Change The World: Mod 4 Portraits for Donations

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

One of my favorite Metro Detroit companies, Mod 4, is offering a very special and totally genius idea for changing the world in an easy, but HUGE way.

Below is taken directly from their blog.

  • FREE SESSSIONS~!

    Because we are such huge animal lovers, we have decided to offer our portrait sessions (pooches, babies, kids, families, business, ect) for free~!

    These sessions are normally $250.00. That session fee will be waived in exchange for a donation to a local animal shelter (we have a list of goods for the specific shelter).

    In the past 3 months we have donated over 3 giant SUV loads to local shelters and want to keep it up. So please contact us if you are interested and please pass this info on to anyone you may know who might be interested.

You don’t want to miss the opportunity to get some amazing photos, while helping animals all around the Metro area. Have you seen their work? If not, I have included a few examples. Seriously, jump on this opportunity! You will NOT regret it and it is an easy way to give back to our four-legged and fuzzy friends.

Mod 4 does weddings, also. And they do an amazing job, by the way! Here are a few snippets of their adorable work.

Mod 4 HEARTS Bliss – Deal Alert!

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

I received a very sweet email from Jess & Nate over at Mod 4 Photographic and just had to share. First of all, they sent this adorable little picture, with a bonus for Bliss clients!

We love_VIP_BLISS_webMake sure you head on over to their blog to check out the phenomenal deal that they are offering for Boudoir photos, just in time for Valentine’s Day! I know that v-day seems very far away, but time seems to be flying by faster than ever these days and this is a gift your honey-pie is sure to love. On top of the already amazing deal, Bliss clients save 10% on the Boudoir pricing! Awesome, right?

Their new and improved website, blog and logo are so much fun! The boudoir site shows some of the sweet and sassy pictures. We know you’ll love Mod 4 and the photos the capture so much that we just had to post this.

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Four-legged and Family

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Some of the closest members of our family are sometimes our pets! It only makes sense to want them as part of your big day. There are so many ways to involve them in your big day photos. Here are a few of my favorites!

dave_robbins_photoPhoto by Dave Robbins (via WPJA)

millie holloman dogPhoto by Millie Holloman Photography

Leigh Miller PhotographyPhoto by Leigh Miller Photography

bridget_paulo_wedding_waterview_monroe_ct_6Photo by Victoria Souza Photography

Kelly MoosPhoto by Kelly Moos (via Santa Barbara Chic Blog)

cat-bride-weddingPhoto by Luster Studios

ottawa-horse-trash-wedding-dress-1Photo by BH Photography

Check out some more great posts about pet lovers and their wedding days!

Pets In Youir Wedding :: by Martha Stewart Weddings

The Man Registry: Tastefully Including Pets In Your Wedding :: OneWed

While you are at it, check out two of the greatest pet photographers in the world!

Ann Hamilton Photography Blog

Mod4 Photography Blog

Engagement Photos of Adorable Bliss Couples!

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

Over the past few weeks, I have seen some of the most adorable engagement shots of a couple of our fabulous clients. I just had to share these! See more by clicking on the links.

Erin & Grant by Mod 4 Photography

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Mod 4 Photography

Dawn & Rocky by Kristen Taylor Photography

Kristen Taylor Photography

Kristen Taylor Photography

Real Bliss Wedding {Stacy & Jonathan}

Wednesday, September 10th, 2008

There is always a point during a clients’ wedding where I get lost in the moment and just watch two amazing people really interact with each other in an inspiring and loving way. Saturday’s moment happened when the ceremony ended and I watched Stacy & Jonathan walk back down the aisle after being pronounced husband and wife. I have never seen such joy on someone’s face and it was completely obvious that they had very supportive and caring family and friends there to share in their special moment. As they walked back down the aisle toward me, Stacy & Jonathan had giant smiles and made it a point to shake hands, hug and kiss almost everyone who came to watch. When they reached the steps up to their private area, I found myself wiping away tears and had the biggest urge to give them a hug. The music throughout the ceremony was touching and sweet, the friends and family clapped in unison the moment the newlyweds kissed and everyone was grinning as they made their first walk and Mr. & Mrs. Schwartz. Stacy’s father walked into the private area after the ceremony and it was obvious he had been crying too. As soon as I saw his face, I lost it all over again. Ugh… I am such a sap!

Message from 30 North

Message from 30 North

30 North was such a beautiful back drop for the evening’s events. We were able to begin setting up early and the staff was fantastic. (They even pumped up my flat tire… yes, I got a flat tire. Not the greatest part of the night.) The building is a restored bank, complete with vaults and teller areas. The classic ceiling was the perfect match to the chocolate brown, ivory and french blue color scheme and the giant windows let in amazing natural light. Fletcher from Music Box Productions kept the dance floor moving all night with some really fun music, Lynn from Clever Bumblebee provided the beautiful flowers, Pronto! created a delicious cake, and Tapestry made the really tasty food. One of the best details of the day had to be the weather. What a perfect day!

I finally had the opportunity to work with Jess and Nate from Mod 4 Photographic and let me tell you, they are as awesome as everyone says they are. I have been stalking their blog for months and I was completely ecstatic when I found out that they would be photographing Stacy & Jonathan’s wedding. They are the perfect mix of fun and professional and seemed to get every necessary shot without being obtrusive or overbearing.

The Happy Couple

The Happy Couple

Overall, the wedding was perfect. Everyone had a blast and even when the night was ending at 1 in the morning, there were still people crowding the dance floor. I helped clean up and headed out the door around 2 AM. I was completely exhausted but drove home with a smile and thinking about all of the intimate and sweet details that rounded out the perfect day.

Congrats Stacy & Jonathan! I am so happy that you chose me to be there on your big day. I couldn’t imagine being surrounded with a more loving couple and their amazing friends and family. I wish you both the best and really hope that we run into each other again. You two are fantastic and made this one of the best weddings I have ever been a part of. XOXO

**Update: Check out Mod 4′s blog for a sneak peek of Stacy & Jon’s pictures.**

Couple: Stacy & Jonathan; Bliss Weddings Services: Customized Pure Simplicity; Venue: 30 North; Cake: Pronto!; Music: Music Box Productions; Photography: Mod 4; Flowers: Clever Bumblebee; Catering & Linens: Tapestry; Valet: A1 Valet; Chair Covers: Hana Ayer