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This engagement session along Lake Michigan was windy, fun, and full of life. Austin and Cassie embraced the waves and wild breeze, creating romantic, movement filled photos you can almost feel. The dramatic water and dreamy drone shots made their lakeside engagement session unforgettable, and I cannot wait to photograph their summer 2026 wedding.

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As a film photographer based in Grand Rapids, I have the honor of documenting the sweetest seasons of life, including Bryer’s heartfelt newborn session at home. While her face remains a private treasure for her family, these images capture the quiet love between her parents, her tiny hands and toes, and the tender way dad holds his baby girl. Their beautiful home offered the dreamiest light in every corner, making it hard to stop photographing such meaningful, fleeting moments.

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Engagement photos at the gorgeous Greencrest Manor in summer with endless flowers everywhere the eye can see. Kate picked out the perfect dresses for each setting.

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Addison is absolutely beautiful. Her long, gorgeous hair lit up in the evening sun and brought her images to life. I loved shooting her senior session at Wildwood Family Farms. Their property is stunning and is filled with wildflowers and stunning landscaping everywhere you look. I loved shooting there (even though it was over 100*!). […]

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Will and Eleni were so fun and kind. This was our first time meeting in person which is always a good idea before your wedding day. I’m so lucky that I get to be their photographer for their wedding and also capture their engagement photos in Lansing. We started the session at The Lansing Studio […]

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Riley and Gabrielle had such a beautiful wedding day at The Felt Estate in Saugatuck. It was warm, sunny and seriously beautiful. They planned such beautiful reception decor with their wedding planner, Michelle with Red Heels Events, which was so fun to photograph. Endless details and color everywhere! Wedding Day Vendors: Getting Ready & Reception […]

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Shooting Luke and Annemarie’s engagement session at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah will always be a great memory for me. It was an adventure planning the trip, driving there and finding the best way to drive out onto the salt. Being from Michigan, many of these things were all new to me. This couple […]

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Nolan and Rachael’s wedding in Ann Arbor was one of my favorites. Yes, I loved it because it was beautiful but the main reason I loved it was because these two were just so fun to be around. They were so excited to be getting married and their joy was infectious. People like them make […]

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Bryan and Annie’s wedding day was nothing short of perfection. The sun was shining, everyone was filled with joy and they had a huge celebration. Their ceremony took place at the Basilica of St Adalbert in Grand Rapids, Michigan which is such a stunning church! Wedding Day VendorsCeremony Venue: Basilica of St Adalbert – Grand […]

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.

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I’m Kellie. 

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