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Wether you are getting married, having a baby, will have a graduating senior soon or in the middle of it all with kiddos I am here for it all!
Take a look around and let me know if you have any questions. I would love to chat about capturing your important moments.

Hello! I am Kara with
Kara Zylstra Photography
I am so glad you're here!





Why choose me as your photographer?
I have over 10 years of experience and have photographed 100's of newborns, families and maternity sessions as well as countless seniors and weddings. I have done training for newborn safety and take the safety of your babe seriously. My studio has a client closet of maternity wear as well as everything needed for newborn sessions. I also have coffee and drinks and toys for your kiddos. I love what I do and strive for stress-free sessions so you not only have fun but you love your images and have good memories tied to them. I just want you to enjoy your session and LOVE your images.
why choose me?
Since 2012 I have photographed 100's of newborns and families. I have captured tons of love stories and wedding days. I am here to capture your important moments and make sure you have beautiful images to remember those days that were so important.
Photography started as a hobby when my oldest was born and I began taking photos of her. Within a few years it turned into this. And I love every minute of it. Capturing your most special moments is my favorite thing. I specialize in anything family related. I love showing mamas-to be how absolutely stunning they are. I am honored to be trusted with your brand new baby & overjoyed to give you beautiful photos for you to remember how tiny they were. My absolute favorite thing is to hang out with your families in a sun-drenched field at sunset and capturing all the love. Spending your wedding day capturing all the beautiful love filled moments of your day is one of my favorite things.
I have a studio on main street in Lake Odessa for newborn, baby, maternity or lifestyle sessions. We own land outside of town I use for outdoor sessions. You might even get to meet some of the cows at your session.
I will also travel to your home or favorite location.
A little about me, I have an amazing husband, Dave (farmer of all the amazing land I use and occasional prop builder) We have 5 awesome kiddos. Dave raises beef cattle and does crop farming. We also have a little hobby farm at our house with a pile of cute animals to keep the kids busy. If I am not working I am bringing someone to practice or a game or I am in the kitchen. I love baking all the things and have recently starting working with sourdough and am loving it. I love coffee, staying up late, sleeping in, my great pyrenees dogs, cuddling babies (both human and furry or feathered) and Ludington is my favorite place. (I would LOVE to capture your family on the beach!)
I can NOT wait to capture all your special moments
Kara


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