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Weddings
- Oct 23, 2023 The Loft at Luna- Lauren and Max
- Jun 27, 2023 Frederik Meijer Gardens - Shanna and Chris
- May 22, 2023 Matthes Tree Farm Wedding - Shelby and Trevor
- Jan 18, 2023 The Cheney Place Wedding- Jesse and Matt
- Jan 4, 2023 The Revel Center - Sam and Seth
- Oct 19, 2022 Old Stonegate Farms - Kym and Tim
- Sep 8, 2022 Rockwell Lake Lodge - Ali and Shawn
- Aug 11, 2022 River Edge Bed and Breakfast Wedding- Lissa and Bryan
- Jul 13, 2022 MCKAY BALLROOM - SAM AND BRYAN
- Jun 29, 2022 Knickerbocker New Holland Brewery Wedding
- Jan 5, 2022 The Cheney Place - Lydia and Will
- Dec 3, 2021 Heritage Museum and Cultural Center - Kirstin and Jake
- Oct 20, 2021 The Atrium at Uccello's - Joe and Anna
- Sep 16, 2021 Old Stonegate Farms - Sarah and Nathaniel
- Aug 24, 2021 Backyard 70's Themed Wedding- Amy and Steve
- Aug 12, 2021 Grand Rapids Public Museum Wedding - Sarah and Aaron
- Aug 2, 2021 THE FELT MANSION WEDDING- LeAnn and Dan
- Jul 15, 2021 Barn 1888 Wedding- Jessica and Kyle
- Oct 29, 2020 Mount Pleasant, MI - Katie and Jeremiah
- Nov 9, 2019 Matthes Tree Farm Wedding
- Sep 18, 2019 Paw Paw Conservation Club
- Jul 17, 2019 Townsend Park Wedding
- May 21, 2019 St. Cecilia Music Center Wedding
- Apr 10, 2019 Ballroom at McKay - Zac and Elyse
- Jan 3, 2019 WINTER WONDERLAND WEDDING- MCKAY BALLROOM
- Dec 5, 2018 Zingerman's Cornman Farms Wedding
- Oct 29, 2018 Apple Blossom Chapel and Gardens
- Oct 15, 2018 Loft 310 Rooftop Kalamazoo Wedding
- Oct 8, 2018 The Cheney Place Wedding - Melanie and Dustin
- Oct 3, 2018 Blodgett Barn Wedding
- Aug 29, 2018 McKay Tower Ballroom WEDDING - Caitlin and Matt
- Nov 20, 2017 STUDIO D2D -LISA AND JEFF
- Oct 13, 2017 Riverside Receptions- Chelsea and Andrew
- Sep 22, 2017 Grass Lake Farm Wedding- Tori and Michael
- Sep 13, 2017 Spring Grove Park and Sunnybrook Country Club- Kristyn and Adam
- Jul 13, 2017 Cobblestone Farm Wedding - Bianka and Beth
- Jun 29, 2017 MCKAY TOWER, FOUNTAIN STREET CHURCH - Christina and Rodney
- May 13, 2017 New video from Wedding Wire
- Aug 15, 2016 Zingerman's Cornman Farms-KATIE AND BRENDAN
- Aug 3, 2016 Rustic Backyard Wedding-Sara and Holly
- Nov 3, 2015 National Shrine of the Little Flower, Club Venetian- Milissa and Ryan
- Oct 16, 2015 Amway Grand Plaza, McKay Tower-JESSICA AND SHANE
- Oct 12, 2015 Weaver House- Erica and Jen!
