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10.01.09
By popular demand - a bigger peek at Lynn and Shane's lovely wedding from last month! Hope it was worth the wait ;-)
venue: Inn at St Johns
beauty: Indigo Day Spa
cake: cakes by deb
flowers: the flower alley
I had a great time shooting lynn and shane's engagement session in Chicago last spring and was really looking forward to their wedding day! Here's a selection of favorites
as always, some of my faves of the day are captured during the getting ready activities:
dress porn ;-)
lynn lookin' beautiful
venue: Inn at St Johns
beauty: Indigo Day Spa
cake: cakes by deb
flowers: the flower alley
I had a great time shooting lynn and shane's engagement session in Chicago last spring and was really looking forward to their wedding day! Here's a selection of favorites
as always, some of my faves of the day are captured during the getting ready activities:
dress porn ;-)
lynn lookin' beautiful
tommy's shot (he's been rockin' the grooms prep lately!)
i just love when couples agree to do photos together before the ceremony - makes things soooo much easier ;-) Lynn and Shane chose to forgo a traditional wedding party, which gave us lots of time for some beautiful portraits with just the two of them.
loved her shoe bling!
champagne toast with the girls
a few from their ceremony
some pretty reception details. they had a darling green apple theme - and guests all went home with a yummy caramel apple!
GREEN TRICK CARNATIONS! YAY!
lynn and her dad
thanks lynn and shane!
Lynn said:
Great job Abby! I am so glad Shane and I had you and Tommy there to capture our special day.
(10.02.09 / 03:23 PM)
Katie said:
Lynn you are so beautiful. The pictures are amazing.
(10.02.09 / 08:05 PM)
alice pabian said:
lynn, dad and i just love the pictures we hope to show them to babcia and dziadzia tomorrow........beautiful photos Abby.....looking forward to seeing the rest......
(10.03.09 / 12:28 AM)
Becky said:
Wow, I am blown away by every photo. Lynn is amazingly beautiful...those blue eyes are mesmerizing. It makes me smile to relive the day through these photos...GREAT JOB!!
(10.03.09 / 04:57 PM)
Courtney said:
I cried again! Never have I seen two people so in love and these pictures capture that. Love you guys!
(10.07.09 / 04:50 PM)
Stephanie Pabian said:
These Pictures Are Amazing !! Abby You Did A Fantastic Job !! Everyone Looks So Good !!
(10.10.09 / 01:42 PM)
http://abbyroseblog.com/wedding/lynn-shane-married.html
10.01.09
here's the first of a couple of weddings I have coming out in print
this month. Jason and Annmarie's wedding was such a fun and unique day
- so great to see it published!
In Frame Bride is a really cool publication, all about wedding photography, and showcasing the best of the best in Michigan - I was honored to be asked to participate! Check out the issue, available now!
In Frame Bride is a really cool publication, all about wedding photography, and showcasing the best of the best in Michigan - I was honored to be asked to participate! Check out the issue, available now!
It's that crazy time of year (although really, when is it not)....so I am a bit behind in my blogging! I have two weddings and two e-shoots to share, so check back soon for more!
http://abbyroseblog.com/wedding/jason-annmarie-published.html
09.28.09
Liz and Peter came my way through sara and alex, so I knew they were going to be a super-fun couple to work with! They're getting married this spring in Ann Arbor - can't wait! We met up in Kerrytown last week for a laid-back engagement shoot.
A few favorites:
liz has a great smile ;-)
I actually can't believe I've never taken this next photo before - this will make a rad save-the-date!
thanks guys! see you soon!
A few favorites:
liz has a great smile ;-)
I actually can't believe I've never taken this next photo before - this will make a rad save-the-date!thanks guys! see you soon!
liz said:
hoooray! thanks so much for posting, abby :) i'm BEYOND ecstatic to see the proofs and more importantly have you there with me (and of course Peter later) on the BIG DAY!
these photos have already insured you a new customer in my friend April who 'HAS to have you' ;)
(10.01.09 / 03:02 PM)
http://abbyroseblog.com/engagement/liz-peter-engaged-1.html
09.24.09
don't have time for a proper blogging of this wedding just yet - but, until I do - here's a little something purty to look at ;-)
lynn and shane: we had a great time with you guys! stay tuned for many more ;-)
Stephanie Pabian said:
You Guys Look Amazing !! I Can't Wait To See More !!
(09.27.09 / 04:26 PM)
Katie said:
Enough of the teaser. Bring on the pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(09.30.09 / 05:53 PM)
Alice Pabian said:
looking forward to seeing all the pictures soon......beautiful couple....beautiful day....
(10.01.09 / 08:26 PM)
http://abbyroseblog.com/wedding/lynn-shane-teaser.html
09.22.09
a few favorites from a recent e-shoot with steve and shannon, an adorable couple getting hitched next year.
I have been shooting a TON lately - so stay tuned for lots more fun stuff!
