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Everything about Mariah and Josh’s wedding was absolutely gorgeous. Also, I’m just going to put it out there….. I personally think September is the absolutely IDEAL month to hold a wedding in Michigan. The temperature is usually perfect, the skies are usually beautiful, and all of the summer flowers tend to still be in bloom. […]

April 11, 2020

Verdonis/Harris Catering and Event Center Wedding – Muskegon, Michigan – September 28, 2019

Geoff and Erin chose Kellogg Manor for their wedding, even though they live out of state, because Erin had such special memories of the area from her childhood. This beautiful historic estate, set on the shore of Gull Lake, is an absolutely magical place to hold a wedding. The estate had a gorgeous spot next […]

February 12, 2019

W.K. Kellogg Manor House Wedding in Hickory Corners, Michigan – July 28, 2018

Amanda and Julie actually met as camp counselors at Camp Roger, so it was only fitting that they would get married there. I’d done their engagement session there earlier in the year, and they excitedly told me about all of the places that were special to them. I was able to incorporate many of these […]

February 9, 2019

Rustic Autumn Camp Roger Wedding in Rockford, Michigan – October 21, 2017

Until you get married, you probably haven’t had to hire a photographer, at least not beyond senior photos.  You’ve never had to hire a caterer, DJ or band, florist, or have fancy invitations made.  A wedding is probably the biggest party most people ever throw in their life (at least if they aren’t eloping) so […]

May 11, 2018

Questions to ask your potential wedding photographer

I met up with Ashley and Phil one cold winter morning to walk around the city and get some photos of them just being their typical “in love” selves.  I loved chatting with them, learning about their wedding plans, and getting a cup of coffee afterwards.  I love doing city engagement sessions!  Honestly they are […]

May 2, 2018

Ashley and Phil’s Downtown Grand Rapids Winter Engagement Session

For this wedding, I travelled all the way to the other side of the state, south of Detroit, to Trenton.  At times during the day, we were worried that rain might ruin the outdoor ceremony, but thankfully it held off and we were not only able to explore the park for bridal party photos, but […]

May 2, 2018

Liza and Mark’s wedding at Chateau on the River in Elizabeth Park – Trenton, MI

Monique and De’Andre contacted me a while back to have some engagement photos done around downtown Grand Rapids.  Winter sessions are always a little tricky when you’re attempting to do anything other than bundled up photos!  They had such classy looking outfits on though for some other photos we’d planned inside, that I didn’t want […]

February 21, 2018

Monique and De’Andre’s Downtown Grand Rapids Winter Engagement Session

I met Alexandra and Jordan last summer while they were searching for a wedding photographer.   We talked about their upcoming wedding and let me tell you, I cannot WAIT to photograph it this summer and share the photos with you!  Think beautiful historic church and classic brick restaurant (its a surprise and I’ll share […]

February 14, 2018

Alexandra and Jordan’s Grand Rapids Michigan Evening Engagement Session