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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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Grand Rapids Couples Photography Session | Orion & Destiny Orion and Destiny met up with me at the most beautiful location for their couples photography session in Grand Rapids. The weather was beautiful, the fields were full of wildflowers and they were as happy as could be! I knew instantly that I would love these […]
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Grand Rapids Summer Family Photo Session | Reid & Beck’s Family! This Grand Rapids summer family photo session was seriously fun. Reid and Beck are some of the cutest kids on the planet with their blonde hair and adorable little smiles. They never want to give up those handsome grins at first, but when I’m […]
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