Shannon said:
Abby... you're just amazing! I love them! I'm totally looking forward to seeing the rest of the proofs!! You just made my whole day!! :D
(09.22.09 / 07:39 PM)
Kara said:
it's a pity, you are so muttish!! ha!! You guys look soooooo cute and so inlove!! awwwww!!! Seriously, the photographer did great, but its probably not to hard with subjects like you all!!
(10.08.09 / 05:15 PM)
http://abbyroseblog.com/engagement/shannon-steve-engaged.html
09.20.09
meet miss madison - i'll be shooting her bat mitzvah this november (yes she's only 13!). we met up last week for a quick session, to capture some images that will be displayed at her party.
here's just a few favorites
is it just me or does she totally have a jessica alba thing happening in this next one?
thanks for a great session - really excited to work together in November!
here's just a few favorites
is it just me or does she totally have a jessica alba thing happening in this next one?thanks for a great session - really excited to work together in November!
http://abbyroseblog.com/portrait/madsion-portraits.html
09.16.09
I just loved everything about this wedding. Deb and Jerry are such a wonderful couple - plus, they were high school sweethearts, which I just think is the cutest! They were married at the Potawatomi Inn - a super-cool, rustic lodge right across the Indiana border.
I don't think I've ever done this before, but I am going to blog this whole wedding in black and white. I always deliver a good mix of color, black-and-white, and creatively toned images - but this series I've chosen to feature here seemed particularly suited for black and white. For isolating emotion and emphasizing a photojournalistic feel, I truly feel that nothing beats a strong black and white image. But don't worry Deb and Jerry - I also captured lots of vibrant color photos as well ;-)
Deb is just stunning - if Michele Pfieffer and Mila Jovovitch had a love child, she *might* be this lovely
Deb is a really talented ceramic artist - she made over 200 favors for the guests, custom beer mugs for all the wedding party, and this darling dish for the ring bearer
the girls picked all the flowers themselves at a local dahlia farm - pretty cool!
these next two are tommy's shots (is he getting good or what)
my hunny, lookin' fly
I don't think I've ever done this before, but I am going to blog this whole wedding in black and white. I always deliver a good mix of color, black-and-white, and creatively toned images - but this series I've chosen to feature here seemed particularly suited for black and white. For isolating emotion and emphasizing a photojournalistic feel, I truly feel that nothing beats a strong black and white image. But don't worry Deb and Jerry - I also captured lots of vibrant color photos as well ;-)
Deb is just stunning - if Michele Pfieffer and Mila Jovovitch had a love child, she *might* be this lovely
and Jerry is just the nicest guy you could ever meet - I think his personality really shines through in these next images
Deb is a really talented ceramic artist - she made over 200 favors for the guests, custom beer mugs for all the wedding party, and this darling dish for the ring bearer
the girls picked all the flowers themselves at a local dahlia farm - pretty cool!
these next two are tommy's shots (is he getting good or what)
my hunny, lookin' fly
i seriously *heart* this next one - such a fun moment!
their ballroom looked really incredible, filled with glowing paper lanterns
tommy got this sweet picture of the band
thanks deb and jerry for a great day!
Deb Thenen said:
I couldn't have asked for a better photographer! Abby, you & Tommy did such a wonderful job! These photographs couldn't be any more perfect! Jer & I had such a special & great day which you both captured so well. You were both so easy to work with & I can tell you love your job! I can't wait to see the rest of them! Be looking for a little thank you package coming your way!
Deb & Jerry Thenen
(09.17.09 / 12:46 AM)
http://abbyroseblog.com/wedding/deb-jerry-married.html
09.14.09
ashleigh and christopher are such a cool and laid-back couple. i've been looking forward to their wedding all year! the big day came and went last weekend at the Henry Ford Museum, and went off without a hitch ;-)
a few quick vendor shouts:
hair: luigi @ luigi bruni
makeup: Amani Mokdad
flowers: Sebesta Design
band: Chateau
I started off the day with Ashleigh at the Ritz, for all the "getting ready" action
here's luigi working his magic:
HOTT HOTT shoes - seriously, to die for.
love these next two that Tommy captured - really nice behind-the-scenes moments as ashleigh prepared to come down the aisle
the rings were very unique - Chris picked this out because it matches ashleigh's eyes ;-)
a few quick vendor shouts:
hair: luigi @ luigi bruni
makeup: Amani Mokdad
flowers: Sebesta Design
band: Chateau
I started off the day with Ashleigh at the Ritz, for all the "getting ready" action
here's luigi working his magic:
HOTT HOTT shoes - seriously, to die for.
