Choosing a Michigan wedding venue is one of the biggest decisions couples make. It’s also one of the most overwhelming. The options can seem endless with various styles and price points to say the least.  Venue choice is important!  It should reflect your vibe, your values, and your vision for the day. And the truth […]

If you’re looking to do Michigan engagement photos, please let this session be your inspiration to consider in-home photos. These types of couples sessions are some of my all-time favorites to shoot, but Josh & Holly’s session was special to me for more reasons than that. Their in-home engagement photos were very serendipitous (and we’ll […]

Let’s put one misconception to bed for good: just because you’re eloping doesn’t mean it has to feel small. And it definitely doesn’t mean you have to skip out on the moments that matter most! Natalie and Cali’s Kent courthouse wedding was proof that intimate elopements and civil ceremonies can still be full of intention, […]

Tea & Josh’s Detroit engagement photos were more than a photoshoot.  Their quirky & fun gallery mirrored their story and gave them the opportunity to be fully present for their time together. After meeting in a hip-hop dance class (yes, Step Up style), they’ve spent most of their relationship long-distance thanks to school and work. […]

Nontraditional weddings have always resonated so well with me. To me, eloping is everything. Intentionally choosing to make your wedding entirely about you and your partner? About the way you feel? That is something special, something to document. While your nontraditional elopement doesn’t require quite as much planning as a traditional wedding, there are still […]

Molly and Riley threw the kind of wedding that stops you in your tracks in the best way. Set against the backdrop of the Record Box Loft, this Battle Creek wedding was equal parts retro prom and cowboy western. Between their eclectic style and  a venue equally as cool as they are, their wedding was […]

Planning your wedding in West Michigan and hunting for the perfect wedding venues in Grand Rapids? Whether you’re envisioning modern architecture, lush outdoor settings, Italian villa vibes, or dreamy waterfront views, Grand Rapids and its surrounding areas deliver. As a Michigan wedding photographer, I’ve had the pleasure of exploring venues that photograph as beautifully as […]

As a West Michigan couples photographer, I find myself giving the same advice to my clients again & again.  Your engagement or couples session should feel like you—not just a staged photo shoot. So, how do we accomplish a personalized session? By infusing your personalities and little details that are significant to the two of […]

When it came to their engagement photos in Grand Rapids Michigan, Kelcey had a game plan.  There are few things I enjoy more as an engagement photographer than when my clients want to approach their session with an out-of-the-box idea!  Kelcey & Luke wanted photos that felt uniquely them so we brainstormed ideas that gave […]

Whether you’re newly engaged, celebrating an anniversary, or just craving a special evening together, you’ve got plenty of versatile options for date night in Grand Rapids. From romantic candlelit dinners to something more laid back like glow-in-the-dark mini golf, there’s something for every couple to enjoy. I compiled a list of over 30 ideas to […]