Valerie + Josh | Engagement | Riley Trails | Tunnel Park | Holland, MI
"We don't just want woods; we'd also like something on Lake Michigan to get that beach vibe too..."
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- Jul 3
Aliya + Brandyn | Engagement | Hager Park | Jenison, Michigan
As our cameras took the first picture, we began what we can only describe as the best "going with our gut" decision we've ever made!
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- Jun 19
Sabrina and Grant | Engagement | Milham Park | Kalamazoo, MI
The light could be just right...but the one thing that never changes is the fact that we get to work with the best couples in the world!
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- Jun 12
Emily + Jalen | Engagement | Al Sabo Land Preserve | Kalamazoo, MI
Connections are funny things. Whether through work, family, or friendships, we form connections to so many different people throughout...
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- Jun 9
Julia + Dan | Engagement | South Haven, MI
"Oh, we know that pose! We saw it in the last blog!"
"Wait, you've read some of our blogs?"
"Oh definitely! We've been studying!"
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- Jun 7
Ali + Zach | Lake Harbor Park | Engagement | Norton Shores, MI
A secret challenge lurked on the beach, waiting to test our resolve and talents to their very limits...
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- Jun 5
Chelsea + Matt | Engagement | Milham Park | Kalamazoo, MI
Change can be scary. As we look around at the world around us, just think about how many things have changed in the last 5-10 years...
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- May 29
Stephanie + Will | Engagement | University of Notre Dame | South Bend, IN
As we rounded another corner covered in beautiful, ornate architecture, we could tell something "out of the ordinary" was happening...
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- May 26
Savannah and Collin | Engagement | Riley Trails | Holland, MI
When we allowed ourselves to think "outside the box," we were able to capture some of our favorite portraits ever from this location!
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- May 22
Jillian and Justin | Engagement | Al Sabo Land Preserve | Kalamazoo, MI
Engagement shoots are a lot like first dates, just with two people on each side instead of one...
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- May 19
Kelley and Matt | Engagement | Van Buren State Park | South Haven, MI |
Step by step, we approached the top of what seemed like an unending climb. The sand underneath our feet gave way with each step...
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- Apr 21
Paige + Jordan | Engagement | Detroit, MI
Variety breeds creativity and for our engagement shoots, we always encourage our couples to bring at least two outfits...
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- Mar 10
Samantha and Austin | Engagement | Black Barn Wedding Venue | Rives Junction, MI
Our first meeting with Sam was in the middle of a parking lot during her lunch break...
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- Feb 10
Kathleen and Ben | Engagement | Grand Haven, MI | Rosy Mound
Even though the snow storm was beginning to roll in across the lake, the forest was quiet, like the calm before the storm. The freezing...
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- Jan 27
Paula + Jared | Engagement | Al Sabo Land Preserve
Have you ever had that moment where you just knew that something was "right?" When things just fit together so perfectly that the only...
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- Dec 9, 2020
Eyliana + Matt | Engagement Session | Al Sabo Land preserve | Kalamazoo, MI
Not even our warm jackets could keep us from the occasional shiver. But thankfully, Matt was there, and that was enough for Eyliana.
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- Nov 18, 2020
Melanie + Matt | Jean Klock Park | St. Joe, Michigan | Engagement Shoot
Fall was slowly growing closer and closer to winter, and the forecast was beginning to warn of colder temperatures...
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- Nov 11, 2020
Casey and Joe | Pilgrim's Haven | South Haven, MI | Engagement Shoot
Love comes in many forms. Sometimes it's in a surprise bouquet of roses. Sometimes it's making your spouse their favorite meal for them...
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- Nov 4, 2020
Kelsey + Noah | Al Sabo Land Preserve | Kalamazoo, MI | Engagement Shoot
The rain had finally stopped, allowing us to continue with Kelsey and Noah's engagement shoot. However, every photographer was getting...
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- Oct 21, 2020
Caitlin + Nick | South Bend, IN | Engagement Shoot
When your engagement couples shows up with their baby who is dressed more "dapper" than you are, you know it's going to be a good evening.