Spa World Party
I’m part of a networking group here in Kalamazoo–professionals from various lines of work–and we recently had our first social event. Spa World of Schoolcraft threw a little party for everyone and I was there to capture the fun. Here are couple shots I liked….
On a side note, if anyone needs a recommendation to a [...]
How NOT to choose a wedding photographer…
I’ve never seen Judge Joe Brown before, but this video made it’s way to me and was too good not to post.
Brides and grooms out there: don’t be afraid to ask lots of detailed questions! Your wedding is a one-time affair and your photographer will be capturing the images that will live on for the [...]
My babies…..
For those that don’t know, my wife and I are expecting our first child any moment now! I finally got Megan in the studio the other day for a few pregnancy portraits, so I thought I’d share a couple. By the way, if I’m slow to respond to any emails or voice mails over the [...]
High School Basketball – Kalamazoo Central vs Battle Creek Central
I spent Friday night photographing the Kalamazoo Central High School varsity basketball teams as they took on Battle Creek Central. The Kalamazoo men and women both dominated on their home court, with the men winning 74-60 and the women winning 53-37. See more photos from the women’s game here. See more photos from the men’s [...]
Pink Night at Olivet College (Olivet Women’s Basketball vs Adrian)
I photographed the WBCA Pink Zone night (breast cancer awareness) at Olivet College as the women’s basketball team took on Adrian last week. It was a close game to the end, but Adrian prevailed 62-60.
KWEP (Kalamazoo & Event Professionals)
Ummm, yes…..this cake was good…. I attended a KWEP event Tuesday evening at The Wine Loft in Kalamazoo. It was a small turnout due to the snow, but a great group nonetheless. For any brides and grooms in the planning stages out there, KWEP is an excellent resource to find vendors for your wedding. This [...]
Engagement Portrait – Ryan & Sarah
I’ll be photographing Ryan and Sarah’s wedding in October and spent a couple hours with them over the weekend to shoot some engagement portraits. Ryan and Sarah are a fun couple and since they’ve been relying on Amtrak every time they want to see each other (Ryan’s living in Chicago, Sarah’s in Kalamazoo), they wanted [...]
College Basketball – Kalamazoo College vs Alma (men)
Kalamazoo College had an exciting win over Alma on Saturday, 56-53.
More photos here…
College Basketball – Kalamazoo College vs Calvin (women)
The Kalamazoo College women’s basketball team took on Calvin College over the weekend, with Calvin winning the game 74-47.
College Basketball – Kalamazoo vs. Olivet (men)
I photographed more basketball at Kalamazoo College last night. The men’s team had an exciting 63-57 victory over Olivet College.
More photos here…
College Basketball – Kalamazoo College vs. Albion (women)
I was back at Kalamazoo College yesterday to photograph the women’s basketball team against Albion College. Albion won the game 61-42, but on a brighter note, senior forward Nyemade Cooper (below) was recognized for scoring her 1,000th point as a Hornet.
College Basketball – Kalamazoo College vs Calvin (men)
More college basketball action at Kalamazoo College on Wednesday. The guys put up a fight, but lost to Calvin College 80-67.
More photos here…
College Basketball – Olivet College vs Trine (men)
The Olivet men’s basketball team had better luck than the women on Saturday, winning their game against Trine 85-80.
College Basketball – Olivet vs. St. Mary’s (women)
I had the chance to photograph the Olivet College women’s basketball team as they took on St. Mary’s over the weekend. It was an exciting game at the end, with Olivet needing a 3-pointer in the last seconds to tie, but they didn’t get it. St. Mary’s won the game 61-58.
College Basketball – Kalamazoo College vs Adrian (women)
I shot Kalamazoo College taking on Adrian College last night. The Hornets came back in the second half to tie the game and force overtime, but their luck ended there as Adrian won 70-60.
Family Portrait – The Withers (Part 2)
The Withers family added its newest member on December 30, so I made a trip back to their home for another round of portraits. Congrats to them!
Newborn Portrait – Ellie Mae
It’s been an exciting week for my family…. My niece, Ellie Mae, was born on my birthday in Davenport, Iowa! Naturally, I had to bring my camera to the hospital…
Here are a few shots…
Family Portrait – The Withers
I recently had Part 1 of a portrait shoot with the Withers family….Part 2 will be coming in January after the birth of the newest member of their family!
College Basketball – Kalamazoo College vs Olivet (Women)
I photographed the Kalamazoo College women’s basketball team on Friday night. (The game had been postponed during the blizzard.) The Hornets put up a fight against Olivet, but lost in the end, 67-61.
See more photos here.
Family Portrait – The MacDonalds
I photographed some family portraits for the MacDonald family over the weekend. We did a short session indoors and then braved the cold for a trip to Kalamazoo’s Milham Park (it really wasn’t that cold, but this is my first Michigan winter and I’ve reserved the right to whine =)
College Basketball – Kalamazoo College vs Elmhurst
I photographed the Kalamazoo College mens basketball team taking on Elmhurst College on Saturday. The Hornets led for most the game but then lost 57-60 in the final minutes.
Family Portrait – The Fehrs
I shot some family portraits of my sister-in-law’s family over the Thanksgiving weekend as well. Adorable kids!
Family Portrait – Wiechmann Grandchildren
My wife and I traveled down to Peoria, Illinois for the Thanksgiving weekend and visited with family and old friends (we both grew up there). My friend Niccole, who I’ve known since we were in 2nd grade, asked me to shoot some portraits of her kids with her sister’s kids for the grandparents, so we [...]
Kalamazoo Wedding – Maggie and Josh
I had the opportunity to work with Chicago-based photographer Mike Burley this weekend as we photographed Maggie and Josh’s wedding. They had a beautiful ceremony at Stetson Chapel on the campus of Kalamazoo College….and now they’re off to Antigua! I wish them the best!
See more photos here.
