rockford wedding // alyssa + kevin

Watch out guys, this is a fun one. These two are rockstars, as well as their wedding party. They know how to laugh, dance, serve, love, and power through the occasional stressful moments of a day like this. I'm incredibly thankful for humble and authentic couples like Alyssa and Kevin, and so glad I could photograph this beautiful celebration! Check it out.

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wildflower + urban grand rapids senior session // sophia

Sweet Sophia is a senior this fall! This girl was such a joy to photograph. She is full of energy and smiles, and so very natural in front of the camera. She has dreams and a lot of heart; and she's coming for you, world!

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grand rapids wedding // kaylee + brandon

I am so appreciative of beautiful days like this that exemplify the beautiful love of two individuals. Everyone in Kaylee and Brandon's bridal party was so kind and inclusive, and boy do they know how to party!

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lake michigan engagement session // sidney + casey + little isaac

What a beautiful day photographing Sidney, Casey and Isaac. They made me laugh so much, and I appreciated their willingness to sit in random spots in the beating sun.

holland wedding // andrea + colin

Meet Colin, a long-time family friend, and his sweet and gracious bride Andrea. It was such a joy spending the day with these two, and witnessing their strong and tender love for one another.

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grand rapids maternity session // jamie + jochem + little estie

Jamie and Jochem are two incredibly gifted, adventurous and easy-going individuals. I am so happy for them as they, along with their little girl Esther, prepare for Baby Veldhuijzen who is coming in August!

chicago, IL engagement session // stephanie + trevor

These two are getting married in just over a month!

Stephanie and Trevor (and Rowdy)  are adventurous and adaptable, and I'm so thankful I had the opportunity to photograph their love in the Windy City a few weeks ago! Stay tuned for pictures from their southern Michigan wedding later this summer.

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east lansing engagement session // rebecca + kwasi

Congratulations to Rebecca and Kwasi for their recent engagement! These two are a couple of kind, adventurous, hard-working and intelligent people. So excited for their wedding next year when they're both in the same state again!

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grand rapids wedding // charna + daniel

Congratulations to Charna and Daniel! These are a couple of big-hearted individuals, and as a pair they are unstoppable! Take a look at their simple, joy-filled spring wedding below.

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fall countryside engagement session // annelise + caleb

Friends, check out how adorable Annelise and Caleb are. I laughed so many times wandering around the woods and country roads with these two. I admire their love for fun and laughter, and I hope I never forget to smile as much as they do.

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