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I’ve been a photographer in Grand Rapids, Michigan for over a decade and THIS was my very first courthouse elopement to put in my books! I had the sweetest experience capturing this intimate elopement, and it was an absolute dream. I got to the courthouse a bit early to scout out the light and tweak […]

This was my second time using the Detroit Institute of Arts as an engagement shoot location. Picture this: I got to shoot at the DIA last month, and let me tell you, I was absolutely buzzing to go back. Then, along came Courtney and AJ. Literally the perfect couple for a session! Not only did […]

I work with families often, and here are some family photoshoot tips to try especially when you’ve got little ones involved! I’ve been photographing Kate and Eric for a few years now. From their anniversary, maternity, and now the second family session they’ve done with me! This most recent one turned out to be nothing […]

The fact that I hadn’t yet blogged this hot pink wedding from last May is criminal. This stunning wedding was captured at Pigeon Creek Events Center in West Olive, Michigan, and OMG, it was such a vibe! The bride, who was all about that hot pink life, weaved her favorite color into every detail—like seriously, […]

I’ve been shooting in West Michigan for over a decade, so I’m sharing some of my favorite locations for engagement photoshoots in my neck of the woods. I do quite a bit of traveling now but these spots in my hometown will always have a place in my heart. These are public areas and parks […]

I have been wanting to do a styled boat elopement on a Michigan lake, so I made it happen. The weather may not have been ideal, but that didn’t stop us from creating some art. Thrifting the perfect dress and shoes for Aubrey, and picking out a simple yet stylish outfit for Tom, was just […]

I got to work with Jade and Kuro for their engagement photos in Chicago recently. Let me tell you: it was everything I dreamt it would be. Not only are these two incredible humans, but they are blast to be around. From the moment we met at Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, where Jade works, […]

I arrived to photograph a wedding at The Glenn Royal in Port Austin, Michigan on a late September day. I couldn’t help but feel a sense of excitement in the air. Claudia and Trent chose a stunning venue for their wedding, and I knew it’ll be a day to remember. The day started off with […]

Lauryn and Reed opted to have her engagement session in the stunning Traverse City, Michigan. Imagine a canvas painted with the hues of the setting sun, a tapestry of golden light wrapping around a loving couple as they embrace amidst the rolling hills of a vineyard. This is what an engagement session in Northern Michigan […]

I got to photograph a wedding at Baker Lofts in Holland, Michigan for the first time in September. I am struck by the simple elegance and beauty of the day as I reflect on that wedding that I got to be part of. Seriously, what a privilege. The couple chose a neutral palette that perfectly […]