Detroit, Michigan & Beyond

Briar Barns, Grand Rapids Wedding | Alyssa & Chris

August 1, 2018

Alyssa and Chris are married!

Last month, Alyssa and Chris were married at the gorgeous Briar Barns right outside of Grand Rapids. Every detail from the venue, to the flowers, to the decor was perfection and I was so excited photographing it all. My favorite part of the entire day was when Chris serenaded his new bride with a song he had written for her. He has such an amazing voice and I definitely was shooting the moment through a few tears of my own.

Congratulations you two! You are such a wonderful couple. Thank you so much for allowing me to capture your beautiful day.

Photographer: Shauna Wear

Ceremony & Reception: Briar Barns – Sparta, MI

Caterer – Roman of Kangaroo Kitchen & Catering – Grand Rapids, MI

Hair: Tiffany Hutchins

Makeup: Lisa Marie of Wonderfully Made Beauty – Rockford, MI

Flowers: Gerrie Morgan of Amazing Floral Moments – Rockford, MI

Ice Cream: Love’s Ice Cream Cart – Grand Rapids, MI

Bridal Gown: Catherine Deane, Designer from Carrie Karibo Bridal Boutique – Cincinnati, OH

Bridesmaids dresses: Lulus online & Dessy from Elizabeth’s Bridal – Northville, MI

Groom & Groomsmen Attire: Calvin Klein

DJ: Jeremy Bolkins

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Detroit Institute of Arts Engagement | Alex & Brooke

July 20, 2018

Alex and Brooke are getting married!

I am so excited to photograph their wedding next summer. I’ve known Alex his entire life and had the pleasure of shooting his sister’s wedding a couple of years ago. These two are just like family to me and I am so happy for them.

Congratulations Alex and Brooke!

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The Belt, Detroit High School Senior Session | Olivia

July 12, 2018

Last fall, I shot Olivia’s high school senior session in the heart of Detroit. I had so much fun with her and her mom throughout our session together. I’ve known this sweet girl since she was born and it’s been a joy to watch her grow into such a wonderful young woman!

Last month, she graduated from Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte with honors. I can’t wait to see all of the amazing things she does in the future. The sky is the limit!

Congratulations Olivia and to all of the graduates of the class of 2018!

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Michigan Fall Engagement | Alyssa & Chris

June 7, 2018

I’m baaaaaaaaaack! Hi guys! Maternity leave was awesome and I loved every minute of time off with my three littles, but I am SO ready for what’s to come this wedding season!

I told you my first wedding back is going to be an awesome one and I am SO excited to head to Grand Rapids tonight in preparation for Alyssa and Chris’s big day tomorrow! These two are gorgeous and sweet and so, so in love. I enjoyed every second of photographing them last fall during their engagement session. I even got a peek at Alyssa’s wedding dress and OMGoodness, I’d love to set an hour aside tomorrow just to shoot THAT! Eeeek!

I’m so honored to have gotten to know Alyssa over the past several years. She watched my girls for me the summer I shot my very first wedding. My Charlie was just a bitty baby at the time and I cannot believe this is now the start of my SIXTH wedding season. It is so special that five years later, Alyssa will be the beautiful bride in front of my camera. So, so honored.

Congratulations Alyssa and Chris! I cannot WAIT to see both of your gorgeous faces tomorrow! xo

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Personal | Jensen Dean

May 21, 2018

If you follow me on social media (Instagram or Facebook), you may have seen that on April 10th, our family was blessed with the arrival of our baby boy, Jensen Dean. <3

I’ve been a little MIA since then, but not gonna lie… Maternity. Leave. Is. Awesome. I’m cooking! I’m cleaning my house on a regular basis! I’m watching all of my favorite reality tv shows! But best of all, I’m getting all of the snuggles I can from this sweet boy. Gosh, I’m a lucky girl.

3 more weeks until my summer wedding season begins! I’ve loved the time off, but I am SO excited to get back in the game. And my first wedding back is going to be an AMAZING one! Stay tuned.

Gorgeous newborn pics by my amazingly talented friend/former roomie/fellow Parks & Recreation lover, Amanda from Davenport & Co. Photography She specializes in minimalist newborn, lifestyle newborn, and lifestyle family photography. Her work is so beautiful and I am beyond thankful to be such great friends with so many exceptional photographers. This business is pretty great… Go check her website out and then book her! You will be SO happy that you did.