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Real weddings, real tips

Love stories from West Michigan and beyond, plus everything I've learned from standing right next to my brides on their wedding days.

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Your free wedding guide

The tips I wish every bride had before her wedding day, pulled straight from real weddings: how to build a timeline that actually works, keep family photos from turning into chaos, and soak in every second.

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Why Paint Sessions Are My Favorite Kind of Chaos

Paint sessions are one of my favorite things to offer families right now - and not because they're neat or tidy. Because they're real. Colorful, chaotic, and full of the kind of genuine moments that make the best photographs. Plus, your child gets to take their masterpiece home.

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