Remember When Portraits & Design

Remember When Portraits & Design We’re here for all your photography needs—from family sessions to weddings—PLUS we offer logos, marketing materials, and social media management.

Same heart, more ways to serve you! At Remember When Portraits & Design, we’re still the same owner-operated photography company that has been serving West Michigan since 2010—just with more ways to serve you. Founded by Rachal and her husband, we’ve always been dedicated to creating lasting relationships with our clients and treating everyone like family. Our passion for capturing life’s most meaningful moments has only grown, and now, so have our services. We’ve expanded beyond photography to offer custom marketing and branding solutions while still holding tight to what matters most—creating connections and telling your story. Whether it’s timeless family portraits or eye-catching designs for your business, our goal remains the same: to create work that’s personal, meaningful, and built to last. We specialize in capturing the authentic personality of our clients through a creative, rich, warm, bright, and true-to-color editing style. From logos, flyers, and brochures to social media ads and full social media management, we now offer a full range of services to support both your personal and business needs—all while maintaining the quality, care, and budget-conscious approach you’ve come to expect. While our services have grown, our heart hasn’t changed. We’re still about building friendships, creating memories, and making sure every project feels like it was made just for you. Let’s capture moments, build brands, and create lasting memories—together. 📸✨

❤️ The Evans family was such a blessing to meet!Their laughter, love, and genuine connection made this Silver Lake dunes...
09/17/2026

❤️ The Evans family was such a blessing to meet!

Their laughter, love, and genuine connection made this Silver Lake dunes session so much fun. There’s just something refreshing about a family who truly enjoys being together. ❤️

📸 Want your own Silver Lake session? We’ll be back in the Mears area for one more weekend—September 25 & 26! Limited openings remain.

💍 We’re also booking 2027 weddings and special events in the Silver Lake/Mears area!

Message Remember When Portraits to get on our schedule.

❤️ Some places become part of your family’s story.The Ryan family had the perfect evening for their session on the Silve...
09/09/2026

❤️ Some places become part of your family’s story.

The Ryan family had the perfect evening for their session on the Silver Lake dunes this past weekend—and this one was extra special because little Michael is hitting the 6-month milestone this week! 💙

There’s something about Silver Lake that keeps families coming back generation after generation. Kids grow up making memories here, and before you know it, they’re bringing their own little ones back to experience the same place they’ve loved for years.

And when you get up on those dunes, it’s almost as though the rest of the world disappears for a little while. No distractions. Just your people, the sand, the sky, and time together.

That’s what I love about sessions like this. We’re capturing Michael at six months old, but we’re also capturing something bigger—the love of a family, a place that means something to them, and a season of life that will never look quite like this again.

Someday, Michael will be the one looking back at these pictures and hearing the stories behind them. ❤️

Six months of Michael, a beautiful evening on the dunes, and memories the Ryan family can carry with them for generations to come. 💙

🌸 Some of the most beautiful things God gives us aren’t things at all—they’re the people He places in our lives.I had th...
09/05/2026

🌸 Some of the most beautiful things God gives us aren’t things at all—they’re the people He places in our lives.

I had the privilege of photographing this special family surrounded by a beautiful field of flowers, and it felt like such a sweet reminder of God’s goodness and faithfulness through every season of life.

Families grow. Seasons change. Life moves much faster than we expect. But through it all, God remains faithful—and the love, laughter, and connection shared between the people we love are gifts worth holding onto. ❤️

These are the moments I love capturing. Not just how a family looks, but who they are together.

So thankful for beautiful evenings, precious families, and the goodness of a God who is faithful from generation to generation. 🌸

💍 SHE SAID YES!!! ❤️Today we had the absolute honor of capturing such a special moment for Caleb & Claire!At beautiful D...
08/09/2026

💍 SHE SAID YES!!! ❤️

Today we had the absolute honor of capturing such a special moment for Caleb & Claire!

At beautiful Dune Harbor Park, Caleb got down on one knee and asked Claire to spend forever with him—and she said YES! 💍❤️

It truly couldn't have been a more perfect day. Not a cloud in sight, warm sunshine, the perfect breeze coming off the lake…and a moment these two will never forget.

There’s something incredibly special about being trusted to quietly capture a proposal as it unfolds—the anticipation, the surprise, the emotion, and those first few moments of realizing you’re officially engaged!

Congratulations, Caleb & Claire! We are so excited for the two of you and pray that God richly blesses your life together as you begin this beautiful new chapter. ❤️

Here’s to forever! 🥂💍

💍 Some wedding days just stay with you. ❤️Nate & Brooke’s wedding was one of those days that felt perfect from beginning...
08/08/2026

💍 Some wedding days just stay with you. ❤️

Nate & Brooke’s wedding was one of those days that felt perfect from beginning to end.

Two people who genuinely love one another, surrounded by the people they love most, with God at the center of their relationship and their marriage. There was something so refreshing and beautiful about the entire day, and you could simply feel the love between these two.

It is always such an honor and a blessing to be trusted with capturing one of the most important days in a couple’s life. These aren’t just wedding pictures—they’re moments, emotions, and memories they’ll be able to look back on for years to come.

