Samantha & Josh: Baby on the Way (West Michigan Maternity Photographer)

December 14, 2019

The only photo stuff I did this year was this quick session with Samantha and Josh in honor of the upcoming birth of their little one. It's less than a month away, though you wouldn't know it with how cute Samantha's little bump is, and they are beyond thrilled to become parents. They were looking for a more minimalist session for the maternity photos, so I stuck with the basics and did a lot of black and white. I feel like it worked pretty well that way so I'm sharing the last set of photos of the year with you just like that.

Congrats, Mom and Dad! I can't wait to hear that your little one is here!

Sophia: The Girl is GLAM! (West Michigan Portrait Photographer)

November 30, 2019

When I saw this dress and the gorgeous girl in it, I had to photograph both! Thankfully, Sophia and her mom were all for that idea! It took a few scheduling mishaps but we finally got the two of them in the studio and made some GLAM magic! Thanks girls, for letting me run with the idea a little bit, and for being fabulous, of course, Sophia!

Derek & Kerra: A November Wedding (West Michigan Wedding Photographer)

November 9, 2019

The last wedding of the year; a bit bittersweet! Missing the season but ready for a break. This year, my couple for that last wedding was my lucky contest winners from the bridal show I did last January! This was a great wedding despite interesting lighting issues in the church and me falling and bashing myself and cameras on the pavement (my lenses and main camera survived unscathed at least ;) ). Derek and Kerra are a quiet but sweet couple and it was a lot of fun working with their family and friends on their big day!

We did a first look before the ceremony, though we definitely wanted to hide the bride from the guests. Since we only got a few shots beforehand, after the wedding ceremony was finished, we hopped on the bus and made a few quick stops in Muskegon, including the chilly but lovely and sunset-y Heritage Landing. We ended up in some really great little areas and I love the photos we were able to take, especially the ones near the wispy grasses right before the reception!

Derek and Kerra, it was a pleasure working with you and your whole wedding party. And Carol, that's for being my point person throughout the year! Congrats to you all!

Hair/Makeup - Salon 297, Muskegon
Dress Designer - Christina Wu
Bridal Shop - Spring Lake Bridal, Coopersville
Tuxes - Jim's Formal Wear
Church - The Journey Community Church, Muskegon
Flowers - Chalet Floral, Muskegon
Officiant - Mark Rhodes
Reception - The Event Center at Fricano Place, Muskegon
DJ - ZoVo Entertainment, Muskegon
Cake - Ryke's Bakery, Muskegon

^Comfy cozy for all that pampering!

^Classy all over the place!

^Kerra LOVES chicken nuggets ;)

^Awwwww!

^It's love :D

^...and then I fell ;)

^They do!

^This was supposed to mimic an engagement photo but I didn't take it and can't remember... hopefully I nailed it!

^Fun shot, thanks Jess!

^So glad she had that wrap... and those flowers!

^What a spot! So glad I saw it at the last second!!!

^Ahhhhhh-mazing!

^The lighting worked fabulously!