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Carli and Spencer wanted to do a wintertime e-shoot - and as soon as they mentioned making s'mores, I knew it would be a blast! Carli's family has a beautiful home in Barton Hills (complete with fire pit!) that served as the perfect location
so this next one I just couldn't resist ;-) Carli and Spencer mentioned they were having an 'ugly christmas sweater' contest - check these bad boys out!
thanks guys! can't wait to work together again at the wedding ;-)
so this next one I just couldn't resist ;-) Carli and Spencer mentioned they were having an 'ugly christmas sweater' contest - check these bad boys out!
thanks guys! can't wait to work together again at the wedding ;-)
Jessie said:
WOW! You are a true artist! Amazing pictures!
(12.29.09 / 02:17 PM)
Meghan said:
These photos are amazing! Carli and Spence happen to be one of my favorite couples anyway, and your pictures have completely captured how awesome they are. Can't wait for wedding pictures! Yay!!
(12.29.09 / 05:52 PM)
http://abbyroseblog.com/engagement/carli-spencer-winter-wonderlan.html
12.21.09
here's a few favorites from a super-cute family shoot a couple months back
what a doll!
what a doll!
http://abbyroseblog.com/portrait/ann-arbor-family-session.html
12.14.09
It's always fun to see my work in print! check out Nick and Stephanie in the latest issue of the knot magazine, on newsstands now!
I know my blogging has been kind of sporadic lately - I have swamped working to get stuff done for clients before the holidays! Christmas cards, save-the-dates, album designs and the like have been keeping me BUSY! Not to mention shooting and editing ;-) I'll be sharing lots of fun shoots - and maybe even a few albums - as soon as things slow down a bit (do they ever!?!?)
Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season!!
I know my blogging has been kind of sporadic lately - I have swamped working to get stuff done for clients before the holidays! Christmas cards, save-the-dates, album designs and the like have been keeping me BUSY! Not to mention shooting and editing ;-) I'll be sharing lots of fun shoots - and maybe even a few albums - as soon as things slow down a bit (do they ever!?!?)
Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season!!
http://abbyroseblog.com/wedding/nick-stephanie-published.html
12.08.09
Photographing Bat Mitzvahs is always a blast, and Jolie's was no exception ;-)
Some favorites:
Here's a few from her portrait session at Shaarey Zedek - such a beautiful synagogue.
i LOVE this next one - I'm always looking for creative ways to shoot kids during these Synagogue sessions - I mean, sure, the "hold the torah and smile!" shot is important, but I always try and get a little more creative than that, too...
Some favorites:
Here's a few from her portrait session at Shaarey Zedek - such a beautiful synagogue.
loved her custom tallit from Israel - I swear, they didn't make 'em this pretty when I was 13!
i LOVE this next one - I'm always looking for creative ways to shoot kids during these Synagogue sessions - I mean, sure, the "hold the torah and smile!" shot is important, but I always try and get a little more creative than that, too...
with dad
Jolie's evening party was ahhhMAYzing! Another Dee Dee Hoffman event, this shindig had EVERYTHING - photobooths, candle-making, cotton candy, even a giant inflatable moon bouce! Jolie is one lucky lady ;-)
cute "kiddie coctails" for Jolie and her friends
a few of the guests were lucky enough to go home with rad custom Nike's
http://abbyroseblog.com/mitzvah/jolies-bat-mitzvah.html
12.01.09
elyse and ryan are a super-fun couple. I'm so looking forward to their wedding at the beautiful royal park hotel. we met up a couple of weeks ago for a laid-back engagement session in ann arbor. Here are some of my faves!
thanks guys! hope you enjoy the preview ;-)
seriously, how cute are these guys? These next two could totally be a gap ad!
thanks guys! hope you enjoy the preview ;-)
Auntie Julie said:
I LOVE these pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Abby, you totally captured them! Elyse and Ryan, you couldn't have looked any cuter or more in love
(12.02.09 / 12:58 AM)
Elyse said:
I'm so happy about these pics. Abby-- I can't tell you enough how amazing you are. These are honestly the first pictures I've ever been excited about in my life!
(12.02.09 / 02:59 AM)
Mom and Dad said:
Abby, these pictures are GORGEOUS! They had so much fun at the photo shoot and it shows. Thanks for doing such a great job capturing their love and beauty.
(12.02.09 / 02:31 PM)
Mom and Dad said:
Abby, these pictures are GORGEOUS! They had so much fun at the photo shoot and it shows. Thanks for doing such a great job capturing their love and beauty.
(12.02.09 / 02:31 PM)
Sean said:
Oh my gosh, these are gorgeous! Love the enthusiasm they have for each other that is so blunt! They're beautiful, love these!
