Chelsey and Joe first met back in middle school and became close friends during high school when Joe would frequently visit his best friend, and Chelsey’s neighbor. They’d all have dinner at her parent’s home from time to time. Even though Joe said it was her Dad’s beer cheese soup that really reeled him in, these two couldn’t deny their connection and started dating! . . .
Read More“Why would you want to marry me for any how?”⠀
“So I can kiss you anytime I want.” - Sweet Home Alabama
There’s something I like to call the “almost kiss.” It’s when two people lean in to kiss each other and it’s the few milliseconds right before their lips meet. This is the kind of kiss you see a lot of the time on the cover of romance novels or that the camera zooms in on in the movies. Jackie was the queen of the almost kiss!! . . .
Read MoreDuring our initial meeting, Emily had me at the words, "Our wedding will be rustic with a vintage flair!" Emily and Jordan also told me how they are planning a wedding day that gives their guests an experience - think caramel apple and s'more bar, lawn games, and more! I love how much these two love their families and that everything about their wedding day next year screams fall. (Which is also my favorite season!) . . .
Read MoreSometimes when you meet a person, you just instantly know you're going to like them. That's exactly how I felt when I met Allie for the first time at our initial meeting! And then we proceeded to talk about her wedding, the love of her life, Jason, my photography style, the fun things both her and Jason love to do together, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the Walking Dead . . . for almost 3 HOURS!! . . .
Read MoreIt's the best feeling ever when my couples become more like friends than clients! It's an EVEN better feeling when my existing friends become a CCP couple!!! Scott and I have known Derek since our days at Adrian College (Derek was actually Scott's roommate and fraternity brother!) and when he got engaged to his beautiful-bride-to-be, Natalie, we were just over the moon excited for them! . . .
Read MoreBeing by the water and at the beach is definitely my happy place! When I get to travel to a beautiful Michigan beach AND photograph an engagement session at the same time, I am in HEAVEN!! Kristen and Dave's engagement session has become one of my all-time favorites (although I'm pretty sure I say that about every new engagement and wedding I shoot! Ha!). . .
Read MoreMegan and Shawn love to spend time together traveling, playing soccer, and they also enjoy spending relaxing nights in the comfort of their home cooking dinner. To say that these two are fun is such an understatement and while at their Sleepy Hollow State Park and Lansing Fire Station engagement, I listened as Shawn and Megan recounted the early days of their relationship!
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