MICHIGAN WEDDING & LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHERhttp://www.jasonatenphotography.net/home/en-US2010-07-30T09:10:32ZSquarespace Site Server v5.11.5 (http://www.squarespace.com/)MARC & AMY | A NORTHERN MICHIGAN WEDDING | JULY 24, 2010http://www.jasonatenphotography.net/home/2010/7/28/marc-amy-a-northern-michigan-wedding-july-24-2010.htmlJASON ATEN2010-07-28T16:54:30ZMarc and Amy were married in the church Amy's sister was married in. It's the church that her mother was married in. It's the church her grandmother was married in. On Saturday, it was the perfect location for two people who so genuinely love each other. On Saturday, Marc and Amy were married in a perfect northern Michigan wedding.

A few of my favorite images are below. To see their entire gallery, simply click here!

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]]>SCOTT & ASHLEY | AN ALUMNI CHAPEL WEDDING BY ANDREA | JULY 17, 2010http://www.jasonatenphotography.net/home/2010/7/18/scott-ashley-an-alumni-chapel-wedding-by-andrea-july-17-2010.htmlJASON ATEN2010-07-18T23:12:46ZYou could literally see the tear as it started to roll down Scott's cheek. There was no stopping it. There wasn't anything he could do. There was no avoiding the fact that this man was totally crazy about the girl walking down the aisle. What a beautiful thing it was.

You may remember Scott and Ashley from their engagement session - they're the totally cute couple that couldn't stop cuddling the entire time. They are totally in love, and it was such an honor to photograph their wedding. From the moment we arrived at the salon, to Ashley's dad leading them back down the aisle with the bagpipes, everything about this wedding was exactly Scott and Ashley. What a beautiful thing it was.

Thanks for letting us be a part of your incredible day! Here's a few of our favorites. Then click here to visit their complete gallery.

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Wedding Venue: MSU Alumni Chapel. East Lansing, MI

Reception Venue: Hawk Hollow Golf Club, East Lansing, MI

Salon: Douglas J Exchange, East Lansing, MI

]]>BELLA RUSE IS COMING TO THE BRIDGE STREET STUDIOhttp://www.jasonatenphotography.net/home/2010/7/12/bella-ruse-is-coming-to-the-bridge-street-studio.htmlJASON ATEN2010-07-12T18:43:56ZI'm super excited to tell you that my friends Kay and Joseph from Bella Ruse are performing a concert Friday night at our studio! These two are amazing - in fact, it's their song that you'll find on our main portfolio site! I'd love for you to join us. You can get all the details here, but get here if you can!

You can also check out their music at: www.bellaruse.com

Last year I photographed them in Minneapolis for their debut album, so I'll leave you with a few images from that session!

]]>NICK & ALLISON | ENGAGEMENT SESSION | JUNE 28, 2010http://www.jasonatenphotography.net/home/2010/6/30/nick-allison-engagement-session-june-28-2010.htmlJASON ATEN2010-06-30T17:41:55Z

Have you ever had 8 cameras pointed at you at the same time? Do you have any idea what that's like? Let's just say, I'm glad I stay on my side of the camera! For their engagement session, Nick and Allison volunteered to hang out with myself and the rest of our FOCUS: Intensive friends - and they were AMAZING!

Seriously, check out how adorable these two are! We had a blast, and I'm so excited for their wedding in October! After you've had a chance to peak at a few favorites, you can click here to view their entire gallery when it's ready!

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]]>MARC & SARAH | A PETOSKEY, MI ENGAGEMENT SESSION | JUNE 26, 2010http://www.jasonatenphotography.net/home/2010/6/26/marc-sarah-a-petoskey-mi-engagement-session-june-26-2010.htmlJASON ATEN2010-06-27T00:31:10Z

So, I thought 7:45 was an early start for an engagement session - and it is. Of course, 4:00am is even earlier. No, I would never make a couple start a session at 4:00AM, but that's the time I left Saturday morning for the 3.5 hour drive up to Petoskey for Marc and Sarah's e-session.

I don't know when I became a morning person, but I'm sure glad I am! Take a look at the photos - I can't complain, and it was definitely worth it. Marc and Sarah are such a fun couple, and I can't wait for their wedding in August! Here's a few of my favorites from the wonderful little town of Petoskey. Leave them some love below - and click here to see the full collection when they are ready.

