Vaneesha, Logan + Sweet Isla

I love this family. This session reminded me that going into a session with a specific of expectations is not always the best thing. Isla was cranky (as any 3 month old with a big black thing (camera) in her presence and not to mention the stranger pointing it at her would be). I didn't bring some of my standard "helper things" like Sophie and the bean bag but all of these circumstances provided a pure, organic session where the focus was the spirit of the family and not what Isla looked like in a knit hat sleeping. Now don't get me wrong - those photos are adorable.  To me, photography is about capturing a family, person, child, couple, whomever in a moment in time.

I have to share an email from the mom as it touched me and made me so thankful for what I get to do:

"We are in LOVE with these pictures - you captured us as a family so beautifully and so realistically...I am sooo happy we found you!....I will always look back at these and remember her expression, her favorite book, the blankie and mat she played on...I love love love that these are in our home. So special.  I could cry when I look at these. You have given us the most priceless gift imaginable."

Thanks for making my heart smile.

Lookin' Good!

I am back from Mexico feeling refreshed and well rested. Phase one of CBP's new look has arrived - new logo is complete!!! I collaborated with the very very very (yes they deserve 3) talented Second Street Creative. There is so much behind this logo even though it's simple - the texture, color, font, letter placement. On to phase two.....eek!  

Dayna + Dan {Wedding}

Dayna and Dan have impeccable style and their wedding 

was nothing less than impressive. Their ceremony 

at Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit is a 

stunning place to be married.  A reception at the Max Fisher Theatre 

was sophisticated yet colorful and refreshingly creative. 

Open seating, handmade art

pinwheels (made by Dayna's mother), vibrant lighting and stunning flower arrangements filled the

space and created a truly unique and dramatic impression. The very talented bride created the floral artwork over her cake table, the gold stones on the table... the list goes on and on.

oh! Don't forget Frank's Anatra's hot dogs! 

A delicious and perfect way to

usher guests off from their night of fun and celebrating.

Congratulations Dayna and Dan - it was a pleasure.

Anna Marie {Newborn}

Sweet Sweet Anna.

She slept the whole session but that is okay.

(didn't your mom tell you NEVER to wake a sleeping baby?!?!)

Deb & Jeff are two of my favorite people. 

You may remember their incredible wedding in Italy back in 2010. 

If I could just play with little Anna all day my life would be so complete :)

MELT.