This was the quintessential Northern Michigan wedding weekend up near Traverse City in Leland Fish Town. It started with a rehearsal dinner at Dune Bird Winery (which happened to be owned by Ainsley’s cousin & husband) – the evening was warm, lit with string lights, filled with joy and the melodic sounds of Johnny P […]

Danielle & Justin met in a way that is clearly providential and not just coincidental. They met throwing bean bags at a local spot in Kalamazoo (I won’t mention who won!) and it wasn’t until awhile later that they shared a connecting flight from Chicago to their home, that Justin switched seats to sit next […]

This day was filled with lots of tears and lots of laughter! McK & Austin kicked off the weekend with a rehearsal dinner at The Knickerbocker Brewery – one of their favorite spots in Grand Rapids. Their day was relaxed and full of Irish traditions, which means the brews were flowing smoothly (they even had […]

As a father of 3 little ones, this day was a tear-jerker – especially the moments with Sara’s dad. Her dad had a stroke a few years ago so I know these images will be even more potent as her life continues.  My goals for this wedding were:  EMPATHIZESERVESEE BEYOND  The weekend started with a […]

This was a unique wedding we got the opportunity to document. A whole wedding weekend at Wisconsin’s Camp Wandawega – it’s a camp famous for all its unique camp spots: airstreams, old school tents, hatchet throwing, huge bonfires, a treehouse, and canoeing down by the lake. Elisabeth & Isaac took full advantage to host all […]

Our mantra when we travel has always been to cut cost wherever we can so we can prioritize our money and spend big on what mattered most to us: experiences! This often meant being limited to only a carry-on (and sometimes not even that) as we would book the cheapest flight just to get us […]

A lot of people have their life documented either as a family or on their wedding day, but too often images come to a halt and end up living the rest of their life in the cloud, on a hard drive or computer. The main obstacles tend to be: 1. TIME to choose photos 2. […]

One of the most joyous wedding days I’ve ever been a part of! These two were smitten together the entire day???? Smitten in the mitten. When we thought it was gonna be another overcast Michigan day, we ended with one of the deepest sun sets I’ve seen on Lake Michigan – purples, yellows, blues, and […]

I am honored to be this close to such moments. Hannah & Keven got married in her parents backyard where they had their first kiss 12 years ago! Nothing short of an amazing celebration???? Their first look happened on a dock in front of the apartments where Keven lived when they first started dating and […]

This was one of the most intimate weddings I’ve ever photographed and here’s why… Emily & Carl planned to get married the previous year, but between COVID and her father having cancer, they pushed the date back to 2021. It seemed to only enhance their wedding day emotions & sweetness – her dad was in […]

Don’t rush! Let everyone get lined up & ready Have someone in charge of getting everyone in order and ready (especially after there’s been some drinks) Have people form two lines and leave about a 6-8 foot gap between the lines Make sure everyone has bubbles, a sparkler or two, confetti, lantern, or rice Don’t […]

Jon & Trish’s wedding day was perfect timing, literally. They had it just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit the islands! It was filled with joy, celebration, tears, and many laughs. The little kids stole the first half of the “show” with their cute little outfits and sweet smiles.