Session Stories
Curated and written with love by Nicole Geri Harrington
Zach Proposes to Ana at Grotto Falls, Tennessee
August 27, 2021 / Session StoriesWhen Zach contacted me earlier in the summer, he wanted to see if I was available for a special occasion. He was going to propose to his girlfriend of 4 years, Ana. Ana is a good friend of mine, so I ...
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Claire + Matt’s Sunrise Engagement Session | Old Mission Peninsula
August 10, 2021 / CouplesIt's either sunrise or sunset that I prefer to schedule my sessions at for the best lighting. Claire and Matt decided to go with a sunrise session for their engagement session out on Old Mission Penin...
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Traverse City Sunflower Shoot | Kacey + Joe’s Sunset Engagement Session
August 9, 2021 / CouplesKacey and Joe's sunflower engagement session in Traverse City, Michigan. Kacey and Joe hired me to photograph their wedding ceremony that'll take place this March in the Florida Keys, and their recep...
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Rainy Northern Michigan Session | Taylor + Ryan @ Sleeping Bear Point Trail
August 9, 2021 / CouplesTaylor and Ryan were up on vacation and figured it was a great time to have their engagement photos done at the beach. So we planned for a short dune hike down to Lake Michigan. It wasn't until right ...
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Lauren’s Sunflower Session | Traverse City Senior Photographer
August 8, 2021 / Session StoriesTraverse City Senior Photographer | Lauren's Sunflower Session in Williamsburg Lauren specifically wanted the sunflowers for her senior session. She had been keeping an eye on them all year. She knew...
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Crystal Mountain Wedding at The Art Park | Bryce + Chase
August 1, 2021 / WeddingsBryce and Chase chose to have their wedding at Crystal Mountain. Surrounded by their closest friends and family, they hosted a ceremony in nature. Bryce and Chase got married in the natural wood amph...
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Good Harbor Bay Beach with Weezy + Terry | Northern Michigan Engagement Photographer
July 18, 2021 / CouplesLouise, AKA Weezy reached out to me when she was looking for a Northern Michigan engagement photographer, someone who would hopefully photograph her wedding next year as well. You know those people yo...
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Rachel and Quinn’s Mommy and Me Adventure | Mackinac Island Family Photographer
July 16, 2021 / Session StoriesMackinac Island Family Photographer Rachel and Quinn have a mission, to see all 50 states together. This was their first time to Michigan, and to a place as unique as Mackinac Island. This is one of ...
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Gaylord Wedding Photographer | Taylor + Robby @ The Rut Hut
July 16, 2021 / WeddingsGaylord Wedding Photographer | A Rainy Wedding at The Rut Hut Taylor and Robby had their wedding at The Rut Hut in Gaylord, Michigan and I was beyond pleased to be the photographer for this special e...
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Mackinac Island, Michigan | A Summer Dinner Party & Sunset Cruise
June 24, 2021 / Session StoriesMackinac Island has been a vacation destination for me since I was little as I grew up only 1.5 hours south of the Island. It's one of the few places in the world that you won't find a single vehicle ...
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Ashley + Jordan’s 1 Year Wedding Anniversary | Interlochen Photographer
June 20, 2021 / CouplesInterlochen is a great location for a photographer. There's nature, water, and less tourists than Traverse City. It's even better when you get to shoot at a private location. Ashley and Jordan decided...
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Green Gardens Community Farm | Ashley + Brant’s Flowery Greenhouse Wedding
June 16, 2021 / WeddingsA flowery greenhouse wedding in Battle Creek, Michigan. This was my first time at Green Gardens Community Farm in Battle Creek, Michigan. I made the drive down from Traverse City to photograph Ashley...
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Tommy Proposes to Ariana in Chicago
June 15, 2021 / CouplesWhen Tommy messaged me to ask if I was available for a trip to Chicago so I could capture his proposal to Ari, I couldn't say no. I already knew the two, I had photographed them twice in Chicago and ...
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Change Your Last Name | After the Wedding
May 7, 2021 / WeddingsHow to change your last name after the wedding Now that the wedding is over, cake is gone, and flowers are wilting, you're officially married to the love of your life! Although, the marriage certific...
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Desert Elopement | Brittany + Austin’s Magical Moon Ceremony
March 14, 2021 / WeddingsDesert Elopement Photographer Austin and Brittany had the most elaborate yet simple desert elopement I've had the pleasure of photographing. The two of them enjoyed an intimate ceremony with a magica...
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Glamping in Joshua Tree | Austin & Daniella’s Engagement Session @ The Moondust
March 14, 2021 / CouplesGlamping in Joshua Tree with Austin and Daniella Austin and Daniella were enjoying some time glamping in Joshua Tree. It was at an Airbnb called the Moondust that we had their engagement session on a...
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Frequently Asked Questions
March 5, 2021 / Session StoriesI've compiled this list of frequently asked questions that you too may want answered before hiring Nicole Geri as your photographer. General Questions We feel so awkward in front of the camera, do y...
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Northern Michigan Elopements | Couples Who Made The Best of Their 2020 Changes
March 4, 2021 / Weddings2020 Northern Michigan Elopements It wasn't an easy year for any of the couples who planned to get married. A lot was uncertain moving forward and couples were frequently having to be flexible with t...
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A Desert Maternity Session in Las Vegas, Nevada
February 16, 2021 / PortraitsA Desert Maternity Session in Las Vegas, Nevada. Soon Shayna will be welcoming a baby boy to this earth. Before that happens though, she got dressed up for some photos to document this stage in her l...
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The Best Seasons to Elope in Northern Michigan | Average Temperatures + Pros & Cons
February 12, 2021 / PlanningI may be biased but I don't think you can go wrong planning to elope in Northern Michigan. I grew up playing in the woods, biking to nearby lakes, and foraging for wild berries that surrounded my chi...
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