Female in white dress walking towards male in white shirt and khaki pants on a beach in Michigan with lots of sun on a very windy day with lots of waves
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Greencrest Manor, engagement photos, Grand Rapids photographer
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Grand Rapids fall family photos

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I met up with this beautiful family of five in Comstock Park for the family photo session. It was, thankfully, a warm fall day with the sun shining. We still had lots of pretty fall colors in the trees which I think made everyone very happy! Anessa is such a sweet mom. I met her […]

West Olive Lake Michigan beach family photos

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This summer has been all about shooting at the beach and I absolutely love it!!  The giggles from the kids, the sound of the waves splashing in the background and the simple backdrop that the beach provides makes me happy.  This West Olive family photography session had all of that and more!! I met up […]

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Michigan Family Photographer // Extended family in Ludington! : Summer family session at Ludington State Park with a huge extended family.

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Grand Rapids Family Photography // A mini brag book to carry around and keep the smiling faces of the people you love close!

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Grand Rapids Family Photography: I know it feels so early, but Mother’s Day will be here before you know it….and I know what your mom wants! 🙂

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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