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 […]

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 […]

As an engagement photographer, I get asked all the time for advice on outfits, so here are two casual looks as examples! I recently had the pleasure of capturing this engagement session at Millennium Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It truly felt like a scene straight out of a romantic movie. The couple had just […]

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 […]

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 got to work with these two for their couples session in Grand Rapids and wanted to share some of the posing ideas I used! I’ve been working with Guadalupe and Mario for a few years now, documenting their family, and I was so thrilled they wanted to do a shoot just for the two […]

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 […]

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 […]

I’ve been shooting in West Michigan for over a decade, so I’m sharing some of my favorite locations for engagement photoshoots in my neck of the woods. I do quite a bit of traveling now but these spots in my hometown will always have a place in my heart. These are public areas and parks […]