When asked if I’d shoot Dakotas senior photos I was honored and excited. Dakota has cerebral palsy. Photographing those with disabilities is both rewarding and challenging, and I enjoy it immensely.

I love shooting portriats and senior photos! We shot at Cannonsburg, and ended up with a good variety of images to chose from! Portrait, headshot and senior photography by Ryan Velting.

Children, especially young toddlers, can be especially challenging to photograph. My approach is always the same. Let kids be kids, and be ready.

We don’t shoot many senior photos sessions, but we do try to squeeze them in when time allows since we always have such a great time with senior photo shoots.

My dear friend Johnny Agar is co-race-director for a 5k race held yearly in Ada, Michigan. This year, they officially changed the name of the race to “Johnny’s Run”.

Grand Rapid’s medical practice West Michigan Cardiology hired me to plan, arrange and photograph their group of cardiologists and medical providers.

One of the benefits of having cute kids - perfect models for testing out new gear and settings! =)My son Rogue helped me test out some new lights!

I’ve been friends with Johnny Agar and his amazing family for years. Johnny wrote a book - The Impossible Mile - about growing up with cerebral palsy…

KÜHL clothing is great year-round, but to me is perfect for fall shoots. We shot at various locations both location-based and in the studio.

Commercial photography for outdoor brand Patagonia – for spec fashion photoshoot. Fashion photography shot on-location during my favorite time of year to shoot - the fall.