Melissa

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I am a wedding and portrait photographer serving the West Michigan area...though my passport is up to date and I am willing to travel! This a blog that will allow you to see my most recent work, and see photos from my wonderful family life. Enjoy!

Sunday, December 28, 2008

Merry Christmas...a little late.

Wow, what a busy couple of days of Christmas activities.I hope you all had a wonderful time with your families celebrating Christmas. Norah was so fun to watch this year. She LOVED opening presents. The week before Christmas I was saved by my friend Cindy of www.theopenshutterphoto.com and she was able to get some photos of Norah for me. I gave up. =) Cindy did a great job, thanks girl!!!! =) Nice perk of this career choice...I know some awesome photographers who can help me out in a pinch! =) Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all...I hope yours was as special as ours.




Saturday, December 20, 2008

Sneak Peak...

Since I am still transferring alot of software to my MAC...I don't have access to my online slideshow I usually do...so when I get it, I will give Craig and Cassie the slideshow they deserve. =) Until then, here are a few of my favorites from their wedding. Cassie was looking amazing that day! And...she was so willing to hike out to the railroad tracks in 20 degree weather to get some great shots. I am almost done uploading all their photos on my online gallery...so if those of you who are interested go check them ALL out at www.gregersenphotography.smugmug.com
They should be all on their by Sunday morning. Until then...enjoy. =)


Love how this one turned out. Jayme was the light source behind her. =) He used a little video light, a technique I learned at my Philly workshop with Cliff Mautner.

This one is my favorite....love the light! Before that workshop in Philly...I would have never thought to do something like this.
I always make my couples cuddle. I use that word ALOT on a wedding day. =)


So pretty, and so COLD!


This is a close second in my favorites. LOVE window lighting. She was so beautiful! Still is. =) But something about a wedding dress and marrying the love of your life that makes you just...glow.

Sunday, December 07, 2008

Another fustrating attempt....

WHY!! Why is it so hard for me to get a good photograph of my daughter. I had such high hopes today. Cute red dress, beautiful sunny day with snow covered EVERYTHING....however I have one problem...a unpredictable two year old. As soon as we set her down in the snow...she freaked out. And then there is no stopping her. I get so annoyed! All I want is a quick happy photo. HA! You would think I was asking her to recite the Christmas story...she just can't do it! OR...refuses to. So...here is what I ended up with...little does she know, I am going to try again one of these afternoons. I am bigger than her...I can make her behave....notice in the last photo, it shows my weakness/tactic. Bribing with M&Ms..it didn't work for those of you who really want to know. =)


First shot of the hopeful photo shoot.


There was no bribing at this point...she was beyond the point of return.


One hour later...after lunch and a couple of M&Ms...this is all she gave me( for approx. one second...good thing my camera is fast). Like I said we will be trying again.