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POSTED IN: Weddings

I usually do not blog weddings that I’ve done working as a second-shooter for another photographer; however, I had to make an exception for this absolutely gorgeous, historic mansion wedding at Venue3Two. Every detail was complete perfection. I just know this Pinterest-worthy wedding will be an inspiration to anyone planning their own wedding! It’s certainly […]

Picking out my favorite photos is always easy, but these blog posts are always a bit challenging to write. Trying to tell the story of a couple you don’t know well and do it justice is no easy task. I would argue, though, that telling the story of someone you know very well is even […]

I first met Dominique at a bridal show I recently attended at City Flats. She and her fiancĂ©, Tyler, won my giveaway, and we had been trying to make this autumn engagement session happen for quite some time now. FOUR reschedules due to rain, rain, and more rain this month! I couldn’t believe it! I’ve […]

POSTED IN: Weddings

Meggan and Brent are two of the kindest, most hard-working people I’ve had the pleasure of meeting. Meggan recently graduated vet school, and she and her now husband breed goats! If you’ve been a follower of mine for a while, you may remember their adorable, goat-filled engagement session from last fall! For the last two […]

POSTED IN: Portraits

Katelyn is my latest Hastings High School grad-to-be, and we had a blast at her colorful downtown senior session! From bold earrings to vibrant murals, we had fun pops of color throughout the entire shoot. I just loved Katelyn’s style! Since her very first e-mail, I’ve been looking forward to working with her. She radiates […]

POSTED IN: Personal

I adore horses. I definitely did not grow up in the country or around horses, so I’m not sure where my love of them came from. Despite my urban upbringing, I would love to have my very own horse someday. I’ve always thought that not only did I grow up in the wrong era, but […]

POSTED IN: Portraits

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of meeting Katie and her parents for her downtown Grand Rapids senior session! Katie will be a senior at Hastings High School this fall. She hasn’t completely decided what she would like to do post-graduation yet, but I think she should seriously consider photography! She definitely has an […]

I say this a lot…. but it’s a fact that I have the very best clients. Taylor and Jason are certainly no exception. These two are a couple of the kindest, most down-to-earth people; it’s so nice having clients with whom you feel like you could be great friends. I had a hunch they would […]

POSTED IN: Portraits

Two words: baby fever. If you don’t have it now, you might by the end of this post. Meeting Miss Colbey for her adorable “fresh 48” newborn session certainly renewed my case of baby fever! Seriously, though, she is an absolute doll. And how cute is her name?! I can’t believe her mommy and daddy’s […]

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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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