Nate & Brooke, thank you for allowing me to be a small part of your beautiful day. ❤️ May God richly bless your marriage and the life you’re building together!❤️

💍 Planning a 2027 or 2028 wedding?
We are currently booking wedding dates and would love to capture your story, too.

📩 Send us a message for wedding packages and availability.

📷 Have you ever dreamed of family photos at the Silver Lake dunes?The Wagner family recently did just that, and what an ...
08/02/2026

📷 Have you ever dreamed of family photos at the Silver Lake dunes?

The Wagner family recently did just that, and what an incredible evening it was! ❤️

There’s something special about gathering the people you love in a place that holds so many memories. The Silver Lake dunes provide one of the most breathtaking backdrops in Michigan, creating timeless portraits you’ll cherish for generations.

Whether you’re vacationing here every summer or visiting for the first time, there’s no better place to capture this season of life.

🌅 Now booking Silver Lake Dune Sessions for the remainder of summer and this fall!

Send us a message—we’d love to help tell your family’s story in one of Michigan’s most beautiful places. 📸💛

🌅 Last Chance for July Silver Lake Dune Sessions! 📸We've had a couple of unexpected openings become available this week,...
07/21/2026

🌅 Last Chance for July Silver Lake Dune Sessions! 📸

We've had a couple of unexpected openings become available this week, and this is your chance to capture your family's summer memories before our calendar fills into August!

📅 Thursday, July 23
✨ 7:00 PM
✨ 7:30 PM

Whether you've been saying, "We should really get family pictures this year," or you've been waiting for the perfect time... this is it.

Silver Lake isn't just where you vacation—it's where traditions are made. It's where grandparents bring their grandchildren to experience the same dunes they explored decades ago. It's where sunsets become memories and one photo can tell the story of generations.

Don't let another summer come and go without preserving it.
After these two sessions are booked, our next Silver Lake availability won't be until August.

📩 Send me a message today to claim one of these last two July sessions before someone else does!

Capturing the moments you'll treasure long after the footprints in the sand have disappeared. ❤️

🌅 Some places become more than a vacation spot… they become part of your family's story.A couple of weeks ago, we had th...
07/20/2026

🌅 Some places become more than a vacation spot… they become part of your family's story.

A couple of weeks ago, we had the privilege of photographing an incredible family celebrating 50 years of marriage. For the grandparents, Silver Lake has been their home away from home since the early 1970s. What started as family vacations decades ago has grown into a tradition that now spans generations—children, grandchildren, laughter, memories, and a place they all cherish together.

That is what makes Silver Lake so special.

It's more than sand dunes. It's where families reconnect, traditions continue, and moments become lifelong memories.

📸 We'll be photographing on the dunes again on Thursday, July 23, and we have just THREE session times available:

✨ 6:00 PM✨ 6:30 PM✨ 7:30 PM

After these are booked, our next Silver Lake dune availability won't be until August.

Whether you're celebrating an anniversary, gathering the whole family, capturing your kids while they're still little, or simply preserving another summer at your favorite place, don't let another season slip by without documenting it.

The sunsets fade. Kids grow. Summers come and go.

The memories deserve to last forever.

Send us a message today to reserve one of the remaining July 23 sessions before they're gone. ❤️📸

🎓❤️ Some moments are simply priceless.Today, I had the incredible honor of photographing the Grant High School Class of ...
07/17/2026

🎓❤️ Some moments are simply priceless.

Today, I had the incredible honor of photographing the Grant High School Class of 1958 together once again.

Just pause and think about that...

More than six decades after walking the halls of Grant High School, these classmates are still gathering, still laughing, still sharing stories, and still celebrating friendships that have stood the test of time.

As a photographer, these are the sessions that remind me why I love what I do. It's about so much more than taking pictures—it's about preserving history, honoring lifelong friendships, and creating memories that future generations will cherish.

A special thank you to Kick Start Grill & Cafe llc for hosting this year's reunion and providing such a wonderful place for classmates to reconnect and celebrate the memories they've shared throughout the years.

To the Grant High School Class of 1958—thank you for trusting me to preserve this incredible milestone. Your friendship, laughter, and legacy are truly inspiring. ❤️

📸 If you've been thinking about gathering your family, classmates, or lifelong friends for a portrait, don't wait. These moments only become more meaningful with time.

🐾❤️ The dunes, their dogs, and the sweetest couple... what more could you ask for?Sydney and Patrick absolutely rocked t...
07/16/2026

🐾❤️ The dunes, their dogs, and the sweetest couple... what more could you ask for?

Sydney and Patrick absolutely rocked their session at Silver Lake! Between the breathtaking dunes, perfect evening light, and their two pups joining in the fun, this session couldn't have been more perfect.

The best photos happen when you're simply being yourselves in a place you love—and for these two, the dunes are exactly that.

🌅 Have you been dreaming about your own Silver Lake dune session?

Whether it's a couple's session, engagement, family photos, seniors, or bringing along your four-legged best friend, we'd love to capture your story.

📅 We are now booking summer and fall Silver Lake Dune Sessions! Reach out today to reserve your date before the calendar fills up.

📸 Remember When Portraits — Capturing memories in one of Michigan's most beautiful places.


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