Archive for April, 2010

I absolutely LOVE photographing maternity sessions, and how cute is this belly?  Kate and Jose came to me a few days ago for Kate’s maternity session…the day AFTER her due date!  Can you believe that?  I am anxiously awaiting the call from Kate that their little peanut has arrived, newborn sweetness in my future!

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I was so excited when Sara contacted me regarding her wedding up at Castle Farms in Charlevoix, MI!  I have photographed a wedding there before and it is absolutely beautiful!  I loved the colors of this wedding and you could tell a lot of thought went into every last detail, everything looked perfect!  I was a little worried on my way up to the Castle when it started snowing, but the weather cooperated for us to be able to get some awesome shots on the grounds of the Castle!  Check out this fairy tale wedding for yourself…

Wedding Date:  4-17-10

Location:  Castle Farms in Charlevoix, MI

Flowers:  Marvin Gardens

Cake:  Kingsley Cakes

Photo Booth:  Mi PhotoBooth

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Congratulations Gabe and Sara, thanks for having me be a part of your special day!

~Patti

Abigail : : 3 weeks old

April 27, 2010

I had the honor of photographing this adorable little peanut last week!  She is such a sweetie, I could have spent all day with her!  She is the newest baby plan member, so you’ll be seeing more of this sweet face in the coming months!

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I was so honored to photograph Luke and Parisa’s wedding last week!  This couple is just so sweet and so in love, it was great to be a part of it!  Thanks for having me, the rest will be done soon!

Wedding Date:  4-16-10

Location:  Grand Haven, MI

Salon:  Lyn-Phillips Salon

Ceremony:  Hope Reformed Church

Reception:  Above & Beyond

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Kace

April 19, 2010

Kace came to visit me at the studio recently…what a cutie!!  He was so good, the perfect little model!

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Gabe & Sara : : Married!!

April 18, 2010

Congrats to Gabe and Sara.  They had a beautiful wedding up in Charlevoix yesterday!  Look for more pics from their wedding this week.

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Congrats to Luke and Parisa!  They were married in a beautiful ceremony on Friday, stay tuned for a full blog preview soon!

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New Website is Live!!

April 13, 2010

Portraits by Patti has a new look!  If you are a blog follower, but rarely visit my main site, now is the time to head on over there and check it out!!  Leave me some blog love and let me know what you think!

CLICK HERE TO GO TO MAIN SITE

Also, if you are a fan of my facebook page you can enter to win a FREE studio session!  The drawing will be on Monday, April 19 at 9am.  You must be a fan to enter, and you must leave a comment below the giveaway post!  Click HERE to go to the facebook page!

Thanks for looking,

~Patti