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A collection of blog posts with three general categories: weddings, sessions, and education. You can select by category below or view all posts if you scroll further down the page.

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The Hensler Wedding

There’s something effortlessly timeless about a wedding that strikes the perfect balance between classic style and modern charm—and that’s exactly what Hannah and Drew pulled off on their big day in Grand Rapids.

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Spring Family Photos at the Park

Michigan spring mornings have a quiet beauty to them — soft light, blooming trees, and the first real hints of color after a long winter. It wasn't the warmest morning, but it was beautiful and Stoney Creek Metropark made the perfect setting for the Whyte family’s photo session.

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The Reilinger Wedding

A beautiful snapshot of Julie and Greg’s wedding day. This was a wedding day where I was continually surprised. Surprised by the number of family and friends surrounding Julie and Greg. Surprised by just how elegant it all was. Surprised by the incredible floral installation. Surprised by how vibrant and full of life the party was all night long. It was just, so good.

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The Parker Proposal at the Book Tower

Proposals aren't always easy. Especially planning a proposal in a busy city like downtown Detroit. These are some of my helpful tips for how to plan your Detroit - or anywhere - proposal. This information will help both clients and photographers!

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The Fowler Wedding

There's something truly magical about a winter wedding, especially when it takes place in the breathtaking beauty of Michigan. To kick off the 2025 wedding season, I had the incredible opportunity to photograph Nicole and Evan's wedding at the stunning BlueBridge Events, just outside of Traverse City.

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Wedding Venue Tip #.1

Often, a golf course wedding is a photographer’s nightmare. Dark wood, poor lighting, outdated. But not all golf course wedding venues are created equal. Here’s how to choose the right one.

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