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Dana + Trenton at Fernwood Botanical Gardens

Dana + Trenton at Fernwood Botanical Gardens

Venue: Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve

Assistant Photographer: Wesley Moguel

Event Coordinator: Frolic Events

Reception: American Legion Post 568

DJ: Bov Knows Music

Cake: Sandra Kay's Bakery

Hair & Makeup: Hair Fitness

Dana + Trenton were so fun, lovable and goofy! It was beautiful to witness them commit to each other on such gorgeous day at Fernwood. The way they laughed together, 🥰 the way Dana smiled at Trenton 😍 how Trenton would look at Dana with admiration 😻. It was all so adorable and I love that capturing love is my job.

Dana + Dillon Inisfree Farm Wedding

Dana + Dillon Inisfree Farm Wedding

Dana + Dillon were one of those super fun, energetic couples who were ready to celebrate with their loved ones. Scroll through and see all the joyful tears, belly laughs and MOSQUITOS that made this wedding so memorable. This was my first time shooting at Inisfree Farms. The venue is a dream. If you’re looking for that rustic yet modern barns for you wedding reception, this is the one!

Dana + Dillon Kalamazoo Engagement Session

Dana + Dillon Kalamazoo Engagement Session

Dana and Dillon braved the freezing rain with me for their session. But they made it so fun with their playful and adventurous spirits. You can’t even tell how cold it was! They are getting married at Inisfree Farm this summer and I’m so excited to photograph at another new venue.

Eric + Kayla Tabor Hill Winery Wedding

Eric + Kayla Tabor Hill Winery Wedding

Eric and Kayla were definitely the most joyfilled couple ever! Each one was BEAMING at every moment of the day. At one point I was asking them to both do a more serious face and it lasted like a half second before the burst out laughing.

This was my first wedding at the new Tabor Hill venue and oh my goodness… it’s gorgeous!

While this wedding was SO EASY because everyone was so happy, it was CHALLENGING because it was 30 something degrees. Kayla didn’t want to bring her ceremony inside (which I 100% approve of). I would have done the same thing! However it literally hailed on us during the ceremony! created some epic pictures and memories, but challenging as I tried to keep my lenses clean and dry! I will never forget this amazing day. I love when brides and grooms are this in-love and I love when they are just there to have the best of time with their best of friends.

Venue - Tabor Hill Winery

Catering - CK Catering

Rentals - Burns Rentals

Florist - Marco Alexzondra

DJ - Jelliefish Productions

Cake - Baker's Rhapsody

Hair - Salon Nouveau at Heritage Square

Dress - Wedding Belles (Designer - Casablanca)

Second Photographer - Studio B - Becky Badger

Remy + Katelin Weko Beach Wedding

Remy + Katelin Weko Beach Wedding

What happens when a Frenchman and a SW Michigan native meet and fall in love? Keep scrolling to find out! Also, Weko Beach Weddings are ALWAYS my favorite. Can’t beat working three minutes from home!

Luke + McKenzie Grand Rapids Wedding

Luke + McKenzie Grand Rapids Wedding

It was so fun shooting a Grand Rapids wedding. Grand Rapids isn’t that far from me, but I tend to book weddings mostly in my tiny corner of Michigan. Luke and McKenzies wedding was at Saint Andrews Cathedral and reception at Thousand Oaks Golf club. Their whole family and friends were high energy and full of love. What a beautiful day it was!

Decor - Events by I. Candy

Hair and Makeup - Cheeky Strut

Cake - Sweets by Shannon

Second Photographer - Studio B Photography

Jonny & Elisabeth Warren Dunes Promotional Video Shoot

Jonny & Elisabeth Warren Dunes Promotional Video Shoot

I’ve been watching photographer promo videos on Youtube for over a year now. I got tired of just watching and I sent an email off to an old friend. Josh Spear gladly accepted my request to create my own promotional video. After a vision meeting, we came up with a great plan. The August night of the shoot final arrived and it was windy, overcast and there was a chill in the air.

To be honest, I was disappointed that I wouldn’t get that sunny glory I always dream of for photos. But we couldn’t really reschedule at that point. We started at Greenbush and the clouds continued. We headed to the dunes next. We hiked the backside of the dune and the very second we got to the peak THE SUN CAME TO GREET US! Josh and I looked at each other and both BEAMED. It was every visual artist’s dream. That warm glow stayed and the night finished with a soft, pastel pink sunset. To say it was a dream would be an understatement.

A HUGE THANK YOU to Josh for helping me fulfill a dream of mine.

To watch my very own Gingertown Photography video click HERE!

Hannah & Abdullah 12 Corners Vineyard Wedding

Hannah & Abdullah 12 Corners Vineyard Wedding

It's taken me way too long to blog this gorgeous 12 Corners Vineyard wedding. Hannah & Abdullah were the sweetest, most genuine, beautiful couple! And I'm always so pleased to work alongside 1928 Planning Co. They make weddings smooth and seamless!