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JOSH & MARLECA THE BACKSTORY I’ve known Josh and Marleca for a few years now, we attend the same church. So when they reached out about wanting to do an Anniversary Session at Heritage Hall on Western Michigan University’s Campus, I was so excited. I’ve had the honor now of photographing these two twice. The […]
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JOSH & MARLECA THE BACKSTORY I’ve known Josh and Marleca for a few years now, we attend the same church. So when they reached out about wanting to do an Anniversary Session at Heritage Hall on Western Michigan University’s Campus, I was so excited. I’ve had the honor now of photographing these two twice. The […]
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MY HOMEBIRTH STORY THE BIRTH TEAM Before I share the story I have to say that I couldn’t have done it without Elisha, my patient, and strong supporter and husband, Bethany, our sister and doula (and BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHER) who showed me how to cope with the pain and was such a calming presence, and Star and Esther at Sacred Space Midwifery who […]
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JOSH & MARLECA THE BACKSTORY I’ve known Josh and Marleca for a few years now, we attend the same church. So when they reached out about wanting to do an Anniversary Session at Heritage Hall on Western Michigan University’s Campus, I was so excited. I’ve had the honor now of photographing these two twice. The […]
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MY HOMEBIRTH STORY THE BIRTH TEAM Before I share the story I have to say that I couldn’t have done it without Elisha, my patient, and strong supporter and husband, Bethany, our sister and doula (and BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHER) who showed me how to cope with the pain and was such a calming presence, and Star and Esther at Sacred Space Midwifery who […]
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Before picking up the camera full time and centering my business around capturing authentic love stories, I was a middle school Spanish teacher. My affection for education and connection seeps into my day-to-day as a photographer; I love being able to guide couples through the journey to “I do,” from how to pose behind the camera to how to make a wedding day as seamless as can be.
When I’m not getting my couples laughing in front of the lens or creating their cherish-worthy custom albums, you can find me exploring the outdoors with my husband and baby boy, serving at church, or spending time with loved ones.
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