- Oct 6, 2015 Blue Dress Barn- Amy and Sarah
- Aug 31, 2015 The Grand Volute Ballroom and Fallasburg Park -Amy and David
- Aug 20, 2015 San Chez Grand Rapids-Laura and Chris
- Jul 13, 2015 The Bluff Banquet and Conference Center-Dennis and Wezi
- Jul 6, 2015 EGYPT VALLEY Country Club and MCKAY TOWER-Maryann and Joe
- Jun 23, 2015 Summit Park Ludington Beach Wedding-Amy and Joe
- Jun 3, 2015 Bissell Tree House John Ball Zoo-Kara and Coleman
- Jun 1, 2015 CityFlatsHotel-Sarah and Greg
- Nov 19, 2014 Ann Arbor Wedding- Tom and Michael
- Nov 4, 2014 Blue Dress Barn Wedding, Rebecca and Jessica Roost
- Sep 29, 2014 Comerica Park- Kristen and Suzanne
- Sep 26, 2014 St Andrews and Laketown Golf and Conference Center-Jenna and Jake
- Aug 12, 2014 Marquette, MI Wedding, Allison and Brad
- Jul 16, 2014 Marquette, MI Wedding- Jess and Kayla
- Jul 1, 2014 Amway, Grand Valley Alumni House, Mosaic Space- Cheryl and Marcus
- Jun 18, 2014 Apple Mountain Resort -- Erin and Bryan
- Jan 14, 2014 Wedding Photographer in Grand Rapids, MI -- My new video!!
- Oct 21, 2013 King's Court Castle Wedding, Detroit- Mark and Danielle
- Sep 16, 2013 Petoskey Wedding Perry's Hotel-Leah and Maggie
- Aug 26, 2013 Hillman, MI- Abby and Nolan
- Jun 11, 2013 Grand Rapids Public Museum Wedding- Jeremy and Caitlin
- Jan 5, 2013 The Pinnacle Center - Nate and Diana
- Sep 11, 2012 EVE at the BOB Grand Rapids- Dave and Maggie
- Aug 29, 2012 The Rattlesnake Club, Detroit Wedding- Dasha and BJ
- Aug 12, 2012 Saugatuck, MI - Chris and Lana
- Jun 27, 2012 Frederik Meijer Gardens Wedding- Dan and Linda
- Oct 17, 2011 St Pius Church, Mosaic Space - Dave and Tara
Engagement
- Oct 28, 2022 Riverside Park Engagement- Samantha and Seth
- Jul 14, 2022 Grand Rapids Engagement- Shanna and Chris
- Jun 13, 2022 Lissa and Bryan- Ada Covered Bridge Engagement Photos
- Jan 24, 2022 Depot Town Ypsilanti Engagement- Samantha and Bryan
- Dec 10, 2021 Winter Engagement Lenderink Tree Farm- Jesse and Matt
- Oct 18, 2021 Leslie Tassell Park Engagement - Hannah and Josh
- Jan 25, 2021 Grand Rapids Engagement - Amy and Steve
- Nov 10, 2020 Millenium Park Grand Rapids Engagement - Sarah and Aaron
- Jul 30, 2020 Riverside Park Engagement Session- Katie and Jeremiah
- Nov 16, 2019 Grand Ravines County Park - Jessica and Kyle
- Oct 23, 2018 ORCHARD ENGAGEMENT - Zac and Elyse
- Aug 8, 2018 Forty Pearl Wine Date - Lexi and Josh
- May 23, 2018 Look Out Lincoln - Sarah and Morgan
- Feb 22, 2018 Ice Skating Engagement! Caitlin and Matt
- Feb 1, 2018 Townsend Park Engaged- Jessica and Eric
- Oct 3, 2017 Millenium Park Engagement- Barbara and Haddy
- Jun 27, 2017 Riverside Park Engagement -Kristyn and Adam
- Jun 1, 2017 Founders Brewing - Caitlin and Tara
