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Megan and Alex‘s fall wedding at Revival Wedding Barn was truly everything I love about weddings. This day was the absolute perfect blend of rustic yet elegant with perfect fall temperatures, gorgeous florals, the kindest couple, and the most fun and welcoming group of friends and family. The way all the bright fall colors popped […]

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Sarah first contacted me about wedding photography a few months ago. Like many others, she was working on rescheduling her wedding due to COVID. After a long engagement, and a couple changes of plans, she and Mike will finally be tying the knot in Michigan this October! When she mentioned they actually live in Chicago, […]

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Yesterday’s Bay Pointe Inn wedding was a photographer’s dream. Gorgeous venue. Lots of sunshine. Super sweet couple. And a really fun wedding party. Plus, I was shooting with one of my really good friends, Jenna, from Jenna Rose Photography. Thanks so much for having me along! One of my favorite moments of every wedding celebration […]

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If you don’t like beautiful people, gorgeous flowers, bright colors, or delicious treats, this post might not be for you. But if you do, keep scrolling because I have SO much to share with you! This citrus inspired styled shoot was EVERYTHING. My friend Sam from Samantha Joy Photography shared this mood board with me […]

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If winter is your favorite season…. or Frozen is your favorite movie…. this ice castle anniversary session is for you! Before I say anything else, I have to say thank you to this incredible couple. Katie and Matt, THANK YOU for being so brave and participating in this session with us! Y’all, it was COLD. […]

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We all know I love photographing weddings, but my second love in the photography world is senior portraits. This stylish downtown senior session gives me all the heart eyes! Maybe it’s pure nostalgia or maybe I just feed off of the excitement of my clients, but senior sessions totally feed my creative spirit. The hour […]

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I recently got to second shoot for my friend Sam, and my oh my was it a beautiful day! It just so happened to be the first day of fall, and Michigan delivered the most perfect weather. We couldn’t have been more excited to spend a day out on the lakeshore in St. Joseph with […]

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Renae and Jason are just the sweetest! I knew from the minute I met them at their engagement session and we starting chatting about the rustic wedding day they were planning that it was going to be absolutely gorgeous. And they didn’t disappoint! Post Family Farm was the perfect backdrop for these two to tie […]

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Congratulations! If you’re reading this post, that means you have found the one you are meant to spend your life with and you’ve made it official! Yay! At first you’re overcome with excitement; you’ve shared photos, updated your relationship status, and spent way too long staring at your left hand, right? (It’s ok, that baby […]

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Over the last ten years, high-tech camera gear has become ultra affordable. That means photographers are a dime a dozen today. I’m betting you all personally know someone or a friend-of-a-friend who bought a DSLR and is now trying to break into the photography game, right? So with all those options out there, how do […]

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