Search Results All (53) Blog Posts (26) Other Pages (27) 53 items found for "" Blog Posts (26) kelly + calvin, engagement photos at Flushing Township Nature Park in Flushing, Michigan Wow, five months into 2020, and I just completed my first session of the year! Does anyone remember me saying I wanted to complete at least 12 sessions in 2020?! This pandemic has, without a doubt, brought a lot of bad with it. If I am being honest though, it has also brought a lot of good into my life personally. Regular life is crazy busy and there isn't usually enough time to work full-time at the hotel, help at home, spend time with my family, take photos, create social media content, AND work on nailing down my website and media SEO. And if it weren't for the pandemic, I might not have had the chance to take these photos of my stunning cousin and soon-to-be cousin-in-law! Before I dive into Kelly and Calvin as a couple, I want to just humbly brag about how much light Kelly brings into my world. Being that she is my younger cousin, I have pretty much known Kelly my entire life. We have countless photos together from various family events. We have had sleepovers and fun in the pool, girl talk and plenty of adventures. There have been weekends filled with movies, candy, and crafting. She witnessed me hit my first and only car (it was parked too!). We have shared so many of the same interests from photography to both working at Disney World. Besides all of that, I think one of the best ways to describe Kelly's sweetness is through a short story. When I think of Kelly's personality, I easily reflect back on one simple, but hilarious (to me?) memory. You see, when we were much younger, our families attended a Lonestar concert at the once renowned Showboat Music Festival in Chesaning, Michigan. At this festival there was a craft show, and at this craft show, there was a mini renaissance festival. As we were browsing the booths, a man approached me with a felt bag. At the time, I had no idea that there was a renaissance group there. And actually, at that time, I don't think I even knew what a renaissance festival was! So, when this man asked me if I could hold onto his bag for him, I was a little confused, but took them from him figuring he just needed his hands free for a moment. Moments after I took the bag from him though, I found myself suddenly accused of having stolen the King's jewels! My family was brought in front of the King's throne where I was given the choice to either sing some sort of silly song in front of the public or to be put in the stocks and have water-filled sponges wrung out over my head. Being a quiet person who tends not to sing very often, I easily chose the second option. Somewhat mortified, I was placed in the stocks, and my family members were handed a container of water and several sponges. When I tell you that everyone in my family eagerly took advantage of soaking me in water, I mean it. Everyone soaked their sponges, smashed them or intensely wrung them out over my head. Except Kelly. Kelly walked up to the stocks with her water-soaked sponge and lightly patted it on the top of my head so hardly any water came out. It was such a sweet glimpse into who Kelly was becoming and who she already was at that age and a moment I will clearly never forget. Basically, what I am trying to say is that it has been amazing having someone like Kelly in my life, and I am so HONORED to have not only been able to capture some photos for her and Calvin, but to also be standing at their side as they exchange vows in 2021! Now, back to Kelly and Calvin as a couple! These two lovers met through a mutual best friend towards the end of their high school careers. It was prom season when said mutual friend told Kelly that Calvin had been considering asking her to Calvin's prom. The two of them had only met very briefly a couple of times before this, but when Kelly found out Calvin was interested in her, that's when they really started to talk. After weeks of texting back and forth, they soon they decided to officially-officially meet in person. Calvin visited Kelly's house, wearing the same black-and-white checkered converses as Kelly. That very same day, he also met Kelly's parents. Obviously, they hit it off pretty well, because they ended up attending both his and her proms together, and now, a handful of years later, are preparing to tie the knot! To put some perspective on their relationship's foundation and how long the two of them have already been dating, here is this little fact for you: Calvin just recently graduated with his bachelors from Wayne State University! If you're reading this, make sure to send a big congratulations his way! Like me, Calvin is a fairly quiet person. When he talks, it is because he truly has something to say. He is such an intelligent guy who clearly brings a lot of joy and laughter into Kelly's life. And my gosh, is he funny! I think this engagement photo session was the first time that I was able to truly see the two of them in their element, away from family, public eyes, and the noise the rest of the world can bring. Because nature is really important to the two of them (they spend a lot of time visiting Stony Creek Metro Park together), we chose to take their photos at the Flushing Township Nature Park in Flushing Township, Michigan. Here, we were able to easily social distance and keep away from others who might be uncomfortable being around people not wearing masks. It was a perfect day for photos too. The light was beautiful with an overcast sky creating a magnificent soft box for my camera to work with. The temperature was perfect for walking the nature preserve, and we even managed to beat the drizzle that was in the forecast for that afternoon! Like most of my sessions, we went over the scheduled session