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 […]

Families & Children

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Sweet Addy and Owen visited me at the apple orchard that was full of blossoms for an updated children session in Grand Rapids. Owen wasn’t too sure at first but he eventually warmed up when we threw endless “sprinkles” in the air haha….. (They were invisible sprinkles…. 😉 ) Look at that big smile! (This […]

Portraits

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This family of four is seriously cute. Two handsome brothers with their parents at the orchard in Sparta full of apple blossoms for their family session. What could be more perfect?! It was a little chilly but the sun was shining, the bees were buzzing and everyone was happy 🙂 Love his cute glasses! These […]

Weddings

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Brent and Andy are the kindest couple and seriously beautiful together. Being their wedding photographer for their intimate wedding in Vicksburg was so special. From the excitement of seeing each other for the first time on their wedding day to finally being announced husband and wife, they were absolutely wonderful to be around. On this […]

Seniors

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Jake is graduating this year which is only a few weeks away! How can it be that time already?! Photography around downtown Grand Rapids is always great, especially for a senior. We went to a rooftop, down alleys, found interesting walls and finally took a few shots in his backyard. The headshot below is my […]

Weddings

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Tim and Rachel’s wedding day was unique but also something that has become a trend in these Covid years. They officially were married last year on their original wedding day but celebrated this year at Studio D2D in Grand Rapids and I was blessed to be their wedding photographer! When these two first met at […]

Families & Children

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Welcome, sweet Margaret! This beautiful family is now a family of three sisters! I traveled to Spring Lake for Margaret’s newborn photos this week and got to soak up all the baby cuddles and love that I could in the time I was there. Her sisters love her so much…..I’m guessing you’ll be able to […]

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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