Jess + Devin: Pre-Christmas Cuddles

Yesterday I spent some time in the afternoon at Jess and Devin's home in South Lyon, where they have more property than anyone would know what to do with and a perfect little farmhouse that they share with their 3 babies (2 pups + a kitty). It was beautiful (even though everything is dead and we were lacking the sparkly snow that is usually here by now this time of year) and actually my dream home (old homes make me giddy). 

This session was too cute, but the struggle was real, my friends. See, I too know the perils of having a significant other who doesn't want to sit pretty for a photo session, and Devin was the same (is this a guy thing??). Even though doing this session damn near killed him (LOL), he did it all for love, and you can see that between him and Jess in every sweet photo. 

And those two pups?! Come. On. How could anyone not love those sweet little faces? I didn't mean for this to be a pittbull love PSA, but you guys. They are just too sweet and loving to imagine anyone discriminating against this breed.

ANYWAY...here are those adorable dimples and pretty eyes and lucious-haired photos I was telling you about (will you guys make babies already?!?)!

Sigh. All the adorable-ness! Can't wait for next time, Jess and Devin (insert groan from Devin here)!

xoxo, 

H

The Henley Wedding :: Cheron & Sherron

Ah, weddings. They always bring me (nearly) to tears and this wedding was no exception. I was lucky enough to spend the day with the Henley's (and their family and friends!) to capture their long-awaited marriage and it was beautiful. It was a perfect October day and the leaves were just stunning...but the bride, you guys. The bride was radiant. 

I have to be honest, my favorite part of photographing a wedding wasn't the family photos or even the super-fun post-ceremony bridal party shots...it was capturing the genuine moments of joy that were happening all around me. To me, those are ones that are so important to capture because those are the ones that are so easily forgotten. 

I hope that when Sherron and Cheron look back at these photos of their day, they can remember the feeling of pure love and joy that they felt on their wedding day.

In addition to the mushy-gushy above, let's address the fact that Sherron and Cheron's names are essentially the same. The best part is that their friends and family call them "She-Ron" and "He-Ron," which is pretty hilarious/awesome.

Anyway, here's a little sneak peek of the wedding day of the new Mr. and Mrs. Henley! 

Congratulations, you guys, and thank you so much for letting me be a part of your beautiful day!

Wedding day essentials, guys.

One of my favorite moments: something old - kisses for Grandma on her brooch.

Seeing his bride for the very first time...le sigh.

Happy wifey!

Heck yes, I made them do the "think face"!

Congratulations, again, Mr. & Mrs. Henley!

xoxo,

H

**also, a ginormous shout out to my BFF Melissa who was a trooper all day, second shooting for me and being my brain!! There are still SO MANY photos to go through, but I will be sure to share some of her artwork too once I get to it! Yay!! LOVE YOU, MEL.