Session Stories
Curated and written with love by Nicole Geri Harrington

The Nauti-Cat Sunrise Engagement Session | Cait + Chris Navigate the Grand Traverse Bay
November 15, 2021 / Session StoriesChris and Cait have many memories of their summers together on the Nauti-Cat. It makes sense, since Chris is one of the captains on this catamaran that hosts people for cruises on the Grand Traverse ...
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Sleeping Bear Point Trail Engagement Session | Katelinn + Jeremy’s Sunset Adventure
November 15, 2021 / CouplesSleeping Bear Point Trail is incredibly diverse with it's landscape, starting out the hike walking through a forested path that quickly opens up to dunes. The trail will lead you to Lake Michigan ...
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The Ridge at Verterra Winery | Becca + Conor’s Wedding
November 13, 2021 / Session StoriesThis was my first time at The Ridge at Verterra Winery in Leland. Although, it's now a favorite venue of mine. Becca and Conor chose this wedding venue in Northern Michigan because of it's beautiful l...
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Maple Bay Natural Area Sunrise Session | Sam + Caterina’s Engagement Shoot
November 13, 2021 / CouplesMaple Bay Natural Area can get pretty busy during the day, but I love a sunrise out here on the water. Sam and Caterina met up with me just as the sun was coming up for their sunrise session on the be...
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Sleeping Bear Dunes Sunrise Session | Becca + Conor Explore Sleeping Bear Point
November 11, 2021 / Session StoriesThis was a beautiful Sleeping Bear Dunes sunrise session. Becca loves the water, while Conor loves the forest. Sleeping Bear Point Trail features a diverse and vast landscape that leads out to lake Mi...
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Northern Michigan Halloween | Walter + Randi’s Spooky Shoot
October 24, 2021 / CouplesWalter and Randi wanted to do something unique this year, so they planned for a Halloween themed session. I was happy they set this up with me before I left Northern Michigan for the year. They brough...
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Jacob’s Farm Wedding | Lucy + Clayton’s Summer Celebration
October 24, 2021 / WeddingsLucy and Clayton got married on a beautiful summer day at Jacob's Farm just outside of Traverse City. This was my first time at Jacob's Farm, and I loved photographing this fun wedding. Lucy and Clay...
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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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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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