Aerial view of two people sitting in a circular gravel clearing surrounded by lush green spiral hedges.

Couple embracing in a lush garden with a red bridge backdrop, perfect for romantic wedding photography.

Close up of two hands touching during wedding ring exchange with green foliage in background.

Lasting memories through breathtaking, soulful imagery

Black and white photo of an ornate decorative fountain surrounded by lush tropical plants inside a greenhouse.

Ethereal black and white close-up portraits with delicate floral hair accessories in soft focus.

Hey, I’m Hope ~

a Michigan photographer based near Grand Rapids with a love for genuine connection, beautiful color, and creating photos that actually feel like you.

I specialize in using studio lighting both indoors and outdoors to create natural, true-to-color images with just the right amount of warmth and depth. Whether we’re running around the beach at sunset, laughing through awkward poses together, or capturing quiet in-between moments, my goal is always the same: photos that feel relaxed, authentic, and full of personality.

I would LOVE to be your photographer!

Bride in white lace wedding dress and floral veil holding pink and white bouquet, standing by bright window.

Woman sitting on wooden floor with laptop and camera equipment, wearing gray off-shoulder top and black satin pants.

Let's document your story

From quiet moments to unforgettable celebrations, I’m here to capture it all. Let’s create something beautiful together.

Couple in white wedding attire sharing romantic moment among ferns in garden setting.

A couple poses together in a greenhouse setting surrounded by lush greenery and tropical plants.

Testimonials

Black and white artistic photo sequence of a person in a field under a large tree.

We have loved working with Hope at Black Swan Photography!! She has been amazing with our little boys and makes the sessions feel so comfortable.

Micaela & COdy

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Family walking along an autumn path lined with vibrant yellow trees and fallen leaves.

We had such a great experience working with Hope! From the moment we started, she made us feel completely comfortable and at ease - even though being in front of the camera isn’t always easy. She’s especially gifted at capturing real, meaningful moments. The photos feel so genuine and natural and reflect the heart of our family. We were so impressed with the way she worked with our children and managed to freeze little interactions and expressions that will help us remember what they were like at that age.

Ben & Elisabeth

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Family holding hands while walking along a scenic beach in black and white.

Hope is the most talented photographer that we have ever had! She has amazing attention to detail and captured our family beautifully. She was absolutely wonderful with our children and so professional, yet lots of fun! We told her our vision and within 10 minutes, we felt like she had executed it perfectly. I cannot recommend Hope enough and feel so lucky with what we received from her! We cannot stop looking at our gallery and we will be booking more sessions with her for years and years! Hope is the most talented photographer that we have ever had! She has amazing attention to detail and captured our family beautifully. She was absolutely wonderful with our children and so professional, yet lots of fun! We told her our vision and within 10 minutes, we felt like she had executed it perfectly. I cannot recommend Hope enough and feel so lucky with what we received from her! We cannot stop looking at our gallery and we will be booking more sessions with her for years and years!

The SHrums

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Couple sharing an intimate moment on a serene beach with soft pastel colors.

Hope did such an amazing job capturing the moment of my engagement. Every time I look at the pictures, I can feel the emotions of the day all over again. She is so fun to work with and is go great at coaching us on how to pose as well. She is AMAZING!

Kennedy & Khale

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Two hands gently touching fingertips near a serene river with a red building in the background.