Trying to decide between a big wedding or a small, intimate celebration? Deciding on your wedding size can be hardddd. Do you have a big wedding at a party venue or a small backyard wedding? There are ENDLESS options, seriously!! So keep reading to find out the pros of both big & small weddings, and […]

Olivia & Ty had the most beautiful, chic backyard wedding in Grand Rapids, Michigan! Keep reading for backyard wedding ideas, tips, and more!     Olivia & Ty’s small backyard wedding   These two celebrated their love with a wonderfully simple, yet SUPER fun day!! It was ALL at their own house that they’re remodeling […]

If you like dreamy sunset engagement photos, you’re going to LOVE Joscelyn + Mark’s romantic beach engagement photos in Holland, Michigan!!   Joscelyn & Mark’s sunset engagement photos   These two cuties are high school sweethearts who I had THE most fun with for their engagement photos!! Mark was so dang sweet to Jos the […]

Are you a biz owner wondering what the heck Honeybook is?! You’ve probably heard its praises from photographer after photographer – in Facebook groups, at workshops, on IG, etc. So today I’m going through all things Honeybook: pricing, features, why I love it, & more to help you decide if it’s right for you!   […]

As a business owner who LOVES what you do, it can be super hard to avoid letting your business run your life. With all the time, effort, energy, money, and passion you put into your biz, often you’ll get caught up in it all + lose yourself somewhere along the way. So today I want […]

  If you love fall & cute humans, you’re going to LOVE Mackenzie + Brandon’s fall engagement photos in west Michigan!! Being a Michigan wedding photographer is seriously the biggest honor ever – I feel like I say it alllll the time.     Why Have Fall Engagement Photos Taken?   You guyssss. Fall engagement […]

Today we’re talkin’ allll sorts of good education for business owners! I LOVE me some learning, especially when it comes at a low cost – or it’s even FREE. The beauty of modern-day podcasts, am I right?! So today, I’m going to give you a list of my top 10 FAV books + podcasts for […]

Engagement sessions are SOO MUCH FUN! However…they can be suuuuper nerve wracking at the same time!! Especially if you’ve never taken photos before, or have had bad experiences in the past. Getting in front of the camera is scary – trust me, I know! So today, I’m giving you my top engagement photo tips + […]

This day-after session was EVERYTHING! As an Orlando wedding photographer, I usually photograph just that – weddings!! But Danica and Johnny wanted more than just wedding photos. They wanted to do a special session the day after their wedding to celebrate. And it was an absolute BLAST. Danica and Johnny had a shorter engagement, so […]

I am SO honored I got to photograph Danica & Johnny’s intimate destination wedding!! Their lakeside Florida wedding will make you want to get married in the warm weather ASAP.   The Love Story Ahhh my favorite part of being a wedding photographer – getting to hear couples’ love stories + how they met! And […]

Let’s talk about BRAND PILLARS today!! But first, a brief intro —   Social media and content creation in general can be overwhelming, but you probably already know that.. Do you ever feel like you have no idea what to say or no strategy behind what you’re posting about? BEEN THERE! Have you read my […]

One of my top photography tips I like to teach to my mentees: figure out who your ideal client is.     Now, what is an “ideal client” you may ask? Maybe you’ve heard the term before, or something similar – client avatar, target audience, etc.   The basic definition of an ideal client: the […]

Okay my photographer friends, this one is for YOU! If you’re anything like me, you’ve spent a lot of time trying to find your niche. It seems impossible sometimes; how are you supposed to go about finding your niche if you feel like you love. . . everything?! And I’ve been thereeee let me tell […]

Get ready to see another stunning, intimate Michigan wedding that I photographed recently! Rachel and PJ were one of many couples in 2020 who were forced to change their wedding plans due to COVID-1. They had originally planned to have a huge wedding in November of 2020 with all of their friends and family. But […]

Are you on the hunt for Michigan wedding venues & vendors for your big day? Look no further – I’ve created a huge list for you to make it a whole lot easier! As a Michigan wedding photographer, I’ve worked with a TON of vendors in the area. And, as a married gal myself, I […]