length, because we were so busy having fun! And walking. We did a lot of walking! We started the session with some formal photos to help ease any awkwardness they might have felt in front of the camera. Would you believe though, that these are the first photos Calvin and Kelly have had taken of themselves as a couple? Out of all of these years dating, their photo collection mostly consists of selfies and a couple of photos taken at Disney World! Honestly, if they had not told me this, I would have never known. The two of them were such naturals in front of the camera! They were relaxed and seemed to be focused on just soaking up this unique time together. Once those photos were out of the way, we moved onto some fun, laugh-provoking poses. They whispered jokes, stories, and secrets into each other's ears with a couple of reminders from me to actually whisper. I did not need to be the one hearing any secrets shared! I had them practice their slowest and most dramatic Hollywood kiss and play a game where they were bound to run into each other at some point! Everyone genuinely enjoyed themselves! It was so special to see Calvin and Kelly, as partners, away from all distractions. I feel incredibly blessed to have had the opportunity to witness their love for each other and to have taken their first photos. Thank you, Kelly and Calvin, for bringing another wonderful memory into my life. I'm wishing you the best always. A few of my typical side notes: Schedule your engagement session with Pábitel Photography today! I am currently booking all of the sessions! Contact me to learn more, or check out the session types listed below "services" at the top of this page. Remember, I need to make it to 12 sessions this year! To be the first to hear about new blog posts, business updates, and promotions, make sure to subscribe to my mailing list by filling out the subscription box listed below my contact form. Subscribe to receive 10% off your next portrait package with Pábitel Photography. hillary + craig, fall maternity photos at Clover Beach in Fenton, Michigan I think I first time heard the term “baby fever” from Hillary back in 2011. For the nine years (Can you believe it? NINE?!) that we have been friends, I have known her to be someone who adores children, loves baby giggles and rolls and clothes, and who dreams of being a mother to a little one of her own. Needless to say, when Hillary asked me if I would be interested in taking her and Craig’s Fall maternity photos, my immediate thought was, “uhh, heck yes!” After all of those years in college, scrolling through Tumblr and Pinterest with her, dreaming about our future homes, husbands, and children, how could I not want to be part of such a significant chapter of her life? She has dreamed of this moment her entire life, and as I put together her maternity gallery, and now this blog post, all I have been able to think about is how her dream is finally right before her. It’s happening. Her and Craig are having a sweet little baby boy, and this huge life change looks good on them. It looks GREAT on them. When it comes to the actual session, man, I’m just blown away. Hillary and Craig make such a radiant couple. I have seen their relationship grow from—essentially—day one, and each time that I am blessed to be in their presence, I can see that their relationship has only strengthened. They are such a great team. This session highlighted all of the goodness that these two bring to the table. Their clothes were gorgeous and so well coordinated. The setting and lighting were perfect. Craig made Hillary laugh so hard, and they delivered a l l of the feels. The original plan for this maternity session was to take photos at an apple orchard followed by taking lifestyle photos at their home. Michigan Fall colors were a must and there is almost nothing more Fall than a Michigan apple orchard. Unfortunately, we ended up having to rule out the orchards for their session though. Instead, with some of Hillary’s research and a little research of my own, I was able to scope out several local parks this summer to try and feel out what they might look like once the leaves began to change color. The park we landed on was called Clover Beach in Fenton, Michigan. Here, we had the option of not only a beach, but a small wooded area, gorgeous light, and plenty of beautiful deciduous trees. When the session day finally came though, Fall colors could be found everywhere except at Clover Beach! The trees were green, green, green all throughout the park! Luckily, Craig and Hillary had revisited the park just a couple of days before their maternity photo session and had found the tiniest, but most perfect, spot of red leaves. This is where we actually took the majority of their photos, and I’m so glad. I mean, look at them! Does this couple not look like royalty? The only word that comes to my mind as I look at these photos is “regal.” I mean, come. on. Besides grabbing some photos with the Michigan Fall colors, we also took a few photos on the beach and by these large stone pillars. Hillary’s dress, which looked stunning on her, coordinated so well with all three settings. At some point while in between photos, Craig surprised Hillary with a bouquet he had made from nearby wildflowers. Now, normally I wouldn’t be for someone picking wildflowers. In fact, I actually have a nature photo series called, “a few things to preserve” featuring mainly untouched wildflowers. Seeing Craig hand Hillary these flowers though was one of the cutest things. I remember actually scolding him saying, “Craig! Why didn’t you do this while the camera was up?” The look of surprise on Hillary’s face was so genuine, hilarious, and adorable. Naturally, we had to reenact the moment for a quick few photos! Once we finished up at Clover Beach, we headed