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 […]

Weddings

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This Alaska Haus wedding editorial is full of photography that makes my heart happy. Lots of white walls, pretty details filled with real flowers trailing to the floor and back, a delectable cake that shouldn’t only be photographed and a stunning couple to make it just perfect. The amount of talented people that I get […]

Families & Children

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This family is absolutely beautiful and momma, Jenna, picked the most adorable outfits and color scheme. I’m in love! We met at the Grand Rapids Art Museum for their family photos because the forecast was looking like lots of dreary rain (it was right) and the GRAM has huge, beautiful ceilings that allow you to […]

Weddings

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Oh goodness, there is so much to say about Brandon and Molly. Their wedding day at The Cheney Place was magical and being their wedding photographer was nothing short of a blessing to me. The sun was shining, the mood was joyful and the celebration was finally here. This celebration was one that was rescheduled […]

Families & Children

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This family is so incredibly beautiful! Their family session was taken in my hometown of Fremont Michigan because down in Grand Rapids we still were waiting for fall colors to show up. They sure are being stubborn this year!! Ava, Emily and Mila are absolutely beautiful like their momma and are basically pros at photos. […]

Families & Children

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Alex and Samantha met me at The Highlands in Grand Rapids for their maternity session. They are so excited to meet their first sweet baby and so am I!!! We don’t know if they are having a boy or girl (oh my….they are so brave..!) so what a fun surprise that’ll be! Check back in […]

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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