2009 Updates

Grace Designs Photography's official website is under construction! Please be aware that if you visit the main website within the next couple of days, the photo galleries and vital information will still load, but there may be some mismatched color action with the actual site! This is all being worked on and the new look of Grace Designs should be finished by the new year! Check back soon for the updated site. :)

GRFD: A Different Kind of Session

One of my best friends, Lindsey, is married to Matt, a Grand Rapids fire fighter. For Christmas this year, she wanted to get away from the normal gifts and do something really unique for him. I was in Grand Rapids the first week of December, so Lindsey and I secretly headed to one of the downtown fire stations and I was able to get some detail shots of the fire truck & station. Lindsey ended up ordering 12 x 12 prints and got them matted and framed...Matt should be surprised! Way to be thoughtful, Lindsey.















This last photo of the truck was the last shot of the day. It was taken as the truck was pulling out of the station...the alarm had just gone off and the guys all jumped in the truck, got their gear on, and headed out to fight a fire. I am thankful for brave men who do this job day in and day out!
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Emily & Eliza: Child Session

Emily and Eliza are two of my nine, beautiful nieces! It's been so wonderful to be back in Ohio and able to spend more time with them. These photos were taken on a lovely fall day in November, and my brother had raked a HUGE leaf pile for them to jump and play in, so needless to say, the "formal" photo shoot turned into a "jump and get buried and laugh and play and mess-up-your-hair" kind of photo shoot. :) Memories were made...and that's the most important part!










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James: Child Session

James is the three-year-old son of my wonderful friend, Katie, who I met back in 8th grade when she moved from Indiana to Ohio. She only stayed at my school for 8th and 9th grade, then transferred to another high school about an hour away. Despite the fact that we were only around each other for 2 school years, we've remained close friends to this day, and our friendship has grown through the different stages of life we've experienced since middle school!
It was an honor to photograph James. He is such a beautiful, happy child, and you can sure tell he loves his Momma! OK, I'll stop blabbing and let you look at the sweet, little man!










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Cade: Senior Session

We had a great time tromping all over Canton to get these photos. Cade was a good sport, even through the outfit changes and chilly weather. Most guys don't enjoy being photographed, but I think he did a great job! And...his guitar skills are awesome! He is self-taught and shows a lot of creativity in his playing. Thanks for choosing me to capture these photos for you, Cade!

Mark, Robin & the Girls: Family Session

I had the pleasure of capturing this beautiful family on a CHILLY October evening. Mark & Robin...your girls were so cooperative despite the freezing cold weather! They did a great job. Thanks for the opportunity to photograph you all! I will be adding more to this soon...

The Dales: Family Session

Three happy couples, two beautiful babies, one perfect fall Sunday afternoon. What more could one ask for? :)

The Burdos: Family Session

It was a gorgeous fall day when I was able to meet this family for the first time and take some shots! They were a lot of fun...very energetic and loving with each other. People always say that my family is huggy and affectionate...and I could definitely see the same things in these wonderful people. Thanks, Burdo Family, for the opportunity to take these pictures of you. I hope you enjoy your sneak peek!

Tyler: 2 Years Old!

I was lucky enough to be able to stay with these cuties for a week while their parents went on a little getaway. Their Mom asked me to take a few shots of Tyler for his 2 year photo, but I couldn't resist capturing big sister and brother, too. How cute are they?!