Grand Rapids Portrait Photographer — Families, Children, & Senior Portraits

Capturing now… forever

A ballet dancer in a black tutu and pink ballet shoes performs an arabesque leap against an urban brick building on a cobblestone street, with a partly cloudy sky above.
Young girl blowing dandelion seeds outdoors in a park or garden during daytime, surrounded by blurred Autumn trees.
A young man in a black tuxedo with a bow tie stands on a city street at dusk, holding a vintage microphone on a stand. Behind him is an illuminated neon sign that reads "CIVIC" and traffic lights hanging over the street. The sky is a deep blue with f
A young girl with pigtails laughing and playing in a leaf pile in a fall setting.
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A smiling young boy with a colorful hat and no shirt stands inside a towel tent, holding a rubber duck, while an adult woman, partially visible, leans over him in a bathroom.
Family of four sitting on a weathered wooden wall, smiling at the camera. The mother is wearing a striped cardigan and jeans, sitting next to her teenage son, who is wearing a blue shirt and jeans. The young daughter has blonde hair and is wearing a
A young man with dark, messy hair and a contemplative expression, standing outdoors in front of a plain wall, wearing a black t-shirt and dark jeans, touching his hair with one hand and leaning on a white bollard.
A family of four, two adults and two children, smiling and running along a leaf-covered trail in a park during autumn. The trees have vibrant orange, yellow, and green leaves.
A young woman with long blonde hair standing in a field of yellow flowers during daylight, looking over her shoulder with a slight smile.
A young child with white hair and a dog walking down a forest trail surrounded by trees with yellow and green leaves.
A young girl with glasses and curly blonde hair in a forest with autumn leaves, looking surprised or excited.
Black and white photo of a young man standing in front of a hexagonal wire fence, holding a soccer ball in his left hand, wearing a Nike sports jacket, casual jeans, and a white t-shirt.
A young woman with long brown hair playing a ukulele and smiling against a weathered wooden wall.
A woman and young boy at the beach, hugging and touching foreheads, with water and sky in the background.
A young woman with long blonde hair smiling and wearing a light blue patterned dress standing in a field of yellow flowers on a sunny day.
Family of six standing and sitting against a concrete wall, smiling, with three children sitting on the ground and two adults standing behind them.
A young woman practicing dance or gymnastics jumps inside a spacious room with large grid windows and rustic brick walls.
Close-up of a young woman with blonde hair and green eyes smiling and leaning against a patterned wall.
A man holding a smiling young child outside in a natural setting.
A woman in a black dress with blonde curly hair standing alone on a stage in an empty theater with multiple balconies and warm lighting.
A young woman with blonde hair gently resting her forehead against a horse's face, both eyes closed, inside a stable or indoors.
Young man smiling and playing an acoustic guitar outdoors near a concrete wall.
A young girl and boy smiling outdoors, leaning their heads together.
A young girl dressed as Wonder Woman standing on a concrete ledge with her dog, also dressed as Wonder Woman, in an urban setting with tall buildings in the background.
Two children taking a bath, with one child smiling and laughing while being held, and another child looking on.
Three children smiling and sitting on a log in a forest with sunlight filtering through the trees.
A smiling young man wearing a cowboy hat and a plaid shirt sitting inside a classic red pickup truck.
Group of seven people, three women and four men, sitting and standing on a large tree branch in a wooded area with autumn leaves.
Two women walking two goats on a leash in a grassy outdoor area near a white fence, with trees in the background.
A woman sitting cross-legged on a paddleboard holding a paddle on a lake surrounded by lily pads and trees, with a cloudy sky overhead.
Young man with curly blond hair sitting outdoors, wearing a black long-sleeve shirt, checkered pants, a pearl necklace, a bracelet, and a smartwatch, with a serious expression.
Two young girls with long hair standing close together outdoors, facing the camera with gentle expressions, blurred background with trees and sky.
Family of five sitting on a concrete barrier outdoors during autumn, with colorful fall trees in the background.
Close-up of a smiling young woman with blonde hair and blue eyes outdoors with tall grass in the background.
Baseball player in uniform holding a bat and glove, standing against a brick wall with a large shadow cast on it.
A young woman with long brown hair standing outdoors in a casual outfit, wearing a black crop top and ripped jeans, with one hand on her hip and a neutral expression.
A young woman with short red hair squatting on a brick sidewalk outside a building with white columns and large windows, wearing a green jacket and black knee-high boots.
A woman sits on a ledge while smiling at a man standing next to her, looking up at her, in an urban setting.

Families and Children

Family life is beautifully imperfect. Kids run, laugh, argue, and grow — sometimes all in the same afternoon. My approach to family and children's photography is relaxed and real, designed to capture your family the way you actually are, not just the way you want to look. From intimate sibling portraits to multi-generational gatherings, I serve families throughout Grand Rapids, Grandville, East Grand Rapids, and the surrounding West Michigan area.

→ Browse my Family and Child Gallery and Family Documentary Galleries

Senior Portraits

Senior year goes fast. The portraits you take now will be the ones your family treasures for decades. I work with each senior to build a session that feels authentic to who they are — their style, their passions, their story. From downtown Grand Rapids to Michigan's lakeshore dunes, we'll find the perfect backdrop for this moment in your life.

→ Browse Senior Galleries | See What to Expect

I Look Forward to Hearing From You!

Ready to get started? I'd love to hear about your family, your senior, and what you're hoping to capture. Reach out today and let's begin the conversation.

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