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Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Joanna & Mike

A little help from Mom.

Gorgeous rings!
Up Close!
The flowers & boutonniere.
With Mom & Dad...
and the Girls!
The Guys!
With this ring...
Mr & Mrs
The Wedding Party...
at the beach!
Happiness!
Hugs!
Toasts!
Cheers!

Giggles!
Ding, ding, ding...Let's have a kiss!

Wednesday, February 1, 2012


Dan & Mary
6.11.11
Dan & Mary are two of the loveliest people you ever want to meet!
Loveliest means: Inspiring love or affection; enjoyable; delightful!
They are certainly all of these and more.
They make you believe in love all over again!
Mary unwraps a gift from her soon-to-be husband,
delivered by the Best Man and soon-to-be new son.
A quick hug for support before heading down the aisle!
Nerves can get the best of us at times...
but then the smiles come shining through!

Hurry Up! It's really cold out here, even if it is June!
Okay, the guy with the beard...he's a mascot for a NFL team! Can you guess which one? 
Fantastic way to start a new life together, surrounded by lots of love!

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Meet Jordan: Associate Photographer for LDG Photos

Meet Jordan:

When I introduce Jordan to people, I say, "This is my daughter, Jordan." However, I should also introduce her as, "This is Jordan, our Associate Photographer!"

Jordan is a very talented photographer who was accepted into the very prestigious Hallmark Institute of Photography in Turners Falls, Massachusetts. Since the program encompasses all aspects of photography from foods to products and beyond, she chose to continue her apprenticeship with LDG Photos and specialize in Wedding Photography! As you can imagine, as her mom and her mentor, I was ecstatic!

Jordan has an eye for detail and captures the most amazing images. Take a look!


Jordan is quite and usually remains in the background but be assured, she is capturing every little detail of your wedding! Next time you see her, be sure to say, "Hi!"

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Your Wedding Day


What will your wedding day from LDG Photos look like?
Every wedding is unique to every couple! In this post, we’d like to give you an outline of how we work to achieve the beautiful images of your special day.  Of course your wedding may not follow this outline to a T – but that’s half the fun of it!



Meeting You
We enjoy getting a chance to meet with you face-to-face before securing the date.  It is important for us to have a chance to get to know you and your vision for your wedding in order to provide the best images of your wedding. Ones that you will cherish forever.




The Details
In the weeks before the wedding, we like to touch base and talk details of the wedding so that we can begin preparing for your big day.  It is also during this time that we discuss any special photos or locations that you may want for your wedding.



Finally Here: Getting Ready
As your photographers, we know how much hard work you put into your special day and when the day is finally here, it’s time to relax and spend time with your bridesmaids getting ready.  We like to get those final shots of you getting into your dress, putting on a necklace or earrings and maybe adding a bit more (water-proof) mascara.  Oh, and don’t forget the lip-gloss since this is your moment to shine! Also during this time we like to take shots of the details: close-ups of the dress, shoes, flowers and the rings – we strive to capture images of the very things you spent hours picking out and preparing. 



First Look
Some couples prefer to take a non-traditional route of having their portraits taken before the I-Do’s and others stick with tradition.  This is a very special moment and entirely up to the couple which path they decide to take.



Ceremony
Your whole day is centered on this moment. The moment when you both say “I Do” and become Mr. & Mrs..  We know this is the important part of your day and we love to capture these special moments.  



Family & Group Shots
We know how important it is to get shots of you and your family on this special occasion.  Please feel free to provide us with a list of family shots that you would like to have taken.



Couple & Bridal Party Shots
This is where you get to relax and have some fun – the ceremony is over and you’re married!  We want you to feel natural and comfortable in front of the camera so we can capture those images that bring out your personality.  We love to provide you with images that are uniquely you.



Reception
It’s time to celebrate!  Having two photographers allows us to capture everything from the first dance to cutting the cake to toasts.  We focus on capturing photos of you and your guests enjoying yourselves in a variety of candid shots.



End of the Night
As we prepare to leave, we check in with you to say our goodbyes and congratulate you on your new life together!



Thursday, July 21, 2011

Rachel ♥'s Jim

engaged | 1-25-11

engagement session | 6-4-11

wedding | 9-24-11 | Gladstone, MI

Rachel | full-time receptionist, full-time student ~ hometown | rapid river, mi.

Jim | retail sales representative | ~ hometown | escanaba, mi.

How they met:
Rachel, being the movie aficionado that she is, frequently stopped at the local video store, 
where  Jim was the manager. At first, it was just to pick up movies but then it became a regular thing. 
Perhaps she was checking out more than videos!
Jim soon asked her out for a first date and they’ve been inseparable ever since.





Rachel scoops ice cream in her spare time. Hence, the old Jilbert’s Dairy truck for a few pics  

What a fun couple! Can't wait for the wedding!

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Meet Dayna & Gabe...

Iron Mountain, MI

Wedding ~ 8.27.11, Iron Mountain, MI
together ~ 3.17.09
Dayna ~ hometown - Iron Mountain, MI ~ x-ray technologist
Gabe ~ hometown - Hermansville, MI ~ sheet metal worker

Friends introduced Gabe & Dayna...

on St Patty's Day 2009,

while playing darts!


What a fun couple and you can just feel their excitement as it gets closer to their wedding day!  
Look for more images of these two in the future as they start their future together!




Thursday, May 5, 2011

Engagement Sessions...




As we head into the 2011 wedding season, with engagement sessions on the calendar, we wanted to spotlight Caroline & Nick. Caroline is the sweetest, kindest, most organized nurse you'll ever meet! 
Nick can be quite a character, as you can see and they are a perfect match! 
Their session was planned on one of their trips home to visit family. 
It was spontaneous and tons of fun!  


For 2011, we are taking it up a notch for our engagement sessions. With a bit of planning and creativity, the sessions will capture the couple's personalities and showcase what makes them unique as a couple.
Not the same poses in the same locations, time after time. Boring! 


Watch for sneak peeks in future posts and have a Happy Spring! (I think it's almost here!)