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Alcumbrack FAMILY | DAY IN THE LIFE:COTTAGE | KELLY BRAMAN LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY

May 11, 2012 Posted in Uncategorized

Meet Matt, Jaclyn,Olivia and Colton.

This session is near and dear to my heart. It is just a small sample of the type of sessions I will be offering. If you can think:  REAL life..REAL activiites that are unique to YOUR family…Moments in Between the stiff smiles and overly posed shots…then we will be a Great fit! I am a mama first and foremost…this is the stuff I want to remember! Our babies grow up right before our eyes and then these moments are forever gone…but, not if we document them! I can’t wait for these sessions this season!

This family LOVES the cottage! We ventured to Pentwater to document how the live and love near the water! I honestly left out SO many as the slideshow is already TOO long! I will get better at narrowing them down, but I just love too many! I always want to tell the whole story:)

Enjoy the slideshow..you will see the Alcumbrack  family giggling over blueberry pancakes…reading devotionals, shucking corn, fishing, smores, splashing in Lake MI and story time and wrestle fights! Whew…that was a fun filled day if I do say so myself. Although typically the sessions I offer will not have This many activities..I wanted to showcase options:) And honestly…these are all true to this family…so win win:)

Matt and Jaclyn…thank you for welcoming me into your haven on the beach! It is simply breathtaking and I loved seeing your family’s love! I know you will forever cherish these images:)

blessings,

kellyb.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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JACLYN - I LOVE IT KELLY!!!!! YOU CAPTURED IT PERFECTLY AND BEAUTIFULLY! YOU ARE RIGHT, I LOVE SEEING ALL THE PICS OF MY KIDS WITH THEIR LITTLE EXPRESSIONS AND SILLY THINGS I MISS DURING THE DAY WHILE I’M DOING “MY” THING. THERE WERE SO MANY ADORABLE “SURPRISE” PICTURES I DIDN’T KNOW YOU HAD TAKEN THAT I LOVE. THANKS SO MUCH FOR ALL YOU DID, LOVE THE ALCUMBRACKS

Dee - LOVE LOVE LOVE! Brought tears to my eyes! These are awesome people and you are awesome at what you do, Friend! I want you to do this for me, only in that cottage :) haha

Baby Love: Scarlett Mae Boersma | Kelly Braman Lifestyle Photography

May 11, 2012 Posted in Family, lifestyle

Meet Sweet Scarlett Mae! I must admit…this little sweetie is nearly 7 months old now and she is my past bride, dear friend, intern and all around beautiful person: Dee’s baby girl!  Did you get all of that? Dee was a past bride of mine. She loves photography and is certainly amazingly talented in her design/crafting endeavers. She will tell you otherwise, but I know talent when I see it!:)Dee has since become a dear friend of mine and I have been teaching how  TO and NOT to run a business:) She has learned that working a million hours a week is certainly not glamerous and pretty sure not healthy, as well:) She truly was the biggest help last season with her attention to detail…cheerful email replys to clients and mapping out my sessions and routes! She has also become a wonderful photographer, as well! She has an eye for photography and that really isn’t teachable! I am so grateful that God put her on my path. She is truly a wonderful friend!

Ok..back to sweetie little Scarlett Mae. This is Chad and Dee’s first baby and she couldn’t be any more adorable! I photographed this beauty at home(my favorite) and loved what I shot of her and her beautiful parents!

Chad and Dee…it has been so fun to see your life progress from engaged couple to married…newleyweds to parents! Snuggle that baby as much as you can…funny thing is…when you feed them…they Grow!;)They certainly do not stay little long! Enjoy every minute!

 

love and blessings,

kellyb.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dee - My sweet Scarlett! We will ALWAYS cherish these pictures MORE than you know!!! You are the absolute best, Kellyb!

Town Family | Hair for Kids with Hair loss | Kelly Braman Photography

May 9, 2012 Posted in lifestyle, Personal, together

The Town Family is not new to my blog. I have photographed their family many times and Jenny is one of my best friends. Her sweet baby girl, Bree, was recently diagnosed with leukemia and is at Devos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI. I must give you a bit of a back story on all of this for you to truly understand how profound all of this is.