over to Hillary’s and Craig’s home for the lifestyle maternity part of their session. There, Craig and Hillary changed into red flannels and white t-shirts, impressing me again with their amazing coordination. I am always hesitant when I hear people say they are considering wearing the exact same colors as their family members during family photoshoots, but this pairing is something that works . I think part of why is because of the choice in flannels. Hillary and Craig chose to wear real flannels with very similar patterns. They are almost identical but just different enough to look really good together in photos. So, if you’re someone out there looking to do family photos or any type of group photos, consider wearing different shades of a color or coordinating colors. If you want to wear the same exact color, find some way to break it up like coordinating patterns! We took several photos throughout Hillary’s and Craig’s home, starting in the kitchen and ending in their bedroom. I had to throw in a living room picture here too, because they coordinate so well with their walls too! I’m so, so excited for Hillary and Craig and this new chapter in their lives. All I can really say after all of this is just that their little one is a lucky lil’ guy. He is being born into such a remarkable family, and I am so grateful that Hillary and Craig invited me into their home to capture their love and family. Much love to this growing family as they continue to wow the world and bring some extra warmth into it! A few of my typical side notes: I am currently booking all of the sessions! Contact me to learn more, or check out the session types listed below "services" at the top of this page. The 2021 calendar is finally here! A newsletter and blog post will be out shortly promoting it, but make sure to 'like' my Facebook and follow my Instagram as I will be holding a contest for two people to receive $5.00 off their calendar purchase! To be the first to hear about new blog posts, business updates, and promotions, make sure to subscribe to my mailing list by filling out the subscription box listed below my contact form. Read about my engagement session with Katie and Jake! Subscribe to receive 10% off your next portrait package with Pábitel Photography. Pábitel Photography; published michigan photographer in editions of The Photograp[her] Magazine Pábitel Photography is officially a published Michigan photographer in multiple editions of The Photograp[her] Magazine! A few weeks ago, I saw a colleague's photo had been published on the cover of an edition of The Photograp[her] Magazine . Her friends, family, and photography clients on Facebook seemed really invested in her great accomplishment and interacted with the posts she shared about the cover in all of the ways small businesses need people to engage with their posts. I've said it before, and I will say it a million times more: small businesses are always in need of interaction on their social media accounts. All of those seemingly meaningless actions actually add up to being a major help for a business such as my colleague's and mine. Every time someone likes, comments, or shares a post, it tells their friends, family, and even the platform’s algorithm, “Hey, this content provides value. This is something I like. You should look at it too,” and in return, more and more people end up seeing the given content as they scroll their newsfeeds. Seeing this great reaction to my colleague's news, not to mention the idea of actually being published, was enough to make me check out The Photograp[her] Magazine for myself. Now, what exactly is the The Photograp[her] Magazine? Well, it is essentially what its name implies! It’s an inclusive magazine featuring the work of women photographers. The magazine's mission is to educate, inspire, and lift up the female photography community. Each week they post a few themes for upcoming magazines with links to separate posts specific to each theme. No matter the skill level, if you identify as a female and have a photo that fits a posted theme, you may comment on the appropriate post with one photo. In just a couple of days, if selected, The Photograp[her] Magazine’s Facebook page will private message you with instructions on how to officially submit your photo for publication. About a week later, the published magazine will be released online, and you'll receive an email with a direct link to the magazine! published michigan photographer - publication #1: Shoot Through The first magazine edition that I submitted a photo to was themed Shoot Through. I took this photo at For-Mar Nature Preserve in Burton, Michigan with Michigan model Chanel Stevanovich . Chanel and I met up towards the end of Michigan’s first official Stay Home, Stay Safe order on a humid, cloudy summer evening. Our session was supposed to be a half hour in length, but Chanel was such a dream to work with and we had so much fun that the session actually lasted an hour. If you have done a session with me in the past, that’s probably not too much of a surprise. Learning more about my clients while walking and talking is my favorite! I chose to submit this particular photo of Chanel to The Photograp[her] Magazine ’s Shoot Through edition, because I took the photo through a small chandelier crystal. A chandelier crystal is something I always carry in my camera bag. I try to pull it out during every session as it can create such magical and unique results! For anyone interested in photography, I also recommend keeping a plastic sandwich bag with your gear. If you tear a hole through it, and shoot through it, you can create gorgeous results! Take a peek below to see the published photo of Chanel as well as two other photos that feature the plastic bag trick! Preview or purchase the Shoot Through edition of The