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the photographer

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Heyyyy!

I’m Kim – a mother, wife, sister, daughter, and friend. I’m crazy about Jesus, my babies, coffee, and light. Having grown up in Northern Michigan (Charlevoix, to be exact), I’ve come to deeply love and appreciate a day at the lake, a patch of white birch trees, winding back roads, and any food you can sneak cherries into. I currently reside in Southeast Michigan with my hunk of a husband, two beautiful children and German Shorthaired Pointer.

My Grandma Jo used to remind me to take a step back and embed the fleeting moments of life into my memory, so that someday when I’m old, I can think back to those memories, whether filled with joy, stress or sadness, and relive my beautiful, blessed and sometimes messy life. She named this act “soul-sinking”. It has since become a cornerstone in my life.

For this lesson, I am forever grateful. My beautiful older sister, Kari, was taken to her heavenly home far too soon. Because I was taught to soul-sink and because of my love of photography, I have countless memories and images that create her legacy here on Earth. The heart in my branding is from her signature.

I'm Passionate

about soul sinking…

My Creative Style

I believe photography is a way to bring life to soul-synced moments. That photos not only remind us of an event, but also trigger a memory that is so deep — and so full of feeling — that we transport, if only for a moment, back to that original beautiful occasion.

My mission as a photographer is to capture these moments, big or small, so that you can revisit them again and again throughout your life. Your comfort is of utmost importance to me and I want you to feel completely at ease as I document snippets of your life to create a narrative inspired by laughter, love, family and friends.

I love to become friends with my clients and to work with my family and friends. I laugh a lot, even at myself, and spend sessions rambling, entertaining clients so their real personalities come out. I can think on my feet and go with the flow. You’ll usually find me flying solo while shooting weddings, rarely sitting down and constantly scanning the room to capture a candid moment. My photography style is artistically journalistic. I love to capture movement, emotion and look-at-the-camera-and-smile poses in a timeless way. I tailor my edits to the look and feel of the session, while also maintaining a cohesive esthetic in all of my work. Lighter and brighter, richer and moodier, black and white, straight up true to color – we’ll work together to make visual masterpieces!

my beautiful family

Fun Facts About Me

1. I’m the middle of five daughters and all of our names begin with “K” and my mom’s name is Kris (we’re cooler than the Kardashians). And I’m obsessed with my family, extended cousins and all!

2. I collect vintage dishes and have them displayed throughout my house. It all started with a set of Fireking jadeite my grandma gifted us for our wedding. Now I hunt for that along with anything floral, colored depression glass and seasonal decor. You can find my collection on Instagram, @greenvintagedish.

3. I have a bit of permanent facial palsy that makes it look like I’m winking at you. I know, I know… it’s cute 😉

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You Got To KNow Me

So, Now It’s Your Turn. Come Say Hello!