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Zoie Higdon

If you have been following me for any length of time this year you probably have already seen Zoie in some of my photos. She is on my senior spokesmodel team for 2023. If you haven’t, let me tell you a little bit about her. Zoie is from Northview High School and is involved in […]

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Spokesmodel

Color Powder Spokesmodel Session

This session was quite an experience. We met in downtown Grand Rapids early in the morning. We wanted to make sure it wasn’t too hot and that we could get these before the sun was too bright. Interestedly enough is that it was overcast and the weather lately has been perfect temps. Either way these […]

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Senior

Connor Orlik

To contemplate that Connor will be a senior this fall is surreal. The first time I met Connor I had just started a new job and he was a curious young four year old who called me Ms. Kara. That’s right. I had him in preschool. Later on we discovered that we attended the same […]

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My Family

Ben’s 37th Birthday

What can I say that would hold up to the man Ben is? Honestly there are no words but I’m going to try. Ben is the kind of guy who will give up everything to make me happy. He is a hard worker, extraordinarily smart and can figure anything out. He’s my go-to when I […]

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Senior

Tressa Meeuwes Jenison Senior 2023

Each passing year I’m more surprised at which kids become seniors. This is because it’s quickly approaching for me and my kids and I can’t even fathom myself being old enough for a high schooler. I’ve known the Meeuwes family for many years. I also did Tressa’s sister’s photos. When I realized it was time […]

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Maternity

Corey and Simone VanderLaan Maternity

Grand Haven, Michigan is probably one of the two most popular beach spots I go to for photo sessions. When I met up with Corey and Simone we decided Kirk Park would be the best spot. Simone and I were introduced to one another this year by a colleague of mine (shout out to Kelly […]

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