As I reflect on the incredible year that was 2023, I am thrilled to share the highlights and memories that defined my photography journey here in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
We shared in the joyful moments as families welcomed new members on a cold winter morning
We witnessed the love of this amazing couple who celebrated their 2020 marriage and baby on the way with family and friends...
We said goodbye to this family as they prepared for a move to a new state
We felt the joy that comes with a piece of sidewalk chalk on a summer evening with this family
and somehow, 10 years of photographing families flew by. My earliest clients, those wide-eyed toddlers, and cooing newborns, are now entering their teenage years.
When I wasn't photographing families, I was working with local businesses to tell their stories. I worked closely with the Michigan Department of Education to photograph Michigan-grown food from farm to school in support of locally-grown food and Michigan businesses.
Being able to witness firsthand the dedication and passion Michigan farmers put into raising their crops from seed to harvest has been a highlight of my career.
And thanks to my ongoing partnership with Taste the Local Difference, I've had the immense privilege of bringing the stories of Michigan's passionate food businesses to life. Their dedication to craft and the local bounty make Michigan a true culinary haven. Here are a few of my favorites from these sessions...
Freshly picked radishes from Flatwater Farms
Piglets at Tiger Valley Ranch in Fennville Michigan
Busy bees at ValleyHUB in Kalamazoo
A row of sweet onions at Crisp County Acres in Holland
Drone image of a jogger on a trail at Marken Glen Park for Kalamazoo County Parks
Woman harvesting beets in downtown Detroit at Keep Growing Detroit
Peanut brittle from Papa's Peanut Brittle of Kalamazoo
From Comstock to Detroit, every session pushed me to discover new perspectives and refine my storytelling skills. But, what truly made these sessions extraordinary were the remarkable people who shared their lives with me.
To my clients, collaborators, and the incredible people who trusted me with their stories, I can't thank you enough. Your support and trust have made this photographic journey as a Kalamazoo photographer not just rewarding but profoundly meaningful. I look forward to the adventures that 2024 holds!