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Happy November! It’s always a good mail day when the new @grmagazine shows up in my mailbox. Huge congrats to @dablonvineyards on the beautiful feature and for recently being recognized by @usatoday as one of the top ten tasting rooms in the country. 🏆 It’s always an honor to shoot features like this: with as much care and thought I’d put toward my own business, passion, life’s work, I try to honor and communicate the same in each and every shoot. It is unmistakeable how much time, effort, and passion both Winemaker, Rudy Shafer, and owner, William Schopf, pour into their wine, their property, and their terraced vineyards. One of my favorite unexpected details were the gorgeous picnic tables built by Rudy nestled within a grove of Asian Pear trees he also planted - a magical vision executed perfectly. @dablonvineyards in Baroda, MI is a truly special destination. 🍇

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This insta-fall dreary wet weather has got me nostalgic for dreamy summer assignments already. Earlier this summer, @hourdetroitmagazine hired me to photograph a brewery tour through Grand Rapids and Traverse City for their July 2023 issue. It was travel blog style, so I had a great laid back time tasting and chasing TC’s @kayakbikebrew tours through town. Here’s some standout images from just a few breweries I visited. Huge congrats to all the breweries featured - Hour Detroit is a stunning magazine! 💥🍻

🥰 It was so lovely working with author, Cait West. Thank you for sharing these kind words. I’m completely honored. 🥰

This was such a delicious photo shoot. I’m still drooling over ’s tacos and churros. If you’re in GR, put Basalt on your short list. Check out their feature in the current issue of on newsstands now!
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It was an honor photographing Brian Kelly. You’d probably recognize his fantastic celebrity portrait work that has stemmed from his role as the official photographer, but this article for features a recent personal project. Inspired during the shut down this Spring, Brian thoughtfully captured aerial photos of Grand Rapids using a drone - a truly stunning collection.

The proceeds from his new coffee table book “Aerial” benefit Mary Free Bed and Disability Advocates of Kent County. Proof that there is so much good happening this year amidst the challenges. Click over to and check out his work. ✨

Link to his book:
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It was an honor to photograph Brian Kelly. You might recognize his fantastic celebrity portrait photography, but this article features his personal project that stemmed from the pandemic. Aerial photos of Grand Rapids using a drone - truly beautiful work.

The proceeds from his coffee table book benefit Mary Free Bed and Disability Advocates of Kent County. So much good happening this year amidst the hard stuff.

Click through the article to see some sample images from this book - our beautiful city from above!

Portraits of a city - Grand Rapids Magazine Brian Kelly used a drone to capture images of Grand Rapids — his first muse.

I ❤️ GR and our amazing community. Photographed this little piece for GR Magazine this summer. Spread the good.

Speaking up - Grand Rapids Magazine Jocelyn Barnes grew to love Grand Rapids through open mic nights.

Farmers Market and U-pick seasons are in full swing, but did you know you can also grab a meal and eclectic seasonal craft brews while you pick cherries at farm? Did you know Michigan has the second most diverse agriculture in the country? From the vast variety of the century old to the young, hip, and organic , highlights these three unique family farms in the July issue out now. Go grab a copy!

Personally, I’m so grateful for ’s new REKO market concept - I never would have thought I’d be ordering from farms online and picking up nearly all of our weekly produce, eggs, and meat (and honey, syrup, cheese, and ice cream) from a variety of farms just a mile down the road. This shift to hyper local sources is so accessible.

In other news, shooting this piece a few weeks back was such a breath of fresh quarantined air. Can I just photograph farms all summer?

Sovengard and Host are rustic, authentic, farm to table experiences. The dining rooms will delight you with little hidden treasures, great local art, and interior design that is nothing short of art in itself. For now, treat yourself with carry out (a fresh eclectic menu along with locally sourced pantry boxes: eggs, butter, veggies, beer and wine. 🙌🏻) Eat well! Congrats again on winning ’s 2020 Restaurant of the Year award. 🏆 I know this time is not easy for anyone and my heart is so heavy.

Kingfisher is vibrant and fresh with a homegrown, local vibe. Brunch at its finest and a deli with plenty of colorful vegetarian and vegan plates. They are currently offering e-gift cards, online ordering and curbside pick up. Their sister restaurants .early.bird and are a couple of personal faves. 😍 Eat well, everyone and stay healthy! Best wishes to and congrats on the feature in ’s current issue - the 2020 Dining Guide!

Margaux is smooth blue velvet and river views, classy and low key. Chef Mikel is in the open kitchen innovating, spinning a modern twist on French cuisine. If you’re downtown GR, check out their current limited menu for carry out. Eat well, everyone. Photos taken for ’s March 2020 Dining Awards issue - Congrats to Margaux on the feature! 🏆

In the summer, Hancock has that bright green front lawn that draws you in. Yard games. It’s all leisure and Nashville hot chicken. Southern comfort food. Amazing sides. The jalapeño cornbread will be something you write home about. It’s not summer and it’s not a leisurely time, but you can still grab take out. Be well, everyone. I’ll keep posting local food photos shot recently for ’s current Dining Issue.

’ food is pure artistry. My heart is heavy for all of the small businesses and restaurants out there struggling during this surreal time. Support them. Buy gift cards to use later and order take out. Last I read, Terra is even feeding kids free, no questions asked. Photos taken for ’s current Dining Issue.

Hey GR! The 2020 Dining Issue is out - check it out for your weekend plans! This was such a fun & delicious assignment to shoot. Congrats to for winning Restaurant of the Year and all of the other stellar places featured. I’ll be sharing more photographs from the feature and some of my fave outtakes soon; stay tuned! ✨

Always an honor to shoot for Grand Rapids Magazine and represent such a vibrant, growing city! February issue is on newsstands now! ✨