :) Here are the highlights from their shoot...you'll see that the kids even brought some props so show a little personality! I thought it was really cool to capture something that is special to them!

Today I was really excited because I got to do engagement pics for a very cute/funny/in love couple! So Lindsey (who p.s - is the best assistant ever! thanks soooo much!!) and I went out to Okemos Historical Village to meet up with Jillayne & Jay and play around in the village for a couple hours. I'm pretty sure it's possible that we all stepped in at least ONE pile of geese poop! it was everywhere...but no worries we still got cute pics, poop and all! We really had lots of fun doing these pics and I can't wait until their wedding next November :)

Early this morning I went out to Holland to capture some very funny people..Svenjollies. Svenjollies is an improv group that will be playing at the Holland Park Theatre. They were honestly really funny and I had lots of fun walking around with them and their hilarities (not sure if that's a word). Svenjollies is made up 6 people, five of which were able to make it to the shoot this morning, Theresa Glass, Rob Ryzenga, Steve Childerston, Kory Plockmeyer & Alex Ritzema. Anyway here are the best shots that I got of them.

Today I had the joy of shooting (with my camera) the LeMahieu Family, they were so much fun and those kids honestly made my heart smile! Their family was soo friendly and easy going, it was really easy for me to feel comfortable with them right away! Thanks a million to Tara who was a huge help getting those little kiddos to smile and look at the camera, all I had to worry about was taking the pic :) It was great. Anyway we met up in front of the Gerald R. Ford Museum and walked all over the grounds there and then headed over the the walking bridge for some more shots. I have to admit this is kinda a large preview for me, but I just loved so many (and there were four cute kids involved!)

..to pay waaay too much for your holiday cards?? I, like many others, find myself looking around this time of year for the perfect holiday card, but the problem is that they are all so expensive! I have to admit that I have a small obsession with pretty much all the cards at Tiny Prints, but they a little to rich for my blood (for those of you who don't know me, I am 100% dutch, therefore I must have all things for cheap!). So this holiday season I went around to Tiny Prints and another favorite, Shutter Fly to find my favorite holiday cards and re-created them for free :) Yup! You heard it, you can download my version of of these awesome cards for free. Here's a preview of the different cards that I have worked up and are available for download. Want another great tip??? right now Wink Flash is having a sale on Holiday Cards, you can choose the "blank card" layout and upload any one of these designs into the 5x7 card! Their holiday cards are 40% off right now! Just remember to use the coupon code: HOLIDAY09. Have fun and I hope this helped :)

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Today I did Mother/Daughter photos for our niece Taillor and her mommy Treair, it was a lot of fun, but I have a feeling that we wore little Taillor out! But she is so cute that even when she was giving a little attitude she still managed to be adorable! We met in front of the Gerald R. Ford Museum, and walked over to the covered bridge where I was surprised to see the Table and Chairs still up from Art Prize. Anyhow, we had the most beautiful day in November that we could have ever asked for with Temps in the 60's! Here are the highlights from Treair and Taillor's session!

Today I am going to do some mother/daughter photos for my beautiful little niece and her mommy Treair. I think this is going to be a lot of fun, since they are both so fun and easy going. It's also ok to be strange and/or weird because we're family :) Anyway while looking online for some inspiration for today's photo shoot I came across this (below) and just wanted to share because I thought it was great! I found it at the Pounding Hearts Blog.

* I gave you life, but cannot live it for you.
* I can teach you things, but I cannot make you learn.
* I can give you directions, but I cannot be there to lead you.
* I can allow you freedom, but I cannot account for it.
* I can take you to church, but I cannot make you believe.
* I can teach you right from wrong, but I cannot always decide for you.
* I can buy you beautiful clothes, but I cannot make you beautiful inside.
* I can offer you advice, but I cannot accept it for you.
* I can give you love, but I cannot force it upon you.
* I can teach you to share, but I cannot make you unselfish.
* I can teach you respect, but I cannot force you to show honor.
* I can advise you about friends, but cannot choose them for you.
* I can advise you about sex, but I cannot keep you pure.
* I can tell you the facts of life, but I can’t build your reputation.
* I can tell you about drinks, but I can’t say “no” for you.
* I can warn you about drugs but I can’t prevent you from using them.
* I can tell you about lofty goals, but I can’t achieve them for you.
* I can teach you about kindness, but I can’t force you to be gracious.
* I can warn you about sins, but I cannot make you moral.
* I can pray for you, but I cannot make you walk with God.
* I can tell you how to live, but I cannot give you eternal life.
* I can love you with unconditional love all of my life… and I will.

Meet Jaymeson, he is the youngest little guy in the Kass family, you might remember him from Kass Kidsphoto shoot. Courtney came over and we had some fun trying to get him into different poses, although he wasn't really having anything to do with it. He preferred to be wrapped up in a little blanket...so we made the best of it! You can never plan on anything with babies, but...at least I didn't get peed on! :) That's always a good thing!

Yesterday I met up with Stefani and her two children Brit, and Andrew. We really lucked out because Central Park in Grand Haven actually still had some color :) We also headed over the the old fire station for some more pics. Stefani and her kids were so easy to work with, it only took 30-45 minutes to get all the shots! I couldn't believe it, so here are the highlights from their session.

Here is the most energetic/cute bunch of kids ever! My friend Courtney and her hubby Eric decided they needed some new pics of their growing family! When thinking of a location to do them I was reminded of how cute Charlie and Finley's photos turned out, and couldn't help but suggest it to Courtney. So we headed out to Reenders Blueberry Farm and took some cute pics in the blueberry fields and a couple up by an old barn. The kids were all so cute and the little girls just LOVED the camera...or should I say the camera loved them. Anyway here's the highlights from their session!
oh yeah...and at the end they also dressed up in Halloween gear...can you guess what costume those bright colored wigs go with?

Last week Lindsey (thanks!!) and I took the kids to the park for some "fall pics" The twins are just about 6 months now and of course big benny boy is already 3! Ben participated for pictures and I was so excited. I can't say the same for Aiden and Ava though...I couldn't get them to look at me and smile! sooo I wasn't that impressed with the photos of the twins but I did come away with a couple good ones! So here they are, Ben 3 years and the twins 6 months!

Fall is one of the best seasons ever! I love it when I can bundle up in my sweatshirts and fleece...anyway my family was over this weekend and we made yummy candy caramel apples and Jeff carved the cutest pumpkin for Ben :)
pssst... it's Sponge Bob Square Pants

These photos were taken by my sister Sara & her husband John, and she sent them to me for editing! I think they did a great job and with a little time spent with coloring and such she really has some beautiful images!

It's really starting to make me jealous how great Sara and Rachel are making pregnancy look! I'm pretty sure I didn't look as great as these ladies do! So here are Sara and John and my little nephew Jackson ... who we all hope is here sooner rather than later! :)

Tonight I had the pleasure of taking pics for the cutest little brother and sister ever! We went out to the blueberry field by their home and we just let them go to town. Finley was eating dirt and leaves..and just being so cute I couldn't deal with it, and Charlie was the cutest older brother! Both of them have the most amazing blue eyes, I really had a great time photographing them!! Thanks Elizabeth!