Northern Lights & Christmas Choir Concert

Last night's Christmas Choir Concert: very nice!




It was driving home after the concert that presented a very pleasant surprise! Through the brightly lit sky above the city lights of Grand Rapids, is that Aurora Borealis? The Northern Lights?



Sure enough. I shot out to Lake Michigan, and by the time I was ready, they were mostly finished. This image is the best I could capture.

It is rare to see the Northern Lights this far south. Ironically, for all the times I have been in the Upper Peninsula, I have never witnessed the Auroras there. The three times seeing the Northern Lights were twice here in Grand Rapids, and once in Chicago.

- Jon

Congratulations Tim & Steph!

I think if there is one item that makes us unique, it is the relationship we build with the Bride and Groom. In this case, it is Tim and Steph.

Saturday, in between the ceremony and reception, the Pastor was talking to Lu about a conversation he had with Tim. Tim was asked by the Pastor, "who will be taking care of your photography?" Tim proudly responded, "we hired Jon & Lu of Picture Michigan." The Pastor followed up with, "oh, are they friends of yours?" Tim, replied, "no, we didn't know them before, but we are friends now!"

Hearing the Pastor convey this back to us was such a warm-felt experience. We enjoy participating in the wedding celebration and interacting with friends and families of the Bride & Groom. It is indescribable and priceless when we hear the same as it relates to us.

Congratulations Tim and Steph! It is evident of your love for each other!

- Jon

Holland Wedding for Andy and Kylee

Congratulations Andy & Kylee! Beautiful day on Saturday for a wedding! Tons of sun and just enough of a breeze for this playful shot of the bride in front of Pillar Church in Holland.

- Jon

Tulip Time in Holland

The cameras of Picture Michigan were in Holland yesterday capturing some of the beauty and fragrance of Tulip Time. Included here are the Klompen Dancers, Sixth Street tulips, and DeZwaan Windmill.









- Jon