It is really interesting working with a bride who shares your name.  All day long I kept hearing, “Shelby!” but no one was talking to me.  I can’t begin to tell you how many times I answered and then was immediately embarassed.  This day was not about me.  This day belonged to another beautiful bride. […]

I don’t do many boudoir projects.  With them being so personal in nature, I think clients try to involve a few vendors as possible.  And then there’s the question of what to do with the pictures?  Do you create an album or gift box for your husband?  Is it appropriate to hang them as wall […]

“In the cathedral of the woods where the slanting light shines through the song of the bird enchants the air and fills the soul with tranquillity.. Over the open fields the spirit glides on the wing of a bee – – – – or a dragonfly touching each flower growing there – – – – […]

The sensual side of being a woman.  That’s what I’d really like to entitle this project.  It’s not about raunchy, racy photos of women in the nude but a reminder that we’re all beautiful and our own kind of sexy.   It’s about the lingering glance behind long lashes.   It’s the she simplicity of […]

The days are shorter, the air is cool and the world is taking on a golden brown hue. We welcomed September rains, brought out velvet touches and are savoring evenings by candlelight and now have added tinsel to our shopping lists. It’s a clear sign that engagement season is officially upon us. When I saw […]

December’s weather here in Michigan has been a little abnormal, to say the least. The amount of foggy and rain filled days have been unheard of and I’ve hardly had the need to put on my winter coat. This morning, once again, I woke up to a thick of cloud that hung in the air. […]

On the sand in St Joseph, Becca and John said I do.  From the flowers to the ribbons to the setting, the entire day was picaresque.  Lake Michigan will always hold a piece of my heart, no matter how far my travels may take me.  The soft tones and nautical touches were some of my […]

A couple month’s ago one of the awesome ladies from Style Me Pretty reached out asking if I’d mind breaking down and sharing all the ingredients to Christina’s lovely autumn bouquet (you may remember Tim & Christina’s wedding was featured on their blog here last spring).  It was so special being asked, as I feel […]

It’s no secret that I love the water.  The sound of crashing waves and beautiful beaches are so invigorating.  It really is amazing all the beauty that God has put on this earth around us.  Beyond the obviously picturesque days, I love those that are a little darker.  Moody, overcast skies are so intoxicating.  There’s […]

Talk about sweet surprises, I knew this day was coming but I didn’t know when.  So when I saw this gorgeous wedding pop up in my feed it just took my glum morning and turned my busy frown up side down!  I LOVED this wedding.  And I know that I’m not supposed to play favorites, […]