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I capture couples in love through candid, honest, emotive imagery. To capture and preserve as many of these celebrations as possible is my heart's intent.
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"Let us come alive to the splendor that is all around us, and see the beauty in ordinary things." {Thomas Merton}

Ever since I heard this quote on some lovely day, it has been my motto and mission statement- not just from behind a camera, but also just in my day-to-day living. To me, a photo is comprised of little unique details that add up to a grand, beautiful proclamation of joy and celebrati

on. Like what you see? Don't hesitate to hit that "like" button! Have any questions or want to use my ability? Feel free to shoot me a message.

04/11/2024

Sam & Tess ✨

16/10/2024

1 Year of Sarah & Michael

Hospitality all-around and at its finest, with the evening spent in their home with just their families and a delicious 4-course meal served by

See highlights from their day in its entirety here:
https://www.spencerpenfield.com/weddingsgallery/intimate-grand-rapids-dinner-wedding

15/10/2024

Luke & Claire this summer, with a pallette of pure sunshine 🌞

10/10/2024

Party at Emma & Nathan's house

04/10/2024

Carolyn & Matt at home, earlier this year.

3 years of marriage, and celebrating during their baby month as well!

Watching couples' lives and families grow is such a wonderful added bonus to this job that I'm so very grateful for 🖤

02/10/2024

🌬🍕🌅💃🏻🕺🏻

18/09/2024

Saturday with Leah & Connor

Think of the second frame as Where's Waldo | Wedding Edition 🔍

10/09/2024

Eileen & Carlos, with their best people in tow

30/08/2024

Amy & Zeke met and fell in love during their time at MSU, and recently had the opportunity to travel back from their home in China; I was so honored when they asked me to join them on their visit back to their old stomping grounds.
Their wedding in Shangahi is set to be absolutely wonderful this winter; but I bet having photos where it all began, in a city you miss dearly, means the absolute world.

27/08/2024

Mary and her 🎀

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13/08/2024

365 days of & 🌼

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12/08/2024

25/07/2024

Jane & Schalk, at home and 37 weeks along

Shot on a mixture of 35mm + medium format

23/07/2024

Aubrey & Kabir 🖤

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17/07/2024

🥀 Emma + Nathan 🥀

04/07/2024

Andrea & Ehren's top priorities for their reception were the people they love most, and sharing their love for cuisine.
So a strolling dinner with 4 different courses of delicious Mediterranean food at was the obvious choice. 🌿

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02/07/2024

People!

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18/06/2024

Julie and Tim requested color, pattern, and a sort of garden party texture for their guest's wedding attire; found myself challenged to collect a shot of each one! 💐👗🌷🌿🍋

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12/06/2024

Nicole, with joy!

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07/06/2024

Legacy

I can't ever get it out of my head that the ones who came before us, the ones whom we look up to and desire to model after, started at zero just like the rest of us in marriage. Probably feeling the same things we feel when thinking about the rest of our lives with someone; scared spitless, inadequate, overjoyed, hopeful, thrilled, anxious. Not knowing what they didn't know, learning as they went. By no means experts from the start. And yet, here we are because of them and their taking a chance at building a life with someone. And in all reality, even if it didn't end up working out, at least they tried. Because that's all we're really capable of doing, especially when it comes to love; trying, and trying again.

The people in these heirlooms that we admire and treasure so much were not much different than us, and I think that only adds to their depth.

03/06/2024

Lindsey ✨

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About Me

Humans fascinate me. Furthermore, humans interacting with other humans fascinate me. Our relationships with one another are a deep and vital component to the human experience, and I believe those relationships should be of the utmost importance, both to photograph, and to celebrate in general. I strive to capture people as organically as possible, all of the perks and quirks that make us all so unique. Furthermore, I strive to capture your wedding story as it truly happens, even some things that you may not have even noticed. I believe photos are not just meant to be looked at; they're moments to be experienced, and re-experienced. 50 years from now I want your photos to flood you with the same emotion that they did when you first saw them. I also absolutely love to travel, and am more than down to go to wherever you need me!

This isn't just a job for me; it's a passion I want to get better at every day.

Apart from taking photos, a little more about me: I was born and raised in Grand Ledge, Michigan, and after bouncing around a bit after college I finally settled in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where I currently reside. I love being outdoors under any circumstance, whether that's snowboarding, a day hike, or a stroll around Lake Michigan. I love authentic menswear, dad jokes, and fires in the fireplace. I own a 1976 Honda CB 550 cafe racer motocycle, and it's my absolute pride and joy. My first job was at Chipotle during high school, and I still passionately pledge allegiance to their delicious burritos. I grew up playing soccer since I was 5, and will gladly scream my face off at the TV during the World Cup. My favorite musical artists I always return to are Kings of Leon, The National, and Noah Gundersen.