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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 […]

Oct 6, 2025

Robert dips Shelby in a joyful, movement-filled pose during their elopement in Michigan, capturing laughter and golden hour romance

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 […]

Jul 18, 2025

extended family standing together looking at each other for a photo in a grand rapids park

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