Grand Rapids is full of places to host an event — from DeVos Place to the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. But what about those smaller, more unique venues? The ones that give your event a distinct personality, and the photos a little extra story to tell?

I’m excited (and honestly a little blown away) to share that I’ve been awarded Platinum for Best Photographer in Grand Rapids through this year’s CommunityVotes awards!

From a photographer’s perspective, great party images don’t just happen. They’re the result of thoughtful planning long before the first guest walks in.

As a photographer who works with restaurants and hospitality businesses, I’ve seen firsthand how the right images can help people feel your vibe before they even step through your door.

As a professional event photographer, I’ve worked in just about every kind of lighting condition imaginable. Here are some practical lighting tips to help make your next corporate event look its best on camera.

Local festivals are filled with color, culture, laughter, and the unique character that makes each neighborhood special. But after the crowds go home and the decorations come down, what remains?

Whether you're planning your first event or you're a seasoned pro, here are some tried-and-true tips to help you get the most out of your conference photography.

As we hit the halfway mark of the year, I thought it’d be fun to look back at some of my favorite images from this year

After photographing more than 1,000 events since 2015, I’ve come to realize that there’s so much more to event photography than simply “showing up and taking photos.”

This year marks a huge milestone: 10 years in business as a photographer.

The Grand Rapids restaurant game is strong. Here’s some of my favorite recent foodie shoots, complete with some mouth-watering photos.

For the past six months or so, I’ve been working on something big — my first public large-scale photography installation. And now, I can finally talk about it!

If you live in the Midwest, you know what I’m talking about. The time between winter and “pretty spring” … what I refer to as “blah.” It’s hard to make photos that are meaningful or look even remotely decent when there’s very little color around you.

I recently had the unique opportunity to photograph an art installation for the new concourse at Gerald R. Ford International Airport. Working with artist Jeffrey Songco, and curator Katie Moore, I was able to photograph Jeffrey’s art installation, “Facets,” during two different times.

Stock images may help get your message across, but are they truly representative of your brand's unique personality and values?