. special .
you know... there are some people in this world that just really know how to make you feel
so special (and if i could make the word 'special' sparkle & shine to emphasize it, i would!). be it in the words that they say, the cards/letters/notes/emails that they write, the actions they make, or the thoughtful gifts they give.
i have been
incredibly blessed to have such amazing clients throughout the years -- many who have done one or all of the mentioned above on more than one occasion.
every single time something like this happens, i always think to myself, "
i really should blog about this!" --- because it made me feel
SO special & i wanted the world to know
how very special these people who thought of me are.
a little while ago i shot an esession for a very dear couple, Chelsea & Dan. in fact, i have mentioned them before on this blog (to see that post just
click here!). when Chelsea & Dan first contacted me about their wedding, i knew from the very first email that they sent me that we were going to click -- they are
super-uber open, warm, welcoming, geniune & loving people. the type of people that just make you smile with their presence.
when i shot their engagement session (
stay tuned cause that post is next!!!!), we talked about all sorts of things (
truly! 
) & one such topic was Chelsea & mine's infatuation/love of
CO Bigelow Mentha Lip Shine from Bath & Body Works.
side note --- if you haven't tried this product before, you really need to treat yourself to one SOON! they are absolutely the best... great moisturizer for your lips, along with a minty fresh breath taste! ---
end pitch.
it was at this time that Chelsea mentioned how much she really loved
CO Bigelow Mentha Lip Tint because it gave you the perfect amount of tint on top of all its other wonders! i told her i was going to have to check it out and onward we moved with our many different conversations that day.
it wasn't too long after that that i received a package in the mail with an amazing card from Chels & Dan in thanks for a fun esession,
as well as a
CO Bigelow Mentha Lip Tint in the color Violet Mint ---- it was then that i had one of those "
omigosh i feel SO special! i really need to blog about this!" moments.
unfortunately, i ended up not blogging about it because i started to really second guess myself as to whether or not i
should.... i think at times i forget that my blog is my life's work
and personal journal.... lately that
personal part has been a wee bit neglected.
so when i received yet
another most awesome package in the mail just yesterday from Chelsea & Dan (see below -- can you even believe that terrific packaging?.... & you should see how adorable the inside of the card is too!):
(
and yes.... that is
indeed a whole assortment of mini
CO Bigelow Mentha Lip Shine along with mini candy canes (oh how i *heart* mini things so!))....
...i knew that i
had to blog about this... i wanted to shout off of the rooftops a big "
THANK YOUUUUUU!" because that is how overwhelmingly wonderFULL my heart felt.
it is the fact that they thought of
me, that they took the time to decorate & write some of the sweetest words i have ever read... the fact that they slowed down enough this holiday season to show the love they feel.... that is something
so special, just like the two of them.
so, as i stop with my ramble (as i could easily go on & on!), i hope Chelsea & Dan's gift of
thought, more so than any material part, serves as a reminder to us all this holiday season to slow down & soak it all in. many of you most certainly will not need this reminder.... however, i know i sure did.
thank you Chelsea & Dan! thank you for being the beautiful, heartFULL people that you are. it is no wonder to me that you are each other's soulmates.
happy Sunday my friends,
ksen
snowy.day
it was a snowy, snowy day in michigan...
one creature named Emollock (pronounced like "ma-lick") cozied up on a mad mesh of duvet & pillows.
while another, named Beebs, watch the snow fall happily perched from her spot...
...and we musn't forget the pup, Jonsie who so very badly wanted to play!
"what's that?!" did someone say 'Jonsie wanna go outside?'
his eyes glimmered with hope.
"why *ruff* isn't anyone *woof* budging?" he thought and sighed.
he could feel the sunlight tickle his ears...
and with one last attempt, he gave his Mom his "enough with the dang camera, pleeeeeease let's go play" look...
and off they went!!!! needless to say, Jones & the snow are best friends forever.
and as they retired indoors, they watched from the window as the snow continued to glitter around them in the most magical, wondrous way.
just a little post to hopefully put a smile on your face today! i hope everyone is enjoying the snow & finding a bit of time to actually stop shoveling and play.
happy snowy weekend!
ksen
trish.&.steve
truly... where do i even begin?!
Trish & Steve (whom you might also remember from their radtastic
esession) were married at the very end of September & it was
quite an eventful, MOST happy day
(as you will easily see from the images below!). after their ceremony, which took place at the incredibly
Most Holy Redeemer Church, Trish & Steve left plenty of time to take advantage of some great photo fun in downtown Detroit! from beginning to the very end, it was a day of constant smiles, laughter, joy & the true definition of love in every form.
