Elizabeth + Nathaniel: West Michigan Engagement

February 2, 2022

It's no secret that weddings get us all kinds of excited, but when one of our own is officially tying the knot we are beyond ecstatic! So you can imagine how full our hearts were when Elizabeth and Nathaniel came to us with an idea — a film telling their story to share with all of their guests just before walking down the aisle to say “I Do”.

We were in LOVE! We set to work planning and preparing, all culminating in the perfect late summer day out on the dunes of Lake Michigan. Between all the laughter, the soft embraces, and every heartfelt glance, this afternoon filled us with so much excited anticipation for their day.

We've been looking forward to sharing this story, Elizabeth + Nathaniel’s, with all of you these last few weeks. What’s more, we are so eager to watch these two as they take on every new adventure waiting for them out on the horizon.

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Contributing Vendors

Photography & Cinematography: Shadow Shine Pictures

Destination: Saugatuck Dunes State Park

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Kristina + Selco: Grand Rapids Wedding Portraits Adventure

August 18, 2021

If the last sixteen months have taught us anything, it's that weddings — celebrations, adventures, elopements, however you choose to describe it — can look a hundred different ways and each one be absolutely perfect. They can be giant parties in elaborate banquet halls, they can be multi-day events, they can be adventures afar, and they can even be afternoon adventures the week before tying the knot.

When Kristina first messaged us letting us know that she and Selco were coming to town to do a session with his cousin (the brilliant and amazing Eldina!) the week before their wedding we LOVED the idea of joining them for their adventure! Something between a gorgeous styled shoot, an extended wedding portraits session, and an elopement, this was such a fun and beautiful day to be a part of. These two are so sweet and kind and we instantly fell in love with them. By the time the sun had set we were head over heels for them and had made two wonderful new friends!

We are so lucky to share in stories like this, documenting the moments that truly matter. We cannot say thank you enough to these two for letting us join them on their adventure around town. We'll always have this golden hour to swoon over and we'll always have K+S to thank for it!