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This family session that I took near Grand Rapids at their home is one of my favorites… We were able to include sweet Rufus, their older golden retriever, and be comfortable in the family’s space. Being able to customize a photo session for a family is so, so special! I can’t wait to see how […]

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I love this session but I love the people even more! Do you remember Adam and Mari? I photographed their wedding this past summer at the Felt Estate in Holland and just recently I was lucky enough to photograph them as an almost family of four at the Downtown Market in Grand Rapids! How special! […]

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There is this field in Rockford Michigan that is basically a unicorn so I was so happy that Erin agreed to have her maternity session taken there. The whole field is neutral and soft, making the subject stand out and their connection be the focus. I just love it. This little family of three is […]

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Newborn photos in home are becoming my favorite and this year I’m blessed to be able to take them all over Michigan. So many families are welcoming beautiful babies into their homes and being there to capture some of their first moments is so sweet. This cute little guy is Otto. I photographed his mom […]

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This past summer we took a family trip to New York City (well…workcation for me but it was amazing nonetheless). While there, I just had to photograph my beauties on the Brooklyn Bridge for a fun children session. The background was stunning with great views of the city all lit up but I didn’t quite […]

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Danny and Abby were so fun to be around and so wonderful being willing to stay outside in the cold with me! I felt so honored to be their photographer for their engagement photos in Detroit and soon, their gorgeous wedding this spring. We visited several locations in Detroit including the Detroit Institute of the […]

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This family session is one of my favorites. I love the family, their outfits, the light, the location…basically perfect! We met at one of my favorite parks in Rockford Michigan for their family session and I was one happy photographer! Helena, one of my best friends and the gorgeous momma to this tribe, picked out […]

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Being a family photographer in Michigan can often times be tricky because of weather…especially in the fall. This year, autumn has blessed us with some stunning light but also some rain. The Mason family was fortunate enough to have scheduled their session on a beautiful day! I just love these images! For some reason, I […]

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This Grand Rapids family session is seriously the cutest with the most adorable outfits in a natural light studio that I love! So much pretty light streaming in through the windows and sweet little faces with smiles. Some days are just filled with so much joy! Oh my goodness, how cute are these twins?! Cuddles […]

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