Keep movin'

Wow, I must say I have had one crazy week. I got into a bit of a fender bender on Monday so my car is in the shop for who knows how long, so I will be car hopping my family's cars for the next few weeks. Not so fun! I also received two tickets from the charming police officer when I got into the accident. I thank God that the people in the other car and I did not get hurt though. I am very fortunate. Tuesday, I found out some disappointing news, that I failed one of my classes. I was very disappointed in myself, I never ever failed a class before and it wasn't like I didn't try or didn't go to class. I do realize that I spend too much time working and trying to keep up photo work and not enough time with my head in the books. This has got to change right away. Even though it hasn't been the best week, I still find myself truckin' along, working like crazy with a lot of hope in my heart! 


I saw this quote today someone posted on facebook, 

"Don't allow a small set back stop you from going after you dreams."

I thought it fit perfectly with how I have been feeling about my class and realized there is nothing I can do about what happened in the past, no going back, its gone. So now I focus strictly on my future and what CAN HAPPEN, and ya sometimes life doesn't go exactly how you want it to, but keep trying, learn from your mistakes and never stop going after your dreams.

Also today, was the first day of my public speaking class. I actually really enjoyed school tonight. I think the professor is  very interesting, he definitely keeps my attention, which is probably good because he is a public speaking professor! I thought the class was very interesting and we did something I have never done before in school, we prayed. The professor is a former preacher and since Rochester College is a Christian college he said a prayer thanking God for all of us students and for all that we have. I thought it was wonderful. I am really starting to like this Christian College after all.

On an even lighter note, last weekend I did a maternity shoot for a beautiful couple expecting a baby this year. They wanted something fun and different for the fall season, so we found some country for them.

Check out Sandro, Margie and their little growing pumpkin!

Margie thinks she will have a girl and Sandro thinks boy! I can't wait to find out what this baby will be! Whatever their baby happens to be he/she will be blessed to have such loving parents!

Love,

ML

Twins!

I recently did a session with my first set of Twins, which was pretty exciting for me because they were identical! I am always fascinated when I meet twins...but these particular twins I have known for a couple of years because I am friends with their older sister.
They are both so adorable and are really close to each other. At first it is always hard for me to tell them apart but after awhile I get the hang of it....

Check out Christina and Lianna...

Christina...
  

Lianna...

I wish these 2 the best of luck with their senior year!

Love, Maria Lisa

How to make Guacamole

So yesterday was my last day of my summer Speech Class. Our last speech was an Instructional Speech, so I did mine on "How to make Guacamole" one of my favorite things to eat and make! I made some for everyone in the class...and while I gave my speech...I played this video that I made while preparing their guacamole...thought I would share it with you guys...

Hope you liked it...just a fun little HOW TO FOR YOU!

I am off to Royal Oak for the day with some friends today!

Love,

ML 

Babyland

The hot weather must be bringing in the babies....because it is baby season!

Here are some recent sweet newborn sessions I have shot these past couple of weeks...

This is little guy is Nino...he was so alert and I loved his hair that stuck straight up in the air!

Nino and his big brother Enzo! I can't wait to see these two grow up...Nino is lucky to have such funny older brother like Enzo! He cracks me up every time I see him!

This is sweet little Gabriella

We finally got the perfect shot of her feet with Mom and Dad's rings!

The perfect little family...

The gorgeous Vitale family

 5 generations! Gabriella with her father, grandmother, great- grandmother and
great-great- grandmother!

Now that is something to photograph!

This is big brother Angelo and his mommy waiting the arrival of his little sister......

tiny Nora Guistina! You can tell he is already such a good big brother!

Nora was such a good baby...slept like a little angel

That is all the babies I have for you today! However i get to meet a little baby girl on Tuesday and another one is being born right now as we speak and I get to go meet him/her at the hospital in a couple hours! I can't wait! Stay tuned....

Love,

ML

Sarah & Joe

I shot my first official wedding a couple weeks ago! It was a second cousin of mine, named Sarah and she married a wonderful guy named Joe! They were engaged for 3 years and finally tied the knot in Frankenmuth! It was really neat! Here is a little recap of their special day...

I think every bride should have this exciting look on their face after they are all made up!

Joe surprised Sarah with gorgeous diamond earrings and Sarah surprised him with a his grandfathers gold chain she had refinished!

Getting ready!

Joe with his adorable nephew and ringbearer Tyler!

His father helping him get ready...

Patiently waiting...

Kisses from the adorable flower girls!

They had their ceremony @ the Rose Garden in Frankenmuth....Absolutely beautiful!

Here comes the bride!

First kiss as a married couple!

Yay! Their married!

Kisses from Momma!

Fellas!

Ladies!

The whole gang!

Yumm! 

First dance

These people were my favorite dancers I think! They had the best moves!

I am pretty sure this is when cotton eyed Joe was playing...needless to say the dance floor was never empty!

A fun night was had by all! Thank you so much Sarah and Joe for letting me photograph your wedding! It was a blast! I wish you guys so much happiness! Hope to see you guys soon!