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BASED IN Grand Rapids MICHIGAN

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Greencrest Manor Photographer

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Weddings

Joe and Sarah’s rehearsal dinner was such a fun time…and incredibly beautiful! Being a photographer sure takes me to some gorgeous places but Greencrest Manor has to be one of my favorites. All of their friends and family came to celebrate on a hot summer day in Michigan and what a celebration it was. We […]

Bay Pointe Inn Wedding

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Weddings

Hank and Ashley’s wedding at Bay Pointe Inn was so incredibly fun. From all the details they planned, to including their sweet pups and their incredibly kind families…I sure enjoyed capturing the day for them! Family and friends traveled from all over to celebrate with these two…even the bride and groom decided to celebrate here […]

Morning Family Photos in Grand Rapids

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Families & Children

Family photos are such a treasure and something you’ll never regret taking the time to have. In twenty years your sweet kiddos will be grown up and you’ll want to remember those precious little chubby cheeks and tiny toes. That’s what it’s all about, friends. We met up early in the morning in Grand Rapids […]

Cascade Hills Country Club Wedding Photography

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Weddings

Wedding photography at Cascade Hills Country Club is always stunning…pair that with a wedding ceremony at a fabulous church like the Basilica of St Adalbert and you have one of my favorite weddings ever. The wedding of Alex and Julia. Alex and Julia’s wedding day was filled with so much joy. Julia radiated as one […]

Castle Farms Summer Wedding

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Carter and Hannah had the most beautiful summer wedding day at Castle Farms in Charlevoix, Michigan. It was a little chilly at first but their joy warmed the day up along with the sun peeking out here and there. They were SO much fun and their friends and family were too…everyone sure knew how to […]

Lake Michigan Family Photographer

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Families & Children

Being a family photographer is so incredibly especially when I get to see this family yearly….this year at a gorgeous beach on the shores of Lake Michigan. We originally had planned to go to another beach but they were closed so we switched up our plans fast and found a new one…. I may even […]

Byron Center Newborn Photos

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Portraits

Welcome sweet baby Layne! Meeting new babies is such a special time. I was lucky enough to meet Layne at her home in Byron Center for newborn photos along with her beaming mom and dad. Grandpa and grandma were even there too! Capturing these images inside your home is so much fun. It’s so much […]

The Felt Mansion Wedding in Saugatuck | Christian & Maggie

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Weddings

Whenever I get the opportunity to visit the Felt Mansion in Saugatuck for a wedding, I feel like the luckiest photographer alive. The estate itself is stunning, the grounds are immaculate and you don’t have to leave to capture beautiful photos. It’s perfect. Christian and Maggie’s day was just that too. Christian and Maggie loved […]

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House Engagement | Jesse & Olivia

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Engagement

Jesse and Olivia are engaged! We had so much fun roaming the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House for their engagement session…even with Jesse’s grandpa’s classic car. It started to rain and we got creative but the photos turned out so great…mostly because this couple is stunning! Film Scans: Photo Vision Prints Wasn’t Olivia’s dress perfect? […]

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