Correction: If I ever get married, it will be just like The Office; but right here:

Ah, Bay Harbor, one day I will own my mansion here.

So, far I am loving my vacation to see my love and Northern Michigan in general.

Coming Up:

• Touring the Wine Country (a.k.a mine and Brayton’s trip to the  Old Mission Peninsula, Sideway’s Style (Minus Sandra Oh)
• A very special someone’s birthday
• The Art Van Gala (If my eyeballs don’t fall out from editing)
• Halloween my style
• Editing Tips and tricks
• Intern interviews
• And more Up North!

There are going to be so many posts coming out soon; some might just not know what to do with themselves! That is my huge fan base consisting of my mom, and probably only 5 others.

If I ever get married, it will be just like this…

 

Dancing down the asile, totally manditory.

Feet

These are from a wedding of a fellow GVSU Alum of mine. Ok, so it started with this. I love these shoes. I took my logo off to get the full effect.

Then she put them on ever so gracefully…

And then it just developed from there…

Sometimes I really do like black and white best.

Fall for Nicole

Nicole asked me the other day if I had any fall pictures. Of course I did, but my blog didn’t want to upload them for some reason. Now, it has decided to let me post them. November is almost here and it makes me sad…

Yellow is my favorite color…

Happy fall to you!

Ok, just one more

I’ve noticed that I get more readership if I post a picture with my bloggings.

I really like this one. I made it look vintage and it kinda reminds me of old Hollywood. Love it!

Hello Gorgeous…

I’m in serious editing mode where I normally don’t like to be interrupted until my eye starts to twitch, but I had to throw these two images up here.

Marissa (below) is one of my October brides. There is no retouch at all here. I simply cropped and changed to grayscale mode. Look at that skin! I am so jealous!

Images like these makes me realize why I’m a photographer, and why I’m so passionate about what I do. It was good to good to see such a good batch come out today. I really needed it after the horrible week that I’ve had. I’ve been dealing with serious hardware and software issues, aka I hate Vista! I cannot wait till Windows 7 comes out.  Thankfully, everything is fixed and I am back to my normal work flow. Ask any photographer, if you lose Photoshop, you lose your life. For a moment I thought I might have a breakdown….

I ♥ Fall!

I wish that fall wasn’t the shortest season, it’s really my favorite. I haven’t had much time to get out and enjoy it. Soon though, my girls from Chicago are coming for apple picking, Halloween and all the craziness that ensues! I can’t wait. I feel a much needed break coming on.

The good thing about today was that I did get to enjoy some of the fall colors at Fredrick Meijer Gardens on Melanie and Clark’s engagement shoot.

I think Clark may have a shot a modeling in the future. Melanie is just amazingly beautiful and, (the best part) I didn’t have to give her any direction because of her acting background. Bonus!

Too stinking cute!

Some couples look really good in sepia tone. They are defiantly one of them.

More soon when I get time to breathe!

In other news:

My wrist….

I’m sure zero people really care but I figured I’d update on it anyway. Gradually, over the last couple months I’ve been waking up with numbness in my fingers on my right hand. Then, after shooting a wedding I noticed that I lost all feeling in my index and middle fingers for an entire day. I finally went to the doctor and he moved my hand all around and did a bunch of reflex testing. Diagnosis: I have the beginning signs of carpel tunnel syndrom. Awesome. Just what I wanted! I have an inflamed nerve. So, now I get to wear this really hot wrist brace (like a grandma) when I sleep. I don’t like it and it itches, but it helps. How did I get this lovely problem…. Photographing! Of course, the thing I love is hurting me. Such is life.

However, as much as I dislike it, the brace does help. I had really bad pain yesterday after photographing Ellie. I should have worn my brace during the shoot but I don’t like to do things I’m told. So, after when I was trying to buy groceries, my hand had a spasm (the weirdest feeling ever) and my index finger and palm went numb for the rest of the day. I promptly put the grandma brace on when I got home and it felt a little better.  Today, so far, so good even after the engagement shoot.

Art Van 50th Anniversary Gala….

Not much I can really say about this yet, accept that it will be unbelievable, and I will have a TON of images coming at the end of the month!

Petoskey….

I have a trip coming up soon to see a certain boyfriend of mine who I haven’t seen in a month! And, a special birthday surprise.

My New Assistant….

I will hopefully find soon. Interviews will be the last week of October/beginning of November, for everyone emailing me. I have high hopes and a lot of good applicants!

Rachel and Miss Ellie

I spent part of my afternoon today with Rachel, Scott and their new baby Ellie. She is too cute for words! I’m super busy editing wedding photos so here is a teaser for everyone…

There is something about this image that is cute and fresh. It reminds me of spring. I think it’s the colors mostly but also how happy mom and baby are; really sends it home for me.

Rachel was nice enough to let me use Ellie as  a ‘practice baby’ of sorts because I don’t have as much experience photographing the little ones as I’d like. I’m better with dogs actually than children. Is that bad? Babies have a weird sense about me and always seem to cry when I hold them. Ellie was quite the trooper though, and let me do whatever I wanted. I think my big camera scared her a bit but she came around later. Either way, I can always go back. I think it would be nice to do a couple sessions every year or so to see how she grows up.

In addition, I’ve been working hard to create a sideshow of my wedding images so clients can see a larger sample than what’s on my website. Finally, I am done! Here it is:

Misty Minna Photography 2009 Wedding Season Slideshow!! (<<<< Click here!!!!)

Although, not all the weddings are edited yet (eek! it takes so long, thanks to all my couples for being so patient), I am quite proud of it. I feel I’ve learned a lot and grow a lot as a photographer especially this past year.

But, it’s not over yet, it’s now Fall, my favorite season ever and I can’t wait for pumpkins, the cider mill and bad cheesy horror flicks!

Indroducing…. Client Proofing (and it’s free!)

Client Proofing will now be available via the “Client Proofing” link on my website or by going to: http://mistyminnaphotography.smugmug.com/

Couples will be given a password to share photos with family and friends.Now included in all 2010 packages for FREE!

Please note: You will not be able to print images from your computer, that is called copyright infringement. But, you will be able to share the link to those who don’t get a chance to see everything on the final CD.

I think this will be a quicker, more efficient for couples way to see all their wedding images faster and be able to share them.

Couples… contact me for your password

Marissa+Jeff = Crazy, fun love!

This Saturday I had the pleasure of photographing Marissa and Jeff’s wedding. First off let me start by saying that I love them. They are amazing together and really reminded me what it is to find real love. Not to mention they are hilarious, laid back and so easy to work with. I brought my mom along as an assistant and we worked extremely well together. I was quite impressed with our knack for bringing it all together. Here are some sneak peeks:

Oh yeah, did I mention Marissa is gorgeous? Because she is.

And so is her maid of honor, Julia.

Ok, I can’t take complete credit for this one. My mom did the styling. Together, we make a very good team.

Showing off the bling….

After signing the marriage license (pre ceremony) did I mention they are hilarious?

Post ceremony, even cuter.

Yes, I am aware the logo placement and size is off on most of these, but I am tired and need to go to sleep.

I was really glad to end my wedding season with this wedding. I couldn’t have asked for a better location or couple. Congrats Marissa and Jeff!