Grand Rapids Wedding Photographer | 2025 Recap
I’m not sure how to start this year’s recap post so here goes. Is this post a recap of my 2025 weddings and sessions? Yes. Is it currently the middle of March? Also yes. But better late than never, right?
Some of you (loved ones and/or stalkers) may have noticed it’s been quiet around here and on my socials. Well, I started off 2026 not so great! I have had some long-term post-concussion side effects, which included sensitivity to lights and screens! I always knew I may be a little addicted to my phone and computer and have often considered trying to cut back. Well let me tell you, after being FORCED to go cold turkey with no time to prepare, I’m so ready to get back to my normal usage!! Luckily I am finally starting to feel better, and am weaning myself back onto screens! So why not start with looking back at how gorgeous 2025 was?!
Heather & Andrew’s engagement session was an absolute highlight of 2024, and it was no surprise their February wedding was just as gorgeous!
I always love catching up with past clients, especially when it involves sweet little baby bumps!
It was oops all babies this year for my family as my cousin Sam & Tara added another bundle of joy to their family this year!
And right around the same time, another cousin Devon & Kelsey became first time parents!
Megan and Blake started off my spring with this sunset engagement session at Rosy Mound!
Then the next week I headed right back for Skylar and Chase’s engagement session!
Oh hey, remember that cute bump a few photos up? This little bundle made his mamas very happy when he arrived!
Clients turned besties Robert & Katie expanded their family as well, so I had to get family photos with their new furbaby Charlie!
For this senior session, Ella absolutely nailed the vibe 🔥
Matt & Elissa wanted family photos with their adorable baby, but also wanted to include their 19 year old kitty! How could I say no?!
Sarah and Colin had the sweetest engagement session on the campus of Grand Valley!
Sam & Kelsey set the bar so high for their nature-filled day at Fallasburg Park!
A hazy evening at the beach didn’t stop Ashton and Jared from having a great time – and looking smokin’ while they’re at it!
Another trip out to Rosy Mound, but it’s ALWAYS worth it! We were all smiles for Kylie and Dylan’s engagement session!
I can’t wait to share more from Justin & Madison‘s absolutely perfect day at Frederik Meijer Gardens!
Shasta and Pete brought a little magic for their super cute engagement session at the Highlands!
Yes, another bump from a previous client! Since Mike & Christina got engaged at Meijer Gardens, they wanted to come back for their next exciting chapter!
Hanna & Jordan had a beautifully sunny August wedding!
Sabrina and Bryan went totally class for their engagement session!
Isabel & Jason entered their Boatwerks Waterfront reception in style on a yacht!
If you’ve followed me for a while you may recognize this family, as the stunning mom in the middle is my vet who is…well, words can’t express how incredible she is. This angel-on-earth has helped me through good and bad with my cats, and helped me say goodbye to one of my own a year ago. Eternally grateful for her talent and kindess.
And if you’ve followed me from the VERY beginning, this senior was one of my very first models! I can’t believe he’s all grown up 🥹
The sun shown all day long for Skylar & Chase’s wedding day!
What?! Another bump?! Must be something in the water this year! Kayla & Justin welcomed a sweet baby boy into their family!
Hannah & Masa celebrated their wedding on a gorgeous Michigan fall day!
Jade and Sean eloped in New Zealand, but wanted to have their engagement session done here!
Speaking of Michigan fall weather, Ashton & Jared embraced the rain and clouds for their October wedding!
And now…the moment I have been waiting for since 2019…another planetarium wedding!! Sarah & Colin said “I do” under a crown of Aurora, and ended with some insane photos from space!
As if a planetarium wedding wasn’t enough, I also got to return to my favorite venue Ivy House for Pete & Shasta’s Halloween wedding! Their day was so insanely gorgeous, it took me quite a while to decide which photo to share here!
A week later I got to go BACK to the Ivy House for the fall/winter cover of WeddingDay Magazine! Check out the rest of the session, including an insane cake and all the vendors, here!
Rounding out the year, I got to take an absolute dream trip with some of our best friends to Tuscon! I just wanted to see some big cacti and it did not disappoint! And neither did Megan & Phil when I told them we were taking photos 😻
Thanks for following along on another year with my journey as a Grand Rapids wedding photographer! I can’t wait to see what’s in store next! If you want to be part of my recaps, head over to that contact button and let’s talk weddings 😘 And then head over to Facebook and Instagram and hit that follow button!
Have fun!
