Carrie Miles Photography Journal.

Last Sunday I had the honor of doing a baby session for a wonderful family. Baby Hope brings joy to all who are around her. Her parents prayed that the Lord would fill their lives with hope. This precious little girl is a testimony of His faithfulness.

Dave and I had the pleasure of doing a portrait session in South Haven for Kirk Jody a few weeks ago.  Jody is an amazing wedding and event planner www.theorganizedpartner.com .  She has given me some great advice about the wedding industry, and along the way I asked how she met her husband. Kirk & Jody were high school sweethearts and just recently celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary. Now any wedding has a few little mishaps, theirs went smoothly until after the big day. All of their wedding photographs were lost in the mail, and after Jody dropped her dress and veil off at the dry cleaners the building burned down! While the pictures we took of them a few weeks ago will never replace their wedding photos, I hope they help to celebrate twenty four years together. Thanks so much for the wonderful afternoon  Kirk & Jody. We loved the tour of South Haven and had a great time getting to know you more over dinner.

Here are a few of my favorite images...

and here is the slideshow...

I started laughing and called Dave to come see...   and I was reminded of a story:

Years ago when I was home from college for the summer my mom made me 2 poached eggs on toast and put a slice of melon on the plate as a garnish.  She looked down at the plate and there was a face looking back at her!  We both laughed so hard our stomachs hurt and we had to sit on the floor to collect ourselves.  I love those moments when you laugh so hard tears roll.

Her little outfit was so sweet!

Our present was curtains I made for Norah & Lucy's room.  

Norah Nu Turned the big One last weekend!  It was a beach themed party, full of games and laughter and cake.  Here are a few of my favorite images of the sweet birthday girl.  

We love you Norah!

My absolute favorite image of the day.

A Norah Mobile from Grandy & Papa!

The slideshow is a collection of our favorite images of the day.  Click this link and you are able to view the entire collection of images (click the shopping cart icon).

One of my weddings was featured on Stella Event Design's Blog along with Q+A about my photography business.  A huge thank you to Jessica Pennington the owner, who I met at a recent MWEP meeting in Kalamazoo.

 

Nic & Beth were married May 22nd. Dave and I had a blast photographing their wedding. There are so many favorite images, here are just a few to give a sneak peak. Congrats you two!

Nic patiently waiting to see Beth for the first time...

Dave's Birthday was several weeks ago, I've been remiss in my blogging of late.  I will shape up!

Here's my Grahms.  Isn't she beautiful?  Her 81st birthday.  She has taught me to find joy in the little things.  I want to write a book about her and the many wonderful things she did for me growing up.  A trip "Up North" to grahms & gramps was a special treat full of walks, trips to the library, tea parties, dress up, secret candy stashes and lots of laughter.

Nic & Beth's official engagement session was Saturday in Kalamazoo.  Here are some of my faves.  Less than 7 weeks until the big day!

Bethie & Nic are engaged!  It happened at my parents house last Saturday.  My mom packed a picnic lunch for the lovebirds and we had our family cabin ready for a romantic proposal!  Mom and Aunt J & I waited in suspense for the news, peaking out the window towards the cabin every few minutes.  Bethie had that just engaged glow:)  Stay tuned for pics from their official engagement session in the next few weeks.  We're so happy for you two!