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I was completely overjoyed when a close friend reached out to take photos of her sweet babe as a lifestyle mommy and me session while she visited family in Bay City. There’s a cool story to share here. So, my friend and her sister live on opposite sides of the world, Detroit, Michigan, and Paris, […]

Grabbing updated pictures of your family through an Easter themed mini session is so much fun. What’s not to love? Bunnies, peeps, eggs, oh my! I absolutely love doing Easter themed mini sessions because there are so many great ideas to draw from, and every single option is cute cute cute! Check out these adorable […]

I just want to start by saying, babies babies babies. They are everywhere I look! I feel so incredibly grateful and honored to have been asked to capture so many first time mamas this year. It just absolutely melts my heart. Now let’s talk about this incredible in-home maternity session I got to do with […]

A Northern Michigan Photographer’s Perspective You know getting family photos is important. But you might be wondering how in the world you’re going to get your kids on board. Here are some tips from a professional family photographer on how to prepare your kids for a family photoshoot: Summary If you’re interested in some more […]

When I say documenting every milestone, I mean photograph them. We all think, “I want to remember this moment” and try to commit it to our long term memory. I’m here to tell you, take a photo or a video. Write it down at the very least. You’ll be so happy you did years down […]

Northern Michigan moms come to Norpine Photography to celebrate womanhood, pregnancy and motherhood through a maternity styled boudoir session. Pregnancy and motherhood are transformative experiences that bring about a profound sense of joy, anticipation, and empowerment. The journey of carrying new life within oneself is a remarkable testament to the strength and resilience of a […]

Boudoir Session | Gaylord MichiganThere is a luxurious boudoir studio in Gaylord, Michigan with gold-based accents, a green velvet tufted couch, champagne sheets, and watercolor wall tapestries! The boudoir experience includes professional hair and makeup application, as well as access to a client closet of robes, props and body chains. All boudoir sessions are booked […]

Dog’s First Birthday Pawty | Bay City MI- UMMMM if you’re obsessed with your dog, then look no further to get inspo for your doggo’s first birthday “pawty”. This doggo is Lola Matherne Lantry, a beautiful Dudley Labrador from Bay City, Michigan, who is keen on treats, peanut butter cake, and posing like a pretty […]

Cap and Gown Greenhouse Session | Gaylord, MI Gaylord High School senior Kennedy rocked her senior cap and gown session! What’s a cap and gown session? It’s a session that revolves around a graduating high school senior! They typically happen about a month before the graduation ceremony, when the senior has their cap, gown and […]

This mother-son beach session in Gaylord, Michigan was to DIE for! Mommy-and-me sessions are one of my favorite things to do, and this mother-son session was just too sweet! The day was PERFECT for a sunset session, and this happened to be on summer solstice, the longest/latest daylight of the whole summer! We were out […]