The McKeown Family

TGIF, my friends! I'm ending out the week with images of this beautiful family, and just flipping through these leaves me smiling ear to ear. We had so much fun shooting on their farm, and sweet little Emma totally stole my heart. Again. 

The Jonkhoff Family

I don't think we can deny that fall is settling in, and I keep asking myself how long I can get away with still wearing Birkenstocks. As the days keep trending cooler, it's good to reflect on the beautiful summer we enjoyed. The Jonkhoff family lucked out with perfectly beautiful end-of-summer weather for their sessions, and as I transition into sweaters and jackets, I'll be remembering the beauty of warm, sunny afternoons like this one.

ArtPrize

Happy ArtPrize! Today marks the opening day of ArtPrize Eight, which I'm celebrating by sharing some of my favorite images from last year's competition. As a fan of both art and people-watching, you can bet I'll be spending plenty of time downtown over the next few weeks. There are so many great spaces to visit! I'm always impressed by Kendall's show at the Fed Galleries, and Calvin's 106 Gallery definitely qualifies as a must-see. Tell me, which venue is on your can't-miss list?

Baby Owen | Newborn

How sweet is this precious little peanut and his two big brothers?! I loved photographing tiny little Owen and his beautiful family a few weeks ago. If these little boys don't make you feel the warm fuzzies all the way down to your toes, I don't know what will.

The DeJong Family

How fun would it be to spend a week staying on Lake Michigan with your entire family?! (Not to mention waking up to scenes worthy of a Pure Michigan ad every day.) I loved getting to capture a few memories for this bunch while they vacationed together. You want to know what's also great? Dutch bingo, because everyone in West Michigan is somehow connected (and that is the best).