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 took a trip to Colorado a couple years ago where I got to hang out with some of my favorite people shooting an elopement styled shoot at Garden of the Gods. My friends were super enthusiastic about doing a destination elopement styled shoot since they were getting married that following year. We ended up […]

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 […]

If you’re dreaming of a wedding that feels more like a mountain adventure than a formal production, a Deer Creek Mountain Camp wedding might just be your soulmate venue. Tucked into the Colorado mountains, this place delivers towering aspens, open skies, and that “we’re really doing this” kind of energy. Photographing this day felt like […]

Natalie and Michael chose to celebrate their love with an intimate elopement at a breathtaking mansion nestled in the charming town of Saugatuck, Michigan. Their choice to leave the traditional wedding structure behind for a peaceful weekend retreat with their closest friends and family was truly inspired. I was honored to be there, capturing all […]