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We’re back on the blog with the second session from this past weekend! Blog family, meet Jessica and Jeff! After four years together, these two are ready to tie the knot this summer. It takes a courageous couple to pull off a winter engagement session here in Michigan. The weather is always unpredictable, especially in […]

I have been looking forward to this Ann Arbor engagement session for a while now. I have so much fun traveling to and shooting in new places, and I hadn’t been to Ann Arbor in years. The University of Michigan campus has some truly beautiful architecture that made for a perfect backdrop. Plus the fact […]

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I can’t believe this little guy is already almost five months old! It feels like we were just down in North Carolina meeting him for the first time. I recently took a week off for another visit and, of course, had to take some photos while I was there. Four months is such a fun […]

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My heart is so full after Mike & Sarah’s big day! You may remember their downtown Chicago engagement session a couple months ago. We had so much fun that morning wandering around getting to know each other, and I’ve been eagerly awaiting their Haymarket Taproom wedding ever since! Sarah is a talented graphic designer and […]

A dream is a wish your heart makes… This Cinderella inspired shoot at Venue3Two was a literal fairytale brought to life. Shades of beautiful blues, pinks, and creams and the subtle use of pumpkins made the historic mansion more enchanting than ever. Every time I have the opportunity to participate in one of these shoots, […]

August 23rd marked the one year anniversary of Gabi saying “Yes!” to forever with Arthur, and they decided to celebrate the occasion with a gorgeous picnic anniversary session at the very spot he proposed. Swoon! I just love these two so much! If you’re a frequent visitor of my blog, Gabi and Arthur probably look […]

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This past Saturday I got to second shoot for my good friend, Jenna of Jenna Rose Photography, and I am so excited to share these photos with you! When I got Saturday’s itinerary and saw we would be capturing a wedding at Farrand Hall, my heart did a little backflip. I LOVE history and old […]

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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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I cannot believe we are already taking photos of the class of 2022! As I typed that, I turned to my husband and said “weren’t you the class of ‘02…?!” Ope… Although I mostly shoot weddings these days, I still absolutely love every time I get to take senior portraits. This Rockford and Grand Haven […]

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If you’ve been a visitor to my blog for a while, you know that this family session at Leslie Tassel Park isn’t my normal content. My photography focus is really on couples and weddings, and I’ve generally made it a rule that I only do family sessions for past clients or someone in my own […]

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