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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Saugatuck Family Photographer

We rescheduled the family session after hearing it would be raining later in the day, and I’m not obsessed with 8 a.m. summer sessions in Saugatuck. It turned out to be the perfect time to beat the crowds at Oval Beach. It was such an honor to be the Doherty family’s photographer after traveling all the way from Kentucky.

How perfect are all these colors together for the beach?

I always love making time for fun during a session

Doherty Family, I hope you had a wonderful vacation here in Saugatuck. It was so great being your photographer. Hope to see you again! – Kara

Are you looking for a Saugatuck family photographer? Contact me here

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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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