HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

My Fun2.

Supergirl not having anything to do with pictures.

Ironman.

And what do superhero's do? Take off and RUN!

Happy Halloween!

forever : happy anniversary love

trudy holz photography 2001

i love you for who we were. i love you for what we have learned and how we have grown. i love you for the father you are. i love you for who we have become. i love you for loving me.

baby : I love Nicholas

Tuesday morning I finally had the opportunity to met Sir Nicholas! I had the pleasure of capturing his mom in her third trimester in August. Is he not just the sweetest? I love my job.

Not only is this little man sweet, but he's also the nosiest little bugger at only four weeks old.*giggle*

When his big brother Nathan came into the studio as a newborn he slept the entire time. Nicholas on the other hand changed his nap schedule just for me and was awake and boppin around. Sorry mom, no sleeping shots!

I look forward to watching you grow little man!

yes! : Paul & Jill

Monday morning I met up with Paul and Jill for their epics! Having met them back in August at James and Chelsea's wedding I knew it would be a great time....now to get past picture anxiety.*giggle* Not really knowing where they wanted to head, we hit as many locations as we could before dropping from starvation.


Super sweet, they treated me to lunch at their reception venue, Till Midnight. Then the rain became too much to head back out, so we played a bit with the location. If anyone is looking for a venue in Holland, this place is fabulous. The food is excellent, and their menu consists of gourmet dishes along with everything from wine to specialty coffee...yes, I walked out the door with my fave, a caramel latte.

We did get a few looks.*giggle*


Paul...bw, for you babe! It was wonderful getting to know the two of you! I'm so looking forward to June!

curtain call : Steve & Lori

September 13, 2008 was a mess. Steve and Lori on the other hand were amazing. An old wives tale states that rain on your wedding day is a sign of luck. If that's the case, then these two are set. As I was leaving their reception I made them an offer...a puddle jump extension. They had planned on downtown pictures between ceremony and reception, the rain took care of that idea along with any other possibilities the entire day due to 24hrs of wetness. Sunday afternoon we made it happen. Lori in her dress, Steve in his tux...curtain call!




I loved seeing you two again! I hope you're enjoying your honeymoon this week!

yes! : Corey & Cheryl

Sunday morning I had the pleasure of meeting up with Cheryl and Corey at Hagar Park in Jenison. Cheryl and I met for lunch a few weeks ago to discuss their wedding next September. We laughed pretty much the entire afternoon. That laughter continued between serious faces and searching for the next location. Corey, your lady is nothing but trouble!




Looking forward to September 2009!

i do. : John & Elizabeth

Saturday had to have been the most perfect October day possible for John and Elizabeth. The morning started at St. Mary's Church in Spring Lake, followed by pictures in Spring Lake and Grand Haven, and reception at Fruitport Golf Club in Muskegon. It was all very quiet till the ladies arrived, then the tears started flowing, the laughter started, and the days pace picked up a bit!


Grandma entered the room and the tears flowed some more...



On the exit we were off to a park in Spring Lake.



The trip to Temptations in Grand Haven for ice cream was a must. We were also able to then meet up with Elizabeth & Johns pup, Cookie. Cookie always makes an appearance for pictures.



A few more pictures in town...


Seriously John? *giggle*


These two took a couple lessons and brought their own twist to the dance floor. LOVE it!

I can't say as though I have ever seen a reception rock out the dance floor quite like Saturday. What a riot! And for the girls...

John and Elizabeth, Thank you. Your day was as absolutely fabulous. I wish you nothing but the best. Have a wonderful time on your cruise this week!

yes! : Ryan & Sasha

This evening I had the pleasure of meeting up with Sasha and Ryan downtown Rockford. A perfectly rescheduled (pushed out due to rain in Sept.) fall evening. I'm so glad we needed to reschedule...the color was perfect!





It was great getting to know the both of you! I can not wait till July!

family : Frank, Shawna, Nicholas, Shane, and Jeremy!

