tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-229119572024-03-05T03:10:30.550-08:00Trudy Holtz Photography BlogTrudy Holtz Photography Blog is a blog about Grand Rapids maternity photography, Grand Rapids children's photography, and Michigan wedding photography You can reach Trudy at: 616-443-3246 Check out Trudy's website at: www.trudyholtzphotography.comTrudyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15988339210058127698noreply@blogger.comBlogger165125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22911957.post-64735019200830354692010-05-21T12:56:00.000-07:002010-05-21T13:00:06.002-07:00CHECK OUT OUR NEW BLOG! - THIS ONE WILL NO LONGER UPDATED.I have a new blog!! Please check it out at: <br /><br /><a href="http://www.trudyholtzphotography.com/blog"> www.trudyholtzphotography.com/blog<br /></a><br />This blog will no longer be updated.Trudyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15988339210058127698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22911957.post-49450363569565537642010-02-18T13:37:00.000-08:002010-02-18T13:45:24.207-08:00The eyes have it! {Grand Rapids child photographer}My girls had a play date with some friends and I couldn't resist snapping a few shots of these little cuties. And what better way to spend your day than dressing up like a princess? :) <br /><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_5134.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_5141B.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_5148.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_5161.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_5163.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_5170.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_5171.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_5202.jpg" width="800"></center>Trudyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15988339210058127698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22911957.post-72649564622891534042010-02-15T11:15:00.000-08:002010-02-15T11:27:31.493-08:00Happy Monday {Grand Rapids Portrait Photographer}Happy Monday! I am such a creature of habit that I love the routine and sameness that Monday brings. I love that my husband goes back to work, my oldest goes to preschool and my nanny comes so that I can work. :) It makes me feel organized and the rest of the week seems to fall into place when Monday happens. To celebrate being on top of things I am giving away a $100 gift certificate today for the funniest Mom story or Mom moment. I will announce the winner on Thursday. (not valid with other offers, or if you have already won a gift certificate).<br /><br />Some quick snaps of my little monkey. <br /><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_5102.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_5092.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br />She's taking a photo of me in this one with her fist and sucker camera - love it! <br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_5096.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_5106.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_5112.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />tags: Grand Rapids children's photographer, Grand Rapids child photographer, Grand Rapids baby photographer, Grand Rapids portrait photographer, Rockford portrait photographerTrudyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15988339210058127698noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22911957.post-13660794010020647982010-01-29T13:04:00.000-08:002010-01-29T13:27:44.574-08:00Sugar & Spice and Everything Nice {Grand Rapids newborn baby photographer}Little girls are the nicest things that happen to people. They are born with a little bit of Angelshine about them. ~Alan Marshall Beck~<br /><br />Having two girls of my own I am very partial to little girls and all the fun that comes with them and just loved this little cutie. <br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_4141.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_4184.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_4192.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_4359.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br />Trudy Holtz Photography Grand Rapids baby photographer, Trudy Holtz Photography Grand Rapids newborn baby photographer, Trudy Holtz Photography artistic baby photography.Trudyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15988339210058127698noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22911957.post-5758582059147427522010-01-28T19:09:00.000-08:002010-01-28T19:22:23.472-08:00Good Day! {Grand Rapids Newborn baby photographer}Today was a great day! My shooting days always leave me feeling exhilarated. I had two beautiful little baby's to create portraits of today and they were just amazing - so beautiful, so sweet and so lovely. I am going to post a sneak peek of little Noah first (don't worry Thea, your beautiful Michah is next.) :)<br /><br />A few years ago I shot Noah's parents wedding and just love his Mom & Dad. His Mommy is one of the sweetest, down to earth girls I know and she is just drop dead gorgeous to boot and his Daddy is funny, sarcastic and not to bad to look at either. :) <br /><br />Alexis & Jay - so great to see you today in parent mode - just adorable. Noah is one lucky little guy. Congrats.<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_3758.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_3743.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_3781.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_3835.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_3851-2.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_3885.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_3895.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_3926.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_3963.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_3989.