Sunflower Minis - Josh, Angie, Ellie & Simon (West Michigan Family Photographer)

 August 9, 2020

This family is one of my favorite families ever! Angie was my first ever college roommate, we were in each other's weddings, and our kids are all the same ages! Naturally, they are friends too, and I was excited to get see them for mini sessions. Their family has some new and exciting things coming up this year and I was excited to document Ellie and Simon's silliness, as usual. More big grins for this one :)

^The first one of Simon here is my FAVORITE

^Such an amazing family.

^Being silly is something they are REALLY good at :D

^Tickles!

^ What a goof :D

Sunflower Minis - Pete, Chelsea, Lillian and Oliver (West Michigan Family Photographer)

 August 9, 2020

In a kind of last second move, I decided to do some sunflower mini sessions. Best. Decision. Ever! All the photos of every group turned out amazing and it was just a ton of fun. This whole week I'll be sharing the images (and probably a couple more next week!) so check them all out!

The first family I saw included Pete, Chelsea, Lillian and Oliver. Every time I go through these shots, I can't get the huge grin off of my face. They look exceptionally happy and sunny, just like the sunflowers. Lillian was a great model, Oliver was having a blast, and Pete and Chelsea looked so happy. As a family, they have been through a lot, especially lately, but I'm so glad I was given the chance to capture them all together.

If any of them look familiar, that's because they were at the wedding from my last post. Check it out here!

^Look at those big grins!

^So sweet!

^I think he looks just like his dad!

^You gotta love Daddy cuddles.

^Pretty Lily

^You guys are awesome.

Trent & Cara: A Backyard Wedding (West Michigan Wedding Photographer)

 July 25, 2020

I did not officially meet Trent and Cara until about 30 minutes before their ceremony started. It's definitely not how I would normally shoot a wedding, but "go with the flow" is my motto for this wedding season. Cara and I had been talking, thanks to her older sister Chelsea, and I was able to fill in for their short and sweet family wedding due to some last minute changes that were needed to be made. It was indeed sweet, and despite knowing them for such a short period of time, I felt blessed to have been able to be a part of it. 

Normally my blog focus is more on portraits than ceremony and family photos but those were the MOST IMPORTANT parts of their wedding, so there are lots of beautiful ceremony shots in this blog post. It truly was an honor to be in attendance for this wedding. And Cara and her family were so kind as to make sure I got a little of the delicious Slow's BBQ before I left for the evening. YUM!

Best wishes to the beautiful couple!

Dress - BHLDN
Florist - Kim Brown
Catering - Slow's BBQ, Grand Rapids
Videographer - Unnamed Films, Caledonia
Cake - The Cakabakery, Grand Rapids

^ Very cool idea!

^Everyone participated in the reading for the wedding!

^ A peony bouquet in the SUMMER? AWESOME!

^When the flower girls knock the bride over :D

^ So happy!

^ Let's have some fun!