Life in Focus Studio

Introducing Andrew, Class of 2018!

lifeinfocusstudio@gmail.com — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 20:51:09 +0000

I am so happy to get to introduce Andrew, Hartland High School, Class of 2018! I recently met up with Andrew and his wonderful parents and sweet dog, Boomer, for a late fall session at Kensington Metropark. We still had some color in the trees and it was so much fun to walk along the trails and hear about his dreams and plans for his bright future ahead. A passionate team member in both football and lacrosse, he is a scholar athlete and a hard working young man both in the classroom and on the field. He just signed to play lacrosse in college at Walsh University in Ohio next fall and they are SO lucky to have him! We ended our session on the field where he’s given so much of his heart and I could see how at home he felt there. Andrew’s quiet confidence, humble nature, and easy going smile was so much fun for me to photograph! His spirit lit up my lens and I loved being his photographer! I hope you enjoy a look into our session together.

Congratulations on all you’ve accomplished, Andrew! Wishing you an awesome senior year and a future full of happiness!

Congratulations, Will & Alicia!

lifeinfocusstudio@gmail.com — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 21:25:03 +0000

The best thing in life to hold onto is each other. ~ Audrey Hepburn

When my nephew and new niece asked me if I would be their wedding photographer, I had to catch my breath. Both successful artists in NYC, Will and Alicia know very well not only how to see magic and share stories through art, but they both create amazing beauty in their own lives and in the lives of everyone lucky enough to know and admire them. I’m one of the lucky ones! I only hesitated for a moment before answering their request with an excited, slightly nervous, and very humble, “YES!” I hopped on a plane to San Antonio, Texas, where we enjoyed the perfect location for their wedding day photo shoot, Mission San José. Known as the “Queen of the Missions”, it is full of texture and light, stone walls and wooden beams, archways and corridors and was nothing short of a photographer’s dream! It was a beautiful backdrop for such a beautiful couple, and I am so honored that they chose me to capture the magic of their special day! It would have been much easier to just share the entire wedding album because picking my favorites was really difficult to do, but I did my best! I hope you enjoy a glimpse into our time together and the beauty of their wedding day.

Congratulations, Will and Alicia! Not only am I honored to be your photographer but I’m super proud to be your aunt!
I love you both and wish you a wonderful journey in your new life together!

Congratulations, Dylan and Sierra!

lifeinfocusstudio@gmail.com — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 12:57:18 +0000

“What do you wanna marry me for, anyhow? So I can kiss you anytime I want.” ~Sweet Home Alabama

There’s something extra romantic about fall in the forest! The scenery is colorful, the air is crisp, and the light has a beautiful warm glow that makes you want to cozy up with the one you love. It was the perfect backdrop for Dylan and Sierra’s engagement session and I had so much fun getting to know them on a beautiful autumn evening in the woods. From the minute that this gorgeous couple stepped out of the car to meet me, I could feel the devotion and connection between them and just knew that these two were meant to be! Our session was full of warm and sweet moments along with lots of kisses, cuddles, and laughter and it was an honor to get to capture the magic of their love story! I hope you enjoy a peek at our time together!

Congratulations, Dylan and Sierra! Wishing you a lifetime of love and kisses!

Introducing Alec, Class of 2018!

lifeinfocusstudio@gmail.com — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 13:49:47 +0000

I’m so happy to introduce Alec, Hartland High School, Class of 2018! I know I say it all the time, but it’s really true. I absolutely adore these awesome seniors that I have the honor of photographing! They are all so wonderfully unique and inspiring, working hard to do their best and make their own special difference in this world. They are just plain cool, so fun to be around, and it’s such a gift to get to see their magic through my lens. Spending time with Alec was all of those things and more and being his photographer was such a joy! He is creative, kind, and compassionate. Smart and dedicated, he isn’t afraid to step up, dig in, and take on a challenge. He has the most wonderful bright smile and easy going, humble presence that just makes you feel good to be around. Just accepted to Michigan State University (HOORAY! GO STATE!!), he has so much to look forward to with a world of opportunity in front of him and I can’t wait to watch him soar! I hope you enjoy a peek at our time together!

Thank you, Alec!! Wishing you a senior year as wonderful as you are!!

Introducing Connor, Class of 2018!

lifeinfocusstudio@gmail.com — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 15:00:46 +0000

I’m so delighted to get to introduce Connor, Spring Hill High School, Class of 2018! Connor began high school at our local Hartland High and then recently moved to Tennessee where he is finishing up and enjoying life as a senior in the south. When he recently came back to Michigan for a visit, I was so happy to get to be his photographer! Our time together started out at the forest with the mustache and beard he so proudly grew and then after a shave and change of clothing, we enjoyed downtown Howell as the backdrop for the rest of his session. Bearded or not, he looked like a movie star and was so fun to get to know and photograph! Connor is a strong, confident, hard working young man with big dreams for a bright future ahead and I know that whatever he puts his mind to, his heart will be all in. At the end of our session we met up with the rest of his beautiful family for a portrait of togetherness and I loved every minute of my time with them. I hope you enjoy a peek at some of my favorites!

Thank you, Connor! Have an awesome senior year!!