- Feb 27, 2017 Downtown Grand Rapids- Rachel and Josh
- Feb 20, 2017 Gaslight Village -Hahyoon and Andrew
- Feb 12, 2017 Cozy Casual at Home - Bianka and Beth
- Jan 18, 2017 Grand Rapids Winter Engagement- Hannah and Ryan
- Nov 11, 2016 Townsend Park Fall Engagement-ASHLEY AND HAL
- Jun 30, 2016 DeQuindre Cut Detroit Engagement-Kathy and Donnie
- Oct 14, 2015 Plymouth, MI Fall Engagement-Katie and Brendan
- Apr 9, 2015 Downtown Farmington Engagement- Milissa and Ryan
- Apr 2, 2015 Movie Date Engagement Session- Amy and David
- Jan 29, 2015 Grand Rapids Winter Engagement - Dennis and Wezi
- Jan 14, 2015 Grand Rapids Winter Engagement- Jessica and Shane
- Jan 2, 2014 Rainy, Snowy, Engagement Kalamazoo-Chelsea and Brock
- Oct 23, 2013 Fall at Fallasburg Park - Erin and Bryan
- Oct 23, 2013 Fall at Fallasburg Park, Lowell-Lorena and Bruce
- May 23, 2013 Dequindre Park Detroit, Mark and Danielle
- May 22, 2013 MEHNDI party-Atheneum Hotel- Kate and Peelu
- May 9, 2013 Downtown Grand Rapids -Brad and Allison
- Apr 22, 2013 Wine lovers engagement-Leah and Maggie
- Feb 11, 2013 Winter Cozy Engagement- Kate and Peelu
- Nov 18, 2012 Downtown Grand Rapids Engagement- Nate and Diana
- Sep 30, 2011 Grand Rapids Engagement- Dave and Tara
Kiddos- Family
- Jun 22, 2023 Extended Family Session for Mother's Day
- May 25, 2023 Maternity/Family - Elyse and Zac
- Jan 15, 2023 Family photos at home
- Jul 6, 2022 Holland State Park Family Photos
- May 18, 2021 Welcome Brooks
- Apr 29, 2021 Doggie Photo Session
- Oct 28, 2020 15 Minute Family Mini Session
- Oct 22, 2020 Family Beach Vacation in South Haven Michigan
- Dec 16, 2018 Christmas Photos in Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Aug 19, 2018 Family Session at Riverside Park
- Jun 26, 2018 MADCAP COFFEE DATE-Anniversary
- Jan 8, 2018 Grandparents Visit- Family session
- Nov 28, 2017 FAMILY FALL FUN
- Jul 25, 2017 Riverside Park Doggy Session
- Dec 5, 2016 O'CONNOR FAMILY
- Nov 15, 2016 Meadows and Water-Browne Fam
- Jul 21, 2016 Carle and Mojo
- Jul 6, 2016 Family session, Dequindre Cut
- Jun 27, 2016 DeQuindre Cut, Detroit- Father's Day Session
- Jun 22, 2016 ZICK FAMILY MINI SESSION
- May 12, 2016 Natalia 1 yr!
- Sep 11, 2015 Lucy turns 1 !!
- Nov 20, 2013 Family Photography in Grand Rapids, MI
- Nov 8, 2013 Ann Arbor- Potts Cousins
- Nov 6, 2013 Ann Arbor - O’Connor
- Jul 24, 2013 The Miller Family- Canton, MI
- Jun 18, 2013 The Lohrer Family
- Feb 10, 2013 Ryba/Mclane Family
- Dec 16, 2012 The Matson Family
- Nov 5, 2012 Happy Fall!
- Jun 28, 2012 Stein Family Session
- Jun 21, 2012 Potts Family Session, Dearborn MI
- May 30, 2012 Frey Family Session
- May 9, 2012 My Cousin Linnie
- Nov 5, 2011 Lark Family
- Jun 7, 2011 Group Family Sessions!
