CAPTURING YOUR FAMILY JUST AS YOU ARE

DOCUMENTARY-STYLE FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY IN GRAND RAPIDS, MI

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Two young girls eating snacks in a cozy room. One girl in a pink top and blue shorts is standing near a chalkboard wall, holding a glass jar and eating a snack with a string. The other girl, in a black top and white shorts, is leaning against the doorway, eating a snack and looking at the first girl. In the background, there is a bookshelf filled with books and a window with a plant nearby.

PHOTO SESSIONS THAT FEEL MORE LIKE PLAYDATES

An LR Photos session isn't something you survive — it's something you actually enjoy. Think less "everybody look at the camera" and more a hang at home that happens to be beautifully documented. You bring the snacks, the inside jokes, the sibling chaos. And I'll bring the camera and quietly disappear into the background while your family does what your family does.

Because here's the thing about kids: they don't perform on command, and honestly, you wouldn't want them to. The real magic — the belly laughs, the spontaneous piggyback rides, the moment your littlest reaches up to grab your hand without thinking — that stuff only shows up when everyone's forgotten they're supposed to be taking photos. It’s my job is to create the conditions for that to happen, then get out of the way and let it.

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Low-Pressure Family Photography 

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neurodivergent-friendly

My photo sessions are built around your family's pace, not a predetermined script. There's no pressure to perform, no rushing through poses — just space to show up exactly as you are.

accepting

Every family looks different, and that's not just okay here: it's the whole point. My lens is judgment-free, full stop. Whether you’re an LGBTQ+ family, a single parent, or polyamorous, I’m proud to photograph you!

documentary-style

Rather than directing your family into a photo, I document the one that's already happening. I observe, wait, and pay attention to catch the moments that feel most like you.

some of my favorite families from over the years

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A young boy wearing orange sunglasses and a blue, yellow, red, and white striped shirt smiling outside in a backyard with houses, trees, and toys in the background.
Children riding scooters outdoors with two adults sitting on the steps of a house in the background.
A young boy wearing yellow sunglasses, a tie-dye t-shirt, and tan shorts riding a blue scooter on a sidewalk in front of a residential house, sticking out his tongue, with one arm pointing forward.
Two children, a boy and a girl, hugging smiling on a sandy beach near the water with trees in the background.
A young boy with light hair, wearing a navy blue shirt and teal shorts, standing in shallow ocean water facing away from the camera, with cloudy sky and distant horizon in the background.
Family walking on a wooden bridge through a lush green forest, smiling and laughing together.
A young person with curly dark hair sitting on the green wooden steps of a porch in front of a house with white siding and green shutters. They are wearing a dark brown hoodie, blue jeans, white sneakers, and some bracelets.
Group of people, including children and adults, playing on a tire swing hanging from a large tree in a sunny park with green grass and trees.
A young boy sitting amidst tall grass and wildflowers in a garden or natural outdoor setting, looking directly at the camera.
Child holding five eggs, some brown and some white, on a grassy surface.
A young girl with glasses and a big smile holding an orange tabby cat outside in a garden during daytime.
Group of five people and a dog sitting and kneeling in a living room with large windows, a yellow couch, and a wooden table.
Young person with curly hair sitting on the floor of a bedroom or living space, holding a video game controller. The room has a yellow wall with framed artwork, a fish tank, and various toys and equipment, suggesting a cozy, personal space.
Family of four standing outside in front of a house with trees and grass. The man has long hair and a beard, wearing a green hoodie and a backwards cap. The woman is holding a baby dressed in blue and gray. The older child, with blonde curly hair, is
A family of four, including a mother holding a baby, a father playing with a young boy on the bed, and a toddler playing with toys nearby, in a bedroom with sunlight coming through the window.

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