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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Devon and Grace

It was a couple weeks ago that Devon called me. He wanted to surprise Grace on their one year anniversary with a photoshoot because she’s always wanted great photos. The morning of the shoot he let her know that we were meeting in Grand Haven, what colors to wear and the rest was a surprise he did not mention. As the photographer I had to keep watching the time to let her friends know when and where we’d be arriving so they could make a grand surprise in the end. Check out their adorable surprise for the couple.

Devon and Grace just celebrated one year together. Devon called me a few weeks prior to arrange a surprise session. Check out what happened.

What a wonderful group of friends that surprised Grace on the one year anniversary with signs saying “Happy One Year”. She was very surprised indeed. You guys were such a fun bunch. Grace I hope you truly enjoyed your session!

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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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