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TOMORROW! I absolutely cannot wait to work with Sarina and Blake again on their wedding day! This couple, these locations, the color palettes (amiright though)…absolutely amazing to work with. Bring on 9/10/2021!!

The Smiths are heading out for #vanlife starting the end of July! You can follow along on our adventures over on Instagram (@jeansmithphoto) and if you’ve ever considered a session with me and I’m heading your way, let’s do this! Don’t see your exact location or your date doesn’t line up? Reach out as our […]

“Once in a lifetime love rushes in, changing you with the tide.” – Mariah Carey

His first steps were awesome. His first words were adorable. His first day of kindergarten was a little scary for both of us, but successful. Graduation was exciting. All of his milestones have been big, but there is nothing that can prepare a mother for when her child leaves home and eventually gets married. That […]

Hello couples! Congratulations on your engagement! If an engagement session is in your future plans, let’s chat. This session is pretty dang significant because 1) it allows you to connect with your photographer (which is so great for both sides for the wedding day), 2) it will probably be the first and last professional photo […]

Hello? Everyone ok from the 2020 election? I’m hoping you still love your neighbor and haven’t unfriended half of your social media friends list. What a crazy few days. Let’s take a break, shall we? Enjoy Robert and Haley’s downtown Ann Arbor engagement! What a fun, amazing couple to work with!

Fun fact: I photographed Jordon’s high school senior photos TEN YEARS ago. Whaaaaat. And now he’s marrying Julia, who is the sweetest, most beautiful girl, and I’m SUPER excited to photograph their wedding next year! I think I may have to dig up some of Jordan’s senior photos and share them over on Instagram 🙂 […]

“And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.” – The Beatles What a beautiful evening spent with Marisa and Stephen around downtown Detroit. Can’t wait for their wedding 2021!!

“And then my soul saw you, and it knew what it was looking for all along.” – Unknown

It’s no secret that I love Chicago not only to visit, but to photograph. This city is SO PHOTOGENIC! I had the BEST time with Paige and Patrick exploring our way around the Wrigley Building, a quick stop in a Gold Coast neighborhood, and finally finishing at Lincoln Park. Bring on 2021, can’t wait for […]