These are my best friends and I love them. At this point in their lives, they live on the East coast of the U.S. attending their separate graduate schools (:-(). This time next year, however, they will be happily, lovingly married. Without Ben and Steph, I wouldn’t be who I am today. Sure it’s a pretty extreme statement but it’s true. They introduced me to my wife! That’s just one of the many reasons that made me so incredibly excited for the four of us (wifey makes 4) to hang out and take pictures of their love.
Enjoy and please let me know what you think. I can not wait for these two to get married! Check out the full gallery here.
I love how these shots with the off-camera flash came out. It did seem pretty extreme to be using it on such a bright day though.
A few weeks ago, I was notified that 9 images of mine had won positions on the walls of a new cancer care center. Click here to go back and see which ones won. I’ll say right now that upon winning, I was only told the positions where the images would be displayed with my name and title and nothing more. On with the update:
Last week, my friend named Gabi (from my days with the Michigan Marching Band) was home visiting her parents who happen to live very close to this new cancer care center. She graciously spent some time walking around the hospital and found 6 of the 9 photos! (I think the 3 that Gabi wasn’t unable to photograph are located in the patient quarters.) She posted the photos on facebook (and on her blog) and I was completely stunned. Not only are 3 of these images printed “super huge”, but two are very prominently displayed.
Oh man. How amazing! Apparently this one is the first thing you see when you enter.
Say You Will – Corridor
I can’t believe how big these two are.
Explosions in the Sky – Waiting Room
Vertex Clinger – 2nd Floor Waiting
Grass + Sun = Fun – Corridor
Stumpus Maximus – Corridor
Sun Bee – Corridor
Last week I had the privilege of doing a family photoshoot with Andrew and his extended family along with his fiancé. Andrew’s daughter made the shoot a good learning experience for me and my biggest take-away was to always bring my wife along 
. Heidi helped to convince Kyilei (the daughter) how it’s cool not to frown or look away from the red bearded man (that’s me for all those I haven’t met).
Hoping to get some genuine emotion, I decided to train my lens on Kyilei as she wore herself out eluding me. At first the results were less personal (I found them hilarious)…
…but after sticking with it, I captured some great interaction between Andrew and his daughter.
Now insert Ashley…
… and at long last, everybody is in the mood to smile.
My first foray into connecting my image across multiple fronts. I ordered (what I’m affectionately calling) “my beauties” from GotPrint.com and I totally recommend it for everyone. If you’re wondering about the specifics, ok I’ll tell you: recycled 100lb dull cover matte finish. Many thanks to those who I asked for criticism and those whose portraits I used. If I didn’t ask you for scathing critique, now’s NOT the time . I’ll solicit your input after I burn through these puppies! Check ‘em out below and let me know what you think.
Thanks to the Wolfey wifey for holding them!
My wife and I had an amazing time kicking it with April and Jason this past Saturday. This couple was a riot to photograph and their wedding party wasn’t half introverted either! April and Jason had their ceremony in Kanley Chapel on the campus of Western Michigan University. and their reception at the beautiful Rose Street Market in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan (let me know if you can find a better link).
Once you’re done viewing these photos feel free to head over to their album.
Be blessed in your future marriage April and Jason!
