Families & Children

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Being a family photographer in Michigan can often times be tricky because of weather…especially in the fall. This year, autumn has blessed us with some stunning light but also some rain. The Mason family was fortunate enough to have scheduled their session on a beautiful day! I just love these images! For some reason, I […]

Portraits

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This Grand Rapids family session is seriously the cutest with the most adorable outfits in a natural light studio that I love! So much pretty light streaming in through the windows and sweet little faces with smiles. Some days are just filled with so much joy! Oh my goodness, how cute are these twins?! Cuddles […]

Families & Children

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Fall family sessions have been in full swing here in West Michigan and this session was one of my favorites! A gorgeous field, a beautiful family full of red hair and a momma who picks out the cutest outfits. We even had some sunshine pop out so it was basically the perfect day (you’d never […]

Families & Children

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I love these family photos at Luton Park. Their outfits, the golden field, soft filtered light and the beautiful people! You wouldn’t believe how windy it was (and so, so cold) but we decided to make it work and start getting used to cold weather here in Michigan. I know that wind can be a […]

Engagement

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Ben and Elizabeth are kind, happy, fun to be around and going to soon be married! I met with them for their engagement session in Kalamazoo on a chilly day in fall at Al Sabo Land Preserve ending in downtown Kalamazoo. We had so much fun finding the best locations for photos but I think […]

Families & Children

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Don’t you just love fall? The crisp air, the beautiful colors, the family time that is just around the corner with the holidays. I know I do! This wonderful time is kicked off by the most beautiful backdrop for family photos. This fall family photo session was taken at one of my favorite locations in […]

Maternity

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Maggie was absolutely glowing at her maternity session in Rockford Michigan and I was lucky enough to be the photographer! We were hoping for some beautiful fall colors but I think what we ended up with was even better. Some sunlight, a soft breeze and that stunning field of soft, neutral colors that made the […]

Families & Children

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These three beautiful babies belong to one of my best friends in the world. We were heading over to their home in Allendale to meet baby Annalise and I said I must bring my camera for a few newborn photos. I’m so glad we did. Look at my beautiful friend. Momma of three, friend of […]

Portraits

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This Frugthaven Farm family session is so sweet. We were nervous at first that we were going to get rained out (it was raining on my drive there as well as this beautiful family’s drive too) but we just had faith and went with it. By the time we got ten minutes or so into […]

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