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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When I arrived at the Lusthoff’s Lake home I was greeted by sweet little Savanah with a flower and her mom Anna. Anna had reached out to me several weeks prior to schedule a session while they would be in town. The whole family was meeting up for the holiday and this would be the first time they would all be together since 2019. I felt so special that not only her, but both her sisters came in from out of state and I was able to capture their memories all together.

When I looked at all of them I was so impressed by their outfits. They mentioned that they had read my family style guide and that it was a huge help in deciding. I sometimes wonder if anyone even reads it so I’m glad they did because they nailed it! Had they not told me I would have never known. To get started we began with the large family since it was so close to bedtime for the littles. They might have been sleepy and a little shy but they were still adorable and stole the show for sure. I felt so honored and at home while I was there and when I left it felt way to soon. Lusthoff family I hope you love your images!

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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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