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This family session by the lake was simple and relaxed. Mom, dad, and their three boys spent time together on the paddle boat and dock, looking for fish and frogs in the lily pads. The kids were curious, pointing things out as the family enjoyed the calm setting. Their connection and easygoing nature came through […]
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I recently had a delightful mini photoshoot at Lavender Life Farm in Caledonia with two energetic boys and their sweet sister. Despite overcast skies, the kids’ charm shone through in their adorable linen outfits. As they explored the vibrant lavender fields, their laughter filled the air. I captured playful moments, from the boys crawling on […]
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Grand Rapids Children Photographer // Addy & Gabby at the Orchard! I took these images a couple months ago of my two girls, but didn’t have a chance to edit them until now. I suppose bright, sunny fall photos on a snowy and cold day here in Michigan isn’t such a bad thing…. Addison…my smart, […]
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West Michigan Children’s Photographer // Addy & Gabby! Photographing your own children is no easy task….ask any photographer! Thankfully, when my husband Joe is around, both of my girls tend to be a little bit happier 🙂 Last weekend we were already up north in Ludington photographing another family friend of ours, so I decided […]
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Grand Rapids Children Photographer // Scout & Harper! : Two sweet little girls in a field of wildflowers!
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Michigan Family Photographer // Arden’s Family! : Family photography on the farm with free range chickens, a free roaming horse and barn cats!
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Grand Rapids Family Photographer // Megan & Myla! : Mom and me session with a cute one year old and her momma at a local park in a field!
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Sparta Children Photographer // Addyson! : Addy’s lucky fin session in an apple orchard in West Michigan with lots of pretty apple blossoms!
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Grand Rapids Family Photographer // Jen – Mom + Me Session! : An adorable six month old little boy named Bennett and his momma, in a field with weeds, pine trees and birch trees all dressed up for a mom and me session!
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