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FORMERLY Only by His Strength Photography

A simple Midwest photographer. Brands | Couples Our heart for A Crafted Brand comes from a heart of service. Confidant.

Our desire is to serve our couples and clients with a warmth and compassion. We love walking through life with our couples as they prepare for their forever. We're more than just another vendor or small business. We're your new friend. Prayer warrior. Problem solver. Planner. Dreamer. We strive to get to know YOU beyond the surface level - we want to hear your stories, your dreams, your goals, and your fears. Each story is different and your photographs should reflect that.

10/30/2026

As I watch the leaves fall out the window of my office (aka guest room 😂), I’m reminiscing about this beautiful, romantic wedding day from the spring! I adored the color palette and softness in the details.

Are you team spring or team autumn?

Associate shot for Josh and Alexa Adams

10/23/2026

We had a rainy September day on Grace & Andrew’s wedding but it didn’t stop the joy and celebration!

Shoutout to their vendor team for adjusting to the raindrops & the most flexible couple for going with the flow and keeping their focus on what matters the most.. their marriage!

My advice: don’t worry too much about the weather. You can have backup plans but ultimately you cannot control it. Don’t let it steal the joy of your big day!

Instead, have a vendor team you trust to help you pivot & guide you through the bumps. And then enjoy the day as it comes!

It was an honor to be a part of this beautiful wedding ❤️

Chicago wedding photographer | Grand Rapids wedding photographer | Kalamazoo wedding photographer

10/19/2026

I am thrilled to share another beautiful October wedding!

Maggie and Jared‘s wedding day couldn’t have been better! It had been raining leading up to their wedding weekend, but we were gifted with the most beautiful blue sky!

Maggie got married in her childhood home and the couple said “I Do” at The Oak Park Country Club followed by an epic party with all their people!

I only have a few more weddings this year and I’d be lying if I wasn’t feeling sentimental!! What a year it’s been 🥹🫶🏼

Venue The Oak Park Country Club

10/16/2026

The kind of love that deserves to be remembered beautifully. 🤍

An engagement session is more than a few beautiful photographs. It’s a chance to slow down, be present with one another, and preserve this season of your story before everything changes.

For couples who value thoughtful details, genuine connection, and an elevated experience from beginning to end, I’d love to create something meaningful with you.

Now booking weddings and engagement sessions from Grand Rapids to Chicago.

Inquire through the link in my bio to book a call, tell me your vision, and let’s begin planning something extraordinary. ✨

Kalamazoo photographer | Grand Rapids photographer | South Bend photographer | Holland photographer | Chicago photographer

10/14/2026

The kind of love that makes photographing it feel effortless. 🤍

A beautiful couple, a quiet green field, and the sweetest in-between moments. There’s something so special about engagement sessions that give you space to slow down, be present, and simply enjoy being together.

So grateful I get to turn seasons like this into something you can hold onto forever.

10/12/2026

A beautiful October day to celebrate Erin and Matt! We couldn’t have asked for better weather or honestly a better day. 🤍

From the sweetest moments to the nonstop joy, their wedding was such a dream to be part of. There’s something so special about getting to document a day that feels this full of love, and these two made it easy.

Erin and Matt, it was such an honor to capture the beginning of this next chapter for you! ✨

Eaglewood Resort & Spa
Town & Country Gardens
Spark Entertainment Group
Alena Craft | Midwest Brand & Wedding Photographer

09/22/2026

An iconic day for this classy couple!

It was a joy to capture these moments earlier this month. Their love and respect for each other is inspiring!

Looking forward to sharing more in the coming weeks and months!

08/18/2026

Veronica & Sean

The happiest day in downtown Lemont for their wedding. Surrounded by their favorite people, they said “I do” at The Bridge Lemont

Veronica nailed the happiest, most joyful summer color palette for their florals and decor. 💕💕

It was an honor to capture this day!

08/06/2026

I absolutely loved tracing through Chicago with these two! We split their engagement session between the Wrigley Building/Riverwalk and North Avenue Beach! It was such a nice mix of architecture and beautiful Lakeshore views.

So looking forward to their wedding next year! 🥂

08/03/2026

In July, I had the privilege of capturing my little sister’s proposal! It was such a joy and honor to be the one to photograph these moments.

We love you, Faith and Evan!!! Let the wedding planning begin!!

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http://www.acraftedbrand.com/

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