Real Moments. Wild Love.


Grand Rapids Wedding Photographer

you want to remember how it felt.

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Joyful bride and groom laughing under flowing white veil on sunny wedding day.
Bride and groom share first dance in elegant ballroom, silhouetted by warm spotlight with chandelier backdrop.
A bride in a flowing white gown and groom in black suit share a romantic moment at a vineyard wedding at sunset.

The moments you'll remember aren't always the ones you planned.


The quiet hugs.

The squeeze of your partner's hand.

The tears during your vows.

The laughter that makes your face hurt.

The butterflies as you finally marry your best friend.


Your wedding deserves to be experienced.


It's one of the few days in your life where everyone you love is together.


Laugh louder. Cry harder. Dance longer.

Hold your people a little tighter.

Be fully present.

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Bride smiling over her shoulder in a white gown, golden hour sunlight, lush greenery background.
Bride and groom share a romantic embrace outdoors at night, surrounded by warm glowing lanterns at their wedding reception.
Bride and groom pose on a golf course green with autumn foliage backdrop, groom helping bride with a golf swing.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom sharing their first dance at a romantic wedding reception.
Groom carrying bride in white gown across lush green lawn during golden hour at outdoor wedding celebration.
Black and white photo of a groom kissing his bride surrounded by cheering wedding party members.
A dapper groom in a gray suit and bow tie adjusts his jacket, reflected in a mirror against a brown curtain backdrop.
Black and white photo of an emotional bride wiping tears during her wedding ceremony.
A bride and groom share a romantic embrace under a street lamp at night, surrounded by warm glowing candles.
The Moments

 

you'll come back to.

 

 

Your photographer.

The one who’s got you.


I believe dogs deserve wedding invitations.

Music and books are my love language.

Brunch is a food group.

My lavender obsession is becoming everyone's problem.


Be wildly in love.

I'll take care of the rest.




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Wherever Your Story Leads

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About

Behind the camera.

 

 

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Experience

What to expect.

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Weddings

Explore the stories.

 

"What Lauren delivered wasn’t just photos - it was an emotional, breathtaking time capsule of our engagement and wedding day."



- Aaron & Emma, The Rutledge, Grand Rapids, Michigan


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