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Giffin and Kyle Wedding :: Preparation and Portraits

Kristen — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:50:40 +0000

This is part one of Giffin and Kyle’s New Year’s Eve wedding – details, preparation and romantic outdoor portraits! When we first met with these two, and chatted about wedding-day plans and ideas for pictures, we never would have guessed that we’d have green grass and temps in the 40′s! We had visions of wintery winds and snowflakes. But, Michigan always surprises us! We LOVED the warmer weather, and took advantage of the nicer day by doing lots of outdoor pictures. I loved everything about Giffin’s look, from her perfectly beaded trumpet gown and vintage jewelry to her classic black & white details.

The girls and guys started at the Radisson in Lansing, and from there we headed over to the State Capitol building for portraits. It was the perfect backdrop for Kyle, Giffin, and their fabulously dressed-in-black bridal party.

The veil: the moment a girl becomes a bride!

First Look on the Capitol steps:

Are they a good-looking couple, or what? And so sweetly blissfully happy :)

Pink boots and black peekaboo lace!

So, so so romantic…

… ceremony, reception, and New Year’s Eve celebration to come!

Oooh, pretty!

Kristen — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:31:55 +0000

2012 and 2013 brides and grooms, watch your mailboxes! :)

1.21.12

Kristen — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:53:35 +0000

Viki and Eric are married! We are still smiling and talking about how awesome their Chicago wedding was yesterday. Amazing couple, loving families, thick tradition, tons of joy and laughter. Incredible day!!

Sarah and Mark :: Engaged!

Kristen — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:06:44 +0000

We had such an amazing fall and early winter! This session was from one of our first dustings of snow. There was just enough to give us a pinch of magic :) We had such a great time strolling around Ann Arbor together, chatting about wedding plans and stopping at a few pretty and cool locations. I love this first set, with the lovely light and color! Then they surprised me with their geek-chic style at the end! Awesome!

Congrats again, you two! Can’t wait for the wedding!!

Jackson :: Newborn

Kristen — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 03:07:29 +0000

Welcome to the world, sweet little man! Your parents are so in love with you. You have made their lives fuller than they ever could have imagined; they are already over the moon, smitten with your sweet face and tiny hands. Andy is such a sweet dad already, and Christina is an amazing mother. She couldn’t take her eyes off you, nor the smile from her face. Baby Jackson… such joy you bring :)

Some of my favorite images are often the little moments between shots…

Congratulations again, Andy and Christina! Jackson is absolutely perfect. We are so happy for you!!