Engagement Session - Sara + Raleigh

Sara and Raleigh are a West Michigan couple through and through. They love going out to breweries and trying new beers, and one of their first dates involved floating down the river with a case of PBRs. What’s more Michigan than that? And when they told me they wanted a fall engagement session somewhere in the woods, I knew just the spot. We hiked down trails, sipped beer, and enjoyed the fall colors. I’m writing this in February, and oh how I miss those beautiful autumnal hues!

Here are a few of my favorite photos from our session. I am so excited for their September wedding at Something Blue Berry Farm!

Saugatuck Engagement Session- Jeff + Sara

Sara, Jeff and I met up in Saugatuck to hang out a bit and get some photos to celebrate their engagement! We gathered for a couple beers at Saugatuck Brewing Company to talk weddings and life and warm up before heading out into chilly, windy west Michigan. We walked around the cute downtown area before driving a little north to Saugatuck Dunes State Park. It’s about 2/3 of a mile walk from the parking lot, and once we got to the shore we were met with the most amazing sunset. We ran around the dunes and danced along the shore, running away from the freezing waves crashing on the shore. I just love October in Michigan!

Whitehall Engagement Photographer - Kiara + Dominic

I love when I meet two people with a similar vision to my own. Kiara and Dominic are getting married at the Michillinda Lodge in Whitehall, Mi, a beautiful location right on Lake Michigan. Before their engagement/family session we went to the venue to walk around and check it out, and omg I'm so excited! I actually have two weddings there this summer, and I can't wait. I just love the water and everything about Lake Michigan. After getting a feel for Michillinda, we went down the road to Duck Lake State Park. There they have Duck Lake, and a little channel leading to Lake Michigan, where the sun was so perfectly setting. We lucked out with such a beautiful day and sunset, I hope their wedding brings the same weather! I'm so excited for these two and for the new family they've formed. Congratulations Kiara and Dominic!