 

Jenny has two daughters…Madison is her oldest and Bree is the youngest. For over 3 years now the girls have been involved in service projects that Jenny and the girls decided on and have donated so many things to Devos Children’s Hospital. The girls put customized boxes all around Greenville a few years ago so kids could receive “poke” prizes every time they had to have blood drawn or a shot. They collected flavored chap stick, colorful band aids and match box cars to name a few. Just recently the girls took on another service project…Donating hair for Kids with Hair loss! They had a local salon( Llamage Salon) hold a day at the salon where kids can donate their hair…the date is Ocotber 6th.  Can you believe that Madi and Bree just cut their hair for other kids and little Bree is now in Need of That Very Hair? The Dr’s say her hair will fall out soon and she was still excited to donate her own hair! IF that doesn’t speak to your heart, right?? I do not think anything is a coincidence. God has a plan for this family. I do not know what that plan looks like and it does not ease the pain they are facing..but, one thing is for certain…their story is truly inspiring, amazing and beyond my comprehension. I am in awe of their faith.

Jenny asked me to come to the hospital to photograph the girls donating their hair. I was honored. Jenny’s friend and stylist, Tara, came to cut their hair at the hospital:)I just kept thinking…this is overwhelming…to think that they are giving at this particular time is amazing!  Jenny and Chris have amazing children. Justin is the oldest and he is awesome, as well! I know if he had long enough hair…he would have donated some too!

 

Jenny and Chris..our family loves you. Praying and uplifting your family during this trying time. So many are on their knees for your sweet little girl. You are very loved!!!

Enjoy the slideshow…you know I had to document more than just the hair cut;)

love and blessings,

kellyb.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Andrea Lane Wagner - These are beautiful!

Hope Badge - Kelly

What an awesome job you have done at taking the candid shots of the Town family!!! Totally loved the slide show. Such a wonderful attitude the girls have and have had, so giving and caring no selfish bones in their bodies! Their hair cuts are beautiful as well as their hearts. Thank you for being such a great friend to them all!

Traci Smith - kelly this is awesome it is simply amazing that you were able to get that for them. They all look great and to see Bree with a smile on her face, is great faith.

Deb Codling - Is the day to donate hair this year or was it last year?

jennifer Town - I Love you Friend. God has a plan for us as friends. I look forward to seeing it revealed. ♥

Silas & Christy | Engagement Session | Kelly Braman Grand Rapids Vintage Modern Wedding Photography

April 30, 2012 Posted in Engagement

Meet Silas and Christy!  Aren’t they adorable together?  This was my first engagement session of the new season and I truly could not be happier with the outcome! I LOVE that Silas and Christy trusted me the entire session:)  We met up in East Town and hit up an antique shop and alley way:) I am definitely looking forward to their wedding as Christy likes so many of the same things I do on PINTEREST! It’s going to fun a wedding season with so many of my brides pinning away!

 

Silas and Christy…thank you for spending the evening with me! Enjoy your images…they are beautiful, playful and fun!

 

blessings,

kellyb.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Yay for Wedding Season! | Kelly Braman Grand Rapids, MI Wedding Photography

April 14, 2012 Posted in wedding

Hello Kelly Braman Photography Brides! Gosh…can you believe wedding season is already here?  My season lasted longer this year as I had so many winter brides! What fun! They all turned out beautifully and I am lucky to have such Amazing Clients!

I wanted to kick start the season with a bit of info. Rhi from Hey Gorgeous Events is an Event Planner whom I adore. She is not only incredibly talented, but adorable, funny and super sweet! She has put together a FREE wedding template for your time line and although we can customize it together….it truly is a great resource to have! Jump on over the Wedding Chicks Blog (SO many great resources there, as well…Love Them!) and download away:)

I HIGHLY reccommend hiring an event planner if you can. Who doesn’t want less stress and all of your ideas to come to fruition? Rhi, as well as other planners I love, can help you with many options that suit your planning needs. I know Hey Gorgeous Events now offers day of coordination,as well! Take a peek…you will not be disappointed!  I am teaming up with her on some fabulous DIY projects soon so stay tuned!

Also…we MUST chat about Pinterest! Oh, dear! Talk about resources!;) It’s so great that most of my brides are pinning away this year and I get to see what they love and they are also able to grab pins from my wedding board and use for their special day!  You can find me here.

I am So looking forward to this season with all of you! I know I have said this in the past, but I Truly do have The.Best.Clients! So thoughtful and loving and completely adorable too:) How great is that?!?:)

 

photo credit: hey gorgeous events

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