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Senior

Connor Orlik

To contemplate that Connor will be a senior this fall is surreal. The first time I met Connor I had just started a new job and he was a curious young four year old who called me Ms. Kara. That’s right. I had him in preschool. Later on we discovered that we attended the same […]

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Senior

A Senior Prom Session

One of the coolest parts of my senior rep program is offering them a friends session. These are the types of sessions that are great. You spend so much money on the dress, shoes, hair, and make-up to what? Take photos on your phone? Why not get gorgeous photos to remember this by as well.

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Engagements

Calvin and Nicole

A Tandem bike and champaign toast. What could be more fun and exciting that that?

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Wedding Wednesday

Wedding Day Timelines

This is probably not the most fun part of the wedding prep but it is the most vital part. a wedding timeline can make or break the flow of your day so it’s important to make sure you optimize every part of it. I suggest cluing in your coordinator and photographer to maximize your day to get the photos and time you want with the most important aspects.

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guy and girl sitting on a couch. She is holding her pregnant belly.

Couples

Nate and Lindsey’s Pregnancy Announcement

When they told us they were pregnant we were very excited! When they asked me to be a part of their announcement I was honored. See how they used their dog to announce their pregnancy.

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Education

Planning a Proposal

Have you always wanted the moment you got engaged to be beautifully documented. Perhaps you have friends that have been dating a long time. Whatever the reason I’m giving you some great tips on planning a proposal 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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