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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Mast Family

When I arrived to the Mast house I was greeted by Sergeant Pepper, their beautiful golden doodle. The family welcomed me into their home and we found ourselves talking and making so many connections. I have discovered over the years that since I haven’t moved very far from where I grew up there are so […]

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Maternity & Newborn

Eliana Newborn Session

Eliana is a month old. I’m sure it’s no surprise to see her month documented since I’ve been photographing Kaylynn and Drew since they were engaged. They are such dear friends of mine and I’m so excited to welcome their new baby. Of course we met at one of my favorite newborn studios, GR Studio […]

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Maternity & Newborn

Josie Fisher Newborn Session

Welcome to the world sweet Josie Ann Fisher! Josie entered the world on March 31st, 2022 at 5:42pm measuring 21 inches in height and 7 pounds 2 ounces in weight. She is quite the snuggler. When I arrived to the home of Levi and Lauren, Josie was fast asleep and in fact, she stayed sleeping […]

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Maternity & Newborn

Elizabeth Grace Newborn Session

Welcome to the world sweet Eliza who was born on February 8th, 2022 at 6:28pm. She weighed exactly 8 pounds and measured 20 inches in height. She has a full head of hair with tiny curls just like mom and sister! Dad and Momma love watching her interact with her big sister Evie. and can’t […]

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Hurlbutt Winter Wonderland

This session was an absolute dream. We were all wisked away in a winter wonderland in west Michigan after a fresh snow fall. Don’t let this session fool you. It was a huge project in the making. Marcie and I would converse every time we saw snow in the forecast. In fact when it was […]

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Brewer Family at Crahen Park

Within 24 hours we planned this session an executed it. It was definitely a team effort and it turned out adorable. Take a peek.

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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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