mini sessions :: spring 2017

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Spring! Glorious spring! And mini-session day couldn't have asked for better weather, although a bit less wind might have been preferable. Six awesome families came out for the minis and we strolled around Provin Trails making conversation and photographs, playfully. 

As you know, I usually only do minis once or twice a year. But this year -- because I KNOW they're in high demand -- I'm going to be doing a bonus round of them in JUNE. See the bottom of this post for more details.

But for now, have a look at the results for the Spring edition!

The bonus round of Summer Mini-Sessions will be happening June 18th. Park location TBD (somewhere in the Grand Rapids or surrounding area). But save the date! And follow me on FB and IG (@brookecollierphoto) to be the first to know when tickets go on sale in a couple of weeks! 

life with a newborn :: naomi rae

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Since their freshly-turned-6 son was born, I've been photographing this beautiful family. I can't tell you what an honor that kind of longevity is, and how amazing it is to see them expand and make room each time for another tiny human. This time, a daughter, their first daughter, sweet Naomi Rae, the one whom the Father promised and predicted in answer to their son's prayers. He is good. All the time. 

Lindsy (the mama) has begun homeschooling their three sons this past year as well, and so their home has this beautiful flavor now of curiosity, experimentation, creativity, and learning. I ended up taking many detail shots that give evidence of this beautiful venture in their home and family life, as I hope that that also will be sweet to reminisce about with the help of these photographs in the years to come. 

life with a newborn :: arlie jack

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Sweet Arlie Jack was born almost exactly 24 hours after my little Maeve! Since I've been photographing his family for over a year now (including his big brother's birth and newborn session) and have grown in friendship with his mama, Karissa, I was really excited to be able to come out and spend a little time with him. He's so squishy and yummy! Oh my! 

This family loves one another so well and so heartily. Together with their bullies, they're a pretty darn adorable family. See for yourselves!

family photojournalism :: the menkveld-tiedt family

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A baby changes everything. For this family, it meant moving to a more family-friendly city where they could raise their baby boy. They've made such a lovely home here and are adjusting to life in a new city all while caring for one very busy and happy little son. He's not quite 1 year old, and I'll bet it's been one of the fullest and most rewarding years of their lives so far. 

milk time :: february 2017 edition

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This really doesn't get old, this Milk Time thing. The gathering of lactating women around muffins and fruit, the babies sitting on the floors and in laps, the conversations around breastfeeding challenges facilitated by Raquel, the nursing and cuddling and smooching. Women and their babies are magnificent co-creatures, the beautiful Mamababy, separate and yet still so truly One. These days are treasures.

If you missed this one and can't wait until the next one this summer, private milk time sessions are an option! 

A special thanks to Simply Born Birth House for letting us use their BEAUTIFUL space for this event. 

life with a newborn :: elizabeth mae

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This is a little snippet of life with Matthew, Katie, and their 2-week-old baby girl, Elizabeth Mae, who was born in this very home in the room that will one day be her nursery. She is, as far as I can know, the fourth baby born in this house, and the first two of those four were my own babies, for this home of theirs was once my own. This sacred, special place, this quaint little farm-y home in the middle of a city neighborhood, suites these three just perfectly. They're filling it with the light that they carry, the faith and wholesome food that nourishes them, and the love that just tripled in size on the night of Lizzie's birth. It's been a joy getting to know and befriend them, and to have them as neighbors.