Frederik Meijer Gardens - Shanna and Chris

FREDERIK MEIJER GARDENS and sculpture park
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN

What a beautiful wedding! Congratulations to Shanna and Chris! Such an amazing day, with the colorful gardens, waterfalls, and lovely people to share the celebration.

These two met at karaoke night at Kale’s, when Chris was hosting. He kept asking Shanna out and she kept blowing him off, until the day she didn’t… He proposed on their third anniversary. It was a complete surprise when he got down on one knee, while they were cooking tacos at home in sweatpants.

In case you missed their adorable engagement session around Grand Rapids, you can view it here:
https://lookatthebiggerpicture.com/blog/grand-rapids-engagement-shanna-and-chris

They’ve been together for four years. Lots of karaoke nights, Griffins Hockey games, camping, and chillin’ at home with Finn, their pup.

The first time they hung out outside of Kale’s was at Frederik Meijer Gardens, which made it the perfect venue for them to tie the knot.

I am so so happy for you both. Thank you so much for choosing me to document your story. Enjoy this preview of the big day:

Extended Family Session for Mother's Day

Caledonia, MI

Fun Fletcher family session at home for Grandma! This traditional session was intended for a Mother’s Day gift, but we also got so much documentary goodness, which I love! Extended family sessions give you so many photos! Grandparents and grandkiddos, couples, siblings, individuals, and of course, everyone all in one fun crazy bunch.

Maternity/Family - Elyse and Zac

Apple Orchard
Grand Rapids, MI

Congratulations Elyse and Zac on your new addition!! I couldn’t be happier for these two, or more excited that they continue to choose me to document their story and adventures! Still awesome people. Still an awesome couple. Just love and laughter. And two dogs now, Sunshine and Kona.

We shot at the same orchard that Zac grew up skating on the pond and bouncing through the trees. It’s the same orchard that we photographed at for their engagement session. It was so great to go back, now that Elyse is expecting.

In case you missed it, here is their engagement session, at the same orchard, five years ago:
https://lookatthebiggerpicture.com/blog/orchard-engagement-session

This was the preview for their amazing wedding!:
https://lookatthebiggerpicture.com/blog/mckay-ballroom-tower

I loved this session. Thank you again for trusting me. I love being around you two (well, four. Well, five!). Enjoy the preview: