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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Luke and Sarah

Luke is my younger cousin by 10+ years. He proposed to sarah at an air bnb her sisters and her rented in Michigan for the weekend. The two of them were sharing a car, while they were gone he took the Amtrak from Chicago to Holland and he and his dad set up a proposal of hundreds of photos all over the air bnb, flower petals, and surprised her when she arrived. These photos were taken both near Wacker RD in Chicago as well as Lurie Garden. The two of them are having their wedding in Petosky Michigan 2024. Congrats you guys. I had a great time exploring Chicago with you!
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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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