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Michigan Family Photographer // The Cramer Family! Over Thanksgiving weekend, my husband and I drove up north to photograph a ridiculously fun and sweet family that was staying in Michigan for the holiday.  We laughed while playing in the leaves, soaked up the last few moments of the fall sun and enjoyed some fun family […]

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Grand Rapids Photographer // Abby & Noah’s Family! This family is extra special….they are the only other Hetler family that I know!  Now that I have been in the Hetler family for almost fifteen years, I have loved seeing each of these kids grow and become so close with these five.  We just love them […]

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Michigan Family Photographer // Gabby’s Family! I just love this family!  The oldest sister in this family is one of my daughter, Addy’s, best friends.  Aren’t these sweeties the cutest?! Love the fuzzy ears….haha! Sweet sisters.

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Grand Rapids Family Photographer // Hudson’s Family! : A sweet family of five with three adorable boys on a beautiful summer evening in a field of green!

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Sparta Family Photographer // Hannah’s Family! : Family photos in the fall in an open field with lots of overgrown weeds!

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Sparta Family Photographer // Kinsley & Logan’s Family! : Sparta, Michigan family portraits with gorgeous fall colors on a private lake and dock!

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Michigan Family Photographer // Greyson’s Family! : A gorgeous fall newborn family session on the farm.

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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.

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