KARA HANES

I live and work in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and I love photographing weddings across West Michigan, Detroit, and Chicago. My couples value genuine connection, joyful moments, and timeless storytelling through photography.

KARA HANES PHOTOGRAPHY

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I'm a hopeless romantic who finds great joy in creating and capturing connection and beauty wherever I go.

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Golden Girl Session with Sharon West

When I met up with for this session I wasn’t sure what it would be like. This was the first time I did a session with several generations specifically where they wanted photos of Grandma. It was fun and oh so sweet. I now want to do this with my own family!

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Weddings

Marc and Penny Apple Blossom Farms

They met each other in high school, years, kids and grandkids later they came together and the rest is history – well, sort of. Marc’s love for Penny comes when he sees her mischievous smile along with the look in her eyes. Each story comes with several chapters and this is one of many for Marc and Penny but […]

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Personal

Barbados

I’ll tell you what, our trip to Barbados exceeded all expectations. Warm sandy beaches and endless Rum Punch. For those of you looking to schedule a Caribbean trip I thought I’d share about this particular Island. Most photos were taking with my phone (who wants to carry a huge camera all the time? Plus I […]

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Maternity & Newborn

Studio Three Newborn Session

I’m excited to share with you my first newborn session in one of the GR Studios. It was such an honor photographing for Bailey and Chris. Little brooks is so adorable. Check out this session from December 2020.

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Hot Chocolate Recipe

Here in Michigan the weather bounces back from hot to cold frequently. When we get near freezing or just some chilly rain I make my kids a special cup of Hot Cocoa to enjoy. There are plenty of recipes that are delicious but let me tell you, nothing is as good as the recipe my […]

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Seniors

Melissa DeGlopper

Meet Melissa. She’s a senior at Jenison. She has the cutest smirk and a big big heart. See More of this session at www.karahanesphotography.com Are you interested in scheduling a Senior session? I’d love to hear from you and give you my pricing guide.

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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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