- Mar 31, 2011 Sunday Funday with Luke
- Jun 1, 2010 A Day With Dad
More Favorite Weddings
- Aug 29, 2018 McKay Tower Ballroom WEDDING - Caitlin and Matt
- Jul 18, 2018 Detroit Wedding Masonic Temple
- Nov 20, 2017 STUDIO D2D -LISA AND JEFF
- Oct 4, 2017 Bay Pointe Inn- Ashleigh and Eoin
- Aug 28, 2017 New Vintage Place- Hannah and Ryan
- Jul 21, 2017 PINETREE BARN WEDDING - Ashley and Hal
- Jun 29, 2017 MCKAY TOWER, FOUNTAIN STREET CHURCH - Christina and Rodney
- Jun 26, 2017 Grand Rapids Art Museum Wedding - Hahyoon and Andrew
- Nov 10, 2016 Amway Grand Plaza- Kathy and Donnie
- Oct 21, 2016 Townsend Park-DENISE AND KATHY
- Oct 4, 2016 Eastern Market, Detroit-ANDY AND JULIANNE
- Aug 15, 2016 Zingerman's Cornman Farms-KATIE AND BRENDAN
- Aug 3, 2016 Rustic Backyard Wedding-Sara and Holly
- Nov 3, 2015 National Shrine of the Little Flower, Club Venetian- Milissa and Ryan
- Oct 27, 2015 Henry Ford Museum-Tina and Finn
- Oct 19, 2015 U of M Stadium! NAJETTE AND MIKE
- Oct 16, 2015 Amway Grand Plaza, McKay Tower-JESSICA AND SHANE
- Oct 12, 2015 Weaver House- Erica and Jen!
- Oct 6, 2015 Blue Dress Barn- Amy and Sarah
- Aug 31, 2015 The Grand Volute Ballroom and Fallasburg Park -Amy and David
- Aug 20, 2015 San Chez Grand Rapids-Laura and Chris
- Jul 6, 2015 EGYPT VALLEY Country Club and MCKAY TOWER-Maryann and Joe
- Jun 23, 2015 Summit Park Ludington Beach Wedding-Amy and Joe
- Jun 3, 2015 Bissell Tree House John Ball Zoo-Kara and Coleman
- Nov 19, 2014 Ann Arbor Wedding- Tom and Michael
- Nov 4, 2014 Blue Dress Barn Wedding, Rebecca and Jessica Roost
- Sep 29, 2014 Comerica Park- Kristen and Suzanne
- Sep 26, 2014 St Andrews and Laketown Golf and Conference Center-Jenna and Jake
- Jun 18, 2014 Apple Mountain Resort -- Erin and Bryan
- Oct 21, 2013 King's Court Castle Wedding, Detroit- Mark and Danielle
A Day in the Life-Family
- Aug 18, 2022 80 in the 80's - Gregory Family Birthday
- Dec 16, 2018 Christmas Photos in Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Dec 3, 2018 Spread the Love Contest Winner!!
- May 31, 2018 Documentary Family Photo - Skating, Tap, Laundry time, Bday party
- May 11, 2018 Zick Family Day in the Life
- Feb 9, 2018 Day in the Life- Please Read!- Bozaan Fam
- Jan 29, 2018 DAY IN THE LIFE- Sample Collection
- Jan 19, 2018 Day in the Life- Lohrer
- Jan 9, 2018 Christmas !
- Jul 6, 2017 July 4th Up North
- May 21, 2017 Mommy Daughter Session
- Nov 15, 2016 Meadows and Water-Browne Fam
- Apr 16, 2016 Soccer fun!
- Apr 16, 2015 Kozlowicz Family Session
- Mar 2, 2015 NATALIA LEAH THRONAUM- Newborn Session
- Nov 11, 2014 A Day In the Life, The Browne Family
- Oct 17, 2014 Family Session- Introducing Lucy Zick
- Nov 19, 2013 Happy Fall! Lukey and Joshy
- Jul 31, 2013 Maggie and Stella Zick
- May 2, 2013 Theo's First Communion
- Apr 15, 2013 Walker's 1st Birthday!!!
