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I decided to do something a little different on the blog today… I’m posting only black & white images from this session! I know, sounds crazy, right? But I personally adore black and white images. By eliminating color, your eyes can better focus on the subject and the emotion of an image. Don’t get me […]

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This is just the dreamiest shoot! If you love pink, orange, and big fluffy flowers, this shoot is for you! Not long ago, my friend Sam and I were chatting about all the cool murals we had noticed around downtown. It didn’t take long for us to decide they would be cool spots for a […]

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When Sheila from Copper & Lace event rentals reached out about a boho terracotta themed styled shoot she was putting together at Venue3Two asking if I wanted to participate, my answer was an immediate “Yes!” Venue3Two is one of my favorites here in West Michigan. The long list of other incredible vendors collaborating to bring […]

If you’re anything like me, you’re happy that Michigan has seen temps well into the forties all this week. Honestly, I couldn’t be more ready for the arrival of spring. However, I am incredibly thankful we were able to squeeze this winter sweetheart session in while there was still some snow on the ground. Nothing […]

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If winter is your favorite season…. or Frozen is your favorite movie…. this ice castle anniversary session is for you! Before I say anything else, I have to say thank you to this incredible couple. Katie and Matt, THANK YOU for being so brave and participating in this session with us! Y’all, it was COLD. […]

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2020: The year of the microwedding. This year has thrown everyone some curveballs; some bigger than others! But what we do with those curveballs is up to us. I’m loving seeing so many couples navigate this wedding season and truly make their celebrations their own. I know we will all be glad when it’s safe […]

Goodbye 2018, hello 2019! Scrolling through social media this morning, I’m seeing a TON of posts reviewing all of the amazing things that happened in 2018, as well as goals, hopes, and dreams for the coming year. For me, 2018 wasn’t without its challenges, but all in all was a pretty spectacular year. I visited […]

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The quiet sanctuary of St. Jude church was filled with a bout of laughter as Andrew unfolded a piece of paper so long that the bottom hit the floor at his feet. That paper was his vows. As he began to read and recount the story of how he and Kimberly met and fell in […]

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I recently got to second shoot for my friend Sam, and my oh my was it a beautiful day! It just so happened to be the first day of fall, and Michigan delivered the most perfect weather. We couldn’t have been more excited to spend a day out on the lakeshore in St. Joseph with […]

Renae and Jason are planning a fun, rustic wedding at Post Family Farms this August and I cannot wait to celebrate with them! When Renae first contacted me, I was really excited to learn that we share a love for photography and our dogs. My excitement doubled when I met her and Jason for their […]

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