As a Michigan interior design photographer, one of my favorite parts of this work is stepping into spaces that tell a story before a single word is spoken. Every detail – the layers of texture, the collected pieces, the way light moves through a room – reflects the heart behind the design. Recently, I had […]
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June
One of my favorite things about brand photography is stepping into businesses that have built more than a product, they’ve built a community. That’s exactly what I experienced while photographing Contigo Dogs in Traverse City, Michigan. Contigo Dogs is more than a pet store. It’s a thoughtfully curated space for dog lovers, filled with quality […]
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June
There’s something beautifully vulnerable about being the person who is usually behind the camera and choosing to step in front of it instead. As photographers, we’re so often focused on helping everyone else tell their stories that our own brands can end up becoming an afterthought. We know the importance of professional imagery better than […]
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June
There’s a reason people don’t just buy the cheapest plate, lamp, or kitchen mixer they can find. They buy the aesthetic one. Not because the other option doesn’t work. Not because functionality suddenly stopped mattering. But because humans are deeply drawn to beauty. We crave spaces, experiences, and objects that make us feel something. It’s […]
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May
Humor me for a moment. Imagine you’re baking a cake. You’re standing in the kitchen with everything spread out on the counter – flour, sugar, eggs, butter, vanilla, baking powder, all of it. And you have a beautiful recipe in front of you. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one […]
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May
Yesterday morning, I started a Bible study on the book of John at my church. We’re using a beautiful workbook from The Daily Grace Co. Each day, you read a few verses. You journal. You slow down. You let yourself go deeper, verse by verse. During our discussion, our study leader said something I haven’t been […]
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March
If you’ve ever felt stuck in your business, struggled with imposter syndrome, or wondered how to stand out in an industry that feels increasingly saturated… this one’s for you. I just returned from Showit’s Spark conference in Chandler, Arizona, and I’m bursting with insights that I know will resonate with you too. Whether you’re a […]
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November
Sometimes meaningful projects aren’t about starting from nothing. They’re about taking something with deep roots and beautiful history… and helping it shine in a brighter light. That’s exactly what happened when the Frankenmuth Bavarian Festival team reached out. This festival has been the heartbeat of Frankenmuth for six decades. SIX. DECADES. That’s generations of families, […]
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July
We live in a scroll-happy world where grabbing attention feels like a game of “blink and you’ll miss it.” With so much content out there, it’s tougher than ever to stand out—but that’s where visual storytelling becomes your secret weapon. It’s not just about slapping up some pretty pictures and calling it a day. Nope. […]
An incredible story about perspective by Alan Watts: Once upon a time, there was a Chinese farmer whose horse ran away. That evening, all of his neighbors came around to commiserate.They said, “We are so sorry to hear your horse has run away. This is such bad news.”The farmer replied, “Good or bad news, I’m […]
When I was a student at Northwood University, Jeff Hoffman came to campus to speak. Without exaggerating, this speech changed my life. It was so inspiring and captivating that I still listen to it today and continue to practice the advice Jeff gave in this speech. I wanted to share it with other entrepreneurs and […]
Marty Neumeier defines branding best in his interview with The Futur. The word “brand” has taken on a variety of definitions, so in order to create a great brand we first need to know what that word actually means. However, before Marty defines it, he states all the things that branding is NOT. Marty says… A […]
Professional photography is a vital first impression when people come into contact with your business. Think about it. When was the last time you were looking for a home on Zillow, found a home that may have looked interesting, but you didn’t click on it because the initial photo was off centered, blurry and dark? […]
If you’re a work from home entrepreneur like myself, sometimes you need to get out of the house and surround yourself in a different area. Luckily for you, the coffee shops in Grand Rapids are some of the best places to work, enjoy delicious coffee and get the creativity flowing again! Grand Rapids’ Best Coffee […]
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