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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 […]

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Grand Rapids Photographer // Mom + Me Sessions! Hey friends!  Last year I started offering ‘Mom + Me’ mini sessions.  I photographed them right around Mother’s Day and we had SO. MUCH. FUN!  The sun was shining, birds were chirping and I enjoyed my time with each and every family that booked a time slot! […]

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Grand Rapids Family Photographer // Gideon & Jaxton’s Family! Sarah and I had been waiting and waiting for the perfect amount of snow to land on the pine trees and I had thought that we waited too long….  We canceled a couple of times because it was either SO cold or the snow had melted […]

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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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Michigan Family Photographer // Stella’s Family! Stella is ADORABLE!  She was a little shy at first, but quickly warmed up to my goofy animal noises and sillyness that is hard to resist 🙂  I just love bringing out their love through photos that can be treasured for generations.  It is such a treasure to me! […]

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Michigan Family Photographer // Rhys & Keira’s Family! Rhys and Keira are such an adorable pair of siblings.  Keira’s facial expressions kept me laughing throughout our time together.  Such a funny little lady!  I photographed their mom and dad’s wedding over seven years ago so seeing their family grow and change year by year is […]

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Grand Rapids Family Photographer // Reid & Beck’s Family! Reid and Beck are SO cute.  I’m not sure how kids can even be this adorable?!?!  I met up with their family last weekend at The Red Flannel Tree Farm in Cedar Springs for a quick family session to have updated photos for Christmas cards….I think […]

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Grand Rapids Children’s Photographer // Bennett – One Year Old! Little Bennett is seriously adorable.  I have been photographing him since he was in his mommy’s belly just over a year ago which is so special to me.  Look at all of this cuteness!! I’m not sure if he is happy or upset here….but either […]

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West Michigan Family Photographer // Hannah & Maddy’s Family! Look at these cuties!  It was Hannah and Maddy’s first time in front of my camera and I sure hope I get to see them again sometime.  These sisters were so sweet and giggled nonstop.  They make my job fun 🙂

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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