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Beach vs. Forest Sessions in Northern Michigan: Which One Fits Your Family? One of the first questions families ask me when we start planning a session is deceptively simple: Beach or forest? Northern Michigan gives us both in abundance. Wide-open shorelines. Quiet woods. Two completely different moods — both beautiful, both meaningful — and neither […]

Why I Became a Photographer (And Why It Still Matters to Me) I became a photographer for a very simple reason:I wanted beautiful photos of my own children. Not just photos where everyone was looking at the camera — but images that felt like us. The way their heads fit into my neck. The giggles […]

Let’s talk about these In-Home Christmas Minis in Bay City, Michigan! Jayden’s mom brought in two super cute outfits for her Christmas card photos. Lot’s of kiddos wear Christmas jammies or red, green or plaid outfits, so these looked perfect. Even though Jayden is non-verbal, it was super fun getting some expressions and wiggles out […]

Let’s talk about these cabin themed family photos we did over in the gorgeous Torch Lake area. Extended family photoshoots are so important! They’re all about getting everyone together—grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and all—for some fun, relaxed time while capturing those connections that mean the world. Life moves so fast, and families grow and change […]

Let’s talk about this gorgeous surprise engagement shoot in snowy Northern Michigan. This sweet family contacted me months in advance to have a photographer present for a surprise proposal. It happened to be our biggest snowstorm of the winter and the sweet bride and groom came riding in on a 4-wheeler after choosing the perfect […]

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 […]