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Celebrate Your Furry Family Members
As a photographer passionate about capturing life’s most precious moments, I’m thrilled to introduce a brand-new offering—dog portrait photography! Our pets are not just animals;

Spring & Summer Family Portrait Scheduling
Christmas may be here in just a few weeks, but the warmer weather is already on my mind. If you want to check one

2024 Model Calls!
If you were with us last year, you may remember that I announced the bulk of my maternity, newborn and family photography model calls for

The Gold Hope Project
Some of you know that aside from photography, I also work at our pediatric hospital here in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I love working with the

Winter is for Sparkles – Grand Rapids, MI Photographer
Maybe it’s just the latest Taylor Swift song Bejeweled, or maybe it’s because we all know how gloomy winters can be in the Grand Rapids

2023 Model Calls
Welcome to my 2023 Model Calls! Every year I spend months thinking about what areas of photography I want to either strengthen or dabble

I Just Like Pretty Things
Confession: I just like pretty things. Pretty dresses, more specifically. When meeting me, I may not seem like it. I’m most comfortable in leggings

Car Seat Safety
When we found out we were pregnant with our first, my initial thought was excitement. My very next thought was “OMG, I’m in charge of

Call the Doula | Gold Coast Doulas
No matter how much you prepare, bringing a baby into this world is never easy. Everyone from first time parents to seasoned “vets” need support