THE JOURNAL

I traveled out this past Friday over to Grand Rapids, Gaslight Village more specifically for Claire & Matt’s engagement shoot. It was a perfect day for it, as the sun was shining and I was excited to explore new locations.  What an adorable couple these two are, I’m thrilled that I’ll be there this fall […]

I want to take a minute this morning to wish all the Class of TWENTY SIXTEEN graduates a big congratulations!  It’s been such a pleasure getting to know you, and having you in front of my camera for your sessions. You’ve worked so hard to get to this point, many of you with honors, and […]

I keep saying to myself  “I’m not a child photographer”.  Yet, every year these adorable faces somehow manage to sneak in front of my camera!  And Greyson’s done it to me NINE times.  Yes, nine.  I’ve been shooting this little one since he was about 15 months old.  Every year, right around his birthday and/or […]

I’m a simple girl at heart.  And when it comes to shooting, and my shooting style, I only need a few things to create beautiful work. Light. Love. And maybe a little gust of wind from time to time. And that’s it, honestly.  And that’s exactly how things unfolded a few weeks ago for Jon […]

I met Lauren a few years before she was engaged.  I knew right away I HAD to find a reason to have her in front of my camera.  Her red hair & good vibes pretty much sums it up.  But when she called me a few days after Evan popped the question, I was giddy […]

Who doesn’t loooooove to take pictures of their adorable little ones, pets or important people in our lives?  I know I do! And you may even already own a “fancy” camera but have no idea what all those buttons are for or why your pictures are so blurry while Johnny is blowing out the candles […]

Alas, another senior season is just right around the corner. And with that I always have a few seniors who are wrapping up their shoots as they approach an exciting time in their lives … graduation! Just like Katie, who’s senior shoot had to be postponed until this spring due to knee surgery and well, […]

Each year, a few really beautiful shoots slip through the cracks and somehow don’t make it to the blog.  Usually, once wedding season gets started, things sort of blur together until about … oh … mid November.  Just like this one, with the Nix family.  I shot Elysia’s senior pickers a few years ago,  and […]