Roadside Flowers
Albion, Michigan
Autumn Means Football
Autumn means football, and here at school it means flag powderpuff football. I stopped by one of the practice sessions with the Delta Gamma sorority trying out their pitch-and-catch.
The guy at the end? He was going to make a tackle but biffed it on the turf. So it goes.
Heaven Sounds Like Florence
“I am done with my graceless heart – tonight I’m gonna cut it out, and then restart.”
Heaven probably sounds something like Florence and her heavenly choir.
Bruce Peninsula from the Chi-Cheemaun
A view of the Bruce Peninsula from the Chi-Cheemaun – Tobermory, Ontario
Dream Theater Doing ‘Octavarium’
We move in circles
Balanced all the while
On a gleaming razor’s edge
Dream Theater doing “Octavarium” live – the band at their absolute 30-minute best. Modern prog at it’s best, too.
Sunset on Lake Michigan
St. Ignace, Mich.
Some days, when you think there’ll be no pretty sunset, a pretty sunset appears.
‘Dark Side’ by Dream Theater
Set aside 45 minutes, put this on in the background while you work, and enjoy a modern retelling of The Dark Side of the Moon from Dream Theater.
And notice how effortless the “Time” solo is for a (goofy-haired) John Petrucci. Those bends? Ugh. They could never end, as far as I’m concerned.
Matt + Jen
Matt and Jen
Dig the bluegrass band.
Drinks and merriment.
Paint your own square.
The “M” tables.
Bridesmaids getting ready.
Matt and Jen sharing their vows.
Matt and Jen’s first glimpse.
This Labor Day was the second anniversary of the best photography gig I’ve ever had: my high school friends’ Matt and Jen’s wedding.
Bohemian, lakeside, and a beautiful couple with their amazing friends. It was a magical evening. No pressure, no “must-haves” – Jen told me to “do you what you do” and capture the intimate moments from the event. That’s my favorite way to work, and I think it shows.
I’ve since retired from shooting weddings, and this wasn’t the last one I did, but it’s by far my favorite.
The engagement photo shoot was pretty spectacular, too. Tons of fun, and Jen’s ideas for the shoot made it all special. That, and the perfect summer light.
