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POSTED IN: For My Brides

Your wedding day will fly by, but your photos will last forever. That’s why, in addition to choosing a great photographer, having a well-structured day is key to getting jaw-dropping images. From dreamy golden-hour portraits to candid moments with your loved ones, here’s how to plan your wedding timeline for photography perfection! 1. Start with […]

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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 […]

Grand Ravines Park consistently impresses with its ever-changing beauty, and this time was no exception. Vibrant wildflowers were on display all throughout the park, providing the perfect backdrop for Megan and Alex. With the weather playing its part flawlessly, we were blessed with the most dreamy golden hour light, making the session truly magical. How […]

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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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 […]

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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, […]

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: Weddings

Wedding days are simultaneously exciting, romantic, fun, and sometimes bittersweet for us photographers. Gabi and Arthur’s beautiful black tie wedding was definitely all of those things. Over the last few months, Gabi has felt like so much more than a client. We instantly connected over Instagram and have spent so much time getting to know […]

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