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I’ve been a wedding photographer for almost a decade and curate a wedding timeline for almost all my couples, so here’s a real sample for nine hours of coverage with one photographer! I love when couples lean into the experience of their wedding day. You’re only doing this once. It’s important to be soaking up […]

Jul 5, 2025

gordon beach inn wedding celebration in union pier, michigan and the couple share their first kiss

You can expect to be at Lake Michigan for engagement photos when you’re a photographer on the West side of the state. I’ve photographed hundreds of shoots on the lakeshore, and I don’t think I’ll ever get bored of it. I just had most incredible engagement session at Windstnest Park in West Olive, Michigan. When […]

Jun 27, 2025

newly engaged couple celebrating with a photoshoot on lake michigan's shores

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 […]

Nov 14, 2024

engaged couple kissing in chateau chantal in traverse city, michigan

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 […]

May 17, 2024

Elopement Couples Photographer based in West Michigan

This Silver Lake Sand Dunes engagement session was a dream come true. I met Niki and Jake at a Grand Rapids wedding several years ago and I am thrilled they have chosen me for their own wedding! I believe my best photos come about when a couple really trusts my vision as their photographer. Niki […]

Sep 14, 2023

Candid Couple Photography

If you ask me, the best Engagement Sessions are the ones that embrace creativity and showcase a couple’s unique relationship. You don’t need to dress formally or pose perfectly, you just need to be yourself and cut loose with your partner! In Anna and Nate’s recent Engagement Session, they did just that, and the photos […]

Aug 17, 2023

Creative Couple Portrait Photographer Grand Haven, Michigan

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