Potts Studio Blog

Kristen and EJ February 16, 2008

Kristen and EJ were married in the beautiful St. Hugo of the Hills Church. We had a great snowy portrait session. We don't have many opportunities to capture a gorgeous bride and groom in the snow, so we made the most of it. Kristen had these great boots. They were big fuzzy blue UGGS. They looked like they just fell off of a Muppet Show set. They were so cute, the ring bearer fell in love with one and carted it around.

The very talented duo of Take 1 Productions recorded the event. they were great to work with. I hope our paths cross again. The reception was held at Oakhurst and I have to say I have been there several times, but I have never seen it all decked out like this. Kristen and EJ designed the most incredible winter wonderland I have ever seen. The blue lights added so much to the atmosphere, I just couldn't believe it.

My associate, Chris nabbed some great shots as well. Take a look...

Now I am off to photograph the complete opposite type of wedding. A wedding with a beach reception in sunny Florida!  (Did I ever mention how much I love my job?)

Jennifer and Leonard October 6, 2007

  Jennifer and Leonard were married in the theater in the Henry Ford Museum and celebrated with their guests just down the most elegant hall in the Transportation Museum. Their first dance was right under the Bomber. What a sight! It was an incredible place for a reception. So many great spots for pictures. We made ample use of the diner car.

Jennifer and Matt November 3, 2007

Jennifer and Matt were married on what turned out to be an impossibly beautiful day in November. I could not believe the warmth and fabulous light that we had. So we wasted no time  getting to Elizabeth Park to make the most of it.

 

Erica and Andy September 29, 2007

Erica and Andy were married on Saturday and celebrated their marriage at the elegant Wabeek Country Club. Erica and her bridesmaids prepared at the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham which set the stage usually reserved for royalty. The light was amazing.

While at the country club, we did some portraits on the golf course. I love the one of them walking down the path. It gives the bride and groom a few minutes of privacy to take a breath, talk to each other, and just be alone before the reception begins.

Katie and Will August 10, 2007

Katie and Will came back from Chicago to wed in their alma mater, Ann Arbor. I have to say the award for the most fun wedding party must go to them. It was my first time on the field at the Big House, the view was pretty nice from there.

After the workout, Will and Katie went on to the Michigan Union to celebrate with their friends and family.

Sherry and John Sept. 8, 2007

Sherry is the sister of Nita, one of my beautiful May '07 brides. They both married men named John, which made my job just a tiny bit easier.

Sherry and john celebrated their marriage at Penna's in Sterling heights.

My Big Fat Wedding Blog Update

Whew! It has been quite a while since I have been here. There could be two reasons for someone not updating their studio blog. One) nothing happened that was worth blogging or two) so much had happened that there was no time for blogging. I have been very fortunate to fall into the latter category.

As many of you know, I had a car accident in September that slowed me down a bit. I appreciate all of the kind thoughts and well wishes that quickly followed, and most of all I am thankful for your generous patience while I pieced things back together and played a maddening game of catch-up.

I am very excited to finally have a chance to share with you all of the beautiful events and portrait sessions that have graced my studio during the last quarter of 2007.

Over the next few days, I will go back into some of these posts and elaborate more on the details, add a few more images and links.

Overall, it has been a great year. The studio has blossomed into this beautiful space where light seems to come from nowhere, and my subjects feel comfortable enough to reveal that smile or that laugh that is usually reserved for close family. I have been truly blessed with a great family and a prosperous business that gives back in spades. Tim and I will give a grateful toast to 2007 tonight and bring in 2008 with high optimism. We wish the same for all of you. Please have a safe and Happy New Year.

Mary

Josephine and Glenn July 7, 2007

Josephine and Glenn were married on the most popular wedding day of 2007 at the Forest Lake Country Club. Luck is represented by the color red and at this wedding, luck was everywhere. First, the limo, a Chevy Bel Air. Check it out! Hands down, coolest limo of the year. red also popped up in the flowers, dresses, table centerpieces, and the cake (red velvet of course!). What a beautiful wedding. The dance floor was hoppin', it didn't hurt to have several serious ballroom dancers on the floor.

Jessica and Steven June 23, 2007

Jessica and Steven were married at th Rochester Community House on what had to be the most perfect day. What a great family. Everyone had the best time! Have you ever seen a happier bride? I think not.

Walter and Adonia, June 9, 2007

I flew to Boston last March to photograph Walter and Adonia's engagement session and after spending a couple of hours with them, I knew we were going to have a blast on their wedding day. Walter and Adonia were married in early June at the First Presbytarian Church in Plymouth. We quickly made our way to St. John's Conference center for some great portraits and a fabulous celebration.

And, just for your information, anyone who thinks it may be too late to get in touch with their inner dancing queen, has never seen Walter's dad boogie down.