]]>SCOTT & ASHLEY | AN ENGAGEMENT SESSION BY ANDREA | JUNE 14, 2010http://www.jasonatenphotography.net/home/2010/6/14/scott-ashley-an-engagement-session-by-andrea-june-14-2010.htmlJASON ATEN2010-06-14T21:21:25ZEngagement7:45AM is really early for an engagement session. It's also a wonderful way to start off a great day! Andrea and I had so much fun photographing Scott & Ashley this morning - even if it was a little early :) These two are adorable together, and their wedding is going to be incredible.

I can't even tell you how lucky we are that we have some amazing locations near our studio. In fact, all of these were taken within 100 yards of our studio :) Here are a few of our favorites from the day. You can also click here to view their gallery when it's ready!

]]>RYAN AND NICOLE | AN ENGAGEMENT SESSION | JUNE 10, 2010http://www.jasonatenphotography.net/home/2010/6/14/ryan-and-nicole-an-engagement-session-june-10-2010.htmlJASON ATEN2010-06-14T16:53:00ZOne of the things I love most about what I get to do is that every one of the couples I work with is unique. They each have their very own story - and they each plan their wedding to reflect who they are. That's one of the things I look forward to most, and I can tell you I can't wait for Ryan and Nicole's wedding! Seriously, they are having their party first! I think it's a great idea - to spend the day with your family, and then just as the sun sets, they plan to have their outdoor ceremony!

The other day, we had a chance to hang out and capture some super fun images of the two of them. Both Ryan and Nicole grew up here in Grand Ledge, so I also learned a ton of fun stuff about this historic little town we call home :) Here's a few of my favorites!

]]>LUKE & JENA | A FT. WAYNE, INDIANA WEDDING | JUNE 12, 2010http://www.jasonatenphotography.net/home/2010/6/13/luke-jena-a-ft-wayne-indiana-wedding-june-12-2010.htmlJASON ATEN2010-06-13T22:49:59Z

It was supposed to rain all day. The forecast was about as grim as it could be - thunderstorms and 88F all afternoon. It was supposed to be hot and wet. I guess it's a good thing that rain is good luck on your wedding day :) Good thing Jena and Luke are two of the most lovely people you could ever meet! Turns out, it was a perfect day for a backyard wedding.

Okay, now "backyard wedding," doesn't even come close to doing justice to their gorgeous celebration - with or without rain. Luke's family hosted an amazing day at their home, and I'm so honored I had a chance to be a part of this wedding. I'm honored to have had a chance to photograph such a beautiful couple, and I wish you both the best!

Here are a few of my favorites, and you can click here to see the full wedding gallery when it's released.

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]]>I CAN'T EVEN IMAGINEhttp://www.jasonatenphotography.net/home/2010/5/26/i-cant-even-imagine.htmlJASON ATEN2010-05-27T00:58:27ZI can't even imagine. I can't even imagine what our life together will be like. I can't even imagine how you'll grow and change. I can't even imagine what kind of amazing woman you'll someday become.

Your mom and I are so thankful that we finally got to meet you today! We're so thankful that you're healthy and beautiful. We're thankful that you have made the perfect addition to our family.

You had a lot of visitors today. You had a lot of people who stopped by - people who love you so much. It's been quite a day for you :)

Your mom and I had a plan for how you were going to be born. We waited, and waited, and you were just taking your time. So now, 5 days past your due date, we thought we'd just help you along a bit. You were supposed to be born at 11:00AM sharp. You were supposed to be a caesarian. You apparently had other plans. I have a feeling that may become a habit ;)

So, you came the old fashioned way. All 8lbs, 21" of you. And now you're here.

(warning, slightly graphic image below)

This was when your big sister got to meet you for the first time. She loves you very much!

And this is when she realized that you'd be coming home with us in a day or so!

]]>PATRICK & JANELLE | AN ENGAGEMENT SESSION | MAY 22, 201http://www.jasonatenphotography.net/home/2010/5/23/patrick-janelle-an-engagement-session-may-22-201.htmlJASON ATEN2010-05-23T11:35:17Z

Sunshine and Ice Cream Cake.

Have you ever had ice cream cake at a wedding? I can't wait! How cool is that? As cool as Janelle and Patrick for sure! I'm looking forward to their wedding in a few months, for a lot of reasons - and ice cream cake is at the top of that list :)

Yesterday, the sunshine was perfect. The weather broke, and it was a perfect afternoon to spend some time down at the ledges. I love the way the sunshine finds it's way through the trees. I love the way that it makes it's way past the broken clouds, and dances across two people in love. Seriously. I love it!

Here's a few of my favorites from our session. To register to see all of their engagement photos, you can click here.

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