Love {Grand Rapids Engagement Photographer}

Here it is!!!!!! A few (or many) from my engagement session that I did last week. Jill is a very good friend of mine that I've known since high school and we've stayed really close all these years. She has found an amazing man and I'm so excited for her as she gets ready for the big day next year!

You guys were such a blast to hang out with! Love you both!

Workshop {Grand Rapids Photographer}

Grab your camera, jump for joy and get ready to get your photography groove on as Images of Essence is holding a basic photography workshop!

*Bring a friend and the class is $100 each for you and your friend*

If you are interested in attending please Email me to reserve your spot.

Love Is In the Air... {Grand Rapids Engagement Photographer}

Can you believe it's November? I seriously can't believe that Christmas is next month. Where did this year go??

Our first home study for the adoption is tomorrow and things are in full swing with our quest to adopt our son or daughter from Ethiopia.

Last night I had an awesome time with my good friend Jill and her soon to be hubby. One peek at the goodness we captured. Look for a huge post on them soon, we got some amazing images!!

'Tis the Season

This time of year is always busy for me with sessions, school, holidays etc...

I've also been busy with adoption paperwork and moving into the new studio. Ohhhhhhh.... did I forget to mention that?? :) As of 2 weeks ago, Images of Essence is no longer home based but now located in it's own studio. WOOP! Almost all moved in and ready to go for a studio session. With a few things left to hang, I'll be all set!

Annnnnnd, it's almost workshop time too. Next week Saturday I'll be hosting my basic photography class in the new studio. There are a few more spots left and you have until this Sunday the 31st to sign up so Email me if you're interested in coming!

I leave you with some little babe eye candy. Aren't these 2 so precious?

And this little sweetie from a couple of weeks ago.

Act Fast... {Grand Rapids Photographer}

Act fast because October is booked and I'm only taking a limited number of sessions in November. I will not be booking for December as I'm taking the month off to enjoy my family and relax for the holiday. I can't believe Christmas is only a little over 2 months away! Please Email me to schedule your November session.

The Journey

The Journey...

begins now.

Yes Please... {Grand Rapids Photographer}

I love photographing older kids. The most requested age that I photograph is newborn to age 2 and I just love it when I get to photograph an older child. When I got the call to photograph this brother and sister and she told me their ages (12 & 13) I didn't have to think twice about it... hmmmmm.... yes please!!!

A few from the other day...