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Wedding Hairstyles with Assistive Hearing Devices. As a photographer and a mother, my work has always been driven by the desire to tell stories that matter, but this latest project is especially close to my heart. My daughter, Gabby, is my inspiration. She has cochlear implants, and as she’s grown, I’ve seen firsthand how beauty […]
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The quiet town of Hudsonville, Michigan, just got a little livelier with the arrival of three new bundles of joy! This sweet family welcomed their triplets in June 2024, expanding their household to a bustling family of eight. I always love being able to do photography in the Grand Rapids area but capturing this set […]
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Aaron and Rosalyn celebrated their wedding at First United Methodist Church in Grand Rapids followed by a stunning reception at the Amway Grand Plaza. The newly renovated venue added a modern touch that beautifully complemented their chosen color scheme. It was a joyous occasion to photograph, capturing the love and happiness that filled the air […]
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Downtown Grand Rapids senior photography can be so much fun! Cece and her mom met up with me on the perfect early fall evening. The sun was warm and shining high in the sky and there was a slow buzz in the city. We started our session at the Grand Rapids Public Library and walked […]
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Grand Rapids Senior Photographer // Mikey – Class of 2019! What gorgeous weather we have been having lately here in West Michigan. The night that I met up with Mikey and his mom we were just as lucky with the weather too. The sun was setting perfectly over the Muskegon River which makes for great […]
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Grand Rapids Senior Photographer // Sydney – 2018 Senior! : A gorgeous high school senior girl’s senior photos around downtown Grand Rapids and near the Grand River.
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Grand Rapids Senior Photographer // Bre – 2018 Senior! : Senior portraits in a gorgeously sunset lit field with a long dirt road.
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Fremont Senior Photographer // High School Senior – Kayli! : Senior portraits in the woods and field with her Jeep as a fun prop!
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.
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