She Said Yes! {Metro Detroit Wedding Photographer}

Here is a little sneak peak at an awesome engagement shoot just this past week. Thanks to Jason and Rebecca for being such good models, and of course I can't leave out Captain and Cody!

I could not have asked for a more romantic setting. With the golden sun shining in, just gorgeous.

Thanks guys for letting me capture these moments. I can't wait to have more fun at the wedding!

Hollie's Tip of the Week #5 { Farmington HIlls, MI Wedding Photographer}

You have walked down the aisle to Cannon in D. Exchanged rings. Had your first kiss as husband and wife. Now the fairytale begins right? Not so fast! Now is the time for "Family Formal Portraits" aren't you so excited. The mother of the bride is yelling at family members to assemble while your dad is trying to bring grandma and grandpa back from the parking lot. Your aunt Sally is upset because she and cousin Harold don't speak anymore and now have to stand inches apart and smile, AHH! OK, do you want a way out of this mayhem? It's simple really, make a list. I'll say it again, make a list. This list should consist of immediate families of bride and groom as well as some close extended family. Keep in mind normally the church coordinator is wanting the sanctuary or chapel clear after 30 minutes from the end of the recessional. If you have a responsible relative who doesn't mind bossing the family around a little, which what family doesn't, call on them to Hold The List. This way you and your prince charming get to stand and smile without yelling for grandpa who forgot his hearing aids, or trying to remember all the names of your new family on the fly. Believe me it will be well worth it if you have someone in control of the List.