Engaged: Phil & Lauren

I have known Phillip Johnson my whole life, our families grew up in church together. His sister Karyn is still one of my good friends.  For the most part, Phil has always been my friends little brother (not to say we weren't friends, we once were co-workers at NP).  I am so happy to see him with Lauren, who is the one meant just for Phil. We had fun taking engagement pictures, and i'm so excited to be doing their wedding in August.  Here are a few of my favorites from the day. 

 

 After this picture, I told Lauren she should hold Phil up for a few pictures. She made it long enough for me to snap two pictures. :)

I had to lay on the ground to take this picture, and I'm sure both Phil and Lauren thought I was crazy...maybe I am. BUT I just think this turned out so cool !

We ended the shoot on the Grand Haven pier, which is where they first met. 

Babies: Landon Matthew Hyder

A lot of my friends are married, but not a lot of those married couples have kids. Until now.  Holly & Will had a baby the same day as my other friends Melissa and Matthew.  Melissa ( Louie) is one of my college roommates, and I had the privilege to take somewhat newborn pictures of her little guy.

Congrats Matthew and Lou!

First Batch.

I went to Cornerstone University, to study exercise science, not photography.  While there, I took a couple photography classes (on a whim, just for fun) and these are some of my first shots I did. 

This picture started my 'thing' for benches.

 

These two were taken at a local cemetery in GR, I know its a bit creepy, but they are kinda fun.  

My friend Brooke and I chased this fire truck around campus, because it was number 13.  We finally caught up.

A view as we were leaving a weekend trip to Chicago.

Grand Haven Lighthouse. My friend Laura and I took on the ice/snow to get some cool pictures.

Catholic church, downtown Muskegon.

This was my bathroom doorknob when I lived in Spring Lake.

My personal favorite.  Rosa Parks Circle, GR. In the summer, they have table and chairs (or at least they used to).  Makes me miss my college roommates.

Hope everyone's weekend was great!

Rain.

I cannot get enough of these flowers this spring.  And what's even better then pretty flowers, is when it rains on them and leaves rain drops.  These were taken at my friend Kristy's house, (the bleeding heart was at my house, while I was testing a new lens out).  Enjoy  :)

This was in their front yard. Jim and Kristy have 6 kids.  All 6 names are on here, but the last two got a little blurry.  Sorry Samuel and Lydia!

The Dirkse Family

Meet Will and Holly Dirkse.  Being good friends of mine, I have been able to do pictures for them, in many different situations.  They go from a married couple, to an expecting couple, to a proud mom and dad of little Charlie.  I'm so blessed to be able to be a part of this little guy's life, and I would love to share them with you all.

Love you Will, Holly, and Charlie.