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Brad and Allison– Engagement Session

Grand Rapids, MI  –  Wedding Photography Congratulations to Brad and Allison on their engagement!! These two were soooo hilarious!! They kept me laughing through my camera. Even editing these photos, I was still laughing. I am so glad they found each other– they definitely make a great couple. We met at the blue bridge downtown, [...]

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Theo’s First Communion

Ann Arbor, MI Theo is growing up so fast!! The last time I photographed Theo he was a little boy playing in his backyard and now he is almost my height!! Time flies, right? I had a great time with Theo, and his Nana and Papa! We celebrated his upcoming First Communion with their favorite [...]

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Leah and Maggie

Cork  - Pleasant Ridge, MI Love, wine, and champagne!!! We celebrated Leah and Maggie’s upcoming commitment ceremony at Cork, a little wine pub close to Ferndale. Leah and Maggie were so natural and fun as they laughed and talked about plans for the big day.  This couple is beautiful, down-to-earth, and so bubbly!! Maybe I [...]

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Walker’s 1st Birthday!!!

The Pinnacle Center Grand Rapids, MI Event Planner, Donna Spearman- Affairs By Day   Happy Birthday, Walker!! The celebration was so fun- for all ages!! This group was so loving and bubbly. It was a great day. My favorite images came at the end of the party, when Walker just went to sleep in a [...]

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Introducing Shanna Lynn Browne

Welcome Shanna Lynn Browne!! Born on February 21, this little one is soooooo stinkin’ cute and already has quite a personality!! Congratulations to Dave and Michelle. It was so nice to see one of my oldest and dearest friends as a new mama!! I am hoping to have a girls’ day soon. Here are some [...]

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Best of Weddings! The Knot

BEST OF WEDDINGS!! Look what was waiting in the mail for me after my trip home for Easter! I love getting nice things in the mail! Thank you to all my brides and grooms for your glowing reviews!  

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Friends and Families of Cystic Fibrosis– Benefit Night

  Friends and Families of Cystic Fibrosis– Bid for Bachelors and Bachelorettes!!    I had SOOO MUCH FUN at the Bid For Bachelors and Bachelorettes at Devos on Saturday night!! Proceeds went to Friends and Families of Cystic Fibrosis. I was honored that a session from The Bigger Picture Photography was a part of Amy [...]

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Michelle and Dave Browne– Maternity Session

Pinckney, MI   I was so excited for this session! Michelle is one of my oldest and dearest friends. We have known each other since we were teeny weeny. I can’t believe she is about to have a teeny one of her own!! Time goes by so fast, right?  After the session, Dave and Mick [...]

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Kate and Peelu Engagement Session!

It was a cold and snowy, beautiful day in west Michigan for this engagement session! Congratulations to Kate and Peelu!! I am so thankful that these two were willing to tromp around in the snow. Yes, that is actually their living room set outside! These two are so fun. I want to do it all [...]

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Ryba/Mclane Family

This session was so much fun! It was in the fall, in Northville, MI. We were waiting for some surprise gifts before I posted these! This is a combined family session, so these cousins were ecstatic and the smiles came so easily! Please click on an image to enlarge, then scroll through as you wish! [...]

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Nate and Diana Westgate! Grand Rapids, MI

The Pinnacle Center- Grand Rapids, MI Congratulations to Nate and Diana! This couple is so sweet together. I had the pleasure of photographing a couple of sessions for them, so I knew how natural and adoring they would be on their wedding day. My favorite part of this day was definitely the snow!! What a [...]

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The Matson Family

Livonia, MI   The Matson Family were such troopers for this chilly session! Blankets and boots and holding each other tight! What a great start to my Christmas season. Click on the image to make it larger, then scroll through as you wish!  

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