Photography Driven by Passion & Emotion

Below and throughout you’ll find a blend of a unique style of photography that emphasizes romance, the intensity of love, happiness, emotion and the photographic moments surrounding the couples that I have worked with. My passion for wedding photography is cinematic, blends a fun and creative stylish approach that not only tells a great story, but is executed in a way delivers emotional impact.

Wedding Photography in Michigan

Being a Michigan Wedding Photographer located in Grand Rapids, I have the opportunity to photograph some wonderful weddings throughout the state. Here is a collection of photos featured that resemble the style of the my work and special moments that were created.

Night on the Town in Grand Rapids

This was a concept shoot with two amateur models, Paul Jendrasiak and Emily Stapleton. I wanted to achieve sort of styled look in the pool hall and a feeling of emotions in the initial shots. The hair stylist Jennifer Unger wanted to put together a series of images. I have to also thank Jeff Hage of Green Frog Photo for helping out and shooting the video series. The photos were taken at Sazerack Lounge near downtown Grand Rapids.

Amber & Jake 50′s Wedding

This is one of those weddings that is a photographers dream. Amber gave me full reign to be able shoot a style of photography that would best deliver a look that fit the genre they were after. We should this wedding in Lapeer, Michigan and then drove an hour to Detroit Michigan and finished the rest of the set at Greektown Hotel and and Casino. I’ve never met a more enjoyable couple as Amber and Jake.

Justin & Kelsey

A beautiful couple local to Grand Rapids, both their engagement and wedding were photographed in downtown. Their engagement was in front of the Ford Museum when we were all of sudden rained on. Good thing we were carrying an umbrella. Their reception was held at MacFadden’s in downtown Grand Rapids.

Katie and Kevin

Beautiful Fall Romantic Engagement

Katie and Kevin were just an absolute blast to work with. They drove nearly 3hrs to come do this little romance session we set out to do at Blandford Nature Center. Both of these two are big time hunters, so they were in their element outside. Can’t wait for their wedding day!

Kira and Tony Wedding

Beautiful Fall Wedding at Castle Farms

It was a cold fall day, but the location was absolutely beautiful. Located in Charlevoix, Michigan. Castle Farms is like the mecca for weddings. There were 5 weddings going on that day! Tony and Kira had a beautiful candlelight reception and every moment spent with them was just an absolute joy. One of my favorite clients!

Sean and Amanda

Intimate Collection of Weddings & Couples

This is a collection of older work over the years. Featuring couples and various weddings I have photographed.

Stephen and Stefanie

Detroit Wedding in Style

What a fun group this was. I met Stefanie by way of a bridesmaid that was friends with a past client. A quick year and half had past and the 9/10/11 wedding was on. We ventured to a park where there must have been 10 other wedding parties there! We hoped into a big bus, they slammed a few drinks and the reception party was underway. We had such an awesome time shooting this wedding in the Detroit area.

Beautiful Romantic Engagement

Alex and Rob are from Grand Rapids and boy where they not shy to show their affection. We traveled to a remote location in Indiana and spent the day putting together a production in an awesome location. We had so much! Sure am looking forward to their wedding soon!

Jennie and Jon

Summertime Wedding at Grand Valley University

Jennie and Jon came to me about 18 months (she was really excited about her wedding photography!) before their wedding. I couldn’t believe how fast time flew by till we got to their big day. We had such a blast together right up to the point I started to not feel well during the reception. But I toughed it out and we got some really awesome shots throughout the day. We shot this wedding at the Grand Valley State University campus and of course it was another hot June summer wedding!

Kevy & Brian

Fall Engagement in Rockford, Michigan

Kevy and Brian drove all the way from Detroit to capture a wonderful session in celebration of their soon to be wedding. We shot these series of images, showcasing a few samples from the Rockford Dam area in downtown Rockford Michigan.

Illusions of Love

Illusions of Love

This was a concept shoot that I wanted to create. Playing off a story line and to challenge myself to shoot in a way similar to a cinematic film and using strong music to convey a mood. I hope you enjoy. The photography production was in an old abandon church in Gary, IN.

Jennifer and Shaw

Hot Summer Wedding at Michigan State University

Jennifer and I met online, and we never had the chance to meet in person prior to the wedding. She lives in Texas and had to coordinate all her wedding planning from long distance. The wedding and reception were held at the Michigan State campus where they met. This was one brutally hot day, and I believe the sun just about nuked the bride! Jennifer and Shaw were such an awesome couple to work with and the results were just outstanding. She had recently sent a wonderful thank you card and that is always a wonderful reward for the efforts.

Romance Engagement Photos

An engagement session is a time where it’s just you and your lover. Nobody else around and the chance to really express your love and happiness for one another. I like to call these Romance sessions. Engagement photos that are ever lasting.

Models

Collection of Michigan Models

Various local models I’ve photographed over the years.

Bridals

Various bridal sessions we have done where we venture out and shot in great locations.

Boudoir/Fashion

Looking Beautiful and Sexy

Every woman is entitled to look beautiful and sexy. To me boudoir is not about sexual expression, but projecting a woman in way that evokes the sensuality of a woman. Making people look incredible is what I am good at. Whether it’s a bride, groom or woman dress provocatively, a great artist can express no matter what they are photographing.

Angela

Hollywood Inspired Pin Up