I see a LOT of amazing shoes in my line of work - these are definitely in the top five!!
this flower girl was just the coolest
first look
loved the bouquet and boutonniere - too often I see these giant flower
boutonniere's that just don't stay nice - by the time we're ready for
pictures, they're practically destroyed! But this looked sharp all day
- so, note to future grooms - get a boutonniere that won't wilt or fall apart!!
a few pictures around the garden before their outdoor ceremony at 6PM
so many amazing spots to shoot at the museum - and wouldn't you know it, some of my favorite pictures are made against the wall outside the bathrooms - ha!
love these next two that Tommy captured - really nice behind-the-scenes moments as ashleigh prepared to come down the aisle
and AMAZINGLY AWESOME cake topper (ashleigh, leave a comment and let people know where you got this - I forget!)
Corrinne did a sweet job with the centerpieces -
these next two are my favorites...
the rings were very unique - Chris picked this out because it matches ashleigh's eyes ;-)
first dance
Tommy and I couldn't resist poppin' in the museum's photo booth on our way out - I heart photo booths!
ashleigh + christopher - thanks for trusting us to photograph your day - we had a great time with you guys. hope you had a fun drive back across the country!
ashleigh + christopher - thanks for trusting us to photograph your day - we had a great time with you guys. hope you had a fun drive back across the country!
Bev said:
Abby, you have a gift and I am so glad you share it with all of us who have the honor of getting to know you. Your photography is stunning, unique and breathtakingly beautiful. It was a special day for all of us and you nailed it. Thanks, Bev
(09.15.09 / 11:00 AM)
Ashleigh said:
Cake Topper by Clay Lindo http://claylindo.com/
These pictures are awesome!! We're delighted, you captured the moments we want to relive everyday! Thanks Abby & Tommy - you guys are bomb.com ;)
(09.15.09 / 05:23 PM)
http://abbyroseblog.com/wedding/ashleigh-christopher-married.html
09.12.09
I can't believe my favorite little peanut has started kindergarten! I was lured out of bed last week at an ungodly hour to help see him off - the promise of chocolate chip pancakes may have also played a role in getting me over there ;-)
But so glad I made it! here's a few snaps I took:
Owen practicing his lightsaber moves
nina being....nina.....
But so glad I made it! here's a few snaps I took:
Owen practicing his lightsaber moves
nina being....nina.....here's what I got when I asked Owen to show off his new backpack ;-)
so cute! isn't she going to be the best flower girl EVER!?
and the whole fam....
congratulations owen! you'll be off to college before we know it....
melissa said:
yea! go Owen, we had an exciting first day last week too! hears to week two!
(09.14.09 / 04:38 PM)
http://abbyroseblog.com/life/owen-starts-kindergarten.html
09.10.09
I'll be honest - I was a little bit nervous for this wedding. this was one of the biggest weddings I've ever photographed (in terms of size of wedding party and number of guests), so I knew there was going to be a LOT going on! Plus, the weather was not looking good....
BUT the wedding gods smiled upon me and it was a great day. Sam and Agatha's friends and family were the nicest group I could have hoped to work with, all of their vendors were spot-on, and we wound up with a gorgeous day!
Here's some of my favorites:
Getting ready bright and early at Agatha's house
BUT the wedding gods smiled upon me and it was a great day. Sam and Agatha's friends and family were the nicest group I could have hoped to work with, all of their vendors were spot-on, and we wound up with a gorgeous day!
Here's some of my favorites:
Getting ready bright and early at Agatha's house
Agatha was just breathtaking - amazing YSA Makino gown from Alessandra Bride and Maria Elena headpiece from Roma Sposa
BIG thanks to the delightful Tamara from Silver Thumb, who pitched in to shoot the guys in the morning - here's a couple of hers I really like
and, onto the ceremony at Holy Family, right downtown by Greektown
en route downtown with the wedding party
my biggest wedding party to date - 12 attendants each!
super-cute flower girl
a quick jaunt to belle isle
The reception was held at the Palazzo Grande in Shelby Township - a beautiful, newly renovated facility. Some reception details (floral arrangements by Venetian Flowers)
another view of that cake! Agatha's dad owns Vito's Bakery, so an impressive cake was all but guaranteed - and don't even get me started on the sweet table - unbelievable!!
one of my fave wedding bands, Intrigue, tore it UP! It's always a treat to see these guys preform - who else can go from Italian Opera to Lady Gaga so seamlessly!?
one of my favorite parts of every wedding I shoot is towards the end of the reception - the cake is cut, the "official" dances are done, and everyone is GETTING DOWN! This is such a fun time for me as a photographer - this late in the day, most everyone is used to me and camera, so I can really get out there, mix with the crowd, and capture fun candid moments like these
this little guy was wiped out (i know just how he felt!)
Sam and Agatha - enjoy this little peek at your wedding photos! Thanks to you and your families for being so wonderful to work with - I hope you had FUN and are enjoying Hawaii!
Adelle said:
Abby - those are amazing photos. The clouds at belle isle sure did cooperate nicely. :) And wow - 28 people in a wedding party?! That's pretty amazing!
(09.10.09 / 09:26 PM)
Anonymous said:
Great job Abby. . . you rock!!
(09.11.09 / 12:17 AM)
http://abbyroseblog.com/wedding/sam-agatha-married.html