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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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West Michigan Photographer // Hunter & Cole’s Family! I have been photographing Hunter and Cole’s family for years now and these boys have ALWAYS been so kind and so wonderful to be around.  They always greet me with such happiness in their voices and warmth in their hearts.  Their mom and dad must be proud! […]

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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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Sparta Family Photographer // Caroline’s Family! Jacob and Amber were married six years ago and I was lucky enough to photograph their wedding day!  Flash forward to today and they have two beautiful daughters.  What a special job it is being able to watch families grow and to capture sweet memories throughout the years.  Here […]

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Grand Rapids Photographer // Mitch & Jen! If you have been following the blog for the past couple of years then you will mostly recognize Mitch and Jen.  We photographed their engagement session in Chicago and then their February wedding here in Grand Rapids (with no snow).  They are some of the nicest people you […]

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Grand Rapids Family Photographer // Bransten’s Family! Christmas tree mini sessions last weekend were so fun.  Seeing old faces is always fun, but I absolutely LOVE meeting new ones too!  Sweet Bransten and his family met me at the tree farm and I was so happy to meet them.  He was such a nice little […]

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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 […]

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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