When shooting in big cities I always love seeking out places that are unique and have gorgeous architecture. The Art Institute of Chicago was the perfect fit for Max and Kendall’s engagement pictures. They live in the city so they were a wealth of knowledge. Each of the two were so kind and personable that […]

Christian and Maggie’s fall engagement session in downtown Grand Rapids was so fun. It was a little chilly and quite windy but that just gave us beautiful movement in those trees full of stunning fall colors. These two were so kind and easygoing. The kind of people that I LOVE to work with! I love […]

Engagement photos are the best way to learn more about your photographer, for your photographer to learn more about you and for the two of you to have a little fun together before your wedding day. These engagement photos in downtown Grand Rapids accomplished all those things and more! Carter and Hannah met me outside […]

Goodness, what a beautiful day this was. David and Julianna celebrated their marriage with an intimate wedding at Greencrest Manor surrounded by their family. The moments were sweet, the setting was beyond beautiful and the smiles were never ending. Wedding Day Vendors: Venue: Greencrest Manor – Battle Creek, MIFlowers: Modern Day CollectiveGown: Dearly Loved Bridal […]

Donald and Brandi had the most perfect November day for their wedding at City Flats Hotel in downtown Grand Rapids. You never know what the weather will hold when planning a late fall wedding but they certainly were blessed. It was such a fun day! Wedding Day Vendors: Venue: CityFlats Hotel – Grand Rapids, MICatering: […]

Welcome sweet Cohen! We celebrated this sweetie’s arrival after waiting a couple extra weeks…and goodness is he loved! As a photographer, I often get to travel all over the state, and this time I made my way to his home near Ann Arbor for his newborn session. Some of my favorite images include all three […]

John and Erin have a beautiful family. I was their wedding photographer at Wildwood Family Farms several years ago and now they have three precious daughters. It’s so fun seeing them again! When you have so many different photographers to choose from in Grand Rapids for family or wedding photos, I’m always humbled when you […]

Who says you can’t shoot in the rain?! These family photos were taken in a park outside of Grand Rapids in the early weeks of fall on an evening that just happened to have a little rain. Ok….a lot of rain! As it often happens in Michigan, the forecast was looking great so we decided […]

Oh goodness, you are going to love this beautiful family and sweet Sutton who is six months old! I met them at their West Michigan home for an in-home family session to celebrate sweet Sutton joining the family. I just adore these images and these big, beautiful smiles….don’t you?! What an absolutely gorgeous family! I […]