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Aaron Tatman Senior Session

A couple weeks ago Aaron’s mom contacted me as they were nearing to the senior yearbook submission this month. They had some bad luck with weather in the fall and so they figured a studio session would be perfect. Aaron is a senior at Jenison High School. He has a love for his botany class […]

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Education

Creating a Symmetrical Gallery Wall

A little less than two months ago we moved into our new house. I kept looking at our stairway wall that comes to a cathedral ceiling. I wasn’t quite sure what I wanted to do with this space but I did know that as a photographer I don’t have very many photos in my house […]

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Winter Spokesmodel Session 2022

In the past I haven’t had many sessions outside in the middle of winter but I must say it’s been a breath of fresh air to be able to accommodate this. Half of our year in Michigan is filled with this season so why not embrace it right? I’m pretty sure that 4 winter sessions […]

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Senior

Best of 2021 Seniors

When I think about the Best of 2021 seniors I think of what I found to be the best light and focus on my brand. These aren’t all the favorites I have because I definitely have a lot that aren’t pictured but when I think about colors and composition this is what you get. I […]

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Wedding Wednesday

My Go-To Wedding Gear-Update!

Today I’m giving you an inside look at what items I pack in my bag to shoot a wedding. It might surprise you to know some of my tips.

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Senior

Shi’Rel Bird

Shi’Rel is a senior at Grandville High School. I have such a soft spot for Grandville Seniors as this was my high school as well (umm…20 years ago). Shi’Rel is involved in Track and is a runner. She’s quiet but extremely beautiful. I’ve actually known her for a long time but hadn’t seen her in […]

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I'm Kara, West Michigan Photographer, Wife, Mom of two kids and our sweet Maltipoo. I hope you stay a while or reach out to chat!

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