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BASED IN Grand Rapids MICHIGAN

kellie hetler photography

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I'm Kellie and I'm so happy you're here. This blog a journal about my life, travels and favorite images. Stay a while and say hello!

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Grand Rapids Photographer // Claire + Zach + Mom!

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Grand Rapids Photographer // Claire + Zach + Mom! There are some people in the world that just make you feel happy after seeing them.  That is how Jill makes me feel.  She’s genuine, kind and one of the nicest people I know!  I met up with her and her two adorable kids, Zach and […]

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Grand Rapids Photographer // Gavin’s Family!

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Grand Rapids Photographer // Gavin’s Family! I’m not sure how people do it….make the cutest little kids on earth!!  Look at Gavin.  Isn’t he seriously the most adorable little guy ever?! Our team photographer, Kristi, photographed Matteo and Natalie’s wedding in Spring Lake a few years ago and I have been lucky enough to photograph […]

Grand Rapids bright and airy family photography

Grand Rapids Photographer // Sadie’s Mom + Me Session!

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Grand Rapids Photographer // Sadie’s Mom + Me Session! Mom and Me sessions are so special.  So often, moms are the ones taking the photos…so taking a little bit of time out on a Saturday afternoon to take photos of just moms and their kiddos is simply one of my favorite things to do! Meet […]

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Grand Rapids Maternity Photographer // Jill + Baby Boy!

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Grand Rapids Maternity Photographer // Jill + Baby Boy! I am going to be an aunt….again!  My baby sis is having a sweet baby boy in a couple of months making me an aunt for the 28th time!  It’s needless to say, I am super blessed! This past weekend was absolutely gorgeous but in Michigan […]

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West Michigan Photographer // Stella’s Greenhouse Session!

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West Michigan Photographer // Stella’s Greenhouse Session! This is my friend, Miss Stella!  She is fun, super sweet and absolutely adorable! I met up with her mommy and daddy this weekend at a local greenhouse to escape the crazy wind for a session before her hand surgery that she will be having in a few […]

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Grand Rapids Photographer // Weight Watcher Meal Planning + Recipes!

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Grand Rapids Photographer // Weight Watcher Meal Planning + Recipes! At the beginning of this year, Joe and I decided to give Weight Watchers a try.  After a few weeks in we decided that we absolutely loved the program.  Not only was the point counting effortless with their easy to use app, but we loved […]

Grand Rapids Photographer // Modern Day Collective – Rebrand & Website Launch Party!

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Grand Rapids Photographer // Modern Day Collective – Rebrand & Website Launch Party! Some people are just gold. Jenn and her team at Modern Day Collective are amazing.  They are extremely talented which is obvious, but even more importantly, they are kind, generous and fun.  Always the type of people that I want to be […]

Grand Rapids Portrait Photographer // Spring Minis!

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Grand Rapids Portrait Photographer // Spring Minis! It’s that time of year again when we wait for the trees to bloom, the grass to get green and the sun to peek out from behind the clouds.  It’s mini session time! I absolutely love mini sessions.  They are the perfect fit for most families who don’t […]

Grand Rapids Lifestyle Photographer // Anne & Helena – Headshots!

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Grand Rapids Lifestyle Photographer // Anne & Helena – Headshots! Lately, I have been branching out and taking on new types of photo projects and it has been SO fun!  I met up with Anne & Helena last week, along with their hubbies, for a fun tulip-filled lifestyle session.  We had such a great time […]

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