Sydney + Nathan

June 01, 2019 Sydney and Nathan got married on a beautiful Saturday in June at the Journeyman Distillery in Three Oaks, MI. These two were really down for anything I thought of, and their party was a blast. All day we faced the chance of rain with a lot of humidity, HOWEVER, the rain came… Read More

Jennifer + Martin

May 25, 2019 On a warm, windy, Saturday evening one of my very close friends from Graduate school got married on the beach of Saugatuck, Michigan. We met up around 5 and did some portraits around the beach, had a ceremony on top of a dune looking out at the water, and then did more… Read More

Styled Shoot with Launch Salon

March 2019 This week I got to curate a shoot with my fave gals – I thought I would show some of my favorite images [ a lot ]. I really wanted a Katy Perry / Melanie Martinez Vibe – and we created something pretty cool. Hair: Nicole Flier Make Up: Julianne Erno (Launch) Models:… Read More

Candice + Jeff

I met these two one day at a Brewery in Baroda, Michigan. They live in Chicago and I live in Grand Rapids, so we met up in the middle near where they will be getting married. Last weekend I drove to their house, photographed their full family [dogs, hah] and we walked around the city… Read More

Lauren + Jacob

August 4, 2018 Lauren and Jacob embody the idea of the perfect couple. This couple was so genuinely excited to get married. They met in middle school, and became high school sweethearts. The day went beyond smooth and was filled with so much emotion. Weddings like this just make me exhale joy. From the kick-butt… Read More

Alex + Kate

July 21, 2018 Alex & Kate I met Alex a year or two back because we had both worked at the same gym. I always heard about a “Kate” gal, but never met her until later on. One day Alex came up to me in the gym and told me about his plans to propose… Read More

Fine Art / Macy / Pointe

My love for fine-art photography is massive. But it is much different than commercial or documentary (wedding) photography. From the end of July until further notice I have set many dates aside to do more stylized shoots with concept. Since graduating KCAD it is crucial for me to use and exercise what I learned in graduate… Read More

Meagan + Zach

June 30, 2018. Meagan and Zach got married at the Wildwood Manor House in Toledo, Ohio. This place was rich in history and absolutely stunning to walk through. We took advantage of the scenery and used the manor as much as possible for portraits and details. The day was a hot one, but the party… Read More

Nicholle + Teddy

June 16, 2019 Nicholle and Ted got married a few weeks back and I can’t get over how perfect their day [and sunset] was. The entire day was filled with laughter, fun photographs, and genuine emotions. These two were so fun to be around, and their images definitely show it. I have a bad habit… Read More

Tommy + Anna

June 14, 2018. I met these two downtown Holland on one of the most beautiful nights of June. These two are radiant, and so fun to be around. Their wedding is happening in the winter on a Sunday, so I should have known how chill they were going to be. They let me do all… Read More

STYLED SHOOT WITH WEDDINGDAY MAGAZINE

May 8, 2018 Last week I was honored to photograph a beautiful styled shoot with WeddingDay Magazine, and many many other talented artists. There are far too many images I adore, but I will place too many below. Please check out these vendors and their websites.   Location: Blissful Barn Invites and Hand Made Letters:… Read More

Lil’ Shephard

Throughout my time photographing, I have been able to watch families grow and capture them from the beginning of their existence. Cody and Kristen were a couple that I began to photograph when I initially moved to Grand Rapids. I photographed their engagements, wedding, and then Kristen and I became extremely close. After this, Kristen… Read More