This feels like a bit of a strange time to be reflecting on the previous season. Maybe because I am behind in organizing and sharing this post, but likely because of the current state of the world we live in. Many are facing hardship and the space around us just feels heavy. It is hard to imagine these times of togetherness in our near future and as the realities of the what lies ahead become more uncertain, this collection serves as a reminder of gratitude, of connection, and of love. 

Another year has passed. Another year with the honor of witnessing these special days. The briefest moments frozen in time. Thousands of images and these are just the select few that I hope represent the work that represents me, the work that I am still the most proud of. 

I’ve taken portraits on top of mountains and in the middle of rock river beds. Portraits of the most beautiful table scapes and ceremony set ups. Of gorgeous gowns and fancy shoes. But these are the images that stay with me. The ones that I can feel deep in my guts. When I look at them, I can hear the words you are saying to each other, the sound of your laughter and the racing of your hearts. These are the photographs that can tell the whole story in just one frame. 

THE MOST JOY, 2019

This wrap up post is a little different from previous years. For one, its late. This was my busiest season to date, however nothing short of incredible. Secondly, I chose not to include portraits from every session or wedding that I was a part of. Mostly because this post shouldn’t be a summary of every weekend and it truly would be overwhelming for the viewer, but a collection of images that I feel represent me as an artist, as an individual, and as a photographer. 

Over the last year I have had the opportunity to witness love in all of its forms all across the country. Traveling to Savannah, Chicago, New York City, Washington DC, Tampa, Virginia, New Jersey, all the way north to Palmer, Alaska and of course throughout the great state of Michigan. Hanging out on family farms, on top of mountains, aboard pirate ships, and even had a front row seat at the circus celebration. Witnessing dozens of nuptials, brand new babies, and couples madly in love and excited for their upcoming weddings. 

It was a year of growth. Of continuing to fine tune the legacy that I hope to leave behind. Of creating beyond tradition and focusing on the raw. Many of these photographs would not win an award for composition or perfect focus, however while scrolling through thousands of pictures, the images that make up this collection are the images that forced me to pause.

The Most Joy, 2018.