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Sabrina and Grant | Engagement | Milham Park | Kalamazoo, MI

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6 days ago

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!

Emily + Jalen | Engagement | Al Sabo Land Preserve | Kalamazoo, MI

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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...

Julia + Dan | Engagement | South Haven, MI

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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!"

Ali + Zach | Lake Harbor Park | Engagement | Norton Shores, MI

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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...

Chelsea + Matt | Engagement | Milham Park | Kalamazoo, MI

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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...

Stephanie + Will | Engagement | University of Notre Dame | South Bend, IN

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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...

Savannah and Collin | Engagement | Riley Trails | Holland, MI

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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!

Jillian and Justin | Engagement | Al Sabo Land Preserve | Kalamazoo, MI

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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...

Kelley and Matt | Engagement | Van Buren State Park | South Haven, MI |

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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...

Paige + Jordan | Engagement | Detroit, MI

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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...

Samantha and Austin | Engagement | Black Barn Wedding Venue | Rives Junction, MI

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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...

Kathleen and Ben | Engagement | Grand Haven, MI | Rosy Mound

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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...

Paula + Jared | Engagement | Al Sabo Land Preserve

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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...

Eyliana + Matt | Engagement Session | Al Sabo Land preserve | Kalamazoo, MI

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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.

Melanie + Matt | Jean Klock Park | St. Joe, Michigan | Engagement Shoot

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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...

Casey and Joe | Pilgrim's Haven | South Haven, MI | Engagement Shoot

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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...

Kelsey + Noah | Al Sabo Land Preserve | Kalamazoo, MI | Engagement Shoot

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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...

Caitlin + Nick | South Bend, IN | Engagement Shoot

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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.

Deanna + Ben | Downtown Chicago | Engagement Session | Chicago, Il

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Oct 14, 2020

Deanna + Ben | Downtown Chicago | Engagement Session | Chicago, Il

The storm clouds continued to roll in as they had done the whole morning. The sun that we had been waiting for was hopelessly lost behind...

Sam and Nick | Al Sabo Land Preserve | Engagement Shoot | Kalamazoo, MI

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Oct 10, 2020

Sam and Nick | Al Sabo Land Preserve | Engagement Shoot | Kalamazoo, MI

"So, we actually have a request for our engagement shoot, do you think we could make it happen?"

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