Cherish Photography

05/05/2026

March senior photos in Michigan? Not for the weak!
It was very cold during Sara’s session, but you’d never guess from these shots. She brought effortless grace, calm confidence, and a natural beauty that shines through every frame.
But don’t be fooled by that soft, elegant vibe—behind it is a fierce competitor, a dedicated wrestler, and a total powerhouse of an athlete! ✨ Congratulations, Sara!

05/02/2026

Event photography is always fun! Today, I’m “shooting” at the Barry County Christian School Sporting Clay Shoot! I look forward to this event each year. 🤩

03/20/2026

Tristan has a gift. I've known it since he was a scrawny middle schooler, or possibly even before then...when the viewfinder is at my eye, he has the gift of making a goofy face at just the right time. Now, don't get me wrong...he's very photogenic, but he made it his goal to make a silly face for every picture I took. It became a joke for many years as I took his picture for every sport, family pictures, and sibling pictures. I've definitely managed to sneak in some good ones in between the goofy, but boy, do I have the portfolio of goofy Tristan pictures if I really wanted to show it. 😆Fast forward to 2025....Senior picture time. I joked with him that he was going to have to cooperate for some of these pictures, and he didn't disappoint. By saying he didn't disappoint, I mean, we managed to capture some of my favorite Senior pictures while still catching some of those goofy looks in between.
Now that he is a mature Senior, months from graduation, I'll only post his "real" pictures for now, but sometime in the future, I may surprise him with a whole album of the goofy pictures he's allowed me to take over the years. To be honest, I can't believe he's graduating, and I may even shed a tear or two as he walks across the stage and makes a goofy smile for my camera. Congratulations, Tristan!

11/14/2025

Alyssa-Class of 2026 Sneak Peek

Alyssa's session was such a fun, laid-back Senior session in downtown Hastings. Cool breeze, sunny fall streets, leaves floating around—all the fall vibes that we love in Michigan! :D Throw in some aged brick and you have the perfect backdrop for an amazing Senior Session! Thanks for letting me capture your Senior memories, Alyssa!

06/27/2025

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12/23/2024

I know it's cliche to say kids grow up too fast, but seriously, it was just "yesterday" I met Aundrea, and now, she is a Senior preparing to embark on her own adventures in education. I've known her since elementary school, and I couldn't be prouder of the young lady she's become. Congratulations, Aundy!

12/10/2024

Abby is such an authentic girl who loves Jesus, and she was a joy to capture. Add to that, her beautiful dog and some fall colors, and it made a perfect combination for a fun session!

09/08/2024

I absolutely love it when I am privileged to take siblings Senior pictures. In this case, while Jessica is the 4th in the family, she's the first girl, and I loved creating her session with her. You'd never know it was in the high 80's the day of Jessica's session! She was a dream to photograph and capture her personality. Congratulations, Jessica!

08/22/2024

This session was so special to me...Sydney was my first 2025 Senior, and she's my niece! Time goes by way too quickly because I think she was just a kindergartner yesterday....but seriously, she's become a beautiful, articulate young lady, and I'm so excited for her as she looks forward to her Senior Year. Congratulations, Sydney!

05/27/2024