the O family | Grand Rapids family photographer

During my last visit to Michigan, I limited myself to just four mini sessions because I really wanted to focus (1) on offering the best light possible to all families, and (2) on spending quality time with friends who I rarely get to see for more than a few hours at a time when I visit, because I am always so. stinking. busy.

The trip was seriously perfect.

And long before I took Jodie's family photos, I contacted her with my vision--would she be willing to dress herself (and her family) in clothes that they would eventually get wet? I was drawing inspiration from a shoot I had seen earlier, involving water, and I really wanted to get Jodie and her family in Lake Michigan!

As always, she and her family agreed and were total rockstars.

Seriously.

I love these people so much. I am so blessed that I get to photograph them every year!!

Thanks again, Chico + Jodie! I hope you love your images!

xoxo