making memories to enjoy 70 years from now

   There’s nothing quite like a bond between a grandma and granddaughter. Capturing the simple moments in life to look back on years down the road seem like a great idea now, but 20 years from now, 40 years from now, maybe 70 years from now for your grandchild… the word “great” will be an understatement. You and they will truly cherish the ability to look back on a younger version of yourselves and how connected and happy you were at that moment.

   Angela wanted to capture exactly that in a way that was truly them. When they get together they spend time at the beach, and just enjoy each other. So that’s exactly what we did here. We went to the beach, and just… lived, freely and beautifully, so they could look back on those moments for years to come.

Port Huron, Michigan Family Photographer- Beach Session

Country kids getting married on the farm by port huron wedding photographer ajbc photography

You first met this fun, adorable couple during their snowy engagement session that we shot at their home back in January. Now meet them again as a married couple on their wedding day. 
A lot of couples "connect", of course, that's why they are getting married, but these two, I don't know, there's just something extra cute about them and they way they jive together. Maybe it's how Zack forcefully picks Jen up out of the blue when she least expects it, or maybe it's how she smiles so big her nose crinkles up in the cutest way every time he says something goofy. The fact that she's super gorgeous and he's so handsome but they are just such happy, positive people also makes it easy to be around them. 
It's obvious why we were so happy to be a part of their big day, which from beginning to end, was beautiful. 
The day started out with makeup and cowboy boots and ended with glow sticks and techno. I feel like that's a success in itself as well. 

AJBC Photography Wedding- Port Huron, MI destination Photographers. 

4 year old beach and boho session with Port Huron Artistic Photographer- ajbc photography

I can not believe I didn't share these last year! I have kept some of the most beautiful pictures private for far too long!!
This little girl is a teen model trapped in a 4 year old's body, I swear! She rocks! 
I want to steal her hair and her clothes. 
I am in love with her WHOLE collection, but I grabbed a few of my top faves to share with you so take a look at the magic we made right at the studio and our local beach. 

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And if you think she's too cute to handle, you should see when we photographed her adorable little brother here!

For another cutie, check out Massai's 1 year old shoot!

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Whimsical and Mysterious Family Shoot by Port Huron Family Photographer AJBC Photography

#1 This family is ridiculously good looking. 
#2 They rock those black leather jackets like nobodies business.
#3 They are the sweetest people 
AND 
#4 Meet Jen, my Professional Hair and Makeup Artist from Inspire Hair Studio. This is the friendly, beautiful face that makes YOU look gorgeous when you book with me! 

When I really think about it, I've known Jen for 10 years. Wow! It all started because in high school her sister had the most rockin' hair and I had to know where to she went to get it cut. 
After never getting what I asked for elsewhere, I decided to try out Jen and I have NEVER even thought about looking back. She is an artist with scissors. 

When I started getting more custom with all of my shoots I decided to add a Hair and Makeup Artist to my team, and that choice was obvious. Boom, Jen jumped on board and now we're working on several different projects together!

But I'm not here to talk about me... I want to share with you how we got here, to this session!

(Can we just take a moment to talk about how STUNNING they both look above!) 

Over time I've gotten to know her family too. They were actually some of the first clients that believed in me when I first started AJBC Photography. During our first session their son was still all wobbly while running around. Fast forward to now and the kids were like little models! 

(and let's take another moment to talk about how cute these kids are!!)

If you're wondering where the scene came from, it all developed right in Jen's head. One day she got ahold of me with this "dark" but pretty vision of shooting at night with lights. 
I took that vision and added in some smoke, pops of blue, and we were both pretty excited about it. So excited that Jen actually painted her living room to match. haha! 

I'm so lucky to have Jen as a friend, and an amazing hairdresser for myself, and a fabulous team member to work with!! haha Her family is ridiculously lucky to have her as such a smokin hot wife (yeah, I said it) and such an involved mom. But she's pretty lucky to have these cuties too, and I'm SO happy I was able to bring her vision to life with her and capture her and her family in such a unique way. 

Jen Zimmerman from Inspire Hair Studio 
Port Huron Family Photographer- AJBC Photography