(12.08.09 / 07:55 PM)
Jackie Collens said:
OY VEY!!!! CAN IT GET ANYMORE BEAUTIFUL???? Let the countdown begin! xxo
(01.03.10 / 05:00 AM)
http://abbyroseblog.com/engagement/elyse-ryan-engaged.html
11.24.09
tommy and I are headed to Cleveland to spend the holiday with my family. And (gasp!) I don't know that my folks currently have internet (not because they live in the stone age, lol - they're waiting to move into their new home and staying somewhere temporary). Anyhow - this means I might not be as reachable as normal through Friday.
happy thanksgiving! and look for LOTS of fun falltime portraits, and another rockin' bat mitzvah coming to the blog next week ;-)
happy thanksgiving! and look for LOTS of fun falltime portraits, and another rockin' bat mitzvah coming to the blog next week ;-)
http://abbyroseblog.com/life/and-were-off.html
11.23.09
This was my last wedding of 2009 - and what a great couple to end the year with. Hugh and Minae were married at Forest Park Baptist Church, with a reception following at Glen Oaks.
getting ready with the girls
we headed to glen oaks before the ceremony, to take advantage of the unseasonably warn November sunshine.
flowers by vivianos
Minae changed into the CUTEST dress before their first dance
getting ready with the girls
we headed to glen oaks before the ceremony, to take advantage of the unseasonably warn November sunshine.
flowers by vivianos
the ladies
hugh and his groomsmen are just about the nicest group of guys ever - which is why this 'tough guy' pose cracks me up!
onto the ceremony
Hugh surprised his bride (and everyone else!) by serenading her - so romantic!
Minae changed into the CUTEST dress before their first dance
such a fun group
platinum mix DJs kept the dancefloor hopping!
Thanks Minae and Hugh! And thanks to ALL of my wonderful 2009 couples - what a year it's been. I will now proceed to lock myself in a room and design albums for the next two months ;-)
Minae said:
Thank you for the awesome photos!! :)
(11.24.09 / 11:15 AM)
http://abbyroseblog.com/wedding/minae-hugh-married.html
11.16.09
What an amazing day this was! Madison was bat mitzvah'd (is that a word?) last weekend at the Ritz, and it was a BLAST. Dee Dee Hoffman planned the event, and she and her team did a fantastic job transforming the ballroom into a chic nightclub environment.
Madison is just a beautiful young lady, inside and out ;-)
tommy snagged this one:
here's the whole fam
I just love this next shot - grandma surrounded by all the grandkids!
a cute moment before the service
Here's the ballroom - so beautiful!
One of the coolest things for me was walking in and seeing my photos larger-than-life - literally! I did a shoot with Madison awhile back and I was super-excited to see how they used the images to decorate.
and a few more of the pretty details
Congratulations Madison! It was such a joy getting to work with you and your family ;-)
Madison is just a beautiful young lady, inside and out ;-)
tommy snagged this one:
here's the whole fam
I just love this next shot - grandma surrounded by all the grandkids!
a cute moment before the service
Here's the ballroom - so beautiful!
One of the coolest things for me was walking in and seeing my photos larger-than-life - literally! I did a shoot with Madison awhile back and I was super-excited to see how they used the images to decorate.
and a few more of the pretty detailsYUM
Congratulations Madison! It was such a joy getting to work with you and your family ;-)
heather saunders said:
these are just beautiful! She is just adorable and DeeDee always does an amazing job! Just gorgeous!!!! Could I say JUST anymore? Killer photos, as always!
(11.17.09 / 12:30 AM)
Ryan Koral said:
SO beautiful! and LOVE the larger than life photos!!! congrats :)
(11.17.09 / 03:13 PM)
http://abbyroseblog.com/mitzvah/madisons-bat-mitzvah.html
11.11.09
I had a great time shooting with Neil and Erin in downtown Detroit last weekend. the weather was unbelievable - and they were up for a little urban exploring, which is always fun ;-)
a few favorites:
a few favorites:
they look pretty badass in this next one ;-)
thanks guys! tommy and I had a great time roaming around the city with you ;-)
heather saunders said:
these are AWESOME!!!! I absolutely LOVE them.
(11.14.09 / 07:53 PM)
Adelle said:
The second picture in the field, with the flowers and the buildings in the background, is absolute perfection. I can't imagine a better engagement photo!
(11.14.09 / 08:50 PM)
Carol said:
Thank you Heather & Adelle.
I love them too. I must add that they are of my son & my beautiful future daughter-in-law. What a treasure & a memory.
How lucky am I.
(11.17.09 / 03:13 AM)
http://abbyroseblog.com/engagement/erin-neil-engaged.html
11.06.09
just a little something to make you smile heading into the weekend ;-)
http://abbyroseblog.com/happy-friday.html