When your love story begins on an island in the middle of the Great Lakes, you just know your engagement session is going to have some personality. I’m so excited to share this fun downtown Grand Rapids engagement session with you! Maddi and Trenton first met years ago while working summer jobs on Mackinac Island. […]

Every once in a while, I meet a couple whose story just fits. The kind of connection that feels easy, joyful, and deeply rooted in who they are. That’s exactly how I’d describe Maddy and Jack. They met through mutual friends, but it didn’t take long to see they were meant to be more than […]

Ireland wasn’t just another trip for us. It was five years in the making. Back in 2020, we were supposed to get married at Slane Castle. The pandemic canceled everything – you can read more about that here – and somehow we moved forward in life without ever having a wedding, or even wedding photos. […]

Some sessions are beautiful because of the light or location; others are beautiful because of the people. This Grand Haven beach engagement session at Rosy Mound was both. We had the best golden hour, a light lake breeze, and just enough clouds to make the sky dreamy. But it’s Cara and Jacob that made the […]

After weeks of hot, sticky weather and cloudy skies, Mother Nature finally gave us the perfect summer weather we all love! And just in time for Abby’s beach senior session! We had the most beautiful evening on the shores of Lake Michigan with soft sunshine, a gentle breeze, and temps in the upper 70s. It […]

Stephen and Alexandria’s story proves that love doesn’t always follow a straight line; it often circles back when the timing is just right. They met in high school. Drifted. Grew up. Lived life apart. And then, years later, something brought them back. Not to who they used to be, but to who they’d become. Their […]

There are some couples you never forget, and Mara and Jordan are one of mine. I photographed their engagement session and wedding back in 2017, and I still remember how easy they are to capture. Some people just come alive in front of the camera. These two? Like photographing actual models. Every time. That’s why […]

Getting engaged is such a joyful, exciting season of life — and it can also feel like a whirlwind. Whether you’re just starting to plan or deep into the details, one question looms large: How do you find the right wedding photographer who truly understands you? As a professional Michigan wedding photographer with over a […]

Lakeside Wedding Full of Rustic Charm & Fireworks I can’t think of a better way to spend a chilly, overcast Saturday than wrapped up in the joy of a lakeside wedding like Emily and Glen’s. These two are the kind of couple who make everyone around them feel instantly at ease—laid back, kind, and so […]

After photographing weddings for over a decade, I’ve heard just about every piece of wedding advice out there. From timeless gems to tips that make me want to gently scream into a bouquet, I’ve picked up on a few pieces of advice that get shared a lot. Sometimes it’s by well-meaning friends; sometimes by big […]