Today I want you to meet Matt. Smart, creative and hard working are the words that come to mind when I think about this young man. Not only was he confident & comfortable during his senior portrait session, but Matt was also just genuinely easy to talk to and get along with. Matt is a senior at Shrine Catholic High School in Royal Oak, MI. His grandfather's farm in Empire was his chosen setting, and after getting to know Matt I can see why he chose this location. When I asked

If I've said it before I'll say it again - I love being a family photographer in Traverse City! There are endless opportunities to create portraits and memories that'll last a lifetime in a setting that brings everyone together. Also - I'm quite certain that we somehow get the BEST clients. This family photo session came to fruition when Ryan reached out to us about booking a time slot while he and his husband were visiting Traverse City to celebrate his father's 60th birthda

Let's face it - on family photo day, there is a good amount of stress is that is typically experienced leading up to your session. From outfit choices to bribing children for smiles (we're definitely not beneath this!) we know that it can be quite a production. Don't worry though! We’re here to help you take a deep breath & relax - you've got this! Here are some helpful tips and tricks to relieve your stress: If possible, find the outfits (or at least the colors) you want you

When Staci reached out to us about planning a surprise photo shoot for her in-laws who were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, we were all about it! Everyone gathered outside of The Thistle Pub at Crystal Mountain in beautiful Northern Michigan for an unforgettable family photo session. The happy couple knew that they were getting family photos with their children & grand children. I'd like to take a brief moment to stress the importance of doing this. Life passes by

I've got another sweet wedding for you guys today! The happy couple this time is Kirby & Maxwell, two people that anyone would love to know. Their wedding day was truly unique. With a handful of their closest family and friends, these two vacationed on Green Lake in Interlochen. They were so laid back and just really excited to be married to each other. Their vows were so endearing I ended up in tears behind my lens. Kirby's dress was seriously gorgeous, too! It absolutely fi

Up next on our blog is the Mott family! Becky reached out to us to schedule their sunset family photo session at the Old Mission Peninsula Lighthouse - one of our favorite photo locations. While we were passing all the beautiful vineyards & farms and the sun began to lower in the sky, I knew it was going to be an awesome night for pictures! This lovely little family travels the world together! In the summer, they spend time in the Traverse City area, then they jet set across

It's vacation season here in beautiful Northern Michigan and the Traverse City area is teeming with tourists here to enjoy all that our region has to offer. From hiking and swimming to boating and fishing, there are endless outdoor activities to enjoy as a family, which makes for the perfect area to hold family reunions and anniversary celebrations. Let me pause for a moment to tell you that I am seriously the luckiest photographer in the world. My clients are always so wonde

I love it when couples truly incorporate their hobbies into their engagement sessions. I knew right away when I was reading their application that Brady & Sarah were going to be the ideal couple for us to work with. When they answered the questions "What have you seen in our work that you like and what are your photographic expectations?" they answered the way I always hope every couple answers: "The candid moments, sunset lighting, water/beach. With there being so many photo

It was a perfectly sunny day when we set up our portable studio at Hannah's house. We had a lovely summer breeze so we decided to take advantage of the good natural light by shooting her portrait on her beautiful wrap around covered porch. Hannah shared that she's a new provider at the Grand Traverse Women's Clinic and that their staff had headshots done just before she started working there. With that in mind, we did our best to match the style to their existing employee pho

Already read this blog post? Click here! Let me just start by saying WE ALL need to give it up for one fabulous couple, Jenny & Garrett! Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Thompson! This wedding was mostly planned from overseas as Garrett furthered his professional hockey career. It doesn't surprise me at all how meticulously thought out each detail was. Jenny is an incredible person with a sharp wit and a keen eye, and if anyone could pull off a stunt like that, it would be her.