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September 11, 2024 - It was a pleasure to return to the Ella Sharp campus to snap up this busy athlete. A tri-sporter, we snuck in some time...

July 03, 2023 - I know, it's been a minute. I am thrilled to kick off senior season with this recent graduate! We thought about doing se...

October 21, 2022 - This senior wanted to capture some autumnal colors in her photos. Her mom and I carefully studied the weather forecast a...

August 06, 2021 - I have taken summer vacation to heart this year and have not been updating my blog. Oops! Let's see if I remember how to...

November 29, 2020 - It's a great time for portraits when everyone is gathered. I tossed out the Rotunda at Ella Sharp Park as a spot, becaus...

September 25, 2020 - High school is an exciting time of exploration: playing multiple sports, trying out for the school play, and joining var...

September 14, 2020 - I really do enjoy photographing at Ella Sharp Park campus. There is so much available in terms of interesting backdrops.

July 27, 2020 - This senior came up with a pretty fun location for her senior portraits. She suggested Marshall Motors. I have driven pa...

September 30, 2019 - This senior is all about the jams and baseball. (Wait, am I dating myself? Does anyone say "jams" anymore?) We were sche...

September 08, 2019 - This guy has been playing soccer since kindergarten. He's had a rough start to his senior year with an injury. Hopefully...

October 23, 2018 - Remember Saturday? There was an hour and a half delay for the Michigan vs. Michigan State game? Then for the rest of the...

October 15, 2018 - As autumn blooms in Michigan, our weather is never guaranteed. We got mega lucky on this girls' photo day! We made a cou...

October 14, 2017 - Did you know that water is sprayed on the roads in movie sets before street scenes to make them look all shiny and prett...

August 12, 2017 - When one of the birds prepare to fly from the next, it's time to snap up some photos of the family. Mama just wanted som...

July 23, 2017 - This photo shoot has been in my schedule for months. It is a birthday gift for the Wife/Mother and "Nana" of this family...

May 20, 2017 - One year ago I was in Traverse City photographing a wedding. Today I spent the day snapping a wedding within walking dis...

November 01, 2016 - There isn't a product on the market that sells the energy a five year old puts out! It's infectious, fun and exhiliratin...

November 01, 2016 - I have felt so glad this fall when the weekend weather has been conducive to photo shoots! It makes my clients happy and...

August 16, 2016 - This family selected Ella Sharp Park for their family photos. This is where the parents had their wedding photos taken....

July 19, 2016 - I knew this mom when she lived in Jackson five years ago! She moved away, got married and brought this little guy into t...

July 10, 2016 - I am guessing that this senior was my sister in a previous life. We had some great laughs during our shoot, while dodgin...

November 02, 2015 - It is my custom to have the kids help create their family's photo session. I take their input and use it. I left the cho...

September 16, 2015 - There is still enough light in the evenings to capture some great portraits in September! This senior and I met up and h...

July 01, 2015 - This couple is just a couple of months away from their wedding day! They made the supremely wise decision to hire LAF Li...

October 27, 2014 - This past weekend was a gloriously beautiful gift in weather! These clients got in touch when they saw the forecast and...

September 29, 2014 - This past weekend I got the chance to meet this lovely chap. We wandered about downtown Jackson, and then zipped over to...

September 21, 2014 - When these little guys can use the word "Frustrated" appropriately, it just makes me happy! I have been photographing th...

September 01, 2014 - I dig meeting seniors. They are on the brink of an incredible year, and are really figuring out who they are. Meeting th...

August 16, 2014 - I got another double dose of Seniorirtis last week- and I am not complaining! These young ladies were great sports and p...

May 31, 2014 - Being part of someone's life journey is such an honor. And SO MUCH FUN! This couple is expecting their first baby in jus...

May 13, 2014 - Who says that just because the kids are all grown up, that it's time to stop having portraits done? Of course, when ther...

October 26, 2013 - The sun poked out for Saturday's second shoot! It was actually okay to shed coats for a few minutes at a time to snap a...

October 26, 2013 - If you haven't gathered from my blogs yet, my style is to kind of pose people, and then just snap up what happens. Posin...

October 20, 2013 - It's that beautiful time of year again! Families are seeking those perfect fall portraits. The colors are in bloom, the...

October 06, 2013 - i am a big fan of multi-generational photos. This morning, we beat the rain and i loved getting to snap up this family....

September 09, 2013 - This past weekend i had double the pleasure of getting to photograph two besties at once! It really worked out great, be...

September 09, 2013 - This past weekend i had double the pleasure of getting to photograph two besties at once! It really worked out great, be...

September 09, 2013 - Saturday... In the park... i think it was the seventh of September. {Anyone know that song?} i met up with this fam at t...

August 24, 2013 - If you hire me for your senior portraits, i will give you advice on your future major or career choice for free. Just as...

August 10, 2013 - i love it when kids are funny, and the adults around them pick up on this. This morning's generational shoot had mom and...

July 21, 2013 - Whilst i wait for photos to download and back them up from today's shoot, i thought i'd toss out my offerings from the J...

June 02, 2013 - This morning, I was excited to photograph a "new" (to LAF Lines) family. We had fun walking about Ella Sharp Park Campus...

June 02, 2013 - This morning I met up with this family and their trio of boys. I have two of my own, and thought I had my hands full! Bu...