- Aug 1, 2012 Oscoda Trip
- Jul 15, 2012 Carnivals! Just for fun...
- Jun 24, 2012 Joshua Jason Bozaan-- newborn photos
- Aug 2, 2010 "Big Pond"- Peterson Family
Newborn
- May 18, 2021 Welcome Brooks
- Sep 29, 2019 Newborn Snugbug, MY NIECE!
- Jul 2, 2018 New Sailor in the Baar Fam
- Jul 12, 2017 Newborn Session at Home
- Jun 8, 2015 She's Here!! Leela Davey
- Mar 2, 2015 NATALIA LEAH THRONAUM- Newborn Session
- Oct 17, 2014 Family Session- Introducing Lucy Zick
- Sep 17, 2014 Meet my niece, Maria Grace!!
- Apr 3, 2014 Lark Family
- Jul 25, 2013 Welcome Baby Cole!!
- Apr 8, 2013 Introducing Shanna Lynn Browne
- Oct 3, 2012 Harrison Newbies
- Jun 24, 2012 Joshua Jason Bozaan-- newborn photos
- Jan 12, 2012 Introducing... Michael Jeffrey Potts
- Oct 20, 2011 Elkins Newborn
- Jun 13, 2011 Lark Family Newborn
- Feb 15, 2011 Sunday Comfort- Newborn and Family
- Jan 28, 2011 Proud Auntie!
Grow the Good
- Jul 27, 2018 A SERIES OF UNUSUAL AND UNFORTUNATE EVENTS-- TIPS FOR BRIDES
- Jun 22, 2018 Boudie Call. Quit the Body Shaming
- May 25, 2018 Overcome Overwhelm- 5 Simple Fixes
- Apr 27, 2018 Photography for Small Business Owners and Entreprenuers
- Apr 16, 2018 Advice for Brides From Brides
- Jan 8, 2018 Wake up call
- Dec 11, 2017 40% off- A Day in the Life Sessions!
- May 11, 2017 Meditation for the Overwhelmed
- Mar 14, 2017 Posh Petals, Grand Rapids
- Sep 9, 2014 Metal Prints!
- Oct 10, 2013 Affordable Wedding Dresses For a Great Cause!
- Apr 3, 2013 Best of Weddings! The Knot
- Mar 4, 2013 Friends and Families of Cystic Fibrosis-- Benefit Night
- May 9, 2011 Photos Live Forever
More Engagement Sessions
- Nov 13, 2014 Gaslight Village Engagement Session, Maryann and Joe
- Oct 14, 2014 Fallasburg Park Engagement -Sarah and Greg
- May 8, 2014 Wine Picnic Spring Grove Park- Cheryl and Marcus
- Mar 6, 2014 Snowy Winter Grand Rapids Engagement- Jess and Kayla
- Jan 2, 2014 Rainy, Snowy, Engagement Kalamazoo-Chelsea and Brock
- Oct 23, 2013 Fall at Fallasburg Park - Erin and Bryan
- Oct 23, 2013 Fall at Fallasburg Park, Lowell-Lorena and Bruce
- May 23, 2013 Dequindre Park Detroit, Mark and Danielle
- May 22, 2013 MEHNDI party-Atheneum Hotel- Kate and Peelu
- May 9, 2013 Downtown Grand Rapids -Brad and Allison
- Apr 22, 2013 Wine lovers engagement-Leah and Maggie
- Feb 11, 2013 Winter Cozy Engagement- Kate and Peelu
- Nov 18, 2012 Downtown Grand Rapids Engagement- Nate and Diana
- Sep 30, 2011 Grand Rapids Engagement- Dave and Tara
Seniors
- Jan 28, 2023 Senior Photos - Reeds Lake- Harrison
- Nov 2, 2022 High School Senior Portraits- Hunter
- Sep 1, 2021 Senior Portraits - Grand Rapids- Zach
- Nov 2, 2020 Eleanor Senior Portraits
- Jan 7, 2019 Senior Portraits Allen Park- Libby
- Oct 16, 2016 Senior Portraits- Grand Rapids, MI-Lauren
- Jul 25, 2016 Violin Senior Session, Caledonia, MI
- Sep 9, 2015 Senior Portrait Session- Grand Rapids, MI- Sarah
- Aug 21, 2014 Senior Portraits Grand Rapids
- Oct 9, 2013 Senior portraits- Grand Rapids, MI- Megan
- Aug 16, 2013 Senior Portraits- Grandville, MI- Hailey
- Nov 5, 2012 Seniors!
