Michele - Senior Portraits

A big thank you to Michele and her mom for choosing me to do her senior pictures! It was a great session at Little Point Sable at Lake Michigan. We had the most beautiful sunset which you will see as you watch her video. Good luck Michele after graduation.

2010 Mrs. Asparagus Queen Candidate #4

Introducing Mrs. Patti Danes. This is what she has to say...
""My reasons for running as a cantidate for Mrs. Asparagus are simple. I care deeply for everyone I know in this industry. We all need to work together to change consumer and political thinking. One of my best qualities is an ability to interact with the public every day while keeping a smile on. Besides, I'm not afraid to take our asparagus industry all the way to the White House steps. After all, "Our Tips Are Tops". ""

I want to wish all the fine candidates good luck. Oceana County should be proud to have any one of these lady represent us as Mrs. Asparagus 2010!

2010 Mrs. Asparagus Queen Candidate #3

Introducing Asparagus Queen Candidate, Jessica Bates. After talking with Jessica, this is why she wants to Mrs. Asparagus 2010...
"I would be honored to carry the title of Mrs. Asparagus because it would give me the opportunity to express to the community how unique and special Oceana County is. Michigan is the third state in the nation for the Asparagus production with our county, Oceana, being number one in the state. I would be honored to promote the healthy benefits of eating asparagus, supporting local Michigan Farmers who grow this amazing vegetable, and encourage others to visit this wonderful county which I am proud to call my home. Buy Michigan Asparagus!"

2010 Mrs. Asparagus Queen Candidate #2

Meet Candidate Kim Morden. Read on to know why she wants to be our local Mrs. Asparagus.
"I am running for the title of “Mrs. Asparagus” for two reasons, first to advocate for the festival and secondly to campaign for and educate people about the asparagus industry. When I ran for the title three years ago and received the honor of being the runner-up under Heather J.R. Green, my reason for running was purely to promote our struggling asparagus and agricultural industry. Since then, the festival has been in jeopardy due to budget concerns and a lack of volunteers. The National Asparagus Festival has become an annual tradition that many local residents and tourists look forward to each year. It is an important community event and if we wish it to continue, money must be raised, volunteers need to be found, and the requirements of the NAF board must be made known. As queen, I could help make this happen. I will attempt to acquire grant funds or donations and assemble a volunteer task force and advocacy group through a creation of a web based blog or interactive web page. To achieve my second goal, I will use my skills as an educator, to visit area school districts to teach children about the importance of the asparagus industry and the rich history our area has in asparagus production. I will make local, state-wide, and even national appearances, if possible, to lobby for growing, selling and eating home grown asparagus. I believe “Mrs. Asparagus 2010” needs to be passionate about the industry and festival. As a lifelong resident, who has her roots firmly planted in Oceana County, that passion is home grown in me."

2010 Mrs. Asparagus Queen Candidate #1

Well it is that time of year and preparing for our local Asparagus Festival keeps many people very busy. I am privileged to be photographing the 2010 candidates for Mrs. Asparagus. This week I will be posting all of the candidates so check back. Our first candidate is Crystal Morden. I asked her why she wanted to be our Queen and here is what she said...
"I would like to help the asparagus farmers as well as the county in general by representing them as Mrs. Asparagus. Up until a few years ago, I lived in Oceana County. I have always enjoyed the natural beauty of the land and grew up on a fruit farm in Shelby. I remember going to the Asparagus Festival every year to watch the parade, ever since I was a little girl. I would be honored if I were chosen to represent the county at other festivals. I love to travel, get dressed up, and I would love to get the word out about asparagus and Oceana County."

Nick and Jill - Engagement Session

Meet Mr. Nick Reed and Ms. Jill McNeil. They are getting married in just two weeks at Shelby Road Baptist Church! My first wedding of the season and I am really looking forward to it. Jill is a really sweet young lady and Nick brings out her smile! They are both very casual and quite layed back. We had a great session and the weather was cold but nice. I also think they like Michigan State. Just a guess...

Andrew and Kristi - Engagement Session

Introducing Miss Kristi Sterken and Mr. Andrew Graham...Engagement session. Here are some of my favorites. We didn't have a lot of time for this session but it was wonderful! We walked around downtown Shelby. I look forward to working with Kristi and Andrew on their upcoming wedding! Congratulations on your engagement!

Baby Theo

Introducing Baby Theo...what a little CUTIE! He was so good and I think he will be star when he grows up. He loves getting his picture taken. He did everything right! Welcome to the world little guy! Thank you to his parents and the best Grandma ever for trusting me with this little one.

Ryan - Senior Portraits

This is Ryan...kind of quiet and hard to get to smile. Give him a guitar and well, smile he does!

Mollie - Senior Portraits

Introduciing Miss Mollie Erdman...Whitehall High School, Class of 2010. What a great session! Mollie has the most beautiful blue eyes and the cutest smile. It was hard to pick just 3 images for my blog. Can't wait to get her finished to see what she picks!