Introducing Alex, Class of 2018!

lifeinfocusstudio@gmail.com — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 13:58:59 +0000

I’m so happy to introduce Alex, Hartland High School, Class of 2018! I recently met up with Alex on an absolutely beautiful fall morning in the forest when the trees were ablaze with color. It was so fun to get to know him and his sweet mama and I loved the time I got to spend with them both. Alex is thoughtful and smart with a passion for science and a dream to have a career in the medical field one day. His fun loving spirit and casual, easy going style was a joy for me to photograph! We ended our session back at his house where I got to meet and photograph the rest of his wonderful family and even his adorable dog, Bandit, decided to pose for me! I hope you enjoy a little peek at our time together.

Thank you, Alex! Wishing you an awesome senior year and a future full of happiness!

Introducing Makenna, Class of 2018!

lifeinfocusstudio@gmail.com — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 15:20:31 +0000

I’m delighted to get to introduce Makenna, Hartland High School, Class of 2018! I recently met up with Makenna on a gorgeous fall evening and had so much fun photographing her with our beautiful local cider mills as a backdrop. She is as smart and sweet as she is stunning and getting to know her was such a pleasure. A leader and a scholar, she is the president of the Optimist Club and Science Olympiad as well as a member of the National Honor Society. She’s a dedicated part of her school’s concert and marching bands, playing the flute and as captain of the color guard. After she graduates, Makenna has big plans to go to college and use her gifts in science to make a difference in the field of nursing. Whatever she does, she does with all her heart and I know she has a bright future ahead of her. It was nearly impossible for me to narrow down my favorites so I did my best! I hope you enjoy a peek at a few of them.

Thank you, Makenna! I loved spending this time with you! Have an awesome senior year!!

Introducing Casey, Collin, and Kyle, Class of 2018!

lifeinfocusstudio@gmail.com — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 15:14:58 +0000

It’s not everyday that I’m lucky enough to get to hang out with triplets but the chance to hang out AND photograph this group of awesome young men was a true privilege! I’m so happy to get to introduce Casey, Collin, and Kyle, Hartland High School, Class of 2018! From the minute that they stepped out of the car, one by one, their bright smiles, easy going spirits and kind hearts lit up the forest. Each of them with their own unique personalities and interests, they were a joy to get to know. Together as brothers, they are a strong and brave team with a bond like no other. Joined by their beautiful mama and adorable pets, Nova and Abbey, our session was an absolute blast and I loved being their photographer. I hope you enjoy a few of my favorites from our time together!

Thank you, guys!! Wishing you a wonderful senior year and a future full of happiness!!

Introducing David, Class of 2018!

lifeinfocusstudio@gmail.com — Mon, 09 Oct 2017 14:13:23 +0000

I’m delighted to get to introduce David, Hartland High School, Class of 2018! I recently met up with David on a beautiful fall evening at Kensington Metropark and I loved getting the chance to know him. He is warm and sincere with a song in his heart and it was so fun to hear him sing his tunes as we walked along the trails. He is kind and compassionate, easily expressing gratitude for the opportunities that he’s been given and motivated to make a difference not only in his own life but in the lives of others. When asked what he wants to do after he graduates, he simply replied, “I want to make people happy!” How awesome is that?! He has dreams of doing just that by using his gifts to become a pediatric therapist one day and I know that whatever he sets his mind to, he will do. Here’s a little peek at some of my favorites from our time together. I hope you enjoy!

Thank you for making me happy with such a fun photo shoot, David!
You inspire me and I can’t wait to see your dreams come true! Have a wonderful senior year!!

Introducing Kate, Class of 2018!

lifeinfocusstudio@gmail.com — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 15:52:31 +0000

Way back when I was in fourth grade, I met the most wonderfully kind, bright, happy girl who very quickly became a best friend. Growing up, I spent a lot of time at her house where from my view, it was always full of sunshine and laughter and I just loved spending time with her whole family. I have the most joyful memories of my childhood with her by my side. As young adults, we went to different universities (Go State! haha) but still kept close and even though her life has had her living all over the world through the years, she’s never seemed very far away. When she recently reached out to me to photograph her youngest daughter for senior year, I was beyond thrilled! They drove down from Northern Michigan and we spent a fun filled evening reminiscing, hugging, laughing and capturing the magic of this very special time of life. I’m so delighted to get to introduce Kate, St Mary Cathedral School, Class of 2018! Kate is as kind, bright, and bubbly as her mama and every time I looked at her through my lens, I had to catch my breath! She is a talented actress with the Cathedral Players and a passionate athlete in track, volleyball, archery, softball, and basketball. She’s an enthusiastic cheerleader and a fierce competitor in her school’s Mock Judiciary Program. Kate has a smile and spirit that lights up the world around her and has a heart full of beautiful dreams for her bright future ahead. To be her photographer was such a gift and so much fun!! A very special thank you to my friends at the Hartland Music Hall and Parshallville Cider Mill for giving me the opportunity to photograph Kate at such meaningful locations. We’re so grateful! I hope you enjoy a little glimpse into our time together.

Wherever life takes this world traveler, I know it’s going to be an amazing adventure and I can’t wait to watch her fly!
Thank you, Kate! Have an awesome senior year!! xoxo