Hello and welcome to the Blog! I’m Misty, a wedding photographer based out of Grand Rapids, MI. I love to travel and will go anywhere for the right event!
Feel free to view more images on my website: www.mistyminna.com.
Relax, grab a coffee and enjoy my work, meeting my amazing clients and getting a little peek into my personal life! I also try to keep up to date with wedding trends, planning tips and photo shop talk.
Thanks for stopping by…
Sara + Tim: Two Year Anniversary Grand Rapids PhotographerSeptember 21st, 2011TweetI am overjoyed to bring you Sara and Tim’s orchard anniversary shoot! I shot their wedding in 2009, and I couldn’t be happier the document their love two years later. Have I mentioned that I love fall? Because I really do. Sara couldn’t have done a better job coordinating their outfits. Sara is expecting a [...] |
|
Tags: anniversary photo shoots, grand rapids maternity photographer, maternity photos
| One Comment | See Full Post
Posted in: Anniversaries |
I am overjoyed to bring you Sara and Tim’s orchard anniversary shoot! I shot their wedding in 2009, and I couldn’t be happier the document their love two years later.
Have I mentioned that I love fall? Because I really do. Sara couldn’t have done a better job coordinating their outfits.
Sara is expecting a baby in March. She barley has a belly.
Yeah, they are going to have gorgeous kids.
Joyce + John: 50 Years of LoveAugust 5th, 2011TweetMy friend Sarah asked me if to photograph her parents 50th wedding anniversary/birthday party. For her, anything. You see Sarah is amazing. She’s true to herself, a fiery redhead, beautiful writer and creative extraordinaire. Everything about her oozes creativity. Basically she is my kind of girl. I jumped at the chance to meet her parents. [...] |
|
Tags: 50 year wedding anniversary, 75th birthdays, anniversaries, anniversary photographers
| No Comments | See Full Post
Posted in: Anniversaries |
My friend Sarah asked me if to photograph her parents 50th wedding anniversary/birthday party. For her, anything.
You see Sarah is amazing. She’s true to herself, a fiery redhead, beautiful writer and creative extraordinaire. Everything about her oozes creativity. Basically she is my kind of girl. I jumped at the chance to meet her parents. And let me tell you… I think I want them to adopt me. Ok, ok, yes I love my parents but Sarah’s parents really put the icing on the cake. There are the nicest people I may ever meet.
The day started with a beautiful setting at a friend’s home in Davisburg, MI…
Sarah may be a writer, but I suspect she may have another career as an event planner. She did an amazing job collecting old photos and news articles about her parents life. 
Their wedding in 1961.
This is why I love Sarah’s dad, John. He’s hilarious.
The apple doesn’t fall from the tree…
John and Joyce’s friends gave them beautiful 50th anniversary china. A package wrapped with a bow. Which John promptly place on his head.
Joyce was overwhelmed with the gift and tears began to flow…
Sarah’s fabulous save the date and invite.
After things wound down a bit I asked Joyce and John for their wedding rings. I figured such a spectacular romance need a good ring shot.
After the guests left, I pulled them aside for a couple photos. When I asked them to kiss, John looked at Joyce and said, “Ah, I got my girl.” I almost teared up right there. That is love. Pure, simple, long-time love. And you can’t beat it.
Whether it’s 50 years or 500, I can’t imagine a better couple. It was nice to see them so in love. It gives me hope and makes me love my job even more. Joyce, John and Sarah thank you for a beautiful day. You are an inspiration to me!
Real LoveJuly 11th, 2010TweetHappy 1 Year Anniversary to Lindsay and Nathan! Felíz primer aniversario y muchos más! My mom used to tell me everyone that comes into our lives does so for a reason. I never really believed her. Until, I started my own business. Every one of my clients has taught me something about myself. I am [...] |
Happy 1 Year Anniversary to Lindsay and Nathan! Felíz primer aniversario y muchos más!
My mom used to tell me everyone that comes into our lives does so for a reason. I never really believed her. Until, I started my own business. Every one of my clients has taught me something about myself. I am so grateful for the amazing people that let me share the most important days of their lives.
One of the favorite parts of my job is that I get to capture things that happen in seconds. Moments that not everyone else gets to see.
The best thing I’ve learned from my work is how to love, and to recolonize, and let people love you. I can tell when I’m photographing a couple how much they love each other. You can see it in their eyes. It sounds totally corny, but its absolutely true.
Lindsay and Nathan have an amazing connection. The black and white image above I caught right before they were announced at the reception. No poses, no tacking editing. Just real life. Real Love.
