Corey & Ashley {Engaged!}

We met Corey and Ashley through a friend who was a fan of ours on Facebook (yay!!!) and have absolutely loved getting to know them over the past few months!  This past Saturday we had the opportunity to photograph their engagement portraits in the beautiful and bustling city of Northville and were blessed with some hot, but beautiful weather.  The forecast was steamy temperatures and stormy skies, but with a slight breeze the heat wasn't unbearable, and apparently it rained everywhere but where we were that evening!  Lucky, lucky us!

Corey and Ashley were fun and full of laughter throughout the entire session - perfect for capturing the lighthearted and fun side of their relationship.  They met online a few years ago and have had a solid, red-hot relationship ever since.  It's so much fun being around couples that are so into each other!

Enjoy these few teasers from our night with Corey and Ashley, and check back in April for their wedding teasers.  The date will come soon enough!

And of course we had to end the evening on a extra high note with Jack's Ice Cream in downtown Northville!  We like to treat our couples right.  :)

~ Kevin & Heather

Exciting news - we need you!

There comes an exciting time in every growing business - a time to expand and a time to add.  A time that can be scary and nerve racking, but also a time that can be absolutely joyous.  A time worth celebrating something exciting, while all the while being terrified ... you know, that moment of trepidation where you relinquish authority and responsibility to another individual.  :)

Yes, we have reached the point in our business where we know we can't continue at the pace we're going without loosing our sanity, our family life, or our beauty sleep (and of course we DON'T want that, lol). We have come to realize that it is time to take on our FIRST OFFICIAL ASSISTANT!!! Yes, that's right - WE NEED YOU!

We are looking to add a contract office assistant/part-time editor to our team.  The job would require about 10 - 15 hours a week in our office (Howell, MI), with room for more hours as knowledge and ability increases.  Organizational skills and self-motivation is a must.  Knowledge of Microsoft Office and the Internet is a must.  Knowledge of Lightroom and Photoshop preferred, but we are willing to train.  The position will require training in our Studio Management Software, Pixifi.  Photography knowledge not required.  We are looking for someone who is above all trustworthy, organized and motivated.

This is a paid position that also includes the bonus of one-on-one time with Kevin and Heather, with the potential to learn unlimited first hand business and photography knowledge.

Scheduling is flexible and there will be seasonal busy and slow times.

If you are interested, or know someone that could be, please contact us right away - we can't wait to start the interview process!  Our email is info@ignitedphotography.com.  Our phone number is 248.670.6346.  We'd love to hear from YOU!

~ Kevin & Heather

Janelle Grant {2013 Senior}

We've known Janelle for a few years now and were so happy when she asked us to take her Senior Portraits!  Janelle is one of the sweetest, kindest people we know and we loved that she was willing to be creative and have fun with locations during her session.  We explored a bunch of different corners of Kensington Metro Park and since it was such a hot evening, that included wading into Kent Lake!  The cool water was a refreshing treat from the heat wave we've been dealing with, and I think we enjoyed that location the most both because of the dramatic, colorful sunset and the cool water.  We could have done without all of the icky seaweed, but hey, we shouldn't complain.  :)

Janelle is our first senior from Southfield Christian and it's neat that both Kevin and I have a history there and can now work with other students from SCS.  We hope you enjoy these teasers from Janelle's session, and if you like them please be sure to refer us to your friends.  Referrals are the BEST form of flattery and compliment.  Thanks!

~ Kevin & Heather

Jolene Little {2013 Senior}

We had such a fun night with Jolene for her senior portraits!  Really, I think it was the most dramatic portrait session we've had in a long time, and we laughed and joked our way through the whole thing!

Lest we be boring, we started our portrait session with Jolene in downtown Milford, right at the same time as Music in the Park began.  There were so many people in the park for the concert and another professional photographer also working their senior in between the crowds around Central Park, so we had to strategically angle and arrange our shots.  Jolene was a great sport though and we were able to spend a lot of time in the back corners of the park, which are, of course, the most beautiful part of the area.

From Central Park we headed over to the railroad tracks and then on to Kensington to catch sunset.  This is where the drama really kicked into high gear - there was a storm front moving in and the clouds were simply unbelievable!  We took a lot of great shots against the amazing natural backdrop God provided, and then headed back to downtown Milford to try to beat the rain.

As fast as we were, we weren't fast enough and the rain began to pour ... and I mean really pour!  We huddled under an umbrella at first, but quickly realized that the umbrella just wasn't going to cover it and headed back to our cars.  Soon, the rain began to soften (slightly) and Jolene was totally up to shooting in the rain.  (I think she may be our first senior girl willing to do so!)  We huddled under the umbrella with our equipment and Jolene got drenched!  Eventually, the rain did stop, so even though it was late, we walked into downtown again and had some fun with the wet, night time streets of Milford.

It truly was a fun, unusual, and gorgeous night!  We enjoyed spending time with Jolene and her family, and we hope you enjoy seeing some of the teasers from our session together.  Leave Jolene some love and let her know what you think of her images!

~ Kevin & Heather

Robert & Heather {Engaged!}

Robert and Heather's engagement portraits were pretty near perfect.   The couple was fun, totally in love and super cute; the weather was mild, sunny and just a little breezy; the clouds were fluffy, white and dramatic; dinner and ice cream were delicious; the conversation was fun!  What a great way to spend a Friday evening!

A few months ago we met Heather and her mom at the Grand Opening of our favorite wedding boutique, The White Dress, in downtown Brighton.  It was fun watching Heather shop for wedding dresses and so exciting when she found just the right one.  We were able to chat with them after they shopped and both Heather and her mom were so excited!  How fun to be a part of such a momentous purchase.

Through all of our consultations and conversations, we were never able to meet up with Robert, so the night of the engagement was our first introduction.  It was great having the opportunity to finally meet him and to get to know the love of Heather's life.  :)  They are a wonderful couple and we are so glad they chose us to photograph their wedding day!

Enjoy these few teasers from our night together with them, and don't forget to leave them a little love.

~ Kevin & Heather