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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

This engagement session made the DIA (Detroit Institute of Arts) one of my favorite places to take photos at. The clean backdrops of the stunning marble building paired with the golden hour light just gives me joy. We started right at the iconic front of the building, basking in that gorgeous golden light as the […]

I had such a blast shooting Sadie and Brady’s engagement photos at Pohlcat Golf Course recently! Right from the get-go, they told me how much they love golfing together, and it just sparked an idea! We met during sunset at the course, and catching that golden hour light was pure magic. It was honestly the […]