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david + kathryn | wedding | the peninsula room | traverse city, mi

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david + kathryn | wedding | the peninsula room | traverse city, mi

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

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john + jessie | wedding | leland, mi

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john + jessie | wedding | leland, mi

last year i started traveling for weddings in the state of michigan and chicago without charging a travel fee.  there is something about offering couples a single all-inclusive price that i just love! it simplifies the process and takes me to new venues and locations, which is always a welcomed adventure!

well, john and jessie did just that...inviting me along to join them this past weekend in the harbor village of leland, just north of traverse city and the sleeping bear dunes. something about this town gets me every time i visit. and saturday was no different! jessie and john lived every moment of that day fully invested, taking in the love that surrounded them on a gorgeous june day.

here is just a snippet of what i had the honor to witness!

love you guys j&j - thank you for your trust and joy. it was so much fun to work with you!

peace and blessings,

-npe

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max {and.the.epic.island.boys}

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max {and.the.epic.island.boys}

  we set out with one goal in mind...to give our dear friend max, a bachelor party to remember.

seven friends heading off to the beauties of northern michigan, ready for the glories of God's creation, the bond of brotherhood, and the memories to be made.

i may say it often, but probably not often enough...i am blessed.  to spend these three days with chad, kevin, jordan, will, james, and max was an incredible privilege.  humble men of God, enjoying the fellowship of brotherhood and encouraging max as he prepares to marry his beautiful bride, chelsea.

and that one goal...yeah, i think we reached it*

here is our adventure...

-npe

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an english summer {fun.thus.far}

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an english summer {fun.thus.far}

sometimes, when your work is holding a camera, it is nice to set the lens down and just be a part of the action...especially when that action is happening with children who seem to grow up right before my eyes.

but even with plenty of time without a camera in my hands..i seem to find myself reaching for one to capture those moments of joy, family, blessing, and all around fun!

here are a few shots from our family summer so far, amid weddings and engagements!

jana, ben, and norah are truly an undeserved gift from God, and for me, half the joy of taking pictures, is the forever reminder to remain humble in light of our faithful Father's blessings*

- npe

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