I think the Wallace family is one of Ypsilanti's favorite families. Husband/wife team Ryan and Bekah help run Cultivate Coffee & Taphouse, a non-profit cafe and event space in Ypsilanti, MI committed to ending hunger. If you've ever been there, you've probably been greeted by Bekah, who is quick to offer up a warm smile and a bit of conversation to anyone who walks through the door. I instantly loved her friendly, inviting personality and we quickly realized that we lived in the same neighborhood. Their daughter Hannah, is also a staple at Cultivate, her head of blonde, curly hair instantly…
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One of my goals for 2017 is to offer up family sessions that *feel* more genuine, rather than *look* perfectly posed. But I have to admit, I'm tired of reading commonly used words like, "authentic" and "lifestyle" to describe this type of photography. Don't get me wrong, I'm guilty of using both of these words ALL the freaking time and I get it, we're all going for the same thing -- honesty. So as I started the year out, I thought, "don't worry too much about how to describe and define your work, just do it." It'll end up becoming obvious to…
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Small and precious, newborn Hank arrived a tad bit early but so so perfect! See photos below for proof of handsomeness. Congrats to Josh & Emily on their little man making it safely into the world!
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Em & Josh ---> hippest couple ever. Their tiny babe, Hank, came just a few weeks after these were taken so get ready for back to back posts! Oh and mermaid tattoo for the win.
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