Rustic Backyard Wedding-Sara and Holly

Conklin, MI

Congratulations to these lovely ladies!! I am so honored that I had the opportunity to capture this day for Sara and Holly. These beautiful ladies met in their residency program, were together for two years before the proposal, and ended up living in Alaska! They BOTH proposed. Holly chose Christmas day, a picnic and a walk in the woods. Sara chose a weekend away, at a B&B in Seattle. She "stumbled through her words", full of emotion. I love that they both had to propose.

I believe our initial consult was over the phone while they were camping. I knew I liked them right then and there. They are unsure where they will land after the bit in Alaska (maybe Hawaii?!!), but I am sure their adventures will be amazing and keep going strong.

The wedding day began in fun (and sun!! This was the hottest day of the year! Wowza) as the group was getting ready at the gorgeous farmhouse. Lots of jokes, funny faces, and silly times. 

My favorite part of the day was actually the exchanging of the vows. If I could get a copy of those words... So honest. So true to love. I don't usually get to pay attention, as I am shooting, but I just had to stop and listen. They each talked of humility, insecurities we all carry when joining hearts, comforting and nourishing those insecurities in each other, and the honesty of love. They talked about staying true to yourself, holding onto your inner strength and self-love when finding a partner to share your world. It was absolutely brilliant and heartfelt, and I am not doing their words justice. These intelligent and insightful women could easily have been writers. 

I am so happy for you both! Thank you for choosing me to tell your story. Here is a preview of the day...

Violin Senior Session, Caledonia, MI

Congratulations, Bryan! What a cool fella this one is. I loved that he wanted to incorporate his passion into this session. So much of who we are at any given time lies in our hobbies, interests, and passions. To document them, gives insight into who we are, and the happiness within us. They make fabulous memories to look back on. 
Good luck next year! Keep playing.
Enjoy the preview!

Carle and Mojo

Grand Rapids, MI
Doggy Session

I was honored to document these best friends the other day in downtown Grand Rapids. I am wishing my friend, Carle, strength, light, and love while she is going through this last phase with Mojo. They have been together for quite a while, through all of life's ups and downs and all sorts of adventures. 

I will be praying for you, dearie.
I hope these photos capture the connection and friendship that you two have shared.