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What a family photo session is like when you stop trying to control it often surprises people — because instead of chaos, what shows up is connection. Most parents come into photos feeling like they need to manage everything. The kids’ behavior. The timing. The way everyone looks. And while that instinct makes sense, it’s […]

One of the biggest misconceptions about newborn photography is that babies need to be perfectly posed to create beautiful images. Why you don’t need a posed baby for beautiful newborn photos comes down to something much simpler — real connection, comfort, and allowing your baby to be exactly who they already are. Newborns don’t need […]

When you start looking into professional photos, it’s natural to wonder what you’re really paying for. What you’re actually investing in when you book a family photographer goes far beyond a set of images — and understanding that can completely change how the experience feels from start to finish. This isn’t about just showing up, […]

How Far in Advance to Book a Family Photographer in Northern Michigan. If you’re starting to think about family photos, one of the first questions that usually comes up is timing. How far in advance do we actually need to book? The short answer: at least three weeks before the date you want — and […]

Best Northern Michigan Locations for Family Photos (And Why I Love Each One) – From a centrally located northern Michigan photographer Northern Michigan has a way of slowing people down. The air feels different here. The light stretches a little longer. Everything feels a little more honest. And when it comes to family photos, location […]

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 […]