CC :

Welcome to the fourm . You will find lots of info and help here. The more info on your plans you provide the better chance someone can add helpful advice.

I looked at your pond photos . It looks like a good site. You have some good ideas , I am sure after much thought and planning. Will some of the trees be able to provide some shade around the banks ? If you are going to have a pier think about what you will see and do from the pier . Sand for swimming , fish beds for watching and fishing , easy access for all , power to the pier for lights and pond fountains. there are many examples if you search the fourm . Look at the photos from the following , they may help :

http://www.pondboss.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=20;t=001847

Good luck and post more info and ask for help or ideas. ewest