Garden Cross Spider

I love finding new things to photograph, especially when I put in a bunch of hours in front of the computer screen. It's good to take a break, and get back to what I love, clicking the shutter. Here is a spider that we found in front of my parents' house today. She was a little shy at first but finally warmed up to the camera so I could get these. Notice the cross on the abdomen...

Honeymooners!

Pam and Brian got back from Greece this week and gave me their photos from the trip. Here are a few from their week in paradise. They said the colors are just so rich and vibrant. The atmosphere is kind of surreal. I'm so glad they had a great time and after looking at these I may just have to hire my sister as a second shooter more often...

The Murtha's

We made some time during the wedding plans to squeeze in some family photos with the Murthas, Mike, Heather and their two boys Micah and Luke. Mike was Brian's best man this past weekend and they met us for photos on the way to the rehearsal dinner. Pam scouted for a great location for us on one of her previous trips to the Charlevoix area and found this wonderful park in Petoskey, about 5 minutes from the Stafford Bay View Inn, where we we had the rehearsal dinner.

There was a storm moving in but we took advantage of the light we had and made a wonderful time out of it. They were such great sports. We had to wake the boys from their nap, but it was worth it. I'm sure Micah and Luke will someday think this was pretty cool. Also Happy Anniversary to Mike and Heather again, I think it was neat that the photos got to take place on their anniversary.

Pam and Brian

What an amazing weekend we all had. Northern Michigan rarely disappoints, and this past weekend was phenomenal! Many thanks to everyone who made it up. I can't thank Scott Huck and Joel Hernandez enough for working with me this weekend.

The emotions ran deep on Saturday and I had to play double duty as brother and photographer. I witnessed so much of the day through the viewfinder that I found myself tearing up behind the camera

Thanks again to everyone who was there and to everyone who chipped in. From transporting flowers, decorations, and gifts, hooking up a monitor, putting on a kissing skit, holding sparklers, dancing, smiling, laughing, to making the long journey to share the day with my sister, Brian and our families. thank you friends.

Pam and Brian are honeymooning in Greece as you read this, but I have heard that everyone wants to see some photos from the wedding. I have been working hard to get some other projects finished so that I can devote my time to Pam's wedding, but in the meantime I will give you all a teaser.
































































Me pulling double duty as photog and brother of the bride...














My sister is a details girl and each table represented international destinations significant to her and Brian.






Jeff and Connie gave everyone a lesson in the progression of the "kiss"






Grandma and Grandpa were quick to inform the DJ that they have been married not for 65 years but merely 62 years...






The first dance was a lot of fun


My favorite image of the day - my dad and my sister dancing




Castle Farms where it all happened...


Scott and Joel, you guys made my day. Although I am drowning in digital images right now, these pictures could not have happened without your help. Thanks...


Stay tuned for the slideshow