Families & Children

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I love shooting at locations that are simple, without much distraction. You’d think that amazing locations are best (and sometimes they are pretty great) but more often than not, shooting at a location that allows the image to focus on the love between a family is just what I’m looking for! Roselle Park in Ada […]

Portraits

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Meet sweet, beautiful, wonderful, loved Miss Hannah! I went to her mommy and daddy’s house in Grand Rapids to take newborn photos and had so much fun. Our team photographed Jeff and Katie’s wedding a few years ago and now I have the honor of keeping up with them as their family grows. It’s seriously […]

Families & Children

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This has been the year of extended family photos and this session in Grand Rapids at Hydrangea Blu is one of my favorites! The fall colors were beautiful and the family is gorgeous! I love this family and have known them for years. Two of these beautiful mommas are also #hetlerbrides….so that’s also awesome! Mom […]

Families & Children

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Families with special needs have a special place in my heart and being able to give them the gift of photography, this time in Rockford Michigan, near my home fills my heart. Something extra special that we offer is unique pricing for families with special needs and also scholarship sessions. If you know anyone that […]

Portraits

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This year has been the year of absolutely gorgeous families….and this one surely is that! Extended family photos are such a treasure so I am so glad this sweet family took the time to gather at their family home in Grand Rapids to take them. If 2020 has taught us anything it is that family […]

Families & Children

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This beautiful family belongs to one of my daughter’s first teachers, Miss Jennie, who we love so, so much! I met up with her family in Grand Rapids for updated fall family pics on the most gorgeous day. It may have been a little too gorgeous because we saw a SNAKE….and I thought those had […]

Families & Children

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If you follow along with this blog then you may recognize this sweet family. Liz and Mel and sweet little Harrison! I photographed their maternity photos a while ago and Harrison’s newborn photos in his adorable nursery. Seeing him this fall made me so happy….he’s getting SO big! I met up with these three at […]

Engagement

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I just love these two! I met Brad and Katie a couple years ago at Jeff & Amanda’s crazy fun New Year’s Eve wedding so when Katie reached out to me about shooting their engagement photos I was beyond excited! I’m a photographer based in the Grand Rapids area but I met up with them […]

Families & Children

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Ok…I have to start by saying that this family is stinkin’ adorable. I’m not sure I have ever seen a big brother love his little sister as much as this which totally melts my heart! We met up at Wahlfield Park for updated fall family photos with this family of five (including their sweet Golden […]

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.

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