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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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South Haven Proposal Photographer

A few weeks ago, Jeremy reached out to me with a heartfelt request: he wanted to capture a special moment for Gia in South Haven. Being from out of town, he needed a bit of assistance with setting up the proposal, and I was more than happy to step in and help make his vision […]

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All Weddings

The Union Pavilion At Railside Wedding

What an absolutely stunning day it was for Tim and Abigail! Their wedding at the Union Pavilion at Railside in Byron Center was nothing short of magical, and every moment of the day was a testament to their love and the joy they bring to those around them. With a wedding party of 20, finding […]

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Grand Rapids Senior Girl Session

I’m not going to lie—getting around Grand Rapids yesterday was a real struggle due to all the construction. But we weren’t going to let that get us down. For this senior session, we wanted to have fun. Our adventure started at the Civic Theatre, then we went to the Gerald R. Ford Museum, and to […]

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Senior

Dune Harbor Park Muskegon Senior Photos

Not all guys are keen on senior photos, but for Kadein, thirty minutes at Dune Harbor Park was the perfect spot near his home in Muskegon. This newly opened space had everything we needed. Have a great senior year Kadein! – Kara If you or someone you know is looking for a senior photographer at […]

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Saugatuck Family Photographer

We rescheduled the family session after hearing it would be raining later in the day, and I’m not obsessed with 8 a.m. summer sessions in Saugatuck. It turned out to be the perfect time to beat the crowds at Oval Beach. It was such an honor to be the Doherty family’s photographer after traveling all […]

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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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