We all know how much I love to photograph area seniors. For one, I love to meet such interesting and layered personalities. Take Veronica for example. She's a student at a local international school, hoping to pursue international studies after graduation. She's bright, clearly stunning, speaks German, has awesome mom and is into fencing. She's also the sister of one of my previous seniors, Johanna.
Best of luck in your senior year, Veronica!
Angie and Rob met in 2009, the old fashioned way, at a costumed dance party at the down and dirty infamous Ann Arbor Blind Pig. ;) Rob, who works for Google and Angie, now a masters student at U-M, have had many adventures over the last five years. Angie changed careers and went back to school to study landscape architecture, they spent a summer in Chicago for an internship (and an engagement!) traveled to Japan for an amazing vacation and ultimately, worked to build an incredible relationship and life together. Friends and family joined this summer to celebrate Angie and Rob during a fantastic wedding at Island Park, in Ann Arbor, Mich.
I met Angie when I first started working for AnnArbor.com Shortly after our launch, Angie came on staff as a photographer. We've shared many memories together. From using our coats to hide from the sun as we edited photos of President Obama's visit to the Big House outside, to late night conversations over beer about work, love and life. When she asked me to consider shooting her wedding to Rob, I didn't hesitate for a minute. (This is a FACT, Angie!) I could not have been happier to be there as a friend, a witness and to document your wedding day.
Angie whipped up a little musical surprise for her vows to Rob. She pulled a ukulele out of a bag and sang a modified version of the Hall and Oats tune You Make My Dreams Come True, of which the audience sang the back up vocals. The moment was sweet and magical and totally Angie & Rob. (I am in fact listening to it as I write this up! Fitting, I think!)
I have meet few people who fit like Rob and Angie. It's not that other couples don't fit together, it's the way Rob and Angie fit. Like peanut butter and jelly, or the Earth and the sun.
Time for some party people!
I'm honored to call you friends and I know you have nothing but the best adventures ahead of you! Love you both!
Valerie and Ryan are proof that not only can MSU and U-M grads get along, but they can get married, too! (They also know how to throw a heck of a party, wonder where they learned that?;)) The pair, who live in Califronia, planned a hip, country-chic wedding at Misty Farm that was not only a great time, but full of love and laughter.
Valerie, you are a stunning bride!
Hold still for the instagram! Valerie gifted her groom a set of MSU cufflinks.
Valerie and Ryan took a moment to read a heartfelt letter written by Ryan's father.
One of my favorite moments from all of the wedding I shoot is right after the ceremony. The exact moment that bride and groom realize they are now husband and wife!
Val and Ryan's wedding had some of my most favorite decor ever. It was abosolutely stunning.
Absolutely magical first dance!
Every party needs some party people!
I couldn't help myself but to include this frame, I just love Ryan's reaction as he is lifted into the air!
Congratulations, Val and Ryan! Wishing you happiness, adventure and great love!
