we've moved

...here. The studio has gone through some major changes lately and we needed a fresh start that covers all aspects of the studio. We hope you'll keep up to date with us as we continue to grow!

fall changes

Changes seem to be all around me lately. The studio........the season........I love change, but it can be stressful. So as I was leaving the house this morning I couldn't help but notice it was that perfect time of day when the morning light is warm & soft & golden. So I took a few minutes to shoot the changes in my own backyard.

{and as I was writing this post this song by sam cooke randomly came on the ipod, so i thought it should be included. enjoy! }

{keep movin on}

hello, hellllloooo is anyone still there? {photojournalistic photographer holly, mi}

I know, I know I am a horrible blogger lately but guess what, guess what.....the new studio space is getting really really close to being complete! It has been quite the trip, working, shooting, processing, new projects, decorating, planning.......you get the picture. So today I was so excited to tackle my first design project in the new space and I thought you guys might like to see what I've been up to & get a sneak peek of the new space. We have so much more exciting news coming, I can't wait to share........

{these bricks used to be the back wall but my grandfather added the space i'm moving the studio to as our machine shop back in the 70's. my sister and i used to pick away at the crumbly brick. i love the texture.}

{part of the space. the other that's draped off still needs a bit of work, like front doors instead of an overhead garage door. detail, details.}

{the blank white wall i tackled today.}

{isn't this old water spigot cool? it still works too!}

{and i love this old wench my grandfather & dad used to use to lift big heavy car parts with}

{the huge man-hole size floor drain is a bit creepy, like what can crawl up from down there, but still kind of cool.}

{a little girly sparkle in an industrial space? absolutely!}

{holy sea of frames. i was a bit overwhelmed at this point but with nicole's help we powered through.}

{frame one. that first nail was tough. it was a perfectly unblemished wall, now not so much.}

{coming along nicely. nicole had a great suggestion for figuring out where the nails should go. put a bit of paint on the frames hook, line it up where you want it and gently touch the frame to the wall. genius!}

{and done! i could not have done this without nicole's help, words of advice, someone to hand me a frame, take the hammer so it wouldn't fall off the ladder, that only happened once. thank you thank you!}

So excited to order prints!

busy as a bee {photojournalistic photographer holly, mi}

We're back after a few days helping out the folks and are busy little bees at the studio. Our new space is coming along nicely and I cannot wait to show you guys all the fabulous projects I've been working on. I've had some long days lately, processing during the day, projects for the new space after hours but it will all be worth it.

I'm spending this rainy fall day playing catch up at home downloading, downloading & yep you guessed downloading. It's monotonous but it's a little better when you can hang out in your pj's.............

helping out the family {photojournalistic photographer holly, mi}

I'll be helping my folks out at the store {Holly Automotive Supply}

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday this week so the studio will be closed. If you need to get a hold of us call {248.2400.4664} or email. We'll be back on Monday bright & early!

{and the changes just keep coming}

So the studio is in the process of renovating a "new" space, we're finishing up our busiest wedding season and I thought it would be the perfect time to through one more item on my plate........... A couple of things have lead up to this; noticing the details is part of what makes me the photographer I am and it's those same details that separate events and makes them unique - and, I photograph a lot of weddings that don't hire a professional event planner to help their day run smoothly. I can't keep track of how many of those weddings ended up looking to me with day of questions or even assistance with finding quality vendors & etc. So it seems like a natural progression for us to offer event planning! We have industry experience, obvious creativity and an eye for details, I love a good challenge and what woman doesn't like to plan a party? {for those that don't we're here to help!} We have more details on the studio's site.....and keep checking back as we continue grow. I can't wait to see what the remainder of 2010 will bring us!

{hard hats required}

There have been some big changes at the studio this week. Nicole {something blue} has taken over the entire front half of the building......it's bittersweet. I couldn't be happier for her, it's been the plan all along and I wouldn't want anyone else to take over my space, but it's the studio's first home......Nicole will do wonderful and take care of our space I'm certain!

But where oh where will the studio be??? Well, we're fixing up the back 1500 sq ft of our building {it originally was our machine shop so some painting and TLC are definitely called for} and for the next several weeks while we juggle shooting, processing and painting we will be working from the back studio {where we shoot}. Most importantly we are STILL OPEN!!! I will be vitamin D deprived when this is all complete but I cannot wait to show everyone our new space, it is gorgeous!

So we're at the same address, in the same building just back a little further. It's like sitting in the back of a classroom, there's always more fun to be had in the back!

{the studio all cleared out for nicole.....goodbye old friend}

{viewing, sharing & ordering prints just got easier}

Because we now offer online ordering for all commissions. Each receives a password protected gallery for 3 weeks {additional time can be purchased} allowing friends and family to view {and purchase if they want} your photos while lounging on the couch in their p.j.'s {the best way to be online!}

Now we don't want to leave our previous clients out so if we shot your wedding, family, kids.....in the past and would like to have a gallery online contact the studio and we'll fill you in on the details of getting one set up for you. Happy viewing!

{not my photo, gotta love google}

{sights, sounds & taste of holly and so much more}

There is so much to do in Holly this weekend.....Sights, Sounds & Taste of Holly will have yummy food & great music from 5-11 downtown....the Holly Police Department has their Protect and Serve Day saturday as well.

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A Free Event for kid's and families 2pm to 5pm at Cyclone Park {8.7.10}

Enter to win Kidtrax ride on Police car and Fire truck

Child ID kits

Bike helmet fitting and giveaway (while supplies last)

Child car seat safety check

Blowup slide

Donut eating contest

Fire engine demos

Raffle to win mini police car or fire truck ($5.00)

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.....and to top off the day the Holly DDA & the Holly Area Community Coalition are showing our 2nd movie of the season at dusk - IN CYCLONE PARK -. It's Bee Movie this week so pack your lawn chairs, blankets & bug spray {I still have mosquito bites on my feet from the last movie}. It should be a great day in Holly, I'm a little bummed I'll have to miss all the excitement. We have another gorgeous wedding to photograph on Saturday, it's a whole other kind of exciting day!

{photo is courtesy of Jenny Stillwell owner of Elements Day Spa, you need to book your next relaxing girls day out with them!}

{a little house cleaning}

Lately the studio's blog seems to be a bit of hodge podge mess, don't you think? I've been thinking about this for awhile now and I think it's time for some separation. So from here on out the studio's blog will focus on just studio business. So those of you who'd like to keep up with my other interests {sewing, furniture projects, good finds, sarcastic commentaries & etc} you'll find that and a lot more here. It's more of a personal blog so it's uncensored. Hope to see some of you there!