Grand Rapids, MI
Authentic photography experiences for people who want to feel seen
I capture the real and raw moments, so your true memory can be preserved and live on for years to come.
What moments would you like to hold onto forever?
Simply You
Simply Us
Simply Spaces
Unposed.
Unforced.
Unfiltered.
I believe in prompting moments, not poses.
This means that rather than forcing smiles and telling you how to show up, I encourage you to embrace who you are and what you’re feeling at this very moment.
I consider myself a witness to you and your family: someone who’s simply here to document this specific moment in time and your energy for EXACTLY what it is—unposed, unforced, unfiltered. I want this to be a time you cherish to connect and be present, an experience that creates a lasting memory—not something to dread or be forgotten.
As your photographer, I carry these values with me to every client experience:
01. Capturing your authentic self.
How you are in that moment, no matter what you’re feeling, is beautiful and just how you’re supposed to be.
02. Documenting what really matters in life.
The big moments, the little moments, the moments we think we want to forget, and the moments we want to last forever.
03. Prompting moments, not poses.
Life isn’t all smiles and “picture-perfect” moments in time. It’s raw, real, and unfiltered—and should be captured for exactly what it is, right now.
04. Accepting playfulness and creativity.
Let go of whatever’s holding you back and embrace your inner child. Drop your shoulders, get silly, and relax. Be as you are.
05. Getting comfortable with the uncomfortable.
Photoshop and filters aren’t real life, or the real you. You will not be remembered for your wrinkles, curves, scars, or dimples, but regardless, these are the things your people love about you that make you, YOU. Embrace who you are and how you show up in the world each and every day, because that is how your memory will live on.
There’s nothing I want more for you than to recognize your true inner beauty and strength, and to always remember this moment in time for exactly what it is.
I’m Colette—part-time photographer with a full-time heart
Inspired by the mood and energy that fills the room, I set my camera to capture the essence of you and your family exactly as I see and feel during our time together, rather than spending most of my time in post-production. This is where my unique focus on authentic moments and people really comes to life!
I welcome you to come exactly as you are, to embrace your true, authentic self, and to capture moments that will live on forever, and become stories for generations to come.
But I’m more than just a photographer. I’m also a mother, a wife, a daughter, a friend, a nurse, a blogger, and so much more.
What my clients say
View my portfolio:
Simply You.
Portraits, Seniors, Headshots,
Newborns, Corporate
Simply Us.
Family Portraits
Simply Spaces.
Residential Interiors