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from now through the end of the year, all orders placed online at www.abbyrosephoto.net are 25% off.  Just use the promo code 'holiday' at checkout. 

the email announcement with all the juicy details will go out later today, but I thought I'd give my loyal blog readers a headstart ;-)  (not on my mailing list?  click here to join!)

Happy holidays!!
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The latest think local first directory will be out this month - be on the lookout, or swing by my studio for a copy.  I'm proud to be a member of this organization, and some of my work is even featured in the upcoming directory.  Check out the think local first website to learn more!

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I love this shot of Randi getting ready
The flowers were just gorgeous - i heart purple!



a cute moment after the ceremony



I adore this shot - not really sure why

The wedding party braved the cold for some fun, outdoor shots



husband and wife!

Randi listening to her dad's toast

and one from their first dance...

Randi + Rob - it was such fun spending the day with you!  Hope you're having an amazing honeymoon.

Now that my wedding season has wrapped up, i'll be hard at work the next weeks finishing all the editing i've still got left, designing albums, and putting the finishing touches on my fab new space (stay tuned for pics!).
]]> http://abbyroseblog.com/wedding/randi-rob-married.html http://abbyroseblog.com/wedding/randi-rob-married.html wedding Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:26:05 +0000 She has the most amazing blue eyes!









yup - that is snow you see!  The first snowfall of the year ;-)


Thanks for braving the cold guys, and for laughing and cuddling so nicely on demand ;-)
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Here's the girls reading from the Torah at Adat Shalom
they each had the cutest custom pointers - love it!





Here they are all dressed up for their evening party at Andiamos

Both of their dresses were to die for - I swear, they didn't make 'em this cool when I was 13.  I cringe remembering my Bat Mitzvah dress ;-)

The ballroom looked great - loved all the bright colors



the hora!





the moms!

this was a happening party - check out how packed the dancefloor was!

Congratulations Rachel and Jaclyn!  Hope you girls had a blast!
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Anyhow - are these not the prettiest girls ever?!
i just love this one - it really captures their relationship!

the birthday girl - lookin' gorgeous!

another of my favorites:



AWWWWWWW!!

thanks ladies!  so fun to see everyone and I can't wait for the wedding! 
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twins #1

and twins #2



and a couple with mom...



thanks for the fun session guys!  great to finally meet everyone!

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We met up last week for an engagement session on what I fear may be one of the last nice days of 2008 - we definitely made the most of it!

I love how happy these two make each other!
how adorable are Ashley's freckles?!

soon the pretty fall colors will be gone...

some election day humor ;-)

LOVE these next two:





Thanks Ashley and David!  Can't wait for the wedding this spring - it'll be here before we know it!
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I kind of wish I'd had my 'real' gear with me to properly document the evening (my inner-photojournalist never rests!) although just being part of the celebration was amazing...plus, seeing as I managed to somehow lose my keys during an impromptu parade through downtown, it was probably for the best that my 5D was safe and sound at home ;-)
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We started with some Synagogue portraits

The Bat Mitzvah girl!


How cute is this family?!

A nice moment with grandma

And than it was time to PARTY at MBargo/Lucky Strike in Novi - such a fun spot!  I LOVED all the details that Susan and her team at 753 space design studio put together - the decor was all sourced from recycled materials, there was on-site screen printing, funky blacklight - and check out these awesome posters they created from some headshots I took! SO rock 'n roll!



the hora!!

The Magen Boys, all the way from Canada, kept the party going - this crowd was dancing up such a storm that the dancefloor nearly collapsed (literally!)...

Congratulations Gillian and family - what a fun night!  

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Technically, this was two familes (plus some grandparents!) - so here's just a tiny sneak peak:


total cuteness overload!!

This little gal was happiest when running free (or reading her scooby book)  ;-)




Enjoy the preview, more to come!

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The fall colors were kickin' and we had a lovely (albeit windy!) afternoon








Looking forward to the wedding this spring!

]]> http://abbyroseblog.com/engagement/dan-brenda-engaged.html http://abbyroseblog.com/engagement/dan-brenda-engaged.html engagement Sat, 01 Nov 2008 03:37:39 +0000 Luigi Bruni's best, Ryan and the epic motion team on video, Mel Ball and Colors wedding band, Emerald City to make it all look pretty, the gorgeous backdrop of Lovett Hall - and moi, of course ;-)

Alyssa's dress was stunning - I love the organic detailing

her twigs and honey hairpiece was *perfect* - Myra is so talented!!



Alyssa looked incredible


Here's the wedding party hanging out...



Just as we were heading back inside this gorgeous little burst of sun peeked out - I LOVE the images we managed to grab before it dipped back behind the clouds!

The ceremony was lovely - Will actually built their Chuppa using wood from the park they met at!







Loved what Emerald City did here - very 'enchanted forest'!

first dance





Mel Ball and Colors were a blast!

the HORA!!!

Congrats Will and Alyssa!  Have an awesome time in Mexico! 

]]> http://abbyroseblog.com/wedding/will-alyssa-married.html http://abbyroseblog.com/wedding/will-alyssa-married.html wedding Dearborn Emerald City Epic Motion Lovett Hall Luigi Bruni Mel Ball and Colors MI Twigs and Honey Vera Wang Wed, 29 Oct 2008 21:50:15 +0000 So I don't have time today to do a 'real' blog from this awesome wedding I shot yesterday - but I wanted to throw a little something up for anyone who might come by ;-)

Here's two quick ones that jumped out as I started editing:




Check back soon for much more!!

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I shot mom and dad's awesome wedding just over a year ago - and now they've welcomed this little cutie!   One of the best parts of my job is getting to see 'my' couples' new babies - i love it!
loves me some baby toes!!

So adorable...

and here he is with mom...

Congratulations Dan and Heather - so fun to meet the little guy!

On a side note - just want to say 'thanks' to all of my clients for their patience.  I know lots of you are waiting anxiously for your proofs/albums/etc, and I promise I am hard at work!  Between wedding season in full swing, and getting settled into my new studio, things are little busier than normal.  Hang in there!  I'll be launching special holiday pricing soon just to say thanks!
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