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Meet beautiful Sophie. I took her newborn photos at her family’s home in Ann Arbor on a chilly spring afternoon. Her mommy and daddy are madly in love….but how could they not be?! Doug and Julia are the best parents already. (Do they look familiar? I took their maternity photos this past winter and wedding […]
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Wedding photography has taken me to many places…this time to Warsaw Indiana to capture Ben and Abby’s wedding day. All week we were praying and praying for beautiful weather despite the 100% chance of rain that was forecasted. We were praising the Lord when we woke up to sunshine and trees full of blossoms. I […]
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Designing albums is so much fun to me! Pulling parts of the day together into one gorgeous leather bound book is the culmination of months and months of hard work, years of dreaming and a day full of excitement and emotion. I love when you have this on your coffee table to show guests the […]
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This intimate wedding in West Michigan belongs to Brandon and Molly and I was lucky enough to be their photographer! Brandon and Molly have such a special place in my heart. I first captured their engagement session last fall and have been working with them towards celebrating their spring wedding…but of course, Covid had other […]
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Bay Pointe Inn is always a gorgeous place to host a wedding and it’s perfect for your intimate wedding any time of the year! This post is full of elegant and organic wedding inspiration pulling different textures and fabrics that you’ll surely love! This ring stack from Swierenga Jewelers is stunning! Alyssa from Fleurology Designs […]
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I absolutely love photographing newborn babies especially when their session takes place in their home near Grand Rapids. Being at home gives everyone a chance to just be at ease, allows big sisters to play in their own space with her own toys and is less work all around for mom and dad (well….as far […]
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Have you been to Bay Pointe Woods for a wedding yet? If you haven’t…..it’s about time you go! What a stunning place that is. The venue itself is nestled into the woods surrounded by trees and right across the road from Gun Lake. Inside you’ll find the most beautiful white, sophisticated space ready for your […]
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Meet Miss Caddie! This sweetie is now three months old. Her family and I have been trying to get together for newborn photos at their home near Grand Haven for months now….but Covid had other plans. Even though we couldn’t get together those first few days after this beauty was born, we were still able […]
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Often, I am asked what the difference is between a mini photo session and a full photo session so today I thought I’d explain! Mini session vs full photo session! All photographers have different processes, different theories and different ways they build their business. I mean, that’s half the reason in being an entrepreneur….to do […]
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