couples & families



Lifestyle photography for couples and families in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Gull Lake, Ann Arbor, and throughout West Michigan. I specialize in capturing natural connection, genuine emotion, and the everyday moments that make your story unique.


Whether we’re photographing your family along the Lake Michigan shoreline, in the countryside around Gull Lake, or in the city streets of Grand Rapids, my approach focuses on relaxed, documentary style imagery that feels authentic and timeless.

A tender moment captured in moody lighting with a mother cradling a newborn against her chest.
Tender moment of parents holding their newborn baby in neutral tones.
Children and adult work on drawings together at a wooden table.
Soft and gentle lifestyle photography showing intimate family connections at home.
A figure in white clothing holds a small child against a minimalist background.
Dreamy newborn portrait surrounded by red and white flowers in garden setting.
Candid family moments captured in black and white during an indoor photo session.
Delicate newborn photography session featuring soft white fabrics and natural light.
An expectant couple poses against a white wall in casual attire.
A playful couple laughing together in casual attire against sand dunes at sunset.
Close-up shot of hands gently intertwined against a neutral background.
Family sharing joyful moments together on a beach at sunset.
Intimate family lifestyle photography session showing tender moments in a cozy indoor setting.
An intimate black and white portrait showing affection between two people.
Close-up of a sleeping newborn's face and tiny hand.
Interior home photography session in a bright room with arched doorways.
A couple stands together against a white wall sharing an intimate moment.
A tender moment in a hospital room with a newborn baby being cradled.
A close-up shot of a pregnant belly with hands resting gently on top.
Children sit together on a window bench in coordinated neutral-colored outfits.
Silhouetted figures in a grassy field under dramatic cloudy sky.
A family gathers around a dining table seen through an open doorway.
Moody indoor photography sequence showing silhouette against bright window light.
Maternity photo of couple sitting together against white wall in casual attire.
Romantic couple in white clothing embracing on fallen tree during golden hour photoshoot.
Couple dressed in white sits together on fallen log in natural outdoor setting at sunset.
Dark and moody artistic portrait in dramatic lighting.
Artistic newborn photography with baby sleeping among garden flowers and checkered fabric.
Peaceful sleeping baby photographed with plaid fabric and floral garden backdrop.
A pregnant woman in a cozy white winter coat poses against a neutral background.
Intimate lifestyle portraits captured in warm indoor lighting.

Looking for a family photographer in Kalamazoo or West Michigan? Aleena Kendrick specializes in authentic, documentary-style family sessions that capture real life — the chaos, the laughter, and the love. Serving Kalamazoo, Portage, Mattawan, Vicksburg, Battle Creek, Grand Rapids, and surrounding West Michigan communities. Mini sessions and full family sessions available year round.