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 […]

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 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 […]

In my years of being a family photographer, I find that having your family photos taken at home puts little kiddos and pets in a state safety and comfort. Not to mention convenient with treats for bribery or new outfits being in the next room! I’ve been on this wonderful journey with Kaitlyn and Andrew […]

I had the opportunity to work with Chloe on this editorial studio maternity shoot a couple months ago. I’ve had the pleasure of working with her for years! Everything from her engagement and rehearsal dinner to her wedding day and even a handful of family sessions. So when she told me she was expecting again, […]

It’s not too often that I get to work with extended families, but when I do, here’s my approach! One of my favorite families to work with, Chloe and Joe’s families, had me take some extended family photos last fall. I’ve been lucky enough to hang out with them during so many different milestones that […]

I’ve photographed many spring family photos over the years, but it’s always a joy to catch up with Kaitlyn and Scotty. We’ve been on this amazing ride together for a few years now! Starting from their wedding (which they had to postpone—life has its surprises, right?) to capturing their engagement, maternity, and now their third […]

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 […]