High School Seniors

I've been getting some inquiries for high school seniors and I would love to do more.

As you know, my style is a little more lifestyle based and dramatic...so here's a slideshow of 4 sassy senior girls that I had such a great time with.

Thank you Erin, Amanda, Margo and Courtney for being such an inspiration and being so brave with my ideas.

Senior Sessions are $500 w/ a $250 credit toward prints and product for a Traverse City location. Prints start at $20.

Check out the latest Knot Magazine!

I was given the wonderful opportunity to participate in and photograph the Knot Marketplace Party at the VanAndel Museum in Grand Rapids for the Knot Magazine's Fall/Winter issue. This party is given by the Knot to show appreciation for the area wedding artists and vendors. What a wonderful time!

Chandra Demers of Weddings, Inc. put together yet another classy, cool event featuring local vendors from Traverse City. She is truly amazing at what she does and you should definitely hire her if you want a stress free and unique wedding day!

Here's the entire slideshow:
http://www.mckolayphoto.com/slideshows/theknot/index.html



Terre Design Gorgeous Caligraphy
Blue Stone Catering They did a Potato Bar...Yummy!!
Flowers by Marla C. Wood The centerpieces were literally glowing! Marla rocks!
Sugar Delight the cakes looked like shoes and handbags! LOVED IT
Mac Daddy If you want a band, MacDaddy is the band!
Parking Solutions - Brandon Marnett (is the nicest guy w/ a great crew) - 231-883-9176 - Valet parking
Grocers Daughter The perfect favor, amazing chocolates.
Weddings, Inc. Wedding coordinator & terrific friend!

We Are Family!

Yes, I'm totally a child of the 80's...anywho...

Hey, it's that time of year again! Woohoo! Summer is here!
I'm getting tons of requests for family sessions,
so I thought I'd take a little time to share some info and a little bit about my style.

Here is a slideshow that best describes my laid back style and the fun that can be had.
This is from one of my favorite 2006 sessions at one of my favorite summer rentals to work at, Roby's Retreat in Omena, MI. Why is it a favorite? The light was great, the location ideal and this large family looks terrif all dressed to put focus on the face and not the clothes.
Not to mention, they were a total blast and I want to have fun.

I do beach sessions one hour before sunset Monday through Friday.

Sessions start at
$500 w/ a $250 credit
Retouched art prints start at $20.
Albums & all sorts of other goodies also available.

A Winter Engagement

I love this session!!!

Finally, someone took me up on a winter engagement and I have to say, it's one of my new favorite backgrounds. Of course, our session started just as a blizzard rolled into town, but what can I say, I'm a better photographer than a meteorologist. :)

Next time I'll wear better boots, but I'll always take one for the team if we can have this kind of outcome.

Thank you Rita and Dave for an awesome time!

Wendy & Wyatt's Wedding Slideshow

The Wedding of Wendy Gardner & Wyatt Courtney
Date: Sept 30, 2006
Wedding: Leland Country Club
Reception: The family's summer home on the shores of Lake Michigan. Gill's Pier, Northport, MI
Catering: The Riveside Inn
Dress: Vera Wang

Flowers: Distinctive Florals

Cake: The Underground Cheesecake Factory

Band: The Tom Taylor Band, Detroit