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We had been making a pretty big decision at this time of the year and the weight of it was heavy and exhausting – you can feel it in these photos. 

When he saw her for the first time on their wedding day, he wasn’t the only one with tears in his eyes. 

Kate and Allan are Married in Des Moines

After hiking something crazy like 100 miles out in California, Pete decided it’d be a good time to propose to Libby! 

Libby and Pete Elope to the Big Island of Hawaii

All photos taken with Ilford HP5 film – developed by Mark’s & scanned in our home.

To Really See It: February 2017

These two are full of adventure and compassion for our world and the people they interact with.

Libby and Pete’s Engagement in Kona, HI

This is the result of astronomical return plane ticket prices inviting us to stay a little longer & return a little later.

To Really See It: January 2017

Meaningful photos shouldn’t live in pixel form on Facebook or hard drives. 

Layflat Wedding Albums

They packed fancy attire for their road trip to Grand Rapids but decided the comfy clothes they were wearing were more true to them – ponytail, slightly wrinkled shirts & all.

Anna and Dan are Engaged

Our parents have shown us what it looks like to work at a marriage through thick & thin, to raise close-knit families & to appreciate the simple parts of doing life together… we are humbled & grateful to be their kids. 

Mom and Dad Celebrate 30 Years

Two thousand and sixteen was the year we moved back to the mainland U.S., the year we discovered film for personal work and a year filled with wonderful celebrations & adventures with amazing people.

Reflection: 2016

Life is magic. Death is magic. And looking through these photos I’d like to add that the seasons in between it all are magic, too.

To Really See It: December 2016

Or, another way to put it, the Christmas of Kira.

To Really See It: Christmas 2016

They’ve been together for ten years and are using their high school prom picture for their save-the-date invitations – does it get any better?! 

Megan and Dan are Engaged

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