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I don’t think you could have asked for a more perfect September day in the windy city. This past Saturday began downtown at a private residence just a block from the lake. With sun bursting in, Ryan and Amanda began their day together with a first look and a quick getaway with the wedding party for some photos. It really was as much fun hanging out with this crew as it looks in the photos, haha.
this past saturday was truly the perfect april day, crisp morning air, sun burning off the clouds, and wedding to celebrate!
i met emily and eric at a wedding i photographed last year and was especially humbled and thrilled when they asked me to be a part of their own wedding. from the beginning of the day when i went skeet shooting with eric, his dad, and best man...to the gorgeous sunset over midland's unique tridge, it was a wonderful day. there was plenty of laughter from start to finish, with a couple who embodied hearts of generosity and kindness while enjoying their wedding day to the fullest!
e&e..thank you again for taking a chance on me and offering me your trust. i hope you find you made a good decision. it was my honor to spend the day with you and your families and friends. blessings,
-npe
its a funny story...the circumstances in which we first met. but you'll have to ask stephanie about that one! ;D
a little over a week ago, i spent a colorful fall day in grand rapids with two new friends. freddy, along with his new bride stephanie, were smiles at every turn, every moment! trying to get a vogue look from these two was a pretty awesome challenge, because lets face it..who doesn't love people who exude happiness and laughter. and laugh we did!
with some of the most vibrant fall color i have seen here in michigan, the day itself was vibrant as well with true celebration as steph and freddy said 'i do.' it is always a gift to just be one of the party, and thats how i felt, right from the start...feeling far away from 'work' and very close to the profound reminder that my job is such a privilege...and SO MUCH FUN!
thank you f&s..for picking me out of a lineup of endless photographers and for trusting me with your day. it was fabulous and a joy for me to be a part of. i hope this preview lets you relive a little of how great your wedding truly was. i wish you two all the best!
much love,
- npe
this past saturday i drove up to traverse city, making my way through the changing colors of fall as the sun rose through broken clouds. come rain or shine, i knew it would be a great day..as meredith, a longtime friend of my wife and i, was walking down the aisle to marry her best friend ryan*
my wife met meredith when we first got married, seven years ago, as they were both working as CNAs in an assisted living home. as the years have passed, meredith has become a nurse and now lives in the stunning michigan town of traverse city. sharing the day with her and ryan was so great, as i was welcomed into the wedding party as just one of the friends! meredith and ryan truly lived in the moment on their wedding day, and it made for a whole lot of fun with photos and a night of celebration that their friends and family enjoyed to the fullest!
r&m, you know jana would have loved to be there with you..but let me just say for the both of us, congratulations on such a beautiful day, and many blessings to you two as this is just the start of your lives together as husband and wife. we couldn't be happier for you! much love from your friends in grand rapids!!
- npe
word of mouth will keep you honest. it will keep you accountable. it will keep you focused on providing the very best, every time.
this past saturday's wedding day was spent with matt and heather, a couple who were referred to me by friends and colleagues...i actually had the privilege of shooting matt's sister's wedding a few years ago...but when you are actually living the day with couples like heather and matt, you gain a greater appreciation for those who have supported your dreams for years, and also for the couple who took the word of their friends and entrusted you with their wedding day.
well, m&h, it was an honor! thank you so much for choosing me and for allowing me to follow along on a crazy fun day! from the back halls of your family's greenhouse to the classy dance floor spread out at the public museum, it was all gorgeous! i hope these images capture how much you seemed to love every moment of your day, and i can't wait to get the full gallery to you, so you can relive it over and over again.
blessings my friends!
- npe
lets just say there were a lot of tears shed this past saturday...the best kind of tears*
alia and tyler truly wear their hearts on their sleeves...and to watch them take in their wedding day, moment by moment, was really quite beautiful. when i first met these two for their engagement session up in manistee, right away i knew they would be a blast to work with! and the transition from hired hand to friend seemed to me as seamless as ever....and that made for a really spectacular day, really!
i know i might say it a lot, but northern michigan absolutely put on a show with a forecast of perfection, from start to finish. the bluest of skies, the nearest of family, the dearest of friends, the stunning beauty of the crystal mountain resort and spa made for a day to remember!
t&a, thank you for being completely and wholly yourselves on your wedding day. for embracing the emotions of the day and allowing me to capture those moments that hopefully will remain close to your heart and in your head for years to come. your gracious words were so very encouraging and i am so thankful for the opportunity i had to witness your wedding.
all the very best!
-npe
there truly is something magical about traverse city in the summer and fall. i remember the first time my wife and i stumbled upon old mission peninsula. having grown up on the west coast, northern michigan was a mysterious land of beauty i had only heard about...but upon witnessing the stunning landscape of the peninsula, with is rolling hills, lush vineyards, and incredible views of lake michigan, i finally realized what people were always raving about!
well, fast forward a few years to just over a week ago, and i found myself amid those very rolling hills, documenting the wedding day of david and kathryn, and what a stunning day it was. these two were such a pleasure to spend the day with - enjoying every moment of their wedding day. you could certainly tell they were living with eyes wide open and full hearts! even david, who had told me pictures were not his thing, had joy written on his face all day...you could certainly tell these two loved each other tremendously!
from our beginnings at the grand traverse resort and spa all the way to their romantic reception at the elegant peninsula room on old mission peninsula..it was day full of celebration* katie and david's retriever paisley even made a cameo and smiled for the camera! and with the stunning details, gorgeous flowers, and organization from jenn of modern day floral events and design, it was an evening to remember!
d&k, thank you so very much for inviting me up to beautiful traverse city for such an incredible day. from your engagement session to the sparkler send off at your wedding, it has been an honor to get to know you! blessings in your marriage as you move into a new and exciting chapter!
all the best,
npe
where to begin...
a few weeks ago, i found myself on the shores of lake michigan..preparing to photograph what would turn out to be an absolutely stunning wedding day for two pretty awesome people. brianne and lee first introduced themselves to me during their engagement session as self proclaimed hippies! and let me tell you, the uniqueness and style of these two is through the roof and beyond!
i knew i was going to be in for something incredible when they asked me to be a part of their bohemian beachside wedding. it was certainly an honor to be entrusted with the responsibility of documenting their beautiful day...and trust me, their day had it all! vibrant color, stunning clouds, joyful family, incredible food, amazing details...and yes, even some romantic rain to bring an even more memorable chapter to an unforgettable day.
and not only was it a delight to spend the day with the bride and groom, but i was able to witness an incredible group of vendors work together to create a spectacular setting for bri and lee. rhiannon nicole and her team at hey gorgeous events blew me away with planning and bringing to life a truly gorgeous celebration!
l & b...you two are infectiously joyous and obviously head over heals for each other. thank you again for the honor of being at your side through an amazing day. blessings in your marriage my friends!!
much love,
-npe
i couldn't stop smiling. seriously...editing this preview for amanda and cody's wedding two weeks ago in washington continued to bring a smile to my face. there is certainly a story to tell...but lets start at the beginning...
i remember meeting cody in middle school, when i was called to the school office. our principal told me that a new student had moved to leavenworth and asked if i would welcome him and show him around the building. that was the beginning of a friendship that would last through some of the most formative and formable years of our lives. there are very few people on this earth that i know who have the heart and courage that cody has. i have seen his faith stand firm in the face of the very hardest of life's trials, and i have been witness to the man he has become, which has been truly a joy to see!
fast forward in the story to meeting amanda...i'm pretty sure God hand picked these two for each other. she has such an incredibly warm and nurturing spirit, and the type of kindness you can see in ones eyes. these two just seem to go together perfectly! their wedding week was certainly not without drama, as wildfires throughout washington threatened to force a change of plans last minute. but what a spectacular week it turned out to be - and to have the honor of documenting not only the wedding day, but the memories leading up to it was a joy*
c&a...it will certainly be a week to remember, haha. and at the end of it all..was really no end, but the beginning of a new adventure together. thank you for the gift you gave me in allowing me to document the festivities. i am so very grateful for our friendship and wish you two the very best.
blessings in your new marriage - much love my friends,
-npe
all things bright and beautiful!
another wedding for the books this past saturday...with enchanting views, inviting waters, awesome vendors, and of course, a bride and groom ready for their magazine cover!
let's talk about james and laura. these two were fabulous, with such a great blend of laid back easy going, with true class and sophistication...i mean, i guess i should have expected it..with james just becoming a doctor and laura well on her way too. although we hadn't met in person prior to their big day up in bay harbor, phone calls, emails, and of course instagram helped introduce us and prepare me for what would turn out to be a gorgeous summer day in northern michigan!
with a nautical theme throughout the day, the backdrop of the Bay Harbor Village Hotel marina was absolutley perfect! a stunning cake by simply sweet by jessica & flowers from the exquisite BLOOM floral and design were radiant and made my job of photographing details very exciting!! we even headed out on the lake for a quick wedding party excursion following the ceremony, how appropriate and awesome, right!?
i also have the privilege of spending the day working next to mindy and lane of vintage story books - a husband and wife creative duo who's film of the wedding i can't wait to see! all in all, it was pretty epic..from the classic groomsmen pose of 'scare the bear!' to a brief but very wet and loud thunderstorm during the reception, it was a day to remember*
oh yeah...and there was a delorean. great scott!
thank you j&l, for your trust throughout the whole day, for your generosity and warmth, and for the privilege of capturing images that hopefully will bring you back to june 28th, 2014 for years to come!
blessings,
npe