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br />Grand Rapids Newborn Photographer, Grand Rapids baby Photographer, West Michigan Newborn Photographer, West Michigan baby Photographer, Grand Rapids baby portrait photographer.Trudyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15988339210058127698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22911957.post-40700776255085868112010-01-21T13:30:00.000-08:002010-01-21T13:45:38.718-08:00Happy New Year! {Grand Rapids Wedding Photographer}Wow - so hard to believe that its already the end of January. I still feel like I am cleaning up Christmas wrapping paper. <br /><br />New Years Eve is not my favorite holiday. I always feel like I should be doing something wild & crazy, all dressed up and partying until wee hours in the morning. To be quite honest after all the holiday hustle & bustle and with Michigan being like the arctic tundra all I really want to do is curl up on the couch in my pj's with a good book and a nice warm cup of hot cocoa. <br /><br />So when Jessie contacted me about shooting her New Years Eve wedding I was thrilled to not have to actually worry about what I was doing to celebrate New Years. I had a built in party to go to and since I wear my "black uniform" to weddings I didn't even have to worry about what to wear - bonus. <br /><br />I had a great time documenting the festivities and just love working with couples like Jessie & Travis. They braved a number of super cold situations just for the sake of some really fun photos. Not to mention that they (and all their friends and relatives) partied until the cows came home - because I am sure that must be how long you party in Chesaning Michigan. <br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/1231ALBUM0001.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/1231ALBUM0003.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/1231ALBUM0013.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/1231ALBUM0017.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/1231ALBUM0019.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/1231ALBUM0020.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/1231ALBUM0023.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/1231ALBUM0028.jpg" width="800"></center>Trudyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15988339210058127698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22911957.post-57470781521511719222009-12-08T17:07:00.000-08:002009-12-08T19:21:49.970-08:00Last post until after the New Year {Grand Rapids Children's Photographer}I am so thankful to all of my wonderful clients. 2009 has been by far one of the busiest years I have had to date and I owe it all to the amazing families & couples that have chosen me to document the important moments in their life. I am in awe that you allowed me to preserve a chunk of your family history. With all my heart I adore all of you and thank you so much for letting me into your lives. <br /><br />I have been terrible at keeping up with my blog the last couple of months because I really want everyone to have their photos, albums, canvases, etc. asap and blogging takes my time away from that. <br /><br />So, if you haven't seen your beautiful face on my blog it will be coming in the new year when the winter lull hits. <br /><br />This was my last session of the year and it was with an amazing client that I have been working with for the last few years. Her children are adorable and if you didn't know she was their Mom you would probably think they were hanging out with an uber stylish, super gorgeous older sister. She asked me to snap a few shots of her during their session and I was all about it. I jokingly told her that if I looked like she did I would probably be tempted to send out Christmas cards with just my photos on them. :) <br /><br />So for now this will be my last blog post of 2009. Looking forward to sharing a few fun new products & ideas for 2010. <br /><br />Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!<br /><br />Trudy<br /><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_0107.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_0147.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_0180.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_0208.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_0294.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_0336.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_0350.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_0359.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_0371.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_0388.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_0422.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_0531.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_0556.jpg" width="800"></center>Trudyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15988339210058127698noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22911957.post-64319997469613182892009-11-18T10:20:00.000-08:002009-11-18T10:36:51.016-08:00Crazy Cool Hair {Grand Rapids Children's Photographer}Is this little guys' hair just the best ever? I am so glad I was able to capture him while he still had it. I saw him recently and Mom & Dad gave him a haircut. :( <br /><br />I have to hand it to his Dad for really making this session shine. He jumped, ran, peek a booed, etc. until I am sure he was just sweating to really bring out his little guys fun loving personality. I just love to see families in love with their children and this Mom & Dad clearly are. What a blessing to grow up in a home filled with so much love. <br /><br />If you know me at all you know that I absolutely looooove the color orange so I was so excited with what they wore! <br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/Dixon090087.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/Dixon090005.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/Dixon090074.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/Dixon090061.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/Dixon090039.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/Dixon090091.