peter + angela | anniversary | holland, mi

May 20, 2014

before my evening with peter and angela, i think i had only shot one other anniversary session...and after our time together, i couldn't help but ask myself why! why haven't i done more of these!?

perhaps the style of photography has changed dramatically from when you got married. maybe family photos always celebrate the joy of the family, but the relationship that started it all could use a little celebration of its own, or it could be that you never had a chance to have engagement photos and want to capture the love between you two! whatever the reason, anniversary sessions are fantastic, and peter and angela proved it!

i was honored that angela contacted me, mentioning that she had seem some photos from her friends that i had done, and wanted something similar for her and peter...the light was wonderful, weather held up nicely, and in the end, these two showed me see that their marriage is something to be celebrated, even long after the fact!

i hope you enjoy*

-npe

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tyler+alia | engagement | manistee, michigan

May 8, 2014

joining tyler and alia in manistee for their engagement session was such a perfect partner to the splendid weather that unfolded for us. its always best to learn a new town by means of a local..and i had that such privilege with tyler and alia.

among the locations that we shot at, we went back to the very beach that tyler proposed and were quite glad that we didn't have to contend with the wind and snow this time around!

spending the afternoon with these two was so much fun, and just another reminder why engagement sessions are such a blast for me...having the chance to just spend some time with my couples outside the schedule and business of the wedding day...all with the goal of getting some gorgeous images...and i think we did just that!

your beautiful smiles shown through t&a...thanks for trusting me for an afternoon - can't wait for the wedding!

- npe

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eric + nikki | grand rapids | wedding

April 17, 2014

its not every day that you can say you got married and almost experienced a tornado in the same day!

well, that was this past saturday for eric and nikki, even losing power at the church! certainly an exciting start to my weddings in 2014! thank you friends for the privilege and honor it was to share in this celebration with you.

from the early morning hints of sunlight, to the dance party that ended the night, it was one fantastic day, all wrapped up in the beauty of witnessing these two promise to pursue each other for the rest of their lives, so awesome!

blessings my friends,

npe

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adjusting the rear view mirror | here's to you, 2013

January 3, 2014

it was quite the year indeed...amazing all the things this past year held! looking back on a few of the images from this year leaves me grateful. grateful for the clients, friends, family and strangers who let me point a camera in their direction...and grateful, that 2014 has adventures unknown, just waiting to be experienced! here is to the year we had, and the year to come...nathan english photography is excited!!

-npe

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al + anita | wedding | spring lake, mi

January 2, 2014

what a beautiful way to say goodbye to 2013! despite the cold and snow, al and anita traveled up from sunny florida for their wedding this past december. being close to family here in michigan was simply a big priority for them, and i was fortunate enough to be a part of the celebration...a gloriously sunny day at spring lake country club, with the flair of the 'sunshine state' everywhere you looked.

i could not have been happier for the union of these two families and for the opportunity say farewell to my 2013 wedding season with anita and al. and crazy little bit of trivia...al, yeah - he builds rockets for NASA. doesn't get much cooler than that!

thank you again a & a! it was a wonderful day and my privilege to spend it with you, capturing these moments that will hopefully bring a smile of warm recollection when you think back on your wedding day!

blessings,

npe

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full house | thanksgiving in the land of san fran | california

December 17, 2013

nearly two months since the last blog entry...and although i sometimes feel the need to remain more consistent in my posting, i have to remind myself that for the most part...this is the off season, and sometimes my family really just needs me 'off.' and so a few weeks out west to unplug and spend time with my parents was rejuvenating for the whole english clan. growing up out west, i can distinctly remember the times i would see my grandparents here in michigan - and how exciting those visits always were. and now, my kids have the opportunity to experience something similar and it certainly brings me joy to see them run to their papa and grandma in the airport, ready for new adventures and vacation memories!

benjamin the photographer a true roast beast... we headed up north to wine country, with the hopes of finding our way through napa to the inviting town of sanoma. yeah...this bakery...all sorts of goodness wide-eyed ben...with treats galore! when wine tasting with parents who are club members...you must pace yourself! benja is a good sport...i try my best to follow along on his adventures with as little direction as possible...but sometimes, just sometimes he gets a 'hey bud, stand there...look up at the clouds' grandpa and komali girl just workin' on my lorax stance 'we're going buddy!!' sanoma details ravenswood...yeah, i think i've heard of them* dad and i are working on a new brand / website / logo for his custom woodworking business. we snapped some shots to help tell his story.. ben wants to be just like grandpa! in grandpa's classroom dad did some work for concannon and we wanted to catch some of the details of his work there...so we decided to stop off for a bit of the afternoon. this place is awesome! dapper jonathan, of english craftsman woodworking the ladies of my life! a table in the tasting room made by english craftsman woodworking out past the skyscrapers of SF is land's end...we arrived in time for a spectacular sunset hike! #bensadventures somebody seemed to be pretty comfortable around people.. a few days later we headed down the coast to monterey, stopping along the way near santa cruz for a little beach exploration.. destination station i couldn't take enough of these silhouette photos in the aquarium...spellbound.. the look of surprise! truly mesmerizing* ben and his love of sharks..

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andrew + sarah | wedding | east grand rapids, mi

October 28, 2013

what a blessing it was to witness andrew & sarah's wedding this past saturday. simple elegance can be so profound and the simplicity of saturday was a joy for me to photograph and be a part of. with two families becoming one, the beauty of redemption and promise of commitment was enough to move every guest at their wedding to tears...yep, including me*

thank you friends for sharing this day with me...and for being such a tangible example of Christ's love for us. blessings a&s...you guys are great!

-npe

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nick + katie | wedding | perry hotel | petoskey, mi

October 21, 2013

when nick and katie first met, they told me they both shared a common vision of their own respective futures. marriage was not in the forecast. and yet, for these two...it seemed as though there was little either could do to steer away from the gift that stood before them...each other. i was moved to tears as nick read his vows to his stunning bride. truly a man of strength, stricken to the heart with an overwhelming love for the woman that walked down the aisle to meet him. and katie, with her honest joy, beautiful smile, and uplifting spirit...it was a gift to witness her take in every moment of her wedding day...from the sleet and downpours of the morning, to the magnificent golden sky at sunset.

i don't think i could work through this preview fast enough. every image jumped out at me and helped cement in my mind two great truths. One, Petoskey is a remarkable place. And two, Nick and Katie are the type of clients that win my heart every time.

Blessings to you n&k...it was a privilege!

-npe

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pj + elizabeth | wedding | st. joseph, mi

October 15, 2013

for a photographer shooting a wedding...i have to say, there is no better feeling that to have your clients just as excited to see you, as you are to see them! when i opened up the door of elizabeth's suite at the hotel this past saturday, her infectious smile and joyful hug reminded me why i do what i do...its all about the people. i felt like i had my own little cheering squad all day, and that cheer section was the bride and groom themselves. i could not have imagined a better compliment than pj telling me that if elizabeth got stressed out about the planning process for her wedding, she would go to my blog and remind herself - 'at least the photos will be great!'

are you kidding me! i am so very honored and humbled to have the chance to do what i do*

and trust me elizabeth, if these photos are beautiful, it is because and and pj are beautiful, and your wedding day was one for the books. st. joseph hosted quite the celebration on saturday..and yes...i got to be there!

- npe

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drew + katie | wedding | gull lake country club | richland, mi

October 1, 2013

it was an absolutely perfect september day. crisp morning. clear blue skies. the ceremony on the edge of the lake. it was one of those days that has the ability to stop you just admire it's beauty and serenity. and the funny thing was, it rained for their engagement session. but that didn't stop drew and katie then. we used the rain as a character in their story...but that character was far from returning as saturday showed not a cloud in sight!

i cannot say enough about these two friends and their incredible trust in me as an artist. i felt like just another member of the wedding party, with drew and katie up for any of my sometimes crazy ideas. and for that, I am truly grateful! once again, it was an honor to be a part of this incredible chapter in a couple's life.

from our meetings at vivant and engagement session in the rain, to the last dance on the rocking dance floor - it has been a privilege d&k. thank you. rich blessings to you two.

- npe

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