Last week I met with Sydney downtown Grand Rapids to photograph her senior session.  We had such a blast!  Besides being an absolute stunning beauty, Sydney is academically minded and a superior athlete! She will be attending University of Iowa next year, playing soccer and exploring all the options as she decides what career path to follow. Regardless of what she chooses, I can tell she is going to do amazing things! Here are some of my favorites from our time together! Enjoy!

After a chance meeting in college, Hank and Jarvie knew they were meant for each other.  Fast forward through a long distance relationship and several years later, and these two are finally planning their northern Michigan wedding set for next summer. It was such a pleasure to meet up with these two and photograph their engagement session in the gorgeous city of Chicago. We had such a blast and I loved getting to know them a little bit better. I absolutely cannot wait for their big day next year! Here are just a few of my favorite digital shots!  I'll be sharing a few more on film, coming soon! 

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I think I tend to get really, really lucky with the clients I work with.  Danielle and Ryan are among some of the sweetest, most laid back people I have ever met.  When the beautiful fall color in Michigan had all but gone away, Danielle rolled with it and we shot engagement photos with a different aesthetic. When we had to reschedule meetings, they were totally okay with it. And when I called to tell her I was due with my baby a mere two weeks before their wedding-- they basically shrugged it off and said "we trust you".  Talk about amazing (or crazy!) Either way, these two were a joy to work with from start to finish.  I even got to come for a few hours of their big day to shoot bridal portraits, first look, bride and groom and some details.  Another personally sweet detail was that my dad, a pastor in Grand Rapids, officiated their wedding and got to know them as well. We both agree that two more genuine people, you'd be hard pressed to find.

I am always struck by how beautiful a bride is on her wedding day, and Danielle was no exception. She stunned in a delicate lace gown (with a see-through back that was to die for!) and Ryan was smitten as they shared seeing one another for this first time.  The ballroom at City Flats served as the backdrop for ceremony and reception, and the gals at Events by I Candy knocked it out of the park with florals and decor.  

Thank you so much for trusting me with your wedding day and congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Niewoonder!

Artists |  Wedding Dress: Bridal Elegance/ Venue: City Flats Hotel/ Florals & Decor: Events by I Candy/Cocktail Hour: The GRAM/ Hair and Makeup: Salon Re/Cake: Desserts By Lori/Invitations: Printable Arts

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