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BASED IN Grand Rapids MICHIGAN

kellie hetler photography

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Grand Rapids Engagement Photographer // Chad & Lila!

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Engagement

Grand Rapids Engagement Photographer // Chad & Lila! Chad and Lila are the sweetest couple.  Lila is a fellow photographer friend, so of course, her and I had way too much fun thinking of ideas, outfits and locations for their engagement session.  Fall is such a gorgeous time in Michigan so we took advantage of […]

Grand Rapids Photographer // James & Kim!

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Grand Rapids Photographer // James & Kim! James and Kim were married about three years ago where our team photographer, Kristi, photographed their beautiful wedding day.  This past weekend, I was lucky enough to finally meet them in person and do a fun session with the two of them and their sweet pup, Lily.  Aren’t […]

Rockford Family Photographer // Alec’s Family!

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Rockford Family Photographer // Alec’s Family! Photographing this family always makes my day better.  I love catching up with all that this family of five has been up to.  Alec is always so funny and keeps me laughing.  His sisters, Olivia and Bridget, are silly and hilarious.  Our time together always ends up being a […]

Centennial Barn Wedding | Andy & Kristi’s Fall Barn Wedding

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Weddings

Centennial Barn Wedding | Andy & Kristi’s Fall Barn Wedding I don’t even know where to start with this wedding.  Andy and Kristi are such a special couple to me.  Kristi has worked alongside me for many years, so being there for her own wedding day, photographing each special moment, is something that I will […]

Michigan Family Photographer // Russell’s Family!

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Michigan Family Photographer // Russell’s Family! Fall is such a gorgeous time in Michigan which is why we love photographing families with the beautiful and colorful backdrop that this time of year provides.  These cuties came to visit me last weekend as we dodged the raindrops and had fun at Hydrangea Blu Barn.  What a […]

Grand Rapids Family Photographer // Rowan’s Family!

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Grand Rapids Family Photographer // Rowan’s Family! Last week I met up with Brent and Andrea and their three adorable little girls.  A few years ago I traveled to New Orleans to photograph their wedding, so catching up with them, even if only for a short time, was so fun!  We decided to meet at […]

Grand Rapids Family Photographer // Reagan’s Family!

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Grand Rapids Family Photographer // Reagan’s Family! This family is simply adorable.  Reagan and Sienna are two of the cutest little ladies around and chasing them for photos was such a fun way to end my weekend.  I could tell from the moment they arrived that this family was such a happy one.  Dad surely […]

Grand Rapids Family Photographer // Leo’s Family!

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Grand Rapids Family Photographer // Leo’s Family! Remember a few months ago when I shared baby Leo’s entrance into the world with you?  Well….here he is, a few months later, with big bold eyes and a gorgeous family that loves him dearly.  What an amazing job I have! Three boys.  I’m sure Mary’s days are […]

West Michigan Family Photographer // Hailey & Madison’s Family!

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West Michigan Family Photographer // Hailey & Madison’s Family! Fall mini sessions this fall have been so much fun!  Seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones, like this beautiful family!  Although the sun went into hiding, we still had the perfect fall day.  I love the pops of color behind Madison and Hailey’s family that […]

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