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It started with a conversation over a beer at bar in Chicago and that turned into a trip to Switzerland (and Italy) to shoot this awesome couple's big day. Tristan and Vanina had a gorgeous wedding ceremony in the hills of Switzerland at Château de la Sarraz followed by one of the most fun receptions I've ever been to at the Grand Hôtel des Rasses...

Two years ago I met Justin and his bride-to-be-Jennifer when I shot their wedding at the Northport Bay Retreat. The following year I saw them again along with all the rest of the family at his brother, Adam's wedding, also at the Retreat. Then, this summer I completed the trifecta when I got to shoot the last of the May boys' wedding at St. Andrew'...

So, the first wedding I shot this year wasn't technically a wedding, but a reception for a wedding that took place in South Africa a few weeks before. I'd only met the bride once before at a dinner out with some friends. I didn't meet the groom until the night of the party. That night, though they made it feel like we'd been long time friends. They...

Last month I was asked to shoot the performances of Traverse City West Senior High's production of Beauty and the Beast. What a show! The students were there rehearsing every day after school, often until late at night. Both casts did an amazing job. Here are just a few shots from the performances......

The best wedding albums are well rounded. They include: bridal beauty, best man "bromance," quiet romantic moments, family time and most importantly fun with friends. In the effort to complete the required shot list, its easy to miss the fun shots. But, sometimes my favorite shots from a wedding are the goofy, spontaneous ones. The ones that let y...

Spent a couple days on Torch Lake with one of my best friends, Ben and his family a couple months back. His WHOLE family. Every year they choose a different place for their family reunion and this year their spot happened to be just a 45 minute drive from home for me, so I made the trip out to be the honorary third LeBlanc brother. It was a great...