Michelle Lynn Photography

22Feb

Big canvas sale!

My canvas supplier is having a BIG sale, so I am too! This is a GREAT chance to get a fine art canvas for your home.

Canvases are bold. They make a statement. And they are simply gorgeous. They make spectacular heirlooms for your family portraits.

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And best of all, a fine art canvas arrives ready to hang. No need for a frame. Simply unwrap it and hang it on your wall. Decorating with a canvas couldn’t be easier.

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You can either order an image from a previous session, or think ahead and order one in advance for a session in 2010. Just don’t wait, this sale ends this Thursday (February 25) at noon!

16×20 canvas…. $225 (normally $350)

20×30 canvas…. $325 (normally $450)

*these images come from the canvas that I have currently in my own home.

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11Jan

One | Grand Haven Baby Photography

You may remember about a year ago I have the pleasure of photographing my new nephew. Well he has grown so much since then, and recently I got to photograph his latest milestone, his first birthday! You can see he has grow in to quite the animated cutie!

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And no first birthday is complete without a little birthday cake. He’s a pro at this.

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I can’t wait to continue to watch him grow!

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  1. Radish says: Oh my word is he adorable! I love that last photo. on 01.14.10 @ 9:58 pm

26Oct

A mini holiday | Grand Haven Photographers

Well, I’d say my mini holiday sessions were a huge success! After rescheduling due to the rainy rainy weather we have had lately, we were blessed with a dry day, some awesome color, and even a little bit of sunshine! I met up with four awesome families. And some seriously beautiful children. I’m so excited to post up a sneak peek for all of them! I took a lot of frames, and I had a hard time choosing! Here we go…. First up is the L family. I photographed these boys last year in the middle of a blizzard (indoors). It was so fun to get them outdoors, and to see how much they have grown!

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Next is the S family. I think these girls are the most cooperative I have ever photographed! And they seriously adore each other, I could tell just in the 30 minutes I was with them. I had a lot of fun with this family, just check out the shots I got!

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Third was the A family. I love this family. They are just a joy to work with. They are so darn cute and they love each other so much! Just the sweetest family you will ever meet. I saw them just a few months ago down at the beach, but the boys have grown even since then!

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And the fourth family is the E family. Check out the curls! I just love them! See what I mean about beautiful families? These three were so fun and up for anything!

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Thank you all so much for spending a little time with me and sharing your beautiful families! I hope you enjoy your sneak peek, and I will be in touch soon with the rest of your images!

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  1. Angela says: Beautiful!! All of them! Fun feel and gorgeous colors! on 10.26.09 @ 7:09 pm

  2. Aimee says: Wonderful job...beautiful families. I just love all the colors! on 10.26.09 @ 9:53 pm

  3. Janice says: These are all fantastic!! They look like they had so much fun!! Great job Michelle!! on 10.27.09 @ 3:18 am

  4. Stephanie Bowling says: These are gorgeous! I love the fall colors and the location!!! on 10.27.09 @ 1:08 pm

  5. Tina says: Wow, you rocked these mini sessions! The families have got to be over the moon. YOu make it look so easy! on 10.27.09 @ 2:13 pm

  6. Laurie says: Beautiful shots, all of them!!!! What great light! on 10.27.09 @ 2:34 pm

  7. Krysten says: These are gorgeous!! Look at all that beautiful fall color! How did you manage to book ONLY people with ADORABLE children?? :D on 10.27.09 @ 4:29 pm

  8. Kati says: Michelle WOW, check out all these awesome images! YOu really rocked them all. on 10.27.09 @ 8:05 pm

  9. Megan says: LOVE all the pretty fall colors! Such a cool location. on 10.27.09 @ 9:34 pm

  10. Heather says: Wow - Michelle! You totally rocked these minis!! Awesome, awesome images in each set! on 10.28.09 @ 2:27 am

  11. Melinda D says: Great job! I love all the colorful outfits! on 10.28.09 @ 6:35 pm

  12. jill hardy says: wow, they are ALL gorgeous! can;t pick a fave! Love the collage format too! on 10.29.09 @ 6:48 pm

  13. Summer says: Wowzas ALL of these are just beautiful and fun! Great job! on 10.30.09 @ 2:24 am

27Sep

12 days | Grand Haven Newborn Photographer

I was lucky enough to snuggle this 12 day old sweetness today. He was a champ for me!

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And his awesome big brother….

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Thank you so much for sharing your precious bundle with me! I will be in touch soon with the rest of your images!

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  1. melissa says: What a cute big brother!! These shots are so sweet, gorgeous conversions! on 09.27.09 @ 2:09 am

  2. Keri says: What a cutie (big brother, too!)!!. He looks so calm & peaceful. You did a great job capturing this stage Michelle! on 09.27.09 @ 2:09 am

  3. Angela says: Adorable!! Wonderful job, love how sweet that little one is and his big brother too! on 09.27.09 @ 2:42 am

  4. Janice says: Awww, how sweet! He is so adorable and his big brother is such a cutie!! These are great Michelle! on 09.27.09 @ 3:29 am

  5. Cherron | Raining Light Photography says: Awww, I love precious little toes peeking out!! on 09.27.09 @ 2:29 pm

  6. nicholle says: awwwww.. soooo sweet.. love the toes! on 09.27.09 @ 3:59 pm

  7. Laurie says: What a cutie! on 09.28.09 @ 6:02 am

  8. Dana says: So sweet - sleeping newborns are the best! I love the one of big brother, too! on 09.28.09 @ 11:30 am

  9. Stephanie says: Ahhh baby looks so sweet and snuggly! Great job. on 09.28.09 @ 8:46 pm

  10. Debbra says: Gorgeous! on 09.29.09 @ 12:22 pm

  11. amber says: aww look at those perfect cheeks and lips!!! big bro is darling too :) great session! on 09.29.09 @ 11:01 pm

  12. Stacy says: What a cutie pie... sweeeet cheeks! And the big brother is ADORABLE! on 09.29.09 @ 11:47 pm

  13. Megan says: #1 is so sweet!! What a cutie. on 09.30.09 @ 3:32 pm

  14. Jaimie says: What a precious little guy! Big brother looks really happy! Great captures! The parents will adore them! on 10.1.09 @ 8:36 pm

  15. Summer says: What sweet boys! Great job! on 10.4.09 @ 4:05 pm

  16. Bethany Joy Lange says: If I ever have another baby I'm calling you for the baby shots...beautiful! Until then we'll just keep trying to wrangle the boys. on 10.26.09 @ 9:13 pm

25Sep

Milestones | Grand Haven Baby Photographer

I am very please to announce the Milestones Plan for your baby’s first year!

The Milestones Plan is a series of portrait sessions spaced out over the first year (or so) of your baby’s life, with the intent of celebrating your baby’s growth! The plan includes 3 sessions, one when baby is pushing up (around 3-4 months), one when baby is sitting well (around 6 months) and the last session is when baby is standing well and/or walking (around 12 months).

The Milestones Plan also includes an 8×10 print from each session, and a 10×20 storyboard with one image from each session (custom created and printed after the final session).

Also, when you purchase the Milestones Plan you are locked in to the current pricing for the entire span of the plan.

The cost of the Milestones Plan is $300, a savings of $125. If you book the Milestones Plan at the same time as a newborn session, you will receive your newborn session for half price.

I can’t wait to watch your baby grow!

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08Sep

A sandy morning…. | Grand Haven Family Photographer

I had the pleasure of photographing a sweet family quite early at the beach the other morning. I haven’t done many morning beach sessions, so this was a fun change! K came ready to go, full of energy! He was so cooperative though, a real pleasure to photograph! Enjoy your sneak peek!

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  1. Keri says: These are wonderful! What a gorgeous family. I just love the last one! on 09.8.09 @ 2:40 am

  2. Heather says: These are gorgeous. The beach was so pretty at that time of morning. Such soft colors. My fav is the one of little man on Dad's shoulder's. That one rocks! on 09.8.09 @ 5:47 am

  3. Dana says: I love that last one! So perfect! The blue skies and water against the sand - just beautiful! on 09.8.09 @ 11:26 am

  4. Stacy says: The one of him on daddys shoulders is so cute. I love it... unexpected since the boy isn't a toddler. :) on 09.8.09 @ 1:04 pm

  5. Missy says: I love the emotion you captured in these. Great job! I love them all!!! on 09.8.09 @ 1:50 pm

  6. Libby says: Beautiful images! What a cute kiddo! on 09.8.09 @ 2:17 pm

  7. Melissa says: Love your beach shots Michelle! That last one is lovely - would love to have a portrait of my family like that one! on 09.8.09 @ 2:17 pm

  8. Angela says: Love the feel of these pictures! What a wonderful set! on 09.9.09 @ 11:17 pm

  9. Krysten says: I just LOVE that last one! The interaction is beautiful and they seem so happy. That would be BIG on my wall!! on 09.10.09 @ 1:26 am

  10. amber says: what a fab location for family portraits :) on 09.10.09 @ 2:25 am

  11. Ketti says: Wow, beautiful family and beautiful location! on 09.10.09 @ 6:12 pm

  12. Megan says: Love #2 and the last one! Love candid portraits. :) on 09.10.09 @ 6:39 pm

  13. Jaimie says: What beautiful portraits! Great location, great light, and beautiful family! I adore the last one. on 09.10.09 @ 8:08 pm

  14. Kati says: oh wow, these are beautiful!!! you captured true emotions! on 09.11.09 @ 3:09 am

  15. Summer says: What a great looking family and great images! on 09.12.09 @ 3:55 am

  16. Jennifer Bailey says: This is a beautiful set of a beautiful family. Great job capturing these special moments for them. on 09.12.09 @ 2:59 pm

  17. lindsay says: what a gorgeous family. the last two are amazing. nice work! on 09.13.09 @ 2:01 pm

19Aug

Holiday Mini-Special Update | Grand Haven Photographer

Hi all!

I just wanted to take a minute and update the details for my holiday mini session special.

The dates from this special are October 10 and October 24. The sessions will be held in the late afternoon/early evening. I have only a limited number of slots on each day so if you want first pick act fast! October 10th I will be at the beach in Grand Haven. On the 24th I will be at a park, either in Spring Lake or Grand Haven, depending on how things look as far as fall colors as the date gets nearer.

As a reminder the sessions are $70, due at the time of booking. This will get you a 20-30 minutes session, expect 8-10 proofs in your gallery. You also get one full resolution digital image with a print release so you can make prints at the lab of your choice (I have some suggestions) and a digital holiday card (I have several options to choose from, you will get a password with your gallery password to view these). The digital card is also included in the print release so you can make your own prints as photo cards to mail to your family and friends.

When you book this session you are also eligible for a few more goodies at discounted pricing, check my original post for the details on that!

I can’t wait to book your session!

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06Aug

Where's the beach? | Grand Haven Family Photographer

I had the pleasure of photographing a sweet family down at the beach last night. But, um, what beach? The water level on the Big Lake is so high this year that what has been “beach” in past years is now “lake!” We did have a nice little space of sand to work and play in though, and it turned out perfect! I had such a good time with this family, Mr. W had me cracking up a few times. Never when he was in front of the lens though. He made me work for those smiles but I did get a couple out of him. Lightning McQueen is so much more interesting than that lady with the camera (and frankly, I quite agree!). Thanks again for letting me spend the evening with your family! Enjoy your sneak peek and I will be in touch soon!

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Oh, and I sure am glad we stuck it out for that sunset!

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  1. Tina says: Oh wow, that sunset is gorgeous! I love mom's hair just blowing slightly in the breeze and how you can tell they are all watching the sunset. Perfect photo. on 08.6.09 @ 7:31 pm

  2. Katie says: Beautiful! I love the last one! on 08.6.09 @ 7:41 pm

  3. nicoleb says: So lovely...and i'm glad you all stuck it out...that sunset was worth it. on 08.6.09 @ 10:10 pm

  4. Heather says: That last one is a work of art! on 08.7.09 @ 3:08 am

  5. Dana says: Beautiful family portraits! I love the family shot - mom/dad looking at each other and of course - I LOVE the sunset shot. So beautiful. on 08.7.09 @ 9:39 am

  6. Jessica says: Gorgeous location and family--love that last silhouette, Michelle! on 08.7.09 @ 12:19 pm

  7. Krysten says: Gorgeous work! I love the silhouette! What an adorable family. on 08.7.09 @ 4:38 pm

  8. Li says: Wow, that last one is stunning!!! on 08.7.09 @ 6:09 pm

  9. Kati says: absolutely perfect!! WOW, great great job The sunset... is by far a fav, that will look awesome printed. on 08.7.09 @ 6:13 pm

  10. Angela says: What a beautiful family...gorgeous shoot! Love the shot with them in the bokeh and the fun sun images...great job! on 08.8.09 @ 11:03 pm

  11. jill hardy says: adorable family! beautiful work! on 08.8.09 @ 11:51 pm

  12. Megan says: gorgeous sunset pic! Nice job. on 08.10.09 @ 4:28 pm

05Aug

Very awesome lens giveaway | Grand Haven Photographer

If you are a fan of photography and haven’t checked out the site I Heart Faces yet, you really should. It is such a fun site!

This week they are giving away a pretty awesome Tamron lens for Nikon and Canon dSLR’s. If you know me, I’m always in the market for new toys, so you better believe I entered!

Go check it out!

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28Jul

Mini Holiday Special | Grand Haven Photographer

I am very excited to be offering special mini sessions this year for those holiday cards! This is your opportunity to get great polished and unique holiday cards, and get them out of the way early so you will have lots of extra time to finish up that shopping!

The mini sessions will be held on two weekend dates in October. I will be doing the sessions at two different locations in the tri-cities area, and sessions slots are limited, so book early! Session fee is due at time of booking.

Here is what’s included:

Holiday mini session $70 ($125 value)
A 20-30 minute session
5-10 proofs to choose from
One (1) full resolution digital image with print release
One (1) digital card ~ same image ~ (you will receive a password for the card gallery with your proof gallery to choose your card design)
25% off any additional prints

I am also offering a few add-ons to the above package at special pricing.

Custom press printed cards $35 ($45 value)
Your chosen card, beautifully press printed on matte or linen textured paper. These cards are flat, double sided and will be printed with a matching back. Sets of 24.

Mini albums (set of 3) $50 ($95 value)
Looking for a perfect gift for grandparents? You’ve found it! These cute little 3×3 mini albums are perfect for grandma to take in her purse and show off her grand kids! The albums are accordion style and are custom created for you. Set of 3 matching albums.

Additional digital files $40 ($60 value)
Can’t choose which one proof you want? That’s ok. You can purchase more at this special holiday discounted price.

These special mini sessions will only be held on the two dates, and only at my chosen locations. The session slots are limited and I will not be offering more sessions once these are filled.

Full sessions are also great for the holidays! Photos make great gifts.

Or, give the gift of custom portraits. Gift certificates are available.

Hope to hear from you soon!

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