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Grand Rapids Maternity Photographer // Jillian + Baby Girl! This beautiful lady is Jillian.  She is a momma of two (one of whom we will be meeting in a few short weeks!).  She is gorgeous, endlessly talented and creative, sincere….but most importantly, she is kind!  I can’t wait to photograph their sweet family with their […]

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Grand Rapids Maternity Photographer // David + Mary + Baby Boy! : Maternity photos in the spring in Michigan with two cute little boys in a gorgeous field!

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Grand Rapids Maternity Photographer // Katie + Chase + Baby! : Maternity photos on a farm in the early spring!

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Grand Rapids Maternity Photographer // Katie + Chad + Baby! : A momma to be and an expectant horse….in the winter. Perfection!

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Michigan Maternity Photographer // “Spoil The Mamas” Maternity Event! : Maternity photos for all different body types and all different stages of pregnancy!

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Michigan Maternity Photographer // Chad + Danielle + Baby Boy! : A gorgeous Michigan sunset on an even more gorgeous fall evening! Perfect setting for a maternity session!

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Helena is gorgeous…not just the way that she looks, but she’s so sweet!  I have enjoyed getting to know her over the past couple of years.  I was lucky enough to be able to photograph two of her sister’s weddings and work with her several more times!  She is an amazing stylist…she’s the lady who […]

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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