My Philosophy
is to create timeless, people focused and emotion-evoking images that will never go out of style. My editing style is natural and romantic. I value connection, color and consistency. I lean towards a documentary style of shooting, staying as behind the scenes as possible while also directing and posing whenever necessary.
I value true to life color – I want your bridesmaid dresses to be the shade you spent hours searching through swatches for. I want the forsythia bush to pop because that yellow is bold in real life and should be equally as bold in photos. I want deep blacks and white whites. No photographer will get every tone correct every time, but you better believe I will spend far too long obsessing over the shade of green the grass was on your wedding day. In my opinion, there is nothing more timeless than what is true.
I have photographed over 300 weddings in the past thirteen years. It is the highest privilege to witness these moments and I will never take it for granted. Thank you for trusting me with your forever moments.
We’ve been married almost seven years now and we still get compliments on how stunning her work is.
-Micah & Kara
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Your most precious memories with your most beloved people. The average investment for comprehensive wedding day coverage ranges between 6k – 8k.
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An engagement session is a wonderful way to share a glimpse of your love story and also enables us to establish a comfortable relationship together so you can be confident in front of the lens. Complimentary engagement sessions are included with most collections.
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The eternal commitment lived out in the daily realities of life. One, five, ten, twenty, forty, fifty years – let’s celebrate these milestones with a session at a stunning site or meaningful location in your home town or abroad.
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The surprise, the emotions, the elation. These are precious and unforgettable moments you will want to remember forever. I offer short, thirty minute sessions for proposals or longer coverage if desired.
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ALBUMS
An album is a tangible way to cherish your favorite memories forever. You can sit with your loved ones, flip through pages, and travel back in time to when you exchanged your vows. These fully customized 10×10, layflat albums feature genuine leather or linen debossed covers and 30 spreads.
ELOPEMENTS
Celebrating with a more intimate gathering or planning to elope?
If you are celebrating with less than thirty people and would like six or less hours of coverage, I offer a special hourly rate. Please inquire below for more specific details.
DESTINATIONS
Celebrating outside of West Michigan?
Nothing inspires my creativity like exploring this vast world. I have photographed couples in Italy, France, Canada, California, Florida, and New Mexico and look forward to adding more to that list. I offer custom collections for destination weddings based on location and services desired. Please inquire for more details.
Not interested in getting married abroad, but would still like an incredible experience and epic imagery? I offer destination honeymoon, anniversary, or engagement sessions as well!
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