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The end of the year always brings about reflecting on our past – the choices we’ve made, the success we’ve had, the milestones. For some reason being surrounded by Christmas lights always makes me want to sit in the peace and quiet and just enjoy the present moment. But of course I always end up […]

Reflections on 2022/ Photography in Grand Blanc, Michigan

December 30, 2022

Brand photos are the key to driving home the messaging in your business. In a season of life where everyone is on social media, a good brand photo is worth its weight in gold. Photos catch our attention, they draw people in, they reinforce the messaging that we have been seeing around companies. I want […]

How Brand Photos Create Connection

Michigan Brand Photography

May 4, 2022

When the graphic designer from Jedesigns in Holly, Michigan contacted me about a personal branding session for her business, I was excited to step into a session where we got to co-create so much beautiful imagery. Sometimes graphic design and photography can go hand-in-hand, and Julie has a great eye for design, so we got […]

Graphic Designer Brand Session in Holly, Michigan

April 27, 2022

Gorgeous Lightweavers’ Collective and Co-working space in Grand Rapids When I headed over to Grand Rapids to cover an open house for the Lightweavers’ Collective, I didn’t quite know what to expect. I had never previously been to a co-working space and wasn’t sure how the idea even worked. If you don’t know what a […]

Co-Working Space in Grand Rapids, Michigan

August 4, 2021

A Woodfield Captain’s Club Wedding ~ Grand Blanc, Michigan I am FINALLY getting around to sharing this blog post! What a whirlwind couple of weeks! I was so excited to be able to photograph Austin and Sienna’s wedding at Woodfield Captain’s Club! They found me through an engagement session giveaway that I was running last […]

Austin and Sienna

July 10, 2021

Engagement Session in Lansing, Michigan at the Michigan Capitol Building and Frances Park This is one engagement session that I was nervous and excited about – let me explain why! Jeanette, Hector, and I already had to reschedule once because of weather (story of our lives when you live in Michigan). I just wanted everything […]

Jeanette and Hector | Engaged

June 13, 2021

Kensington Metro Park Engagement Session in Milford, Michigan Sunday evening was so much fun as I headed out to Kensington Metro Park in Milford, Michigan for a sweet engagement session. If you know anything about me, I absolutely LOVE the outdoors. There is just something about being outside and exploring, ESPECIALLY in Michigan! We have […]

Kyle and Elyssa | Engaged

May 19, 2021

Cute alleyway. Downtown lights. Light snowflakes. Combine these three things and you have an instance of pure MAGIC. This quick, impromptu photo session turned into some of my favorite work so far as a photographer. Have you ever been to Battle Alley? It is such a sweet place with little shops, the Holly Hotel, and […]

January Date Night Session in Battle Alley ~ Holly, Michigan

January 18, 2021

This question has been one of the number one asked questions on my list when receiving inquiries! So, let me break down what I usually tell potential clients. Every photographer is different, so my numbers may vary from some others. I generally quote potential brides anywhere from 50 to 75 photos per hour of coverage. […]

Popular Question: How many photos can I expect to receive from my wedding?

January 12, 2021

A new trend that you may have heard about is having a “first look” with your soon-to-be husband on the big day, but, what about a first look with one of the most important people in your life: your dad. For those of you that don’t know, a first look is sharing a private moment […]

A First Look with Dad on Your Wedding Day

January 5, 2021

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