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BASED IN Grand Rapids MICHIGAN

kellie hetler photography

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I'm Kellie and I'm so happy you're here. This blog a journal about my life, travels and favorite images. Stay a while and say hello!

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Grand Rapids Newborn Photographer // Baby Samuel!

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Grand Rapids Newborn Photographer // Baby Samuel! If you want to see the face of the cutest baby boy ever…then this is the place to be! Meet Samuel, only eight days old….. This sweet little bassinet was Katie’s when she was a baby.  Love little details like that. Our associate photographer, Kristi, photographed Jeff and […]

Michigan State University Wedding | Liz & Marty’s Winter Wedding

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Michigan State University Wedding | Liz & Marty’s Winter Wedding Marty and Liz are such a fun couple!  I knew their Michigan State University wedding day would be full of laughter and so much love after their engagement session this fall, but I had no idea how many tears of joy, hugs and true smiles […]

Grand Rapids Newborn Photographer // Sweet Juliana!

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Grand Rapids Newborn Photographer // Sweet Juliana! A little over four years ago, we were photographing Brandon & Emily’s wedding.  Last week, I was so blessed being able to go to their home and photograph their sweet baby girl, who was only a few days old!  This is the best part of my job. Brandon […]

Michigan Family Photographer // The Cramer Family!

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Michigan Family Photographer // The Cramer Family! Over Thanksgiving weekend, my husband and I drove up north to photograph a ridiculously fun and sweet family that was staying in Michigan for the holiday.  We laughed while playing in the leaves, soaked up the last few moments of the fall sun and enjoyed some fun family […]

Grand Rapids Photographer // Abby & Noah’s Family!

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Grand Rapids Photographer // Abby & Noah’s Family! This family is extra special….they are the only other Hetler family that I know!  Now that I have been in the Hetler family for almost fifteen years, I have loved seeing each of these kids grow and become so close with these five.  We just love them […]

West Michigan Photographer // Hunter & Cole’s Family!

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West Michigan Photographer // Hunter & Cole’s Family! I have been photographing Hunter and Cole’s family for years now and these boys have ALWAYS been so kind and so wonderful to be around.  They always greet me with such happiness in their voices and warmth in their hearts.  Their mom and dad must be proud! […]

Michigan Family Photographer // Stella’s Family!

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Michigan Family Photographer // Stella’s Family! Stella is ADORABLE!  She was a little shy at first, but quickly warmed up to my goofy animal noises and sillyness that is hard to resist 🙂  I just love bringing out their love through photos that can be treasured for generations.  It is such a treasure to me! […]

Sparta Family Photographer // Caroline’s Family!

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Sparta Family Photographer // Caroline’s Family! Jacob and Amber were married six years ago and I was lucky enough to photograph their wedding day!  Flash forward to today and they have two beautiful daughters.  What a special job it is being able to watch families grow and to capture sweet memories throughout the years.  Here […]

Grand Rapids Photographer // Mitch & Jen!

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Grand Rapids Photographer // Mitch & Jen! If you have been following the blog for the past couple of years then you will mostly recognize Mitch and Jen.  We photographed their engagement session in Chicago and then their February wedding here in Grand Rapids (with no snow).  They are some of the nicest people you […]

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