Session Stories
Curated and written with love by Nicole Geri Harrington

Gaylord Senior Photographer | Connor’s Portrait Session
September 20, 2022 / Session StoriesTechnically Connor didn't set up a senior session for his senior year of high school in Gaylord. A little late is better than never! I met Connor in downtown Gaylord for a sunset session in the al...
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Lakes of the North Photographer | Joselyn’s Senior Sunset to Blue Hour Shoot
September 20, 2022 / Session StoriesWhen my niece needed senior photos, she came to me to capture this time in her life. "Just meet me in Lakes of the North," I told her. I grew up in this little neighborhood and know all the best place...
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Traverse City Summer Proposal | Andrew Proposes to Savannah
August 24, 2022 / Session StoriesAndrew and Savannah's Traverse City summer proposal on Lake Michigan. Traverse City is the perfect location for a summer proposal, and I'd love to be the photographer there to document the occasion. ...
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Beach House Restaurant on Deer Lake, Boyne Falls | Colleen and Jay’s Surprise Elopement
August 24, 2022 / WeddingsThe Beach House Restaurant on Deer Lake was the perfect location for Colleen and Jay's surprise elopement. Colleen and Jay knew they didn't want a big wedding day so this worked out perfectly. They k...
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Old Mission Point Engagement Session | Rachel + Matthew’s Sunrise Session
August 23, 2022 / Session StoriesAfter photographing Rachel and Matthew's proposal in the spring, I was excited to get to know them a little more during their engagement session at Old Mission Point Lighthouse beach. Rachel and Matt...
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Stafford’s Perry Hotel Wedding | Hillary + Patric’s Celebration
August 11, 2022 / Session StoriesStafford's Perry Hotel Wedding Petoskey is a quaint bigger town located on the Traverse Bay of Lake Michigan. Hillary and Patric's love for Northern Michigan led them to chose the Stafford's Perr...
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Brown Bridge Quiet Area | Kim + Peter’s Sunset Engagement Session
August 10, 2022 / Session StoriesBrown Bridge Quiet Area sunset session. Kim and Peter plan to get married in Oregon later this year but needed some engagement photos for save-the-dates first. Brown Bridge Quiet Area is a favorite p...
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Chateau Chantal Proposal Photographer | Michael Proposes to Taylor
August 10, 2022 / Session StoriesMichael wanted to propose to his girlfriend Taylor while they were visiting Northern Michigan. It worked in perfectly with their wine tour on Old Mission Peninsula, although the weather had different ...