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Grand Rapids Senior Photographer // Kyle – 2014 Senior! : A high school senior guy who plays basketball, violin and soccer all in downtown Grand Rapids!

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Grand Rapids Senior Photographer // Amanda – Grant 2014 Senior Rep! : a barn, warm sunlight, pretty fields and a gorgeous high school senior girl!

Weddings

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Grand Rapids Photographer – Made My Week, Vol 1 : sweet comments from sweet clients

Weddings

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Lansing Wedding Photographer // Ian & Alyssia! : A beautiful University of Michigan inspired wedding at Eagle Eye Golf Club and wedding photos around the state capitol!

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Grand Rapids Photographer – Just Be Yourself!! : a little about me, insecurities, goals, dreams and some fun along the way!

Boudoir

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Grand Rapids Boudoir Photographer // Gorgeous Mieka! : Amway Grand Plaza, Louboutins, golf clubs and one gorgeous bride-to-be on today’s boudoir experience post!

Weddings

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Happy Anniversary, Jim & Kate!  Have another wonderful year 🙂 [pinterest]

Weddings

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Rockford Wedding Photographer // Jay & Mieka!! Jay & Mieka’s wedding was nothing short of spectacular!  I have been so excited for their wedding for months now!  They became engaged on a Disney cruise and she called me on their way home……from then on I knew we’d be a match 🙂  With an amazing team […]

Families & Children

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Grand Rapids Family Photographer // The VanderMaas family!! : beautiful evening light in a gorgeous West Michigan park. Perfect situation for family photos!

I’m a wedding and portrait photographer, and I’m also a disability advocate working to make the wedding industry more accessible, thoughtful, and welcoming. I believe love stories deserve to be told in spaces where care, dignity, and access are part of the experience - not an afterthought.

This work is deeply personal to me. I’m helping build an industry that’s ready for my daughter, Gabby - so that when it’s her turn to dream, celebrate, and be celebrated, the world is already open to her, just as she is.

wedding photographer turned disability advocate

I’m Kellie. 

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