Sneak Peek: Raphael & Meghan

April 26, 2024

Wedding season is officially underway, and I'm buzzing with excitement! Last Friday marked the kickoff at Bay Pointe Woods in Shelbyville, where I had the pleasure of celebrating Meghan and Raphy's big day.

Despite a few potential worries with the weather, the day went off without a hitch. It was fantastic catching up with a few old friends and being part of Meghan and Raphy making their love official after fifteen years!

I can't wait for more weddings this year! This was just the start of what promises to be a season filled with laughter, happy tears, and unforgettable memories. Bring on the celebrations!

The Lewis Family (Grand Rapids Family Photographer)

April 20, 2024

I was thrilled to be surrounded by beautiful flowers, but simply snapping a few photos of my daughters wasn't quite enough to capture the moment for me. So, I decided to invite a friend along!

Luckily, my longtime friend, Kristin, was able to bring her family along for some somewhat impromptu photos. Well, most of the family anyway, that is. Unfortunately, Declan, the biggest brother, couldn't join us due to work commitments. Nevertheless, we seized the opportunity to update our photo collection with shots of Kristin and Andy, as well as their younger children, Olivia and Kasen.

While my girls were more interested in bonding with Livvy than posing, we managed to breeze through the photoshoot and even squeezed in some catching up amidst the flower-filled scenery. And let me tell you, Livvy's second outfit was simply adorable—a skirt and hat combo that I just couldn't resist photographing from every angle!

Spending time with friends, especially those we haven't seen in awhile, is always a pleasure. And when you can capture a few precious moments together through photographs, it's a cherry on top of a wonderful day!

Studio: Samantha Joy Studios
Floral arrangements: Joy and Bloom Design

Daddy's girl ;)

Kasen is showing off a new tooth, I think!

Adoring ;)

He brought this cushion over himself for a few shots ;)

Livvy, you are TOO CUTE!

"Do you two get along pretty well?" "No."

Spring Florals: Julie & Elaina (Grand Rapids Children's Photography)

April 20, 2024

My friend, Sam, did another floral weekend at her new studio this weekend and the girls and I grabbed a few cute shots. They weren't loving my outfit choices, maybe that's why they were so serious in most of their photos. Either that, or their going for a more "mature" look these days. 

Anyway, just a few quick shots before our next session, and we got a couple with Grandma Patti as she was there with us too, hooray!

Studio: Samantha Joy Studios
Floral arrangements: Joy and Bloom Design

Serious modeling here, folks.

My cuties.

Squeezes for Grammy.

Paul & Elizabeth: Engaged! (Grand Rapids Wedding Photographer)

April 9, 2024

Meeting new couples is always a blast! And let me tell you, I've got quite the lineup of engagement sessions on the horizon with some fabulous clients who are gearing up for their big days. But let's talk about Paul and Elizabeth! These two are an absolute delight, and I actually had the pleasure of meeting them a few weeks back.

Picture this: Starbucks, coffee in hand, and an hour of non-stop chatter about weddings, photography, and all the excitement leading up to their October celebration. It was like catching up with old friends!

Fast forward a few weeks, and I had the joy of spending some quality time with them during their engagement session. Paul and Elizabeth are the epitome of sweetness and love. Seriously, you can practically feel the sparks flying between them! We strolled down memory lane, visiting meaningful spots like the Blue Bridge, where Paul popped the question, and the GRAM, an early date of theirs from back when their love story first began.

Needless to say, it was an absolute pleasure getting to know them better and capturing some magical moments along the way. And hey, the best part? You'll be seeing more of these lovebirds when their big day rolls around this fall!

But for now, kick back, relax and soak in the pure joy radiating from their beaming smiles in the photos from their engagement session. Trust me, it's contagious :D

So happy I found you.

A whole lot of LOVE!

Love the "look at each other" shots ;)

A little twirl in the city!

UGH! My FAVORITE!!!

This about sums it up!

Such real smiles! I love it!

You guys are amazing!