We had an amazing time this past Friday working on a top-secret project with some of Southeastern Michigan’s top wedding talent.  I don’t know if I’m allowed to reveal all the details right now, as we are seeking to get images published, but I had to share at least one image that I didn’t think would give too much away.  We were working on a concept shoot that included a gorgeous tablescape, un-freaking-believably beautiful models (see above), and a storybook location (River Birch Lodge).  We were just one part of a team that included a wedding coordinator-turned-Art Director/Stylist, florist, hair & make-up artists, a videographer, invitation designer, and probably more that I’m forgetting.

Can’t wait to blog about it in detail and share a LOT more photos.  This was such a joy for us to take part in and a great opportunity for us to flex our creative muscles, pull lenses out of our bags we don’t use as often, and play.  BIG HUGE THANKS to Lindsey of Lindsey Nartker Designs for inviting us along, putting together an amazing concept, and recruiting an awesome team to make our part of the equation effortless.  :)

Towards the end of the article, the author mentions that Jerry’s wife, Maggie Taylor, is also an artist and photographer.  Though the article doesn’t mention it, she also does photo montages, but in a dramatically opposite way.  She scans found objects, antique photographs and other interesting oddities and uses Photoshop to create her work.

Andy and I spent over an hour squished in front of one tiny laptop screen in awe of Maggie’s work.  Her site is a delight – if you appreciate good web design, prepare to indulge in something fun.  It’s been a long time since a web design has, well, charmed me.  I had to check every page, just to see what neat effect I’d find next.  I felt bad closing the page!  The true testament  though is that I went back the next day.  And the day after that.  I can’t get enough of this site or Maggie’s work.

Unfortunately, it seems like it’s not easy to find reproductions of her work, and her art books are limited.  I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to have a large print of  “Garden”, shown above on the right.   The colors in it are gorgeous.   The image above is a screenshot of Maggie’s site – I recommend you spend some time checking it out!