Families & Children

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This simple and sweet Grand Rapids wildflower photo session may go down as one of my favorites. I think it’s the combination of mom’s dress & hat, Paxton’s adorable smile, the sea of wildflowers and their cute pup. Just perfect. I just love this one. May be my favorite! Kenzie – you are gorgeous! (I […]

Engagement

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Christian and Toni are seriously the sweetest! Their engagement session took place just outside of Grand Rapids at a private lake on the most perfect July evening. Cooler temps, low humidity, the sound of bullfrogs in the background and the perfect sunset to end the night. Somedays are just made for capturing a couple in […]

Families & Children

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These family photos on Lake Michigan are some of my favorites! Before moving to another state, this gorgeous family and I were finally able to meet for family photos on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan with four days to spare. There was lots of sunshine, lots of giggles and super sandy toes. We had […]

Families & Children

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I met up with Maren and Owen’s beautiful family in Grand Rapids for a mini session this week before the monsoon began and it was glorious. We played, laughed, made it rain grass and flowers and created memories in the beautiful setting sun. Days like these make me love life even more. Oh sweet Maren, […]

Weddings

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Have you visited Frugthaven Farm yet for a wedding? If not a wedding, at least to stop and grab a cup of coffee, pastry or to their gorgeous market?! If not then you certainly should! It’s stunning! Sitting right in the middle of an apple orchard, surrounded by acres and acres of farm land you […]

Weddings

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Being the wedding photographer for this Saugatuck wedding was a dream! Eric and Allie were endless joy all day long, finally being able to see their wedding ideas come to fruition. Friends, family and loved ones soaking in all the moments at every turn with delicious food, thoughtful woodland details and radiant smiles. It was […]

Weddings

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Adam and Mari are married! Their intimate wedding celebration took place at the Carriage House at the Felt Mansion in Holland, Michigan. The day was absolutely perfect. It was warmer than expected but the day was filled with endless joy. So many hugs, so many tears of joy and so much excitement for the steps […]

Families & Children

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Last weekend I met up with several gorgeous mommas and their kiddos to celebrate the most awesome job in the world – being a mom! We met at a local apple orchard near Grand Rapids for their mom and me session and played in the last few moments of apple blossoms for the year. It […]

Families & Children

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I know Kelsey and Drew from high school. They were both so fun and so kind…. always…. so being able to photograph their gorgeous family is such a blessing to me. I met up with them at an orchard near Grand Rapids full of apple blossoms for updated family photos this spring and I think […]

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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