***warning! this is a HUGE post.... but believe it or not, there are even more images to be viewed at the end of this post in their slideshow!!! be sure to check it out!
dearest Trish & Steve! to say that i have really enjoyed getting to know you both over this past year would be an
understatement. you are two of the most amazing, genuine & loving people who always,
always manage to make me laugh out loud every time i am with you.
thank you for being so open & warm with me and for allowing me to get to know you even better. through this experience, i am
definitely able to say how fortunate i am to have such amazing clients, but even more so, such amazing
friends. thank you for that.
i wish you the type of happiness that is only dreamed about. i hope your big sneak peek below makes your hearts smile! happy blogging... as always, more to come soon.
first up, the fancy details! :
can we say gorgeous or what?
Trish *hearts* butterflies .....
...so how sweet were the butterfly earrings that Steve gave her as a wedding gift?!... not to mention the beaut of an engagement ring!
the hairstylists were awesome & uber talented. Stacey Marentette (who did both Trish & her Mom's updo's) & her business partner, Christine Withington (who did her MOH Jolan's updo), from Salon Cure in Windsor :
getting ready!
tre sexxy:
this photo is very dear to my heart. Trish is holding an image of her sweet dog Bugsy, who unfortunately is no longer with us, but most definitely present in spirit... especially that day :
her Maid of Honor, Jolan, helping Trish with the getting ready process
:
can we say editorial or what?!
Trish, looking absolutely stunning :
her make-up artist, Beth Forrester from
Todd's Room in Birmingham did a phenomenal job :
the remarkable
Most Holy Redeemer Church in Detroit :
loooove this shot of Trish right outside the church before the ceremony :
meanwhile, Steve was ready to see his bride!
...and looking quite dapper himself
:
yes, i loooved her bouquet, but i also loooove this shot taken right before she walked down the aisle.... there is just something about it :
her comes the bride!
they do! they did! CONGRATS!!!!
a sweet moment immediately after the ceremony :
please meet, the new mr. & mrs. Miller!
the ladies!
the gents!
Steve with his Best Man & brother, Scott; Trish with her Maid of Honor, Jolan :
a little 'newlywed time'
:
i *heart* the way Trish is looking at her husband in this photo :
we took a ride on the AWESOME carousel on downtown's RiverWalk :
a definite top fave :
Trish is from Windsor.... Steve from the Detroit area....
meet in the middle for love, love, love!
Westborn Market rocked their wedding with their awesome flowers :
we had a BLAST with them & their super fun bridal party :
needless to say, we also had a ton of fun at the
MGM Grand Detroit :
i adored all the fun colors & shapes i had to play with :
did i mention that their bridal party were such great sports & up for anything?! LOVE it :
we couldn't resist :
then we traveled onward to the
DIA :
does this remind you of anything???!
the radiant, amazing newlyweds!
one of my top fave portraits of Steve from the day :
before heading over to the reception, we took a brief stop at their home.... i walked in, snapped this image. definite top fave :
when we arrived at
The Reserve, Trish was able to see her butterfly mobile,
which she created herself!!! (talk about truly unbelievable talent!), for the first time....
please meet 'Brown Bear'.... originally a gift given to Trish from Steve. Steve actually takes Brown Bear with him when he travels for work & takes fun pictures of him doing silly things on their adventures.
of course Brown Bear had to be present on their wedding day (and i just
loooooove the whole idea & concept
) :
all their details were so creative :
this image reminds me of a painting in a way...
introducing the new mr. & mrs.!!!
apparently, a certain someone ran off with their rings!...
but have no fear, i found them & returned them to their rightful owners... after snapping a few shots, of course!
their first dance as husband & wife :
father/daughter, mother/son :
their were some beautiful, heartfelt speeches that night :
trish & steve with their niece & flower girl, Amelia :
leave it to the talent of
Music Box Productions to have the dance floor packed all night long!!!
they went with an awesome blue cover choice for their
fine art guestbook album to go with their wedding colors :
...and of course it was a huge hit!
seriously, way.too.much.FUN!
it would not be me, nor Trish & Steve, to not take an opportunity for some artsy, romancy late-night shots :
aren't they the cutest?!
...it was
truly an unforgettable day & night.
****
*CLICK HERE!!!* to view their slideshow & see even more photographs. enjoy! ****
