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    My focus is on wedding and lifestyle photography, and in all my work I strive to capture real moments and genuine emotions, with a style that is creative yet timeless. Please contact me if you're interested in scheduling a session, or if you would like to discuss engagement and wedding photography!

Mandy | Trash the Dress

Last fall I photographed Mandy and Jeff’s wedding, which was so much fun.  Even though it was pretty windy and chilly out, we still got outdoor portraits, and Mandy looked absolutely gorgeous on her wedding day!  However, I was excited that she mentioned a “trash the dress” session she wanted to do a little later… so we set up a date, and she found a great farm called Thomet Stables.  We had perfectly beautiful weather, and Mandy was so relaxed… perhaps because the potential stress and busy-ness of a wedding day was not a factor, perhaps because we didn’t have a schedule or a timeline, or a lot of people around.  It was just for fun, just a chance for her to feel beautiful in her wedding gown one more time before having it cleaned and packaged.  And, it was so much fun for me to spend time with Mandy and Jeff, taking these photos, talking, and enjoying the beautiful property (and the friendly horses).  Mandy, thank you for being so willing to take these photos, wade in the creek, and get a little dirt on that dress.  You look so stunning.  Here are my [many many] favorites:

It looks like Fred the horse was excited about the photoshoot – he’s actually smiling at the camera!
My favorite photos of the day: the light in this barn was gorgeous.

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Rose - Spark Creative Photography - So pretty Mindy! LOVE the one of the horse smiling! The barns images are fabulous too!

Tulip Time 2012

Last week I went to Tulip Time with my mom, and the kids. This was probably the last time they will go wearing Dutch costumes and wooden shoes. It was a beautiful day to be in downtown Holland, although sadly, most of the tulips were gone. There were a couple small patches of color, and a lot of patches of dirt. Of course, visitors could still enjoy the Dutch dancers, carnival food, and awesome restaurants and shopping in downtown Holland.   Here are a few photos…

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Mandy | Trash The Dress Preview

Yesterday I had a super fun session with Mandy, who’s wedding I photographed back in October. I remember her mentioning a “trash the dress session” back then, and I am so excited that I finally got to do a shoot like this, and with such a gorgeous girl. I can’t wait to share more! Here is a sneak peek:

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Super Moon

Here is my attempt at tonight’s “super moon”. I didn’t try to photograph it right after moonrise. I figured it was too cloudy. As we sat on the couch, I noticed a glimpse of moonlight through the slider, and grabbed my camera. I took this photo only minutes before publishing this post (11:40 pm or so). I can tell the moon is closer, but wish I would have seen it earlier in the evening. I’m very glad I was able to capture some of the detail of the surface, which is truly magnificent and awe-inspiring… although maxing out at 200mm, I had to crop this in a lot. Here’s our beautiful moon, closer than it will be all year. My husband (who hates flying), would love to visit… I, however, am content to stay here for as long as possible.

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May 5 | Bird

Today’s subject for the May Photo A Day was “bird”… and while I love nature, I don’t often photograph wildlife. I’ve seen countless photos of beautiful birds, the truth is, I really didn’t want to approach it the same way, with a detailed closeup.  Besides, my 70-200mm lens will only get me so far.  So, after a long day, a good run, and a big dinner, I decided to just sit on my front porch and wait for movement in the tree tops.  I know I’m supposed to post a photo a day… so the top one would be it.  However, I’m including one of the outtakes… what looks like a tropical fish bombing my photo.  Happy Cinco de Mayo!

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