Melissa & Alan ~ Fall Wedding {Mid Michigan Wedding Photographer}

So this wedding is going to be posted completely out of order, but since blogger has finally made it easy for me to load and re size photos, I am trying to catch up on some 2011 highlights.  This wedding was certainly a highlight.  The venue was the beautiful Bucks Run of Mt.Pleasant, MI.  I have to say I have been a guest a reception hosted at Bucks Run before but this was a first as a photographer.  Can you say excited :)  The night of the rehearsal, it looked like rain may threaten this beautiful outdoor wedding location, but God helped us out a little and we had some amazing weather.  I mean really, beautiful blue skies when you needed them and then when the rain clouds came in all they did was made for some gorgeous dramatic skies for pics. We never saw a drop of rain, thank you God!   So without further delay, here is the September wedding that missed being featured on the blog...

First up, the details. 

The  Bridal Suite at Bucks Run made for some beautiful shots :)

The brides shoes, which she loved and I mean how could you not? They are awesome!

Again with the shoes :)

See Beautiful Blue Skies before the wedding...

So we are at Buck's Run and if you aren't aware, its' a beautiful Golf Course.  So, I had to do something fun and creative with the rings :)

Yum...

The bouquets were stunning, as were all the flowers.  Four Seasons Floral  did an amazing job!

Wedding Ceremony

One of my favorite shots of the bouquets was from the ceremony :)

So this is hands down my favorite shot of the wedding.  As you can see I had some pretty amazing scenery to work with at Buck's Run.  I'd have this hanging up huge in my house if it were my wedding photo :)

The guys making their way to photos....

boys will be boys... that's all I can say about this shot...lol

As I said, there were so many amazing places to take photos on the Golf Course...

This is one of my favorite shots from the wedding. It is just after they were married, the smile says it all :)

Then we made our way to do the bride and groom shots, of course the adorable flower girl was tons of help :)

Some more faves of the beautiful bride and groom :)

See what I mean blug skies went to storm clouds but it made for some drama which I big time love!! 

The fun wedding party!!

And I do mean FUN!!

Thank you again Melissa and Alan for letting me capture your special day. I am looking forward to capturing something very special for you in the near future!! Can't wait :)

Happy New Year~{Mid Michigan Newborn Photographer}

So here we are, the last post of 2010!! I can't believe we are already saying goodbye to another year, it sure went fast, but it was a year of blessings and I am thankful for them all!! So, as we enter a fresh new year I can't think of anything better to post about than a newborn baby :) Ella was one of my last sessions of 2010 and she couldn't be more perfect to share in this New Year's post. But before we get onto the little sneak peek I do want to say another thank you for blessing my life and my business in 2010. 2010 was a wonderful year for Hayley Hamlin Photography and I look forward to what 2011 brings. I have set many goals for the next 2 years of my business and I am excited to see what 2011 has in store for me. Many of you may not know this but 2011 is also a huge milestone for my business as it marks 5 years of being in business. Who would have known that a little over 7 years ago when I was expecting my first child and my husband came home with a little Sony point and shoot for me so I would have something to take pictures with I would end up here? I immediately fell in love with photography and a few years (and cameras~ha ha) later, well....the rest is history. I truly am blessed to do what I love!!
And as for new year's resolutions, well, I am not much about making them, but I do know one thing about the next year I will be much better at and that is blogging!! I promise :) I think I only blogged about a quarter of the sessions I did in 2010 but I will continue to feature those sessions through the winter months to try to catch up. Again, thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for letting me capture your heart and soul moments!! I wish you all a very Happy New Year and I look forward to making new memories in 2011 and continuing in the memories of the many clients I've met since beginning this journey. God Bless!!

And now, the beautiful and sweet, Miss Ella :)

In this first photo Ella is wearing a beautiful Tutu and headband from Stone Soup Gifts & Home Accessories, located in Downtown Mt. Pleasant.

Love it when they smile, even better when you are lucky enough to catch it :)


This antique scale was a find at "Treasures" located in Downtown Alma :)

Till next time....

Their Words~My Art Thursdays...{Mid Michigan Senior Photographer}

"Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time"
~ Thomas Merton

Featured Senior~Logan~Mt. Pleasant High School

Their Words~My Art Thursdays...{Mid Michigan Family Photographer}

"The world is filled with undiscovered wonders. Come, little one, let's find them out together."
~Emilie Ahern