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Lake Michigan Family Photos

Lake Michigan Family Photography | West Olive Family Session

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A Lake Michigan family photography session is always a good thing.  The gorgeous lake, the sand, the warm sun and a family spending time together makes me happy.  This beautiful family all found time out of their busy schedule to come together for a week long vacation….and to kick it off….they had me capture precious […]

Northern Michigan Silver Lake wedding vow renewal photos

Silver Lake Vow Renewal Photos | Nick & Juile

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Nick and Julie celebrated fourteen years of marriage by having photos taken at their Silver Lake vow renewal ceremony.  It was a private ceremony with only their family in attendance which made it even more special. When Julie and I first started talking about their special ceremony and the meaning behind it all, I knew […]

Grand Rapids in-home newborn photography session

Grand Rapids In-Home Newborn Photos | Aurora

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I always love shooting Grand Rapids newborn photos in-home.  Something about being in the family’s own surroundings make the images much more personal and unique to them.  There’s less running around for the family to do with a brand new baby, trying to get the car loaded, not forgetting something back at the house, making […]

Fremont Michigan summer family pics

Fremont Summer Family Photos | Family Photos in a Field of Wildflowers

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Summer family photos are always fun to take in my hometown of Fremont, but they are even more fun when I get to see such a cute family as this one!  The last time I photographed this family, sweet little Liam was only a few months old.  (Head over to my Instagram stories to see […]

Fremont Michigan wildflower engagement pics

Fremont Wildflower Engagement Session | Aaron & Sam

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Aaron and Sam’s Fremont wildflower engagement session was effortless, fun and during golden hour….which is like the greatest thing ever.  We wandered through the field, dodged little bugs and mastered wardrobe malfunctions like it was no one’s business and still ended up with good photos.  I’d say Aaron and Sam are pros at this by […]

Grand Rapids engagement pics in a field of wildflowers

Grand Rapids Wildflower Engagement Session | Cam & Jaylyn

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I met up with Cam and Jaylyn for their wildflower engagement session at a private residence near Grand Rapids.  It was a gorgeous summer evening that was, thankfully, not super hot.  Some days we just get super lucky!  My favorite shooting weather is probably somewhat warm with some rays of sunshine poking through the clouds […]

Dorr Michigan anniversary photo session

Dorr Anniversary Photo Session | Tyler & Tiffany

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Tyler and Tiffany’s anniversary photo session in Dorr was so simple, yet so fun.  We walked around Tyler’s family property where the two of them were married just three short years ago.  The sun was beautiful, I found a patch of Queen Anne’s Lace that I absolutely fell in love with AND Tyler and Tiffany […]

Northern MIchigan lakeside wedding inspiration

Lake Leelanau Lakeside Wedding Inspiration | With The Day’s Design

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Lake Leelanau in Northern Michigan is absolutely gorgeous, but inspiration for your lakeside wedding  right on the shores of Lake Leelanau is even better! Shelby, from The Day’s Design, created the most gorgeous boho lakeside picnic inspired wedding that you could possibly imagine.  There were endless layers of texture with wood grain, homemade food, vintage […]

Sparta Michigan summer family photo session

Sparta Michigan Summer Family Photo Session | Max’ Family!

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Sparta Michigan Summer Family Photo Session | Max’ Family! Max and his family met up with me for a fun summer family photo session in Sparta, Michigan a couple of weeks ago.  We had a beautiful evening with lots of warm sunshine, wildflowers, rolling hills and a few occasional bikers riding by which entertained the […]

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