The number one request I get for family photos is help with deciding which outdoor location in West Michigan would be best. Finding a great spot for family photos shouldn’t feel like a scavenger hunt or require a permission slip. I’ve rounded up my favorite places across the region where families can show up, explore […]

You wrangled the kids, picked outfits, packed snacks, and made it through your family photos (which, let’s be honest, is a monumental achievement on its own). Now comes the question every parent asks the second we wrap: what’s next after your family photoshoot? Let’s walk through what happens on my side of the camera once […]

A Mom-to-Mom Guide That Keeps It Simple – One of the biggest questions I get before every session is what to wear for your family photos. Picking outfits feels like a tiny project wrapped in stress, especially when you’re juggling snacks, nap windows, and trying to convince someone under age five that shoes are, in […]

Why Documenting Milestones Matters: Life doesn’t always follow the timeline you expect, but love is worth celebrating in every season. Shelby and Robert originally booked me for an engagement session while planning their intimate wedding. When life shifted their plans, they decided to exchange vows in a simple courthouse elopement in Michigan instead. What I […]

I’ve done many sessions on Oval Beach in Saugatuck, Michigan, but this proposal is my favorite! When Austin reached out to me about planning a proposal for his girlfriend Hailie, (and now fiancée!), I couldn’t say yes fast enough. Hailie isn’t just any bride-to-be. She’s also a local photographer and a colleague of mine, which […]

Some engagement photos just hit differently, and this super fun one absolutely did! Jessica and Cisco aren’t just any couple. They’re longtime friends of my husband, which made being their photographer for this milestone even more special. Getting to document a love story that’s been years in the making? That’s the good stuff. Jess came […]

Hannah and Andrew’s engagement session was the perfect mix of romance, personality, and city magic. As a Chicago wedding photographer, I always love when couples bring me into spaces that feel true to who they are, and these two nailed it. We created a little tour of their favorite spots in the city, blending iconic landmarks […]

There are few things more special as a family photographer than getting to walk alongside couples through every milestone of their love story, especially when it’s a maternity session. I first photographed Ally and Peter’s engagement in 2024, then celebrated with them on their gorgeous summer wedding day in 2025, and now I had the joy of […]

When Miranda and Kevin told me they wanted to do their engagement session at a family cottage in Bellaire, Michigan, I immediately knew it would be something special. The location was full of character, charm, and personal meaning. It was exactly the kind of backdrop that makes engagement photo poses feel less like poses and more like storytelling. We […]

When it comes to summer family photos ideas, there’s something truly special about photographing a family on their own land. Especially when that land holds generations of stories. This session took place just outside of Grand Rapids, Michigan, on the family’s farm, and it was the perfect setting for a laughter-filled, playful evening together. We […]