A modern, disability-inclusive space in Grand Rapids for photo shoots, events, workshops, and community gatherings.
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A Studio for Every Story
Our studio will serve as a versatile space — a place where art is showcased, friendships are built, and events that uplift and inspire are hosted. Whether through portrait sessions, gallery exhibitions, or creative collaborations, we are committed to building a space where diagnoses and disabilities are not THE story, but a part of what makes someone beautiful and endlessly valuable.
Where will the studio be located?
With both founders based near Grand Rapids, Michigan, Hopelynd aims to establish its studio in the Greater Grand Rapids area. Our goal is to find a clean, welcoming space that is convenient, safe, and easily accessible—ensuring that people of all abilities from across the community can come together to create, connect, and celebrate.
Becoming a mother is always a life-changing journey, but knowing I was expecting a child with disabilities brought emotions that were deeper, more complex, and more powerful than I could have ever imagined. Seeing the photos from that time—when I was carrying Natalie—reminds me of both the uncertainty and the incredible love that began long before she was born.
After her birth, those emotions transformed. The fear turned into strength, the questions into advocacy, and the challenges into lessons in resilience. Every smile, every milestone, and every hurdle has shaped me into not just a mother, but a stronger, more compassionate woman.
Looking back, the photos from before and after are more than memories—they’re proof of growth, of hope, and of the extraordinary bond I share with my daughter. I am so incredibly thankful and grateful to have special moments that have documented our journey!
Roseli
