Adirondack Mountain photo session

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Shooting a photography session in the Adirondack Mountains was surely going to produce some of my favorite images….especially since they are of one of my favorite models.  My gorgeous daughter, Addison! Before heading on our road trip last spring, my eight year old daughter and I started dreaming up ideas for a fun photo shoot […]

Lake Michigan Family Photos

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A Lake Michigan family photography session is always a good thing.  The gorgeous lake, the sand, the warm sun and a family spending time together makes me happy.  This beautiful family all found time out of their busy schedule to come together for a week long vacation….and to kick it off….they had me capture precious […]

Northern Michigan Silver Lake wedding vow renewal photos

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Nick and Julie celebrated fourteen years of marriage by having photos taken at their Silver Lake vow renewal ceremony.  It was a private ceremony with only their family in attendance which made it even more special. When Julie and I first started talking about their special ceremony and the meaning behind it all, I knew […]

Grand Rapids in-home newborn photography session

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I always love shooting Grand Rapids newborn photos in-home.  Something about being in the family’s own surroundings make the images much more personal and unique to them.  There’s less running around for the family to do with a brand new baby, trying to get the car loaded, not forgetting something back at the house, making […]

Fremont Michigan summer family pics

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Summer family photos are always fun to take in my hometown of Fremont, but they are even more fun when I get to see such a cute family as this one!  The last time I photographed this family, sweet little Liam was only a few months old.  (Head over to my Instagram stories to see […]

Fremont Michigan wildflower engagement pics

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Aaron and Sam’s Fremont wildflower engagement session was effortless, fun and during golden hour….which is like the greatest thing ever.  We wandered through the field, dodged little bugs and mastered wardrobe malfunctions like it was no one’s business and still ended up with good photos.  I’d say Aaron and Sam are pros at this by […]

Grand Rapids engagement pics in a field of wildflowers

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I met up with Cam and Jaylyn for their wildflower engagement session at a private residence near Grand Rapids.  It was a gorgeous summer evening that was, thankfully, not super hot.  Some days we just get super lucky!  My favorite shooting weather is probably somewhat warm with some rays of sunshine poking through the clouds […]

Dorr Michigan anniversary photo session

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Tyler and Tiffany’s anniversary photo session in Dorr was so simple, yet so fun.  We walked around Tyler’s family property where the two of them were married just three short years ago.  The sun was beautiful, I found a patch of Queen Anne’s Lace that I absolutely fell in love with AND Tyler and Tiffany […]

Northern MIchigan lakeside wedding inspiration

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Lake Leelanau in Northern Michigan is absolutely gorgeous, but inspiration for your lakeside wedding  right on the shores of Lake Leelanau is even better! Shelby, from The Day’s Design, created the most gorgeous boho lakeside picnic inspired wedding that you could possibly imagine.  There were endless layers of texture with wood grain, homemade food, vintage […]

I’m a wedding and portrait photographer, and I’m also a disability advocate working to make the wedding industry more accessible, thoughtful, and welcoming. I believe love stories deserve to be told in spaces where care, dignity, and access are part of the experience - not an afterthought.

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