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 […]

And make it Harley Davidson themed I’ve got to share these amazing couples photos in Holland I did recently with my friends Hannah and Justin. They wanted something that really celebrated their love for riding, so I recommended this spot in West Michigan knowing it was going to compliment their vision perfectly. From the moment […]

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 […]

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 […]

If your horses feel like family, I encourage you to try and include them for your engagement session (and family shoots, too)! This post covers work from an engagement shoot, but I’ll definitely be making one that displays a family shoot I’ve done with one! These two lovebirds brought their two gorgeous horses along, which […]

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 […]

The fact that I hadn’t yet blogged this hot pink wedding from last May is criminal. This stunning wedding was captured at Pigeon Creek Events Center in West Olive, Michigan, and OMG, it was such a vibe! The bride, who was all about that hot pink life, weaved her favorite color into every detail—like seriously, […]

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 […]

I have been wanting to do a styled boat elopement on a Michigan lake, so I made it happen. The weather may not have been ideal, but that didn’t stop us from creating some art. Thrifting the perfect dress and shoes for Aubrey, and picking out a simple yet stylish outfit for Tom, was just […]

I arrived to photograph a wedding at The Glenn Royal in Port Austin, Michigan on a late September day. I couldn’t help but feel a sense of excitement in the air. Claudia and Trent chose a stunning venue for their wedding, and I knew it’ll be a day to remember. The day started off with […]