This past Saturday, I got to do one of those things I don’t get to do too often…be an actual guest at a wedding.  Of course I took my camera, but I only took around 50 pics.  I wanted to hang out and enjoy the wedding and being with family.  Anna is my finace, Kassy’s cousin and is the same age as both of us.  The wedding was held at the Courtyard Marriott in Livonia and the reception was held at the Italian American Banquet Center in Livonia.  The reception was going to be held outside, but due to a little rain, had to quickly be moved indoors.  As luck would have it, the sun was shinning brightly during the ceremony.  The ceremony was short and intimate.  I had a great time.  I wish you all the best Anna and Mike!!!!

 

Pics in no particular order…

 

The walk down the aisle…

Father and daughter…

The vows…

The kiss…

The exit…

First dance…145,233rd kiss.

The first big event with Everest…he was one day shy of being a month old.

There’s no denying they’re sisters!  Jessica the new mommy, Marie, and Kassy…the youngest.

This would be Phil and Marie with Kenny possessed….

Loved the cake topper…it was totally cute and fit Mike and Anna’s personalities.

Cake=YUMTASTIC!

Jessica, Anna, and Kassy

Not my size?

A little family camaraderie…

The twins!

This stunning woman came up to me and asked if she could have a photograph taken with me.  Who was I to say no?!?  I think I’ll marry her!

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Yesterday, I had the privilege of going to a seminar with two of the ‘Top Dogs’ in the industry and it absolutely rocked!  Joe Buissink and Yervant were the two photographers and all I can say, is……WOO HOO!  It was absolutely inspirational and it is things like this that make me love what I do more and more.  If you can go to Two Views….GO!!!!

For you non-photographers out there, Joe has photographed many, many weddings, including Jessica and Nick, Brendan Fraser, Jennifer Lopez, Jenny Garth, Christina Applegate, Hillary Swank, Kelsey Grammar, and Christina Aguilera just to name a few.  Joe is one of the people I have admired through my venture as a photographer and notice, I say people, not photographer, because I truly mean that…he is just one of those amazingly good people.  I teared up twice watching slide shows of some of his imagery as well as a third time listening to him speak.  So much of what he said, I agree with wholeheartedly or implement in my business and relationships.  I could go on and on about my thoughts on Joe.  Thank you Joe!

Yervant was in many ways very different from Joe, but he rocked as well.  Yervant is a photographer based in Australia and has so much energy and focus on what he does.  His imagery and approach is very unique, but naturally stunning and passionate.  He speaks with such conviction…no wonder he shoots so many weddings!

The two together, were so natural, it was almost eery.  They are different in so many ways, but their passion is what brings them together.  I feel honored to not just have met and listened to them speak individually, but as a duo as well.  Please, check out their work if you are unfamiliar with it, it will take your breath away.

A few images from the day, but it was really to learn, not to photograph…

The two masters at work…

Every photographer chimps…at least a little bit anyways…

A Yervant style inspired image…

I started updating the look of my blog a little.  Let me know what you think…I’d greatly appreciate it.  So far, I updated the pics of me next to my bio.  They change every time you refresh the page!  I also centered the post titles and dates, which I think looks a little sleaker.  Next, I’m going to change some of the colors of the fonts and other areas as well as update the header at the top with a flash header along with some other minor tweaks!

 

Photographer’s stay tuned.  I will be updating my Sharpening Page and will post about it in the next few days!

Here’s a pic of my super-top-secret-technique!

 

 

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  • Alisha E - hahahaha…Funny pic!!!!

  • Cheryl - I love it!! Your style is professional and also fun. I look so forward to seeing your new photos. You enjoy doing what you do, and it absolutely comes through that way. Keep doing what you do!!

  • George Natis - Can´t wait Dustin. Your set is a true gift. Thank you for being so generous!!

  • Rachael - Love tbe Yoga pose.

  • Wendy - You haven’t blogged in 2 weeks dude…. get on it! 🙂 🙂 Just sending some blog love your way!

  • PJ - Great pics! Also wanted to let you know that I’ve featured your lovely blog design on my showcase of customised premium WordPress themes.

  • Leah - Your too funny!

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