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I simply love photographing newborn babies. Theo here is such a doll! His newborn photography session at his home in East Grand Rapids was super snuggly and super sweet. His mom and dad were too…. From the second we said hello via email they were beyond excited to meet their little guy! I mean, how […]

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This Castle Farms wedding editorial in Charlevoix Michigan is simply divine. The colors, the texture, the florals and even a hanging cake….there’s something to love for just about everyone! The inspiration of this wedding decor was based around Jane Austen’s novels with fun quirks and endless romance. Let us know what you think about it! […]

Weddings

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I am so incredibly lucky. Being Brad and Katie’s wedding photographer at Bay Pointe Woods was nothing short of a dream. Brad’s excitement for his wedding day was contagious and Katie’s beauty was undeniable. The sun was shining and joy radiated among their family and friends. Everyone there was sincerely happy to be there….from beginning […]

Families & Children

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This summer family mini session taken near Sparta, Michigan is seriously perfect. The location, the sunshine, the outfits….the crazy adorable kiddos… What more could I ask for?! This little side eye smile that Margo is posing with kills me!! Goodness, this family is full of beautiful girls! Big sister, Quinn. Doesn’t she just make you […]

Weddings

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When Tyler and Madison asked me to be their wedding photographer for their wedding in Ann Arbor I was ecstatic! Their day was absolutely perfect, although crazy hot. So many friends and family members came to celebrate with them, pray over them and send them into their new lives together as husband and wife with […]

Portraits

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This senior session is so fun! I was lucky enough to be Kennedy’s photographer for her senior photos and we ventured all the way to the Muskegon lakeshore to capture just how gorgeous she truly is! Starting with a few shots at a more urban location and ending at the stunning shores of Lake Michigan, […]

Families & Children

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This session is so fun! I just adore this sweet family….they are kind, beautiful, fun and just happen to own this gorgeous wedding venue that I love working at! This was my first time shooting family photos at Frugthaven Farm but I certainly hope that it won’t be my last… I just love this photo […]

Portraits

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Being a part of families celebrations is extremely special to me. This celebration was just that and even sweeter. Bethany and her family are expecting their beautiful rainbow baby and we made sure to remember this precious time by a maternity photo session here in Grand Rapids, Michigan. These are the days that I’ll never […]

Families & Children

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Living and being a photographer in West Michigan, I am blessed to be able to travel all over for gorgeous sessions including this newborn session in Holland! What a beautiful and unique town this is! Sweet Toren was born only a few weeks ago and his family adores him endlessly. His big sis, Elouise, wasn’t […]

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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