That’s a Keeper Photography

11/02/2026

Senior sessions are one of my favorites 🥰

10/28/2026

🏈❤️ THAT’S A WRAP ON ANOTHER FOOTBALL SEASON! ❤️🏈

Even though we didn’t bring home the win in our final game, there is SO much more to be proud of than what the scoreboard says. These players have put in countless hours of hard work, dedication, sweat, and heart into this season, and I hope they know just how proud they should be of themselves. Every practice, every game, every setback, and every moment they chose to keep pushing forward has been part of their journey.

Winning isn’t always about the final score. It’s about the heart you leave on the field, the bonds you build, and the determination to keep showing up. And these boys have given us so much to be proud of. ❤️

As a photographer, I’m beyond grateful to have been given another season on the sidelines with these athletes, capturing their hard work, their battles, their celebrations, their emotions, and the moments that make Friday night football so special. Being able to freeze these memories in time is something I will never take for granted. 📸🏈

To every player: thank you for allowing me to be part of your season and for giving me moments worth capturing. I hope when you look back at these photos, you see more than just a game. I hope you see your growth, your grit, your teammates who stood beside you, and the heart you gave to this sport.

I’m so proud of each and every one of you. Thank you for another unforgettable season, for the memories, and for letting me do what I love from the sidelines. Until next season, boys! ❤️🏈📸

Once a team, always a family.

10/28/2026

🚨 THE MOMENT THAT MAKES YOU HOLD YOUR BREATH. 🚨

There are moments in football that happen so fast you barely have time to process what you’re seeing behind the lens. This was one of them. 📸🏈

Capturing the shocking moment a player’s head and neck were violently pulled backward during an illegal facemask grab is a reminder of just how physical, and dangerous this game can be.

As a sports photographer, I’m there to capture the intensity, the passion, the grit, and the moments that tell the story of the game. But sometimes, those moments are a sobering reminder that there is a real person behind every helmet, putting their body on the line for the love of the game. 🖤

Football is a game of toughness, but player safety should ALWAYS come first. No play, no game, and no win is worth risking a young athlete’s well-being.

One split second. One click of the shutter. One powerful reminder of how quickly things can change on the field.

📸 This is the reality behind the lens.

10/25/2026

🧡🖤🏈

Sturgis falls to Three Rivers 37-7 to end regular season
10/24/2026
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(THREE RIVERS) – Sturgis saw their two game winning streak come to an end as the Trojans fell to host Three Rivers 37-7 to end the regular season. Christian Alvez recovered a Three Rivers fumble and returned in 24 yards for the lone Trojan touchdown. He also led the ground game with 13 carries for 59 yards. Beckett Lamb had 11 tackles to lead the defense. Hudson Lamb had 9 tackles. For Three Rivers Canady Marzatt had 18 carries for 105 yards and 2 TD’s while Brayden Carpenter rushed 16 times for 80 yards and another score. Evan Harper had 5 tackles for the Three Rivers defense. Carpenter had 4 stops. Sturgis ends the season 3-6 overall and 2-5 in the Wolverine. Three Rivers is 3-6 and 2-5.

OTHER WOLVERINE CONFERENCE SCORES
Edwardsburg 48 – Niles 18
Otsego 28 – Plainwell 21
Paw Paw 14 – Vicksburg 7

Sturgis' Christian Alvez works for more yardage (photo courtesy of Sandchel Arnold That's a Keeper Photography Official Photographer of the Sturgis Gridiorn Club and the Sturgis Football Program)

10/14/2026

Sturgis win over Plainwell! 🏈🧡🖤

10/13/2026

The CUTEST couple! 🥰

10/08/2026

📸❤️ A DREAM THAT’S BECOMING REALITY, ONE SNAP AT A TIME! ❤️📸

Sometimes I have to stop and take a moment to appreciate just how far this photography journey has brought me. What started as a passion and a dream is slowly becoming something more than I ever imagined, and my heart is beyond grateful. 🥹❤️

To every client who has booked a session, trusted me with their special moments, and supported my photography journey, THANK YOU! You are a part of making my dreams come true with every click of my camera.

Being able to grow from capturing the intensity and excitement of sports photography to expanding into senior portraits, couples sessions, and so many other special moments has been such an incredible blessing. Every new opportunity pushes me to grow, learn, and fall even more in love with what I do. 📷✨

Photography is so much more than taking a picture. It’s about capturing a moment in time that you can look back on years from now and feel all over again. It’s the smiles, the personalities, the love, the milestones, and the little details that make each memory uniquely yours.

The trust you place in me to capture those moments is something I will never take for granted. Knowing that a photograph I take today may become a treasured memory for you and your family tomorrow is one of the greatest gifts this journey has given me.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in me, supporting my small business, sharing my work, and allowing me to be a part of your stories. Every booking, every referral, every kind word, and every opportunity means more to me than you know. ❤️

This dream is growing one client, one session, and one snap at a time, and I’m so excited to see where this journey takes me next! 🥹📸

Thank you for being part of my story while I get the privilege of capturing yours. ❤️

10/03/2026

Last night may not have ended the way you hoped, but never let one loss overshadow the incredible hard work, heart, and determination you’ve poured into this season. 🖤🧡🏈

Keep your heads up, keep pushing forward, and keep believing in yourselves. I’m incredibly proud to capture your journey and watch you give it everything you’ve got. The best moments are still ahead. 💪📸

Keep fighting. Keep growing. Keep being YOU. 🏈🔥

07/04/2026

Some moments deserve to be remembered forever, and the journey to motherhood is one of them. 🤍

It was an honor to capture the love, excitement, and anticipation of this beautiful growing family. Wishing you endless joy as you prepare to welcome your little one into the world. ✨

06/30/2026

There are moments as a mother when you stop and realize just how blessed you are. Today is one of those moments.

My daughter, you are one of the brightest lights in my life. Your vibrant spirit, your silly sense of humor, your caring heart, and your sweet soul make this world a better place. You have a courage that inspires me, a determination that reminds me never to give up, and a beautiful way of dancing to your own music without ever apologizing for who you are.

I’ve watched you face challenges with bravery, celebrate life’s little moments with joy, and stay true to yourself through it all. That is something no one can ever take away from you.

I hope you always know how incredibly proud I am to call you my daughter. Not because of what you accomplish, but because of the amazing person you are. Keep shining your light, keep following your own path, and never stop being unapologetically you.

You will always be my little girl, no matter how much you grow, and I will always be your biggest fan. I love you more than words could ever express. ❤️