- Apr 29, 2011 Senior Portrait Session
Weddings More and More
- Oct 13, 2017 Riverside Receptions- Chelsea and Andrew
- Sep 13, 2017 Spring Grove Park and Sunnybrook Country Club- Kristyn and Adam
- Jul 13, 2015 The Bluff Banquet and Conference Center-Dennis and Wezi
- Aug 12, 2014 Marquette, MI Wedding, Allison and Brad
- Jul 16, 2014 Marquette, MI Wedding- Jess and Kayla
- Jul 1, 2014 Amway, Grand Valley Alumni House, Mosaic Space- Cheryl and Marcus
- Sep 16, 2013 Petoskey Wedding Perry's Hotel-Leah and Maggie
- Aug 9, 2013 EVE at the BOB Grand Rapids--- Andy and Jen
- Jun 11, 2013 Grand Rapids Public Museum Wedding- Jeremy and Caitlin
- Jan 5, 2013 The Pinnacle Center - Nate and Diana
- Sep 11, 2012 EVE at the BOB Grand Rapids- Dave and Maggie
- Aug 29, 2012 The Rattlesnake Club, Detroit Wedding- Dasha and BJ
- Oct 17, 2011 St Pius Church, Mosaic Space - Dave and Tara
Fine Art
- Jan 3, 2019 MAUI
- Jul 14, 2016 Portland, OR
- Oct 24, 2014 Rainy Day/ArtPrize in Grand Rapids
- Dec 23, 2011 MERRY CHRISTMAS!
- Sep 23, 2010 ARTPRIZE!! Grand Rapids, MI
- Jul 10, 2010 cruzah
Events and Corporate
- May 30, 2012 Harlo Products 75th Anniversary Gala
- Mar 23, 2012 Irish On Ionia 2012
- Jun 20, 2011 Quinceanera! Grand Rapids, MI
- Mar 22, 2011 "IRISH ON IONIA"
- May 13, 2010 GRYP at the GRAM
Life
- Jan 3, 2019 MAUI
- Jul 14, 2016 Portland, OR
- Oct 24, 2014 Rainy Day/ArtPrize in Grand Rapids
- Nov 5, 2012 Road Trip!!
- May 20, 2011 North Carolina Trip
Maternity
- May 25, 2023 Maternity/Family - Elyse and Zac
- Apr 27, 2015 Maternity - Grand Rapids - Baby Shivaraju
- Feb 17, 2013 Michelle and Dave Browne-- Maternity Session
- Mar 16, 2012 Welcome Joshua Jason Bozaan!
- Nov 4, 2011 Pregger Potts- Dearborn, MI
Boudoir
- Jan 12, 2020 Customized Life Drawing
- Jun 22, 2018 Boudie Call. Quit the Body Shaming
- Mar 25, 2018 Bri the Peaceful Warrior
- Oct 12, 2017 Nervous about your boudoir session?
Kiddos Family 2
- Dec 23, 2011 VanGoethem Girls!
- Sep 27, 2011 Zick Family Shoot- Downtown Grand Rapids, MI
- Aug 15, 2011 Hike at Maybury
Personal Branding
- Sep 4, 2018 Personal Brand Photography - ZUMBA
- May 23, 2018 Look Out Lincoln - Sarah and Morgan

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