storm over the mountains.

rocky mountain national park, colorado.

mountain flowers.

purple mountain majesty.

(I am now questioning why I even live in Michigan. This place is absolutely amazing.)

colorado!

My uncle has wifi so that means I have internet; however, I don't have a lot of time to post. I thought I'd share at least two pictures to enjoy.

(above: Denver from afar.)

leavin' on a jet plane.

Well, not quite yet. Tuesday morning I fly off to Colorado and I'll be gone for a while. I'll definitely be snapping lots of pictures, but posting will probably be non-existent. For now, I'll leave you with a few photos from today. I went out with my friend Sarah and we wandered around Ann Arbor experimenting on each other. Overall, it went well. But, I was slightly disappointed with myself. I'm really trying to work on developing more poses that are natural but still unique. I was happy with the edit job, however. I'm still getting used to Lightroom and using presets and so far, it has been fun. I've also included some architectural photos because I LOVE the University of Michigan campus :) Sarah also took lots of photos of ME, which was SO weird. I kept analyzing myself the ENTIRE time. And I was so conscious of the lighting. And standing there was so awkward. I definitely prefer being the photographer!

Greenfield Village

I am a nanny again this summer, so I took the kids to Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan. Dearborn is a special place to me, because I attend school there and love the community. It's also a city filled with history. Henry Ford has estate on my campus and Ford Motor Co. was started and still has its world headquarters there. Greenfield Village is actually part of a sprawling campus that includes an academy, a museum, a theatre and the village - all named after Henry Ford. It's pretty neat! If you're ever in the Detroit area, I'd recommend checking it out!

(above: one of Henry Ford's favorite trains, being restored.)

(above: turning the train tracks at the roundhouse!)

(above: the roundhouse)

(above: the kiddos!)

card-happy!

Well, today was an exciting day, to say the least. I came home from work, to find a neat little bundle with my address on it. To my surprise, it was my business cards! I feel so legit now. When my graphic designer (thanks Maddy!) initially sent me the first design, I was REALLY skeptical. I had given her some colors and let her go because honestly, I never would have figured out a design. When I opened the box and saw the cards, I immediately fell in love. I can't wait to give them away now!! (Phone number blotted out - if you're interested in talking to book a shoot email me.)

S children

Long-time readers of my blog will probably recognize these kiddos from this shoot last fall. I was so excited to get together with them again this afternoon and do one last shoot with them, especially since they're moving TOMORROW. I'm so sad to see them leave!

Look for more photos in the gallery soon!

two hundred dollars poorer.

I booked a flight to Denver, Colorado.

I didn’t want to spend the money, but Popsie said this will probably be the last time our family is all together like this, with my two brothers in the Marine Corps now. I’m trusting God on this one despite the hole in my wallet; I know it’s the right decision.

On my way there, I’ll visit my dear friend, Hannah F. during a layover.

Then I’ll make the connection, land in Denver and hang out with Katie and (another) Hannah.

After, I’ll spend the next week with family.

I’m SO thrilled about leaving on a jet plane. The roar of the engines. Popping ears and the frantic smacking of bubble gum. Seeing the Lakes from the air. People-watching in the plane. Observing the cloud formations in the sky. Imagining the pictures, the mountains and the people I'll see.

Perhaps I’ll end the trip two hundred dollars richer.

summer.

Sorry for the picture overload - I'm just making up for my lack of posts. These are favorites of mine from the last month or two :)

Cousins!

Tonight I took a visit up to my grandparents house, where my three cousins have been staying for the last couple of months. They're from Colorado; their dad is working and their mom is visiting her family in Asia. We'll all be heading out to Colorado to take them back soon. I'm so glad I was able to take a few shots of them!

It's July...

...and things are crazy! I hope everyone had an enjoyable holiday weekend. Look for pictures from recent shoots soon!