Science shows us that novelty is so important when it comes to quality of life. Novel experiences slow down our perception of time, allowing us to really savor and appreciate moments.

An engagement session is a way of illustrating your love story. For some couples, that means taking photos in a favorite park. For others, it means revisiting where they first met. For Bettina and Donavin, illustrating their love story involved mastering a specific vision. This vision included hosting their session in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, where they've shared many dates, and it also meant achieving a very unique aesthetic.

Today, I'm going to use an at-home couples cooking session to show you just how sweet and intimate having a session in your home can be.

I was so blown away when Amanda sent me a message asking if I was going to be free in December to take Christmas photos in Frankenmuth...

I am so, so happy I decided to take on Shelby and Ben’s micro-wedding in Southeast Michigan. It was a perfect send off to a busy summer!

When Shelby and Ben told me they wanted to do their spring engagement photos in Southeast Michigan's Kensington Metropark, I was thrilled!

Ally and Rob's beach engagement session was beautiful! We met just before golden hour in Saginaw, Michigan to take their canoe photos.

Kaylee and Jeff's engagement session was great! We met just before golden hour at the wooden covered bridge in Frankenmuth, Michigan.

I think I first time heard the term “baby fever” from Hillary back in 2011. For the nine years that we have been friends, I have known her..

Every time someone asks me to take their photos, I am honored. I feel excited, nervous, and so incredibly blessed.