The Future Mr. & Mrs. Russell

Malerie emailed me last fall about scheduling her wedding for October of this year. I met with her a few weeks after and we were able to talk about their wedding day and the dream that she hopes it will be. We booked her date and then started planning for their engagement session. After their engagement date getting rained out the first time around we were finally able to get a new date set for last week. It was a hot June day, filled with mosquitos and ticks, but that didn’t stop us from capturing the love that these two share for each other and their dogs.

These two really show what true love is. I had them fill out a little questionnaire so I could get to know them a little better prior to their session date. I was able to learn so much and really incorporate their style into their session.

Malerie and Nathan have such a sweet “how we met” story. They met at a party when she was just 16, they exchanged numbers and never thought they would really see each other again. Years later they were able to reconnect and the budding love story began! ❤

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A few awesome things I learned about these two was their love for the outdoors. One of their favorite things to do together is fish and camp, especially up north. They love exploring our beautiful state of Michigan as a couple along with their pooches. They also volunteer to foster dogs while they look for their fur-ever homes. They have fostered 14 altogether already! How cool is that?!

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Along with fostering 14 pups over the years, they have fallen in love with 3 of their own. Their little family is just the cutest and these pups can’t wait for their humans to get married.

We are looking forward to your fall wedding Malerie & Nathan. We are honored and excited to be the ones to capture it ❤ You’re such beautiful people inside and out.

 

Thanks for reading!

-KB

Danielle- Class of 2019

Meet Danielle!

Danielle was selected to be our Senior Model from our Instagram Giveaway that took place a few months back. We were excited to have her join our little Brick Street Fam and we found out why last weekend during her first session. She is such a joy to photograph! Easy to get along with and such a beautiful personality. She made it fun and easy for us and I think we did the same for her. We are definitely excited to do a few different types of sessions with her as well as her full senior portrait session. Keep a look out for those throughout the up coming year!

A few fun facts about Danielle:

  • She is involved in a lot of actives such as Cheerleading, Basketball, Snowboarding, and more
  • Her favorite movie is The Blind Side (such a good movie!)
  • Has a genuine and fun personality
  • Her favorite band is Florida Georgia Line

We are taking on class of 2019 seniors so get your dates scheduled soon! If you’re not sure that we are the perfect photographers to capture your senior year, set up your pre consultation with us free of charge to go over any questions you might have for us. Our goal is to give you a senior experience like none other!

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Isn’t she stunning?! Another option to add to your senior experience is video by JayBird Films. We were able to do a video during Danielle’s session and it is such an awesome add on option!

Check it out HERE

Let us know if you have any questions regarding your senior experience. For more information check out our website: SENIOR EXPERIENCE

 

Thanks for reading ❤

-K

 

Prom!

Prom is a night like none other. You get all dressed up to go out with your friends and “have a night on the town”. We want to make sure that you’ll remember that night forever! We are scheduling Prom Experience’s in Downtown Grand Rapids on May 19th starting at 4pm. We will be taking some of these shots around the Blue Bridge and Rosa Parks Circle.

Let us help you remember this night forever.

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Our prom experience is $100 for a 20-minute session for up to 4 people. With this session, you’ll get 5 digital downloads with a print release. Book your PROM EXPERIENCE now!

Thanks for reading and have a great day!

-K

Class of 2018: See Ya Later!

As we finish up with the class of 2018, I wanted to share a few of our favorites from the last year. What fun we have had with all of these fellow graduates. We were able to watch them grow throughout the last year and even see some changes from their first sessions into their final sessions.

One of my favorite things about photographing seniors is seeing the changes that take place from our initial consultation all the way through their gallery reveal.  A lot of these students, we meet at the end of their junior year and continue working with them throughout most of their senior year. I get to watch them grow as people and see them make their way into adulthood.

We have had so much fun photographing seniors all over the state and beyond. We’re really hoping to do a few more traveling seniors this coming year. I travel to Traverse City area quite often throughout the summer and will be giving the option to photograph you up in the Traverse Bay area or other gorgeous surrounding landmarks. This year we were able to make it to an awesome variety of locations including Ionia, Portland, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Penn State, Stanton, Lowell, and more!

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Here is to the next chapter of your lives! We want to wish all of our Class of 2018 seniors the best of luck in their future endeavors and look forward to seeing what you will accomplish. Thanks for another wonderful year of senior portraits, we cannot wait to get started with the class of 2019!

Class of 2019 seniors are now booking dates! If you’re part of the class of 2019 seniors and are interested in a date, please don’t hesitate to get it scheduled. Our schedule is filling quickly! We pride ourselves in giving our seniors a handcrafted experience that will be more than just a photo shoot. We make it an experience!

Thanks for reading ❤

-K

Styled Shoot

This past weekend we had the opportunity to partake in a “Styled Shoot”. If you don’t know what a styled shoot is, it is something that we in the wedding industry put on to help each other out. The photographers will go in and photograph models, gowns, desserts, jewelry, flowers and other things that go into making a wedding day complete so those vendors will have some images to share in their portfolios, and we as photographers will have new images to add to our portfolios.

Thanks to Lavender & Lace Photography for putting this event on! I was able to meet a few other photographers as well as some great vendors in the Grand Rapids area and beyond. While also capturing some beautiful images throughout the day. I hope you enjoy!

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Please check out all of the amazing vendors that participated in this event.

Venue: The GOEI Center

Floral: Eastern Floral

Floral Crowns: Alexandria Sayles 

HMUA: Brittany Carpenter  https://www.facebook.com/bhadbarbie18

Bridal Gowns: Spring Sweet

Bridesmaid Gowns: Bridal Gallery

Models: Steffine Anne (partner James Edwards)

Emily Perry (Partner Matthew)

Katie Smallman

Audrey Kasdorf

Sarah Pasikowski

Cake & Donuts: Rise Grand Rapids Bakery

Stationary: 24th Ave Designs

Jewelry: Emma Elizabeth Jewelry Kesslers Diamonds

Linens: Special Occasions West

Dinnerware: Alpine Tents & Events

 

Thanks for reading and checking out those other vendors! Feel free to share!

-K