Photograp[her] Magazine here. publication #2: Golden Hour You better believe that I bought the Shoot Through edition as soon as it was published! It is so exciting to see your work published and to know other people are seeing it as well. Just a couple of days after submitting that first photo of Chanel though, I found out I was selected to be published again. This time, it was for The Photograp[her] Magazine ’s Golden Hour edition. The photo I had commented to this theme's Facebook post was from a very recent engagement photo session I did this January. Lindsay’s and Jake’s engagement photos were actually scheduled to take place during golden hour at Midland, Michigan’s Chippewa Nature Center. We really lucked out for their session, as golden hour really lived up to its name. Below you'll find the published photo where a little bit of that golden light can be seen glimmering through the trees and reflecting off the brush. Preview or purchase the Golden Hour edition of The Photograp[her] Magazine here. publication #3: High School Sweethearts When I received my third message for publication, I had to laugh. These Facebook messages from The Photograp[her] Magazine have been like a little reminder from the world that, “Yes, I am good. I am doing what I should be doing.” As an added bonus, the publications have not only put my name a little further out into the universe but have also provided me with great content for my social media platforms, and now, my blog and mailing list. The third photo I submitted to the magazine is actually one of my absolute favorite photos. Kelly and Calvin met me on a cloudy (my favorite weather for photos!) spring morning at the Flushing Township Nature Park in Flushing, Michigan just as photographers were legally able to photograph again during Michigan's Stay Home, Stay Safe order. These two lovebirds met while in high school, so they made the perfect submission for the magazine’s High School Sweethearts theme! Preview or purchase the High School Sweethearts edition of The Photograp[her] Magazine here. publication #4: A Road To.... After the High School Sweethearts edition was published, I thought it would be my last publication for awhile, but I was wrong. I quickly received a fourth message from The Photograp[her] Magazine regarding another photo submission. Now, not only have a few of my portrait photos been published, but my landscape and nature photos are being published as well! The fourth direct message from the magazine requested that I submit a specific landscape photo to the magazine’s A Road To… . edition. This photo, shown below, was taken on a weekend trip to Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio a couple of years ago. Since first taking and editing this photo, I have curated a series entitled glimmers in the dark , in which this photo has been added to. Preview or purchase A Road To.... edition of The Photograp[her] Magazine here. publication #5: Wildflower As of today’s date, I have officially been published in five editions of The Photograp[her] Magazine. The fifth edition that I was published in was Wildflower themed. For this theme, I submitted a photo from a newer, unofficially announced (I guess until now?) series called a few things to preserve. I am hoping that this series will become one of my annual calendars in a few years' time. The specific photo submitted to the Wildflower magazine edition is below. It was taken during a summer golden hour in Chesaning, Michigan. Preview or purchase the Wildflower edition of The Photograp[her] Magazine here. It started out with a, “Let’s see what happens,” attitude, and now I’m currently waiting to hear about a sixth publication. Thank you to everyone who has engaged with my social media posts regarding the past five publications and who have supported me so incredibly in the past. Now that I have seen a little bit more of what I am capable of, my goal is to ultimately be published 10 times with The Photograp[her] Magazine, to make their cover, and to be one of their featured photographers. As a featured photographer, there will be a short article published about my work and me along with a photo of myself. I will also be looking to have myself published in other photography magazines as well. If you would like regular updates regarding recent publications, make sure to s ubscribe to my newsletter and to like my Facebook page. Subscribers receive all business updates first and Facebook is regularly updated with links to published work. publication #6: Open 3/10/2021 UPDATE: The sixth publication is a go! I have also been informed that I will be a featured photographer in an upcoming issue of The Photograp[her] Magazine. My goals have now changed to being published in ten issues and making cover! 3/19/2021 UPDATE: The sixth publication, the Open edition, has been released! The photo featured in this magazine is one of Valerie and Alex from their engagement session at Saginaw Valley State University in Saginaw, Michigan during the spring of 2019! This is a portrait photo that really stands out to me, as it was one of the first photos that made me think to myself, "I've got this!" Preview or purchase the Open edition of The Photograp[her] Magazine here. publication #7: Motherhood 3/22/2021 UPDATE: I am getting closer and closer to my goal of 10 publications with The Photograp[her] Magazine! This week marked my seventh and eighth publications with the magazine. I haven't yet heard when my featured photographer piece will be released, but I am very excited to see how that turns out as well. My seventh publication was for an issue with the theme of "motherhood." Now, when someone talks about a motherhood session or photo, they are usually talking about one in which a mother can be seen with her already born child. An example of a motherhood session would be the popular Mommy & Me mini sessions found around Mother's Day, or less popular but absolutely stunning (and yes, please hire me for this!), breastfeeding sessions. As of today's date, I have not had an opportunity to do either of these motherhood sessions, so when I entered a photo to this issue's theme, I was not very confident that I would be selected. As I have clearly let on already, I did end up being selected though, and I'm so happy I was! This photo from Hillary's maternity session in Fenton, Michigan is a F A V O R I T E. I'm such a fan of big emotions in photos, and it is incredibly rewarding to see this photo on a two-page spread! Preview or purchase the Motherhood edition of The Photograp[her] Magazine here. publication #8: Monochromatic Couples The Photograp[her] Magazine is doing this cute mini series of black and white magazine issues. They have announced a couple of different themes for these issues including landscapes, portraits, negative space, and couples. I love a good black and white photo, so as soon as I saw these themes I hopped into the comments for at least three of the monochromatic issues. One of the themes I submitted to and was selected for was the Monochromatic Couples theme. For this submission, I used a black and white lifestyle photo from Katie's and Jake's engagement photos taken last summer at Hawk Meadow Park. This is another big emotions photo! Preview or purchase the Monochromatic Couples edition of The Photograp[her] Magazine here. publication #9: Spring 3/25/2021 UPDATE: I did it! I am officially a FEATURED photographer with The Photograp[her] Magazine. This was my second of three goals I had for this magazine, and while I am still working on #1 (being published 10 times), I am so, so thrilled to have met goal #2. In fact, I would say completing this goal feels more rewarding than having photos published in the individual magazine issues. That's because of what being featured means. It means my name written clearly across the top of a page dedicated to my personal story as well as a two page spread of some of my all-time favorite photos! In total, this is a four-page spread dedicated to my work! View pages six through nine through the link below. Preview or purchase the Spring edition of The Photograp[her] Magazine here. publication #10: Monochromatic Portraits 4/22/2021 UPDATE: It's been a little bit since I have shared an update on my publication journey with The Photograp[her] Magazine. Since achieving my goal of being a featured photographer with the magazine, I have also achieved a second goal! My work has officially been published TEN times with the magazine. The tenth publication of Pábitel Photography with The Photograp[her] Magazine was in another issue of their monochromatic mini series. For this particular issue, I submitted a photo I had taken a couple of years ago of my sister sitting in a large bay window. View pages 12 and 13 of the Monochromatic Portraits issue through the link below. Preview or purchase the Monochromatic Portraits edition of The Photograp[her] Magazine here. publication #11: Monochromatic Landscapes Again, this publication is part of The Photograp[her] Magazine's Monochromatic series. For this issues, I submitted a photo taken a few years ago at Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes. This is one of my favorite black and white photos and one that I intend to put in a future monochromatic-themed calendar! Preview or purchase the Monochromatic Landscapes edition of The Photograp[her] Magazine here. publication #12: Blue When I read the theme for this issue of The Photograp[her] Magazine was blue, my mind immediately went to a couple of sunset beach photos I took in Traverse City one Fall evening. This particular photo has such vivid colors; I knew that it would be selected if I submitted it! This photo was also featured in my bright colors, bright earth series for the 2019 calendar. Preview or purchase the Monochromatic Landscapes edition of The Photograp[her] Magazine here. publication #13: Beautfiul Chaos This theme was announced by The Photograp[her] Magazine shortly after I had delivered Selina and Jeremy's family maternity session gallery. I had spent so many days drooling over this photo, so when I saw the words "beautiful chaos," I knew this photo would be selected for the issue. This photo is the definition of beautiful chaos, a loving family filled with life and movement. Preview or purchase the Beautiful Chaos edition of The Photograp[her] Magazine here. publication #14: Sun Flare publication #15: Open Vol. 5 In July 2021, I did engagement photos for Ally and Rob . These photos were at a private lake during golden hour. Editing the photos, I couldn't believe the sun flares I had captured during their session. Their photos GLOWED. As soon as I saw the "sun flare" theme for The Photograp[her] Magazine, I knew I had to submit one of Ally and Rob's engagement photos. A few months later, in December 2021, The Photograp[her] Magazine selected this photo again for their 5th Open-themed issue. This time, it received a full spread covering pages 20 and 21 in the magazine! Preview or purchase the Sun Flare edition of The Photograp[her] Magazine here. Preview or Purchase the Open Vol. 5 edition of The Photograp[her] Magazine here. A few of my typical side notes: This year is filling up , but I am currently still booking all of the sessions! Contact me to learn more, or check out my services to learn more about what sessions I offer. To be the first to hear about new blog posts, business updates, and promotions, make sure to subscribe to my mailing list by filling out the subscription box listed below my contact form. Read about my engagement session with Lindsay and Jake ! 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