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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Trevor and Lexi Thelen | Spring Wedding | Park Place Hotel | St. Joseph Catholic Church | Traverse City, Michigan

Wow. That’s right, my first statement to this destination wedding is wow. What a marvelous time in Traverse City, Michigan. The day started out with a beautiful sunrise which made for amazing April weather. After getting ready at the Park Place Hotel everyone made their way to St. Joseph Catholic church on Mission Point for […]

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Seniors

Grand Rapids Senior Photographer

Jordyn came up to Grand Rapids help model for the Reset Conference Senior Styled Shoot. Photographers from all over the country came to west Michigan to learn and have fun. This was the first time I did a styled shoot for seniors but it was a lot of fun. I hope you enjoy checking out […]

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Family

Kids Portraits at the Haze Studio | Grandville, Michigan

Such a fun time with this family once again. This time we visited the Haze Studio in Grandville and it was the perfect backdrop for them. The baby blues stood out perfectly. Enjoy this little glimpse

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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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