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Ellis Graham Norton

Meet 2 week old sweet Ellis Graham Norton. Dad, Mom and sister Sybil are beyond excited to welcome him to their family. Skyler (Dad) and I used to work with one another before I came back to photography so when I heard from his wife Erin I was beyond excited to photograph their new addition. […]

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Smigielski Lifestyle Session

For any parent who spends so much time on the other side of a camera I want to be there for you in a moment of reality. It’s time to stop hiding behind your lens and get in front with your family and/or friends. See what I mean in this gorgeous lifestyle session

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Photos taped to a wall next to the counter.

All Weddings

Now and Then

As a teenager my friends and I absolutely loved the movie Now and Then. I recently watched it again and all the fun memories of being that age came rushing back. Most recently my favorite show that jumps back and forth in time is This Is Us. It’s the nostalgia of it all that sparks memories and reminds me of where I came from. Sometimes there are memories I would never want to relive and believe me, I have a lot of those. However, in order to be who I am today I have to look back at the things I’ve been through that shaped me into who I am now.

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Real Weddings

Alex and Tara

Check out one of my first weddings to shoot for Kara Hanes Photography.

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Real Weddings

Patrick and Darcy

Today I’m taking another trip down memory lane. 7 years to be exact. Giving you a look at where things started to where they are now.

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Real Weddings

Eno Wedding

As I prepare for weddings this year I’m looking back on my past work and sharing how far I’ve come. Today I’m sharing Thad and Janet’s green house wedding from 2014.

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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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