Brand Stories

When the May Group Realtors reached out about a lifestyle/headshot shoot for their team, I was excited. I love a good brand shoot especially when the group reaches out saying they don’t want boring headshots in front of a white wall.

Had the opportunity to shoot these lovely gals for Gina’s Boutique. There’s something magical about a lake town during Michigan summer. Dinners on patios, boats quietly bobbing in the water, people wandering the street, ice cream cone in hand. Picture perfect. This year felt a bit different, but the magic was still there.

Had the honor of snapping photos of Stacie who owns Barre Code here in Grand Rapids. You know when people refer to people’s energy? How you can just sense if it’s good or bad? Her’s is 100% good. Even when you just meet her, there’s this realness that comes through that makes you immediately feel at ease.

I recently took photos for Gina’s Boutique a local clothing boutique. The backdrop was Romence Gardens here in Grand Rapids which was in full, colorful, happy bloom. I love doing shoots like this and getting a chance to chat with the models who are often local professionals/creatives/all around cool gals who either model on the side or do this on the side.

Marietta is one of those people that you fall in love with right when you meet her. She always brings great energy (one of the things I really appreciate about people). She models for a few different local businesses that I take photos for, so it’s been great to get to know her through endless outfit changes and shoot locations.

There’s something nostalgic about silly carnival games, lights over the demo derby grandstands, and legendary fair food. All of the activity and color was the perfect backdrop for this shoot with Ashlee. Her look was perfect-striped denim jumpsuit, rattan bag, and sky high pony. THE FAIR WASN’T READY.