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BASED IN Grand Rapids MICHIGAN

kellie hetler photography

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Grand Rapids Children Studio Photos

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Families & Children

I can’t even believe I’m writing this post. Somehow along the way, this beautiful girl Addison, turned ten years old. My oldest daughter is TEN! To celebrate, we decided to rent a studio in Grand Rapids to take some photos showing how she is going from a children session to more of the tween kind. […]

Grand Rapids Studio Maternity Photos

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Portraits

This beautiful couple is Doug and Julia. You may remember them from a few years ago at one of my most favorite weddings at The Felt Estate in Holland….well now these two are going to be parents! We decided to take their maternity photos indoors at a Grand Rapids studio because the weather is so […]

Grand Rapids Studio Children Pics

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Families & Children

Miss Addy. I just adore this sweet little lady who is full of life and personality. She is just turning five years old so we met up for a children session at a Grand Rapids studio to update pics for her family. Isn’t she the cutest?! Her smile is just infectious! Giggles for days…….. She […]

Grand Rapids Studio Family Photos

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Families & Children

I just simply adore this family and this studio location. Simple, gorgeous light and all about the subject….a beautiful family of four! These studio family photos were taken at one of my favorite downtown Grand Rapids studios last weekend on a cold, snowy day…..while we kept warm inside. Perfect! Miss Chelsea is a sweet friend […]

Grand Rapids Wedding Dresses | Best of 2020

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Weddings

What an interesting and beautiful year 2020 was! I thought that what a better idea than to recap the year in Grand Rapids through the seasons in wedding dresses! All of our favorites, all the pretty details and all the gorgeous brides! Are you on the hunt for wedding dresses in the Grand Rapids area? […]

West Michigan Wedding Album Design

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Weddings

Quinn and Olivia’s wedding was absolutely beautiful (and hot!). I’m so excited to share their wedding album design with you today. They chose a slate leatherette cover material which is going to be stunning! I can’t wait for them to get it in their hands! See their full wedding day here 🙂 I hope you […]

Winter Mini Sessions at Hydrangea Blu

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Portraits

Winter mini sessions at Hydrangea Blu Barn in Rockford Michigan were seriously a blast. We had to push them back a week due to a diagnosis of Covid (ugh….that darn “C” word!) then push them back again one day due to rain. In the end, I think we ended up the best day possible. It […]

Fall Family Photos in Grand Rapids

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Families & Children

Rhys and Keira’s family is pretty awesome. I mean….they were full of smiles and totally cooperative for photos so what more could I ask for?! We took their fall family photos in Grand Rapids at one of my favorite places…The Highlands! It’s an old golf course that is being taken over by nature and it’s […]

Grand Rapids Golden Hour Family Photos

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Portraits

This session was so much fun! The weather was gorgeous and the golden hour was absolutely perfect. Family photos during golden hour in Grand Rapids (or anywhere for that matter) are always a favorite!!! Kristen and Matt’s family are seriously adorable too. Natalie and Savannah were all smiles which made my job way too easy….and […]

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