I met the most amazing family tonight! Shawna contacted me a few weeks ago for family pictures. I was soooo looking forward to the challenge of three boys. Seriously, there was not a challenge at all. This family is great. Boys...one crazy pic, one nice pic.

And one gorgeous pic.

Thank you for all the laughs guys!

family : meet the Coopers!

Townsend Park, yet again! The color is fabulous and the location is fabulous...

Monday afternoon I met up with my girlfriend, Shannon, to capture her family in action!
Hey Josh, this ones for you! *giggle*

Princess Mia.

Gage, he's almost two! And so much fun!

And the whole fantastic family!

Thanks Coopers! See you in a couple days Shannon! woot!

Oh, and this is only the beginning of FAMILY WEEK! Stay tuned!

family : the Thornes!

Monday morning was spent with one of my girlfriends, Judy, an her funtastic family at Townsend Park. There is never a dull moment with the Thornes, ever. *giggle*

Miss Gracelyn turned two on Saturday and showed us just how fun two can be.

Natalie, beautiful, and just as sweet as always.

Evan, ALL boy. I can not believe how much he has grown up!

What a crazy morning! I loved seeing everyone in action!

family : meet the Terrill's!

Today is the beginning of a week spent at Townsend Park in Cannonsburg.

Received an email from Marissa beginning of August. The plan was to surprise the Terrill's with family photos in October. Not only was this scheduled shoot a surprise to Mom and Dad, but also bringing Mandy into Michigan!

Marissa had a goal of getting a few images of her and hubby John as well. What John didn't realize is to what extreme Marissa will go to for fabulous shots. LOVE her, LOVE the fact that John will to though ice cold water, allow this photographer to pretzel him, plus graceful balance, to please his wonderful wife!


Mom and Dad love pictures of people walking away...so we needed this!

Thank you for the opportunity of meeting and spending the morning with your family!

i do : Josh & Lori

Saturday was amazing. The weather could not have been more perfect for Josh and Lori's outdoor ceremony and reception at Whitefish Lake Golf Club in Pierson, MI. The ceremony was emotional. Josh and Lori are such a wonderful couple with such incredible family and friends.






That's not me. I bring a stunt double. I'm tellin ya; Justin doesn't let me get away with much.

Always searching for fun.

Then we were off to find hole 14 where the celebration continued!

Finding a moment for time alone.

The biggest bouquet ever! Beautiful!

Lori's ring is gorgeous, but I'm totally in love with Josh's.

I hope the rest of your evening and weekend were wonderful!

family : meet Miss Addison!

This morning I had the privilege of meeting Miss Addison and her parents at Townsend Park. Waking up to rain worried me, but luckily it let up and the shoot was on.

Sitting still was not on Addisons to-do list, but running and tossing rocks into the river was. She kept us all busy!

It was a pleasure meeting you! I can't wait for next spring!

yes! : Pat & Toni

Sunday morning started bright and early meeting Toni and Pat downtown Grand Rapids. Over the last couple of months I've gotten to know Toni over the phone and email. It was great to finally meet her and Pat in person!

Toni is a fan of the red staircase in Holland, so we just had to play it out.
No Trespassing? Oops, sorry!

I really need to bring my wide-angle out to play more often. Are these colors not fabulous?!


Pat, I know you're not a fan of pictures...I hope today has made you excited about pictures in July!


It was great starting the week with you both! July will be here in no time!

i do. : Ryan & Jess

Today was breath-taking. Jess was a princess. Ryan, so relaxed with a permanent smile. And their family and friends, wonderful.

Ceremony took place at Ada Community Reformed Church in beautiful, historic, Ada, MI with their reception immediately following at the American Legion in Rockford.


And a trip to the historic Ada Covered Bridge was a must.



The ceremony.


The exit.

The emotion between these two is amazing. They are always connected, whether it's Jess rubbing Ryan's back, holding hands, a hand on a knee or their ankles touching. Always connected. Very romantic.

Have a wonderful time in Cancun! I can't wait to hear how wonderful it was when you return!