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  • capital city film festival 2025

    May 7, 2025
    video

    In capturing footage from the festival, I hope to portray the the joy and silliness of the festival and the strong sense of community that has grown up around this annual event.

  • leah & kaleb engaged

    October 10, 2024
    engagement, photo

    Congrats to Leah and Kaleb on their engagement!

  • Freddy

    October 30, 2021
    photo

    For spooky season this year, I worked with some friends for this Freddy inspired shoot. Normally I stay away from horror and scary, but it was fun to play with lights and haze to bring this look to life.

  • Asa

    April 30, 2018
    film, photo

    And just like that, I’m thrice an uncle. Asa was born back in February and I was lucky enough to spend a weekend with him and his little Marquette family earlier this month. Seeing Otto take his place as an older brother was especially fun to witness. Here’s a look at six-week-old Asa and his…

  • Hannah & Young // engaged

    October 15, 2017
    engagement, photo

    So excited to see these good friends get engaged! I really enjoyed watching Young secretly plan everything and surprise Hannah with this whole evening. The orchard was a beautiful spot to wander around on a sunny fall day. Congrats you two!

  • Colleen & Brad

    August 2, 2017
    photo, wedding

    What a lovely summer afternoon for a wedding. The sun was screaming hot, but that didn’t stop us from having a ton of fun exploring downtown Detroit. Seeing the ice-cream truck drive up and surprise Colleen and Brad was just one of the many moments I was privileged to capture. Thanks for letting me be…

  • Joel & William

    October 19, 2016
    photo, wedding

    A Michigan castle in the fall – what a beautiful setting. Joel & William’s wedding was such a perfect day full of love, friends, and amazing details throughout the grounds. Joel & William, thanks for letting me be a part of your day!

  • Otto’s First Birthday

    July 23, 2016
    lifestyle, photo, portrait

    Earlier this summer my oldest nephew turned one! It’s been so great to be able to watch him grow from a distance, but getting time to actually interact with him in person is so special. I can’t wait to have little conversations with him soon.

  • Grandkids in the Garden

    June 24, 2016
    lifestyle, photo, portrait

    Cute faces: yes. Everyone looking towards the camera at the same time: not so much.

  • Lauren & Dave

    June 11, 2016
    photo, wedding

    A barn wedding reception is always a fun time; Lauren & Dave’s wedding was no exception. Woldumar Nature Center is one of those dreamy locations that I’ve been able to photograph on multiple occasions. It’s always great to go back.

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