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br />Grand Rapids Children's Photographer, Grand Rapids Family Photographer, Grand Rapids Portrait Photographer, West Michigan Portrait Photographer, West Michigan Family Photographer, Creative Grand Rapids Children's Photography.Trudyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15988339210058127698noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22911957.post-91784947534809200062009-11-13T07:05:00.000-08:002009-11-13T07:23:06.929-08:00Loving the Beautiful Fall Weather {Grand Rapids Children's and Family Portrait Photographer}I am just loving the beautiful late Fall weather we have been having. It is such a treat to be able to shoot outside on location this time of year. I love the hats & adorable outfits these little munchkins had for their shoot. Their Mom warned me that her middle boy might be challenging and I was pleasantly surprised that he was a gem and that we got along great! Wouldn't you just kill for amazing curls and highlights like this little girl has. Just stunning. <br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_8481.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_8486.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_8531.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_8554.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_8581.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_8586.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_8610.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_8630.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_8641.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_8647.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_8681.jpg" <br />width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_8697.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_8726.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_8764.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_8793.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br />Trudy Holtz Photography is a Grand Rapids Children's photographer. Grand Rapids Children's Portrait and Family Photographer. West Michigan children's and family portrait photographer.Trudyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15988339210058127698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22911957.post-44551506515783846182009-11-12T11:45:00.000-08:002009-11-12T12:01:39.900-08:00Irish Eyes are Smiling {Grand Rapids Children and Family Photographer Trudy Holtz}One of the things I love when I am shooting is when clients incorporate their heritage and family traditions into their photos. Laurie is just the sweetest little Irish Mom and she was able to find these gorgeous traditional Irish sweaters for her boys for their fall photo shoot with me. For her littlest fella we also did a few studio shots of him in his Irish christening gown which was also amazing. I love working with young families and the energy and enthusiasm that they bring to a session. I am always beyond excited when I can get a good family shot with super young boys and love being able to capture those fun, crazy moments that families with little kids have. I know how quickly it will pass. <br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_8822.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_8833.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_8841.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_8833.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_8894.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_8940.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_8973.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_9073.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_9083.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_9130.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_9136.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_9164.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_9196-2.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><br />Trudy Holtz is a Grand Rapids family photographer. Trudy Holtz is a Grand Rapids Children's photographer. Trudy Holtz is a West Michigan Family & Children's Photographer.Trudyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15988339210058127698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22911957.post-40416093131670396362009-10-20T09:47:00.000-07:002009-10-20T10:09:46.250-07:00My heartI hate to gush but one of the most amazing thing I am able to experience in this lifetime is being a mother. It is by far the most incredible part of who I am. Don't get me wrong - we definitely have our days... the crying, the naughty chair, etc. but there is nothing better than when a chubby little pair of two year old arms wrap around your neck and whisper in your ear "I wuv you momma". Call me selfish, but I especially love it when her Daddy is around and she says "I no wuv it da-eee I only wuv you". I know my days of hearing her say that are limited so I will take it while I can get it. :) Yesterday was so beautiful and I was thinking of how few photos I have taken of my girls this year so we jumped in the car and headed out for a little photo adventure. This is my youngest and I can't believe when I look at these how big she already is. After many years of waiting to have children she was a very exciting "surprise" and it seems like just yesterday that we brought her home. I love her so much and am so blessed to have her spunky little self as part of our family. <br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/Cassidy090010.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/Cassidy090012.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/Cassidy090017.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/Cassidy090028.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/Cassidy090030.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/Cassidy090032.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/Cassidy090036.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/Cassidy090037.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/Cassidy090046.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/Cassidy090050.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/Cassidy090066.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/Cassidy090058.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/Cassidy090074.jpg" width="800"></center>Trudyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15988339210058127698noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22911957.post-25233815956513704342009-10-17T08:24:00.000-07:002009-10-17T08:33:59.963-07:00Cinderella & Prince Charming {Grand Rapids Wedding Photographer}Jon & Stephanie are the modern day version of Cinderella & Prince Charming or at least I am sure that is what my daughter Payton would have thought had she seen them. Stephanie is an absolute classic beauty and I was just in love with her dress. It couldn't have been more perfect for her & her Prince (Jon) was so handsome, winsome and just doted on his bride. The fall colors were to die for and much to my delight Stephanie and Jon allowed me hours to shoot photos of them in a number of amazing locations. I hope you guys are relaxing & having a wonderful time in Hawaii. Here are a few quick ones with more to come! <br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/sj2.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/sj1.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/sj5.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/sj4.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/sj6.jpg" width="800"></center>Trudyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15988339210058127698noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22911957.post-16253709235778201012009-10-12T17:16:00.000-07:002009-10-12T17:36:32.123-07:00Adorable Family! {Grand Rapids Family Photography}It's that time of year! Time for lots & lots of family photo sessions. That's my cheap excuse for not keeping up with my blog like I would like to. :) <br /><br />I was so excited to photograph Tracy and her gang of little boys. They are so handsome and I just love the truly honest feel of their shoot. The first shot is one of my all time favorites! Sometimes brothers just need to tell each other off. I just love the expression of the oldest boy - "here we go again" :) I laughed out loud when I saw this one. <br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/Zamarron0078e.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/Zamarron0045e.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/Zamarron0052e.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/Zamarron0056e.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/Zamarron0043e.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/Zamarron0092e.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Grand Rapids Family Photograpy, Grand Rapids Children's Photography, Creative Children's Photography Grand RapidsTrudyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15988339210058127698noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22911957.post-26567090674469943742009-10-06T16:23:00.000-07:002009-10-06T16:48:59.678-07:00Josh & Katie {Grand Rapids Wedding Photographer}Some shoots just remind you of why you love what you do so much - this was one of them. I had high expectations for this shoot & for myself because my subject was none other than my amazing assistant Josh. He has been assisting me for a couple of years and just recently got engaged and asked me to shoot his engagement and wedding images. <br /><br />I am tied to Josh in a number of ways. One of his sisters is one of my closest friends, another of his sisters is my bookkeeper/office manager and my parents are friends with his parents - although I've really only known Josh for a few years we really go waaay back as in I was playing Barbie's with his sisters before he was even a twinkle in his parents eyes.<br /><br />I really wanted to do an awesome job on this shoot for a number of reasons: 1) Josh works really hard at assisting me on every wedding, 2) I know he and his family's expectations are high as he is a photographer 3) I really <span style="font-style:italic;">like</span> him & lastly because I really needed a shoot to inspire me artistically. <br /><br />To be honest I was a little nervous at first because the light at our first location was not great, we had a watery eye situation and to be honest my day had been stressful and I just wasn't feeling it. We stopped at another location and my mojo picked up a little and then we stopped at a third location that I have been dying to shoot at and God shined down on us - literally. It was an "Aaaah" moment (that was a choir of angels singing in case it didn't translate well in type) the lighting was amazing, the outfits were killer, and Katie & Josh just started to shine in front of my camera. I just wanted to jump up and down with excitement. It felt so good to be creating such amazing images for someone I really respect & admire. <br /><br />Josh & Katie I hope you love these as much as I do. You guys are so cute together and I can't wait for the wedding next summer. <br /><br />Here are a few favorites and then a <a href="http://trudyholtzphoto.myshowit.com/joshkatiess">slideshow</a> of a few more. <br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/JoshSS0001.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/JoshSS0005.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/JoshSS0009.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/JoshSS0014.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/JoshSS0016.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/JoshSS0018.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/JoshSS0023.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/JoshSS0024.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/JoshSS0032.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/JoshSS0035.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/JoshSS0042.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/JoshSS0043.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/JoshSS0063.jpg" width="800"></center>Trudyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15988339210058127698noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22911957.post-44292604165078378862009-09-15T12:24:00.001-07:002009-09-15T12:42:04.596-07:00One Year Old {Trudy Holtz Photography Grand Rapids Children's Photographer}Although super challenging - lots of running around & chasing - One year old's are one of my favorite ages to photograph. I love that they are still little babies but are really on the move & on their way to being their own little person. This little guys was so fun, so happy, laid back and easy going. I had a great time chasing him around. Here are a few of my favorites. <a href="http://trudyholtzphoto.myshowit.com/oneyear">Click here to see a slideshow</a> of his entire session. Enjoy!<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DUNCAN090012-1.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/Duncan090001.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/Duncan090030.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/Duncan090042.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/Duncan090039.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/Duncan090054.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/Duncan090065.jpg" width="800"></center>Trudyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15988339210058127698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22911957.post-78057233768172345332009-09-11T19:15:00.001-07:002009-09-11T19:29:23.334-07:00Destination Wedding {Trudy Holtz Destination Wedding Photographer}Often I don't meet my wedding couples until the day of the wedding which always makes me a little nervous because I don't know what type of personalities they are and how they feel about photography, what they think of me, etc. <br /><br />When I met Pam & Steve the day of their wedding I was so excited that they were easygoing, beautiful and most of all over the top happy. Steve just couldn't stop grinning in anticipation of seeing and marrying Pam. Thanks so much for allowing me to be a part of such an amazing day in so many ways. Here is a sneak peek at a few shots from the big day followed by a <a href="http://trudyholtzphoto.myshowit.com/stevepam">slideshow</a>. <br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_0025.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_0194.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_0236.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_0617.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_0661.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_0886.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_0927.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_0957.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_1010.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_1041.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_1063.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_1173.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_1189.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_1213.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_1243.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_1552.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_1769.jpg" width="900"></center><br /><br /><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="600" height="400" id="showit_swf" data="http://siw.myshowit.com/500624/8561/showit.swf"><param name="movie" value="http://siw.myshowit.com/500624/8561/showit.swf" /><param name="flashvars" value="showit_embed=http://siw.myshowit.com/500624/8561/|600|400|1|1|0" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><param name="salign" value="LT" /><param name="menu" value="false" /><param name="loop" value="false" /><param name="quality" value="best" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#000000" /></object>Trudyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15988339210058127698noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22911957.post-77729216037820581612009-09-09T09:39:00.000-07:002009-09-09T09:42:11.780-07:00Styling Kiddos {Trudy Holtz Grand Rapids Children's Photographer}<center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/URB0147.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/URB0156.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/URB0169.jpg" width="600"></center>Trudyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15988339210058127698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22911957.post-40342230659056392522009-09-04T12:19:00.000-07:002009-09-04T12:35:02.764-07:00Urban cuties {Trudy Holtz Grand Rapids Children's Photographer}Super behind on posting so many great sessions... <br /><br />These two were so adorable and just were hamming it up like nobodies business. <br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/URB0047e.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/URB0049.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/URB0067.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/URB0069.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/URB0073.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/URB0076.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br />Trudy Holtz Photography is a Grand Rapids Chidlren's Photographer. Trudy Holtz is a Grand Rapids Urban Children's Photographer. Trudy Holtz Photography is a Grand Rapids Family Photography. Trudy Holtz Grand Rapids Chidlren's Photography.Trudyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15988339210058127698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22911957.post-499698155702226402009-08-12T21:16:00.000-07:002009-08-12T21:32:22.876-07:00Spunky Sisters {Trudy Holtz Grand Rapids Senior Urban Photographer}So cute, so fun, so full of life & hope for the future! Nope you're not seeing double. Two beautiful twin sisters that I had the privilege of shooting their senior portrait sessions. <br /><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_7322e.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_7330e.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_7426e.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_7466.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_7518e.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_7469e.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_7506e.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_7568e.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_7579e.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_7610e.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_7648e.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_7727e.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_7708e.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_7791e.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_7806e.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Trudy Holtz Photography is a Grand Rapids Urban Senior Photographer.Trudyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15988339210058127698noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22911957.post-73404009918298730252009-08-03T11:43:00.001-07:002009-08-03T11:50:36.252-07:00Little blondies {Trudy Holtz Artistic Children's Photographer}Once upon a time there was a blonde little boy and a blonde little girl with chubby cheeks and cherubic looks... Don't these two cuties look like they stepped right out of a children's fairytale? I loved how intently they chatted with me and looked for the "magic butterfly" in my camera. <br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/TC0476.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/TC0481.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/TC0491.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/TC0498.jpg" width="800"></center>Trudyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15988339210058127698noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22911957.post-89439673614054466642009-08-03T11:38:00.000-07:002009-08-03T11:42:52.179-07:00Double Trouble {Trudy Holtz Grand Rapids Children's Photographer}These two little twin brothers were so cute and so good. I especially loved how they laughed the most adorable belly laugh every time I told them I would get them with my tickle finger. My Grandpa used to swing us around like their Daddy is in the bottom photo - brought back fond memories for me. <br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/TC0504.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/TC0540.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/TC0530.jpg" width="800"></center>Trudyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15988339210058127698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22911957.post-58509644269921378522009-07-30T07:41:00.000-07:002009-07-30T07:49:48.363-07:00Pretty Beach Family {Trudy Holtz Photography Grand Rapids Family Photographer}I absolutely loved how beautiful things were when I was up in Traverse City/Elk Rapids - we just don't travel up that way often enough. I was also totally surprised by the number of families who had made the move from a busier area/busy lifestyle to somewhere simpler, quieter and more laid back. Here's to taking quiet walks on the beach, ice cream on the street corner, reading books on the front porch swing and lemonade stands in the front yard. <br /><br />Another beautiful family on the beach in Elk Rapids. <br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_5062.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_4944.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_5018.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_5048.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_5020.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_5068.jpg" width="800"></center>Trudyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15988339210058127698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22911957.post-77760709458324020572009-07-29T09:49:00.000-07:002009-07-29T09:56:11.180-07:00Lovely Family {Trudy Holtz Photography West Michigan Family Photographer}This family was full of love & is truly devoted to each other. Mom pulled her daughters wheelchair (and it was heavy) through the sand - did you read that? - through the sand by herself!! Now that is some serious dedication to get your family photos taken. I also loved her little boys response to my "do you like girls?" question. I usually get an embarassed "NO!"but he gave me a huge smile & gave me a very affirmative "Yes!" How's that for a boy who knows what he likes? <br /><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_4813.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_4829.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_4845.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_4861.jpg" width="800"></center>Trudyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15988339210058127698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22911957.post-36053123229848436762009-07-28T11:16:00.000-07:002009-07-28T11:31:44.417-07:00Cutie Patootie {Trudy Holtz creative children's photographer Grand Rapids}I just love photographing this little guy. This is the third time I have had the privilege of capturing him and he is just so expressive and gives me the most adorable faces. What a cutie patootie! <br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_4714.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_4737.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_4721.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_4768.jpg" width="600"></center>Trudyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15988339210058127698noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22911957.post-87655677198683589272009-07-23T05:30:00.000-07:002009-07-23T05:42:21.164-07:00Funky Fresh {Trudy Holtz Photography Children's photographer}Two in one for the sisters because I know you are dying to see some of their images. :)<br /><br />I just loved this little guys tie & his funky personality and thought this skirt with its ribbons and the hip little cutie that wore it were just adorable. <br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_4633e.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_4386e.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_4310e.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_4421e.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_4611e.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_4353e.jpg" width="600"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_4595e.jpg" width="800"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr273/trudyholtz/DSC_4349e.jpg" width="600"></center>Trudyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15988339210058127698noreply@blogger.com0