Downtown Grand Rapids winter engagement photography

These downtown Grand Rapids engagement photos were so fun to take. Yes, we were freezing, but we still had so much fun! Normally, I love to have bright sunshine to give us that pretty glow in photos, but on this day we were blessed with lots of snowflakes that made these photos extra fun! Tim […]

Downtown Grand Rapids Engagement Photos

These downtown Grand Rapids engagement photos were so fun to take. Yes, we were freezing, but we still had so much fun! Normally, I love to have bright sunshine to give us that pretty glow in photos, but on this day we were blessed with lots of snowflakes that made these photos extra fun!

Downtown Grand Rapids winter engagement photography

Tim and Rachel met almost ten years when they lived across from one another in the dorms at college….

Downtown Grand Rapids winter engagement photography

…but they didn’t actually become a couple until 2017 on New Year’s Eve! Here we are only a couple years later getting ready to celebrate their wedding!!

Downtown Grand Rapids winter engagement photography

Don’t you just love the snow? It almost sparkles!

Downtown Grand Rapids winter engagement photography
Downtown Grand Rapids winter engagement photography

These columns are some of my favorites to shoot at downtown – they are simple, large and always give me a nice, neutral backdrop for photos!

Downtown Grand Rapids winter engagement photography
Downtown Grand Rapids winter engagement photography

Tim & Rachel were so fun and so carefree. Their happiness makes me so excited for their wedding day!

Downtown Grand Rapids winter engagement photography

I asked Tim to pull Rachel in close, I think that he didn’t mind it one bit 😉

Downtown Grand Rapids winter engagement photography
Downtown Grand Rapids winter engagement photography
Downtown Grand Rapids winter engagement photography

This wall is always a favorite in downtown Grand Rapids! The plain white with the little bit of texture.

Downtown Grand Rapids winter engagement photography
Downtown Grand Rapids winter engagement photography

So, so sweet!

Downtown Grand Rapids winter engagement photography

Tim & Rachel – thank you for trusting me with your engagement photos! I seriously can’t wait for your wedding in just over two months!! Taking these photos was so fun…talking about wedding preparations and details. Yay for weddings!

xoxo – Kellie

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