Michael Murphy IV Photography

A Look Back at 2012 ~ Engagement Sessions

mike — Fri, 10 May 2013 21:26:12 +0000

As the 2013 wedding season kicks off I can’t help but get excited thinking about what this year will bring! I am so ready to spend my summer in this beautiful corner of northern Michigan sharing and capturing smiles and laughter with my clients and their loved ones. Before jumping in to 2013, let’s take a quick look back at some highlights from last summer’s engagement sessions.

Charlevoix, MI Photo Booth ~ Castle Farms Vendor Party!

mike — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 01:41:50 +0000

Castle Farms threw a rockin’ party this weekend for all of their preferred vendors. The lovely ladies of the Castle had the brilliant idea of spicing up the party with some photo booth action, so that’s what we did! Big thanks to Grey Gables, Pigs Eatin’ Ribs, BJ’s Catering, and A Matter of Taste for bringing the munchies! It was great to be able to get together with all the vendors before we kick off the 2013 wedding season. See y’all this summer!

Pictured Vendors:
Castle Farms
Style & Motion
Pigs Eatin’ Ribs
AmericInn
Sound Productions
The Grey Gables Inn Restaurant
Ryan Rousseau Enterprises
Center of Attention Photography

Charlevoix, MI Wedding Photography ~ Meghan & Kenny

mike — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 02:29:18 +0000

Meghan and Kenny had a wonderful winter wedding at Castle Farms in Charlevoix, Michigan! Light snow fell all day as the wedding party and family prepared to bring Meghan and Kenny together in marriage. A beautiful harp rendition of “Clair de Lune” was played as they held hands on the alter, as a perfect soundtrack to their beautiful wedding day. Then, the celebration was on!! Congrats, Meghan & Kenny!

Charlevoix, MI Engagement Session ~ Noah & Kelsey

mike — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 19:44:31 +0000

Noah and Kelsey made the trip up to Charlevoix for a winter engagement session. They couldn’t have picked a better day, as it ended up being a beautiful sunny day, which doesn’t happen too often this time of year! Noah and Kelsey are good friends of mine from our days at CMU. They are such a great couple and I can’t wait to be a part of their wedding day this spring!

Boston, New York City, Hawaii ~ Travel Photography

mike — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:55:15 +0000

Back in December I went on a trip to Boston, New York City, and Hawaii to shoot sessions, visit friends and family, and take a break from Michigan’s winter weather! I had such a blast visiting friends that I hadn’t seen in ages, exploring new places, and of course, documenting my trip along the way. After all, it pays to have friends in such cool places!
First stop, Boston for Wes and Kara’s engagement session! Check it out here.
When I was out in Boston, Wes was perfecting the production process for his Phidias Gold toy, which is now for sale on the Phidias Gold web store! Next stop, New York City to visit my cousin Collin and my good friend Jeremiah. My unofficial office away from home… WeWork!
Hawaii at last! I hadn’t seen these two in about 5 years and I can’t think of a better place to have caught up with them. Funny story… Erwin and Christina were both unaware that the other was living in Honolulu until I came out to visit! I took an afternoon to cruise around Oahu checking out filming locations from the show “Lost”. Above is the beach where they filmed the pilot episode and below is the YMCA camp they used for the others’ village, a.k.a. “New Otherton”. I happened to be visiting Hawaii during the Billabong Pipemasters surf competition on the North Shore of Oahu. Pro surfers came from around the world to ride the North Shore’s famous Banzai Pipeline.

Big thanks to Wes, Kara, Collin, Jeremiah, Erwin, Aude, and Christina for an amazing journey!

Boston, MA Engagement Photography ~ Wes & Kara

mike — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 18:44:51 +0000

My good friends Wes and Kara invited me out to Boston for their engagement session and I jumped on the opportunity to go out East! Wes and Kara are such a fun couple and we had a blast roaming around the city during the session. Wes and I go way back… so far back that he designed my band’s logo in High School! These days he’s out in Boston working as an illustrator for Converse, freelancing for Nike, and growing his own company, Phidias Gold. Check out the look book we shot for last year’s Phidias Gold line here! Wes and I collaborating is by no means a new thing, but this time we took it to a whole other level by adding Kara into the picture, celebrating their engagement! I couldn’t be happier for Wes and Kara and I can’t wait to help them celebrate their wedding this summer.

Be sure to check out all the cool things Wes and his brother Ryan are doing with their company Phidias Gold here! Also, check out Wes’ mad illustration skills here!

Mackinaw City, MI Wedding Photography ~ Carolyn & Mike

mike — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 05:47:56 +0000

I couldn’t have asked for a better finale to the 2012 wedding season than Carolyn & Mike‘s beautiful wedding at the Headlands in Mackinaw City. I had been looking forward to working with Carolyn and Mike ever since meeting them for their engagement session last summer at Mike’s family’s up north cabin. They are a great couple and their chemistry is undeniable! Congrats, Carolyn and Mike!

Harbor Springs, MI Wedding Photography ~ Becky & Joe

mike — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 17:42:46 +0000

Becky and Joe tied the knot atop Boyne Highlands mountain during peak color season this autumn. The stars aligned and the clouds parted, quite literally, to welcome this new family into the world. Take a look for yourself and see what a beautiful wedding day they were blessed with. Cheers to a bright future for you and your family, Becky and Joe!

Elk Rapids, MI Wedding Photography ~ Lisa & Jesse

mike — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:42:21 +0000

Lisa and Jesse had such a beautiful and unique Northern Michigan wedding on the shore of Lake Michigan in Elk Rapids. They transformed the main greenhouse at Pine Hill Nursery into a beautiful, one-of-a-kind reception hall with the help of their friends and family. Their guests were treated to great food from Siren Hall, great beer from Short’s Brewery, and great music played by Function! The wedding day was a perfect representation of the fun and adventurous couple they are. Congrats, Lisa and Jesse!

Photo by Ashley (left)

Traverse City, MI Wedding Photography ~ Katy & Ed

mike — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:54:09 +0000

If rain on your wedding day is good luck, then Katy and Ed are the luckiest! Katy and Ed had a great wedding at the Hagerty Center in Traverse City and it was a pleasure working with them. Congrats, Katy and Ed!
Photo by Ashley (above) Photo by Ashley (above)