… otherwise known as Rebeca and Chris, newlyweds and true sweethearts.  Great wedding.  Great people.  Great weather.  Great food.  Great times.  I had the most wonderful time with these guys.  Rebeca, you’re a doll and now a dear friend.   I have a feeling we’ll see each other many times in the future.  Enjoy your sneak peek!

First off, thanks to everyone who stopped in at Fresh and helped make it such an awesome event!  And special thanks to those who put up with my [slightly] annoying cackle.  It worked, though.  Haha!

And if you’re new to Fresh, let me explain.  Kelly O’Brian Saloncafe, makeup artist Alexandra Franz and Jess VanLue Photography all teamed up to host a night of the hottest styles and images.  Guests were treated to yummy café drinks, delish little snacks and awesome live music.  They also spoiled themselves to some or all of our $5 offerings … $5 hair style, $5 makeup session and $5 photo shoot.  So fun!!!!  I have the best job ever!  These girls/women were so beautiful, genuine, amazing and fresh.  It was so incredibly great to see old faces and even meet a few new ones.  I can only hope that everyone involved had as much fun as I did.

Sadly, I didn’t get any images of the event itself.  I’m hoping that someone, anyone out there who stopped by with their digi camera or phone will share some with me.  

Here’s a small taste of the good times:

Koiné – The Church Band.  When Benj, the guitarist and former classmate of mine, contacted me about their upcoming trip to Michigan, I was thrilled.  I had only heard great things about Koiné.  Was completely honored to spend time with this amazing group.  Koiné is a contemporary Christian band, bringing a new vibrant sound and feel to traditional Lutheran and Christian songs.  They are seriously amazing.  The kids and I listen to them almost daily now.  They all look pretty darn cool, too.

Title should read, “Beautiful family.”  All three of these kids have such wonderful personalities.  It was so fun watching the older two love on their sweet, giggly baby brother.  That little guy has nothing to worry about … big sis and brother have his back already.  Thanks for having me over, guys.  I’m thrilled with your images.

And they are wonderful this year!  One of these beauties could be yours to send to family and friends this year.  Use images from a past session with Jess or schedule a new session and take advantage of this simple, yet elegant style.  Be sure to check out the Christmas Mini Sessions found on the Specials page.