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POSTED IN: Weddings

Being a wedding photographer and being asked “what’s your favorite wedding venue?” is like asking a parent “so which one is your favorite kid?” West Michigan has so many beautiful and unique spaces, and there’s something to love about all of them. But guys, I think I have a new favorite! This Felt Mansion wedding […]

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 […]

POSTED IN: Weddings

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 […]

POSTED IN: Weddings

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 […]

POSTED IN: Portraits

We have something a little different on the blog today! I don’t do a lot of newborn photography, but this newborn lifestyle session is something I have been looking forward to for months. If you’re a frequent visitor to my blog, you may remember this maternity session back in March. Well, that sweet little baby […]

POSTED IN: Weddings

This spring I had the opportunity to assist Laurenda Marie Photography at an absolutely stunning City Flats Ballroom wedding. If you’ve never been to City Flats Ballroom in downtown Grand Rapids, it is a super cool old building. The ballroom that now hosts elegant weddings and events actually used to be a bank. It features […]

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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 […]

POSTED IN: Personal, Portraits

I’m going to be an auntie (again!). I adore watching all of my couples grow their little families. However, it’s an extra special experience when it’s your own sister. It feels like just a few weeks ago that I watched Marissa and Paul say “I do,” and now in just a few weeks, they will […]

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 […]

POSTED IN: Portraits

Megan & Will have such a sweet love story. They are high school sweethearts who have been trying for a baby for quite some time now. After a long and rough journey, they are going to be welcoming a sweet baby boy into their family in just a few short weeks! It was an honor […]

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