Engagement

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Ryan and Ashley are so much fun. These two live out of state and were in town doing a site visit for their wedding that is coming up next year at Hydrangea Blu which allowed us to meet for engagement photos at the beach in Grand Haven. It was an absolutely perfect night with cooler […]

Weddings

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Alex and Carley’s summer wedding day started with the two of them saying “I do” at Mayflower Congregational Church and then celebrating at Cascade Hills Country Club. The weather was amazing, the music was endlessly fun and the couple was gorgeous. I’m not sure there’s more that we could have asked for…! Wedding Day Vendors:Ceremony […]

Seniors

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Hailey is gorgeous…obviously. I mean, look at her beautiful smile! We met at Hoffmaster State Park for her senior session on a cloudy summer night and we had so much fun. My favorite thing about Hailey was how willing she was to try anything for photos. We decided that if we didn’t love a photo….we […]

Weddings

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Josh & Rhyanne were married this past weekend at The Holly Vault. It was seriously the perfect day. The weather was amazing, they had family and friends surrounding them at every turn and they both were full of joy. I love seeing two sweet humans start their lives as husband and wife. What a blessing! […]

Families & Children

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Sweet little Nicholas is here and he has the cutest big sister too! I have been blessed to follow this family from their wedding in Grand Rapids MI all the way to capturing many family photography sessions (not to mention, momma Annette, was my childhood friend growing up). It’s seriously so precious watching beautiful families […]

Weddings

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Chris & Monica’s wedding at Aurora Cellars was nothing short of perfection. The weather, their joy, the love from their friends and families..their sweet pup, Mack. It was seriously a wedding that I’ll remember for the rest of my days. Wedding Day Vendors:Venue: Aurora Cellars – Lake Leelanau, MIPlanning & Coordination: Katherine Grace Designs – […]

Families & Children

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Oh my…I can’t believe he’s here. The journey that this sweet family took to ensure Jett’s safe arrival will have to be saved for another day, but hear me, he is loved and oh-so welcomed by his family. Out of all the photographers in Grand Rapids, I was blessed to capture some of his first […]

Weddings

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This wedding editorial is hands down stunning…all photographed at The Olana in Dallas, Texas. Driving up the driveway to this gorgeous venue, I could hardly contain my excitement. The grand view from the front took my breath away. Large floral installations were the focal point as you walked in and my camera was about jumping […]

Families & Children

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This newborn session is so incredibly sweet. You may remember Adam and Mari from their wedding at The Felt Estate in Holland, Michigan but this time I was blessed to be their newborn photographer. Watching families grow is the best part of my job! The photo above may be my favorite newborn session ever. Those […]

I’m a wedding and portrait photographer, and I’m also a disability advocate working to make the wedding industry more accessible, thoughtful, and welcoming. I believe love stories deserve to be told in spaces where care, dignity, and access are part of the experience - not an afterthought.

This work is deeply personal to me. I’m helping build an industry that’s ready for my daughter, Gabby - so that when it’s her turn to dream, celebrate, and be celebrated, the world is already open to her, just as she is.

wedding photographer turned disability advocate

I’m Kellie. 

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