Sneak Peek: Engagement Session with Mishelle Lamarand {metro detroit wedding photographer}

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I had the opportunity to second shoot with Mishelle Lamarand (she's mentoring me and she's fabulous!) of Mishelle Lamarand Photography last night on one of her infamous Love Shoots! I mean, how gorgeous are these two?!  Check back for more in a few days.

What to Wear: Cool Kids Edition {Metro Detroit Family photographer}

Having a hard time getting the littles to dress up??  Here's what "the cool kids" are wearing ;)

Mother's Day Mini Sessions {Metro Detroit family photographer}

What a fun, cold (very cold) day!  These mini sessions were especially important to me.  Being a new Mom (and a photographer), I spend a lot of my time at home in yoga pants, with a messy bun (so my hair doesn't get pulled) and little to no makeup.  I'm more likely than not, the one behind the lens, capturing all of the milestones, giggles and uber cute moments with DaDa (yeah, that's all she's saying these days).  It's easy, as a Mom, to get caught up and  forget about the lipstick, and the cute outfit and not remember that you are pretty too and these passing moments with your children are once in a lifetime.  I hope the Mamas who came out felt as gorgeous as they looked and enjoyed their moments with their littles.  You all really made my day.            xo, e 

Sneak Peek: Mama's Mini Session {Metro detroit family photographer}

It may have been a very cold day in Michigan, but with these eskimo kisses, you could hardly tell.  Check back in a few days for more from the Mother's Day Mini Sessions!

What to Wear: Engagement Edition {Metro Detroit Wedding Family Child Photographer}

In honor of my favorite show Mad Men returning, here is a 60s mod inspired engagement ensemble.

Yeah, so, this is What I got to do! {metro detroit family photographer}

I surprised Brandon with a tour of The Big House.  Not my team (Go Green!), but still really cool.  I mean... how amaze is this?!

What to Wear: 1st Birthday Edition {Metro Detroit family photographer}

E Schmidt Photography in the News {metro detroit photographer}

You might recognize this image from my Etsy page.  The Veggie Bull reminds me of being very small in Detroit.  It is the perfect example of why I love photography.  A simple image can take you back to a moment and make you feel like you were just there.

I was asked if this image could be used for a new Detroit Kickstart program called First Container.  You can learn more about this really cool project at http://firstcontainer.com/ and if you would like to donate to their Kickstart program, you may do so at: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shelkimen/first-container-collision-works-story-box-installa

I'm personally all for anything that brings positive light to the gorgeous city of Detroit.