When it comes to your Saint John’s Resort wedding, every detail, candid moment, and joyful smile matters. That’s why more couples are choosing to add a second photographer to their day. As a Michigan wedding photographer, I’ve seen firsthand how dual coverage not only ensures nothing is missed but also adds depth, perspective, and storytelling […]

By a Michigan Wedding Photographer Based in Grand Rapids – The Wild Phern When Kristen and Kelley reached out about having me document their small elopement in the woods of Northern Michigan, I knew it was going to be special. As a Michigan wedding photographer, I’ve seen celebrations of every size, but there’s something about […]

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 […]

As a Detroit wedding photographer, I’ve seen a lot of creative wedding themes, but Haley and Eric’s Star Wars wedding is one I’ll never forget. Planned perfectly for May the 4th (because, of course), their day was full of personality, laughter, and a little bit of galactic flair. Eric planned the entire thing — can you believe […]

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 […]

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 […]

In my years of photographing weddings in Michigan, I’ve had my share of working rainy day weddings and my biggest advice to my couples is this: instead of portraying disappointment in your photos, try embracing that rain on your wedding day. There’s a popular saying that goes, “rain on your wedding day is good luck […]

I am just itching to share these beach engagement photos I worked on with Savannah and Brook. They were super excited to find a unique spot to commemorate their engagement. At first, we toyed with the idea of going all the way to Colorado. After talking logistics, we zeroed in on the breathtaking scenery of […]