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POSTED IN: Weddings

Happy Wedding Season, everyone! I’m blown away that it’s already June. I have been anxiously awaiting this wedding ever since I met Ashley and Charlie at their engagement session last year. I am beyond thrilled to share this preview of their big day at Leona Road—a pretty cool Grand Rapids venue that used to be […]

POSTED IN: Portraits

My cutie little niece is turning one in just a few days! So of course, we had to celebrate with a first birthday cake smash and take some pictures. These milestone sessions are so much fun; especially at this age. Ellie is such a little doll with a huge personality. I’m so excited to celebrate […]

POSTED IN: Weddings

Well, it’s been a minute since my last blog post hasn’t it? Having a baby last summer meant shooting a lot less, but I realized I never shared this beautiful autumn glasshouse wedding I shot with Samantha Joy Photo last October. Not only was it at one of my new favorite West Michigan venues, Glasshouse […]

I’m so excited to share this fancy fall engagement session with you all! What makes it fancy? Sam & Nick! I tell all of my couples that the engagement session is the perfect opportunity to go all out. Want to wear a ballgown? Go for it! And Sam did. I mean, how many opportunities do […]

I love this time of year. Yes, fall is stunning. And who doesn’t love sunny, summer beach weather? But just look at this late summer engagement session and you’ll see what I mean! The leaves haven’t started to change yet, but the sun is setting a little earlier and the temperatures are getting a little […]

POSTED IN: Weddings

I am so excited to share this colorful Jackson wedding! Perfect weather, amazing vendors, fun murals for portraits, and a great couple are every photographer’s dream and this wedding had it all. Krissy and Cody have the best friends and family. Everyone seemed so excited to celebrate their union. Throughout the beautiful ceremony, officiated by […]

I get excited every time I meet new clients, but repeat clients are just the best. It is always so nice getting to catch up with each other and take more photos. If you’re a long-time follower of my blog, you’ll definitely recognize these two! This is the second year in a row Gabi has […]

POSTED IN: Personal

It’s so true what they say – “The days are long, but the months are short.” I cannot believe my sweet baby boy is already one month old. It has been quite a month! I sometimes still look at him in disbelief that I carried and delivered him. These first two photos were taken on […]

POSTED IN: Weddings

Gabi and David are married! Well, it sure has been awhile since we’ve had a wedding post around here! And I couldn’t have asked for a better couple to celebrate with for my first wedding back after having our son. These two put together the most beautiful outdoor wedding at Vintage Garden Barn, and said “I […]

You know the old saying “the third time’s the charm?” Well, I don’t know where that comes from, but that is exactly what this session was. After two reschedules, one due to weather and the other due to illness, we ended up with the most perfect February day. It’s always such a treat when it’s […]

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