Laura & Dylan: Baby on the Way! (West Michigan Maternity Photographer)

June 9, 2022

Laura and Dylan got married back in 2019, one of the last weddings of that year. It was a beautiful one, so when Laura contacted me about a quick maternity mini, I was more than thrilled to be a part of it. The night we chose was absolutely beautiful, and we were able to shoot at my favorite time of day, Golden Hour! We made use of Dylan's family property again, which was actually the site of their wedding ceremony almost three years ago, and it was perfect!

Originally, they weren't going to do a maternity session, but I'm so glad they decided to do it because these images are gorgeous. Congrats to you both, and I can't wait to hear your little one has finally joined you! 

Girl, you are gorgeous!

What a perfect bump!

I love this time of day :D

Sunshine!

Look at that sky!

Congrats to the brand new family!

Brand New: Olivia (Grand Rapids Newborn Photographer)

June 9, 2022

This precious cutie was born at the end of May and her parents couldn't be more over-the-moon in love with her pretty little self. Olivia was such a champ once we got her to rest in the studio and it was so much fun spending time with her as well as Mom and Dad during their session. While I don't do a ton of kids and babies these days, getting to do a few here and there is always a pleasure. And I always find myself trying to talk myself out of wanting another one afterwards. 

Thank you to the Lawson family for joining me for your session. You guys are an absolutely gorgeous family and I hope to see you and little Olivia again in the future!

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Precious little details.

So sleepy!

A happy little family.

Daddy smooches.

So perfect!

So cozy and safe in Mom and Dad's arms.

Matt & Alaina: A Lakeside Wedding (West Michigan Wedding Photographer)

May 21, 2022

This wedding was absolutely beautiful! I first met Matt and Alaina last summer for their engagement session and although I was excited for their wedding, but I had no idea how gorgeous it was actually going to be until the day of. It was at the always beautiful Bay Pointe Inn on Gun Lake, a favorite wedding location of mine, and though the weather was a little iffy for the first part of the day, it turned out to be beautiful regardless. 

Spending time with couples and their friends and family truly is a pleasure for me. Watching people celebrating the love between two people and just enjoying themselves together gets me every time. The threat of rain during the ceremony didn’t keep anyone back either! It did help that the sun LITERALLY came out just as the party was getting started at the pavilion! 

After tons of photos (which were amazing!), we joined the party and just enjoyed the evening for the rest of the night. A great one all around, I have to say. Alaina and Matt, I truly wish you guys an absolutely life together! If the start was an indication, it should be a blast!

Venue - Bay Pointe Inn, Shelbyville

Hair - Aleshia, Simply Stunning Bridal, Grand Rapids

Makeup - Karen Steele-Kowalski & Alane Kelly

Bride's Dress - Pnina Tornai at Kleinfeld Bridal, NYC

Girls' Dresses - Azazie

Suits - Men's Wearhouse

Officiant - Timothy McDaniel

Flowers - Jordan Lake Florals & Interiors, Lake Odessa

Desserts - 4th Avenue Sweets, Lake Odessa

DJ - Jon Janssen, Wiser Productions, Portage

Alaina couldn’t find a dress in Michigan so she went all the way to NYC!

Harry Potter robes!? Cool!

You are gorgeous, girl!

Surprising the bridesmaids. 

Matt had to get ready too!

Celebrating on Gun Lake never disappoints. 

A little bit of drizzle won’t stop us today!

Loooove this one!

Favorite!!!!!

This group really was a lot of fun. 

Rocking the denim bridal jacket for a few. It came in handy as the temps were a bit chilly. 

Twirl!

These were delicious!

Family photo with grandma!