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.

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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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Yonker Family

The Yonker/Bedford Family session at the dunes at Silver Lake, Michigan was a direct reflection of this family’s love for each other, the outdoors and their jeeps! Rebecca and Dave Yonker and their incredible blended family are the PERFECT example that what’s meant to be will always find its way and it was an absolute honor to shoot a piece of their story.

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Maternity & Newborn

Woznick Baby #2 Announcement

It may have taken their son Beckett a little while to warm up to the idea of another baby in the family but I think he’ll love them once they arrive.

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Olson Family

This is the sweetest family you guys! They are such a blessing. I have literally met Sam twice and her and I were instant friends. When I was filling in this summer to help with our church’s youth camp, Ryley came on board as our new youth pastor. A new job for him, big move […]

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Elliot Jameson Vanderlaan | In Home Session

I was so excited whenI got the chance to meet sweet Elliot. He is so precious. This little guy came early on July 5th, 2022. He weighed a whole five pounds and eleven ounces. Don’t let that weight fool you because he came in 19 inches long for his height. If you didn’t know this, […]

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Maternity & Newborn

Colorful Lifestyle Newborn Session

This family is the sweetest. I loved meeting Caitlin, Landon, and Willem (big brother). Landon was so sweet and I loved that I had time to hold him and feed him his bottle. Such a little peanut. I also had time to play with Willem who is full of energy. Caitlin sure has her hands […]

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Woznick Family 2022

If you have never strolled through downtown Rockford, Michigan then do yourself a favor. It’s worth it! Not to mention there are several ice cream spots to choose from which is what we did after this family session. I think this is probably one of the most popular spots for the Woznick family. I know […]

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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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