It’s so nice to get out from behind the computer a bit this week.  Wedding season takes off in another two weeks, but in the meantime, we’re having fun with some local Southwest Michigan engagement sessions.  Wednesday evening I had the opportunity to meet Bae and Ben at Ben’s parents’ farm in Eau Claire where the couple will be saying their I dos underneath a beautiful catalpa tree in early June.  As much as I love photographing weddings here in Southwest Michigan, my efforts to convince Australia native, Bae, to wed south of the equator were not successful.  The wedding and reception in the family’s barn nestled inside a charming orchard will, none-the-less, be lovely.  For any other Australian brides trying to decide between Australia or Michigan, keep in mind I have a passport

We finished up with a twilight shoot where the resident cat at the farm decided he wanted his picture taken too.  I’m told Carmello spends much of his time on the roof but no one really knows how he gets up there.  All the flashing lights must have intrigued him enough to come down and make an appearance.  It was a fun engagement shoot and I can’t wait to be part of the the festivities in early June.

We’re headed out for another e-session tonight, so check back soon for more highlights.

… “OF COURSE!  Come on over!”  We met Andrea and Greg (if you’re really good friends with him, you can call him Brian) a couple of weeks ago.  They’re planning a fall wedding in St. Joe with their reception at the always fun Shadowland Ballroom and Silver Beach Carousel.  It has, of course, been a mild winter, so we knew the opportunity might or might not happen, but Andrea and Greg really wanted to do a snowy engagement session before Spring.  Last weekend, while definitely snowy didn’t work out for any of us so we jumped on the chance to do it this afternoon.  The couple even brought their dog, Maizey, along for a few pictures.

Seriously, if I could just order up fog every time I wanted to, I would.  Congratulations to Michelle and Trevor… we’ll see you in August for the Big Day!

For now, here are some really fun engagement pics of Anne and Jonathan photographed by staff photographer, Jami Fujawa.  Jami photographed Anne and Jonathan’s engagement session at a local airplane hangar.  The couple will be saying their I Dos on the campus of Western Michigan University followed by what is sure to be one of the most unique receptions we’ve done at the Kalamazoo Air Zoo.  We are seriously excited to be part of the celebration!