I was blessed to be the one to capture Carissa and Landen’s young love at Asylum Lake Preserve in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The world was draped in a warm, golden glow, casting a spell of ethereal beauty over everything it touched. And what better way to immortalize love and intimacy than amidst this natural splendor? Every frame told a story of love, connection, and timeless romance.

There is something so special about new love. The adventure, the intentionality, the passion. None of this was lacking between Carissa and Landen. They embody the light of Christ and each so boldly choose to put Him first. I think this creates such unspoken beauty in their relationship.

It’s evenings like these that I look at my career, a Kalamazoo wedding and portrait photographer, and think how blessed I am to be a part of these incredible people’s stories.

Freezing life’s moments to look back on forever is something so sweet and heart filling.