Annual Print Competition {Award Winning Prints}

I am a member of the Professional Photographers of Western Michigan and this week we had our annual print competition with judges coming in from Illinois & Michigan. They are certified by the Professional Photographers of America and are extremely talented photographers as well as judges.

It's always nerve wracking for me to listen to the critique and comments as my prints spin around for them to judge. Seriously, my heart about pounds out of my chest.

This year I had two prints that earned Merit Awards. In the four years that I have been entering this competition, this year was a personal best for me. I was on cloud 9 to say the least.

Not only does it take an incredible amount of work to get images ready for this competition, but you also have to title the prints. I spent many many hours trying to think of the perfect titles that help tell the story of the images I submitted. Sounds crazy, but it's true.

Here are the two images that earned Merit Awards. "Hillbilly Hilton" and "Nestled"

As always, thanks for stopping by the blog.

~L

It's Been Awhile {Photography Just For Me}

It's been awhile since my last blog post. Honestly, it's been really nice to be away from the computer for awhile.

It's been such a weird winter......or the winter that never was. Until a couple of weeks ago when we FINALLY got some snow. So while the kids were skiing, I took the opportunity to go out with the four wheel drive and do some shooting just for ME!

It felt so good to just drive around and see what caught my eye. Although, I must admit, I almost got taken out by a car when I wasn't paying attention and stepped around my truck to get back in......felt sorry for the driver who I believe I might have given a heart attack to, my bad, sorry!

I'm looking forward to 2012. New shooting locations, and new backgrounds/props for the studio.

Thanks for stopping by the blog, I'll try to be better at updating it! Honest.

~L

Marshall {Grand Rapids Children's Photographer}

This was the PERFECT session to end the 2011 season.

Meet, Marshall! He will put a smile on your face for sure.

Merry Christmas Everyone!

~L

Emmett {Grand Rapids Newborn Photographer}

Ali & Gibson {Grand Rapids Children's Photographer}

It's too bad these kids didn't have any fun at all during there photo session...............take a peek at their fabulous fall session!

Kristine {Grand Rapids Senior Photographer}

The McLean Family {Grand Rapids Family Photographer}

The Montana Family :: {Grand Rapids Family Photographer}

Sullivan ~ 18 months {Grand Rapids Childrens Photographer}

Max :: Mattawan High School 2012 {Grand Rapids Senior Photographer}

First Communion ~ {Grand Rapids Children's Photographer}

Rachel ~ Portage Northern 2012 {Grand Rapids Senior Photographer}

Brand New ~ {Grand Rapids Newborn Photographer}

Joe - Forest Hills Central 2012 {Grand Rapids Senior Photographer}

Avery ~ Forest Hills Central 2012 {Grand Rapids Senior Photographer}

We had a beautiful night to do Avery's senior pictures. Avery chose a park setting & the colors were just starting to change. It was a perfect night and we had the park all to ourselves (which doesn't happen often in the fall) Thanks Avery, best of luck to you in everything that you do!

~L

Rachel ~ Forest Hills Central Class of 2012 {Grand Rapids Senior Photographer}

I cannot believe how beautiful the girls are from the class of 2012 at Forest Hills Central High School. Honestly, they amaze me.

Let me introduce to you, Rachel, FHC Class of 2012. Beautiful inside & out! You may remember Rachel from last summer when she worked as my assistant. She has a bright future ahead of her and I'm glad that I had the opportunity to capture her senior images for her!

Thanks Rachel!

~L

Victoria ~ Forest Hills Central 2012

Another BEAUTIFUL day here in West Michigan. I hope you are all out enjoying the weather with your families~

I would like to introduce the stunning, Victoria from Forest Hills Central class of 2012. She was a dream to photograph & I loved everything about this urban session.

As always, thanks for stopping by my blog, I have a lot more seniors to show you soon!

~L

Jade ~ EGR Class of 2012 {Grand Rapids Senior Photographer}

I had so much fun photographing Jade at the farm where she boards her absolutely beautiful horse. I forgot how big they are....wow. Thanks Jade, I had a great time with you. I loved everything about the location.

Thanks for stopping by the blog, enjoy the slideshow~

~L

Halie ~ FHC Class of 2012 {Grand Rapids Senior Photographer}

I look forward to photographing seniors every summer. When I got sick this spring/summer and wasn't able to work, my heart just broke. These past couple of weeks have been so much fun. Even though the season was short for me, I feel like I got small taste of how fantastic the class of 2012 really is.

Introducing, Halie. Forest Hills Central Class of 2012~

Thanks for stopping by the blog.

~L

Meghan ~ FHC 2012 Senior {Grand Rapids Senior Photographer}

Meet Meghan, a Forest Hills Central 2012 Senior

We had a great time walking around downtown, thankfully before Art Prize started. It was a beautiful night for a beautiful senior.

Have a fantastic Thursday everyone!

~L