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This beautiful fall wedding at Venue Bella Giornata which is located in Byron Center just minutes from the Grand Rapids Michigan was the setting and backdrop for Makenzie and Andrew’s fall wedding ceremony and reception. Venue Bella Giornata is the newest wedding venue in our West Michigan area, and has been built, designed and decorated […]

I spent the evening in downtown Chicago for a beautiful Chicago engagement session along the Chicago riverwalk, where the water is the most beautiful green color. I was thrilled Megan and Austin brought me to Chicago to photograph them in the city they love. Megan grew up not far from Chicago and its always been […]

Most couples never realize just how much time goes into planning your wedding day. The timeline can become quite overwhelming but don’t worry, I got you! I have been creating timelines for couples for the last 8 + years and know just how to make your day flow perfectly. After photographing over 70+ weddings timelines […]

Photography wedding tips for newly engaged couples FINDING THE PERFECT PHOTOGRAPHY STYLE FOR YOUR WEDDING When it comes to capturing the magic of your wedding day, choosing the a photographer and photographic style that aligns with your personal taste and priorities is so important. Photography is more than just taking pictures-it is an art form […]

Castle farms is a dream wedding venue in Northern michigan in the beautiful resort community of Charlevoix. It is the venue my couple fell in love with and where they wanted to have their classic wedding. I can see why. It’s french inspired architecture building, landscape gardens, fountain, and rich stone is so visually pleasing […]

A beautiful Castle farms wedding on May 25, 2024. This beautiful northern michigan wedding was at the lovely Castle Farms wedding venue in Charlevoix Michigan. Our day started at the family cottage on Lake Charlevoix. We started with the brides beautiful details, and proceeded into the bride into her stunning lace detailed dress with her […]

A romantic springtime inspired garden wedding at the war memorial. Inspire by all the hues of spring and the beauty of spring. Adding some classic and vintage touches with a champagne colored vintage 1937 packard. This day was filled with lots of beauty and inspiration, romance and elegance. Starting with the a ceremony outside on […]

We Gathered a list of dream wedding venues for newly engaged couples in Michigan. After having been a Michigan wedding photographer for the last 8 years i have had my eye on the best of the best dream wedding venues in Michigan. From Detroit to Grand Rapids to St. Joseph to Northern Michigan and everything […]

This Leona Road wedding was one filled with so much amazing modern and vintage charm. Leona Road is located right in the west side of Grand Rapids. What was an old elementary school, is now an amazing event venue filled with stylish decor and natural light. Leona Road was completely renovated with Scandinavian modern styling […]

A stunning Etre Farms Wedding for Liz and Kevin Conrad. On August 5th 2023 at Etre Farms in St. Joseph Michigan, Liz and Kevin said their I do’s in front of family and friends. Liz and Kevin had a magical, rainy wedding day one that made sure their knot will never come loose. The saying […]