CUSTOM FAMILY SESSIONS 

I asked Holly what was most important to her when it came to family photos and to answer as a regular person, not a photographer and she replied by saying "The two of us with Grace and Lucy just enjoying each other and being ourselves in our regular life". I couldn't agree more. When I think back on the things I want to remember, it's us being in places that we love just having fun together. It's not us in a place that is pretty but doesn't have any meaning with us just cheesing for the camera.  

This is why I do custom family sessions. This is not just pictures documenting what someone looks like they are photos of relationships, joy and the best parts of who you all are together. I shoot in your home, your favorite beach or park, pretty much anywhere that makes you feel comfortable or holds a lot of personal meaning to you. I can assure you I always take lots of looking at the camera and smiling but the soul of our work is to capture the candid relationships you all have.

1 Hour sessions with Ryan start at $699. Travel charges apply outside of a 30 minute bubble from Muskegon, MI.

in-home newborn SESSIONS 

You just had a baby and the last thing I can imagine you want to do is pack up everything and head out for the day for photos. My goal is to make you and your new little one comfortable and feel right at home... which is why I do all family newborn sessions in your home. Someday, if you move, you'll always have photos of your children in their first nursery and around the place where you paced and rocked them to sleep countless times. It's a part of your life that has so many memories tied to it.

I shoot in a very natural style

That style includes the whole family (including the family fur ball! I love to document what the first few weeks were like and family is a huge part of that. The newborn stage is such a short time and it's one of the most incredible things to experience in this life, which is why I focus heavily on parent interaction. There's certain angles that will bring back the best memories and those are what I try to focus on. For example, The photos of them holding their baby to their chest from their perspective are their favorite photos since that is a view that holds a lot of memories for them. 

In-home newborn sessions start at $699 for a 1 hour session.

Q&A

• Where are you located?

  • We live in the woods just north of Muskegon in Twin Lake. It's pretty much like a vacation home all year round except for when we are buried in snow.

• Do you travel? If so, is there a fee?

  • Of course! As much as I love the open road, with fuel prices the way they are, I do ask for a minimal travel fee based on where you’d like me to go. I start charging outside of a half our bubble from Muskegon, MI.

• How do payments work?

  • A non-refundable retainer of half your package price is due to book and the other half the day of your session.

• What do we wear?

  • Wear what makes you feel good! Comfortable and confident is the best way to be. Keep in mind the goal of the session, interacting with each other and having fun. If your clothes hinder you from doing that, find ones that don't. As far as style is concerned, our best tip is to coordinate but don't exactly match. That all being said, loud prints, large logos and neon colors are bad mkay?

• When do we get our images?

  • We have a 30 day turnaround time but always try to get things done early if possible. However, we never rush the process since your photos deserve the best when it comes to editing. Luckily Holly is an expert!

• My kid only wants to wear a batman costume, what do I do?

  • If it makes him happy and he's having fun, I say let him wear it. It's tough, but sometimes you have to make the call of having a happy kid whose being himself or an unhappy kid in clothes you picked out who will fake smile at best in photos. Remember, Pinterest is mostly full of lies and often our idea of perfection isn't reality. These photos are memories of YOUR family and each one of the unique members in it, even if one of them is batman.

TIPS

• How to look good in photos

  • Be joyful. Wear comfortable clothes that make you feel good about yourself. Let go of whatever stress you've experienced previously during the day. Love on your spouse and/or children. Let your kids be themselves. It's really quite simple, just enjoy your family.

  • PLAN to be early! There is nothing worse than being stressed out and frustrated because you are rushing around! You look much better when you are stress free and can focus on how much you love each other!

• Seriously, those are my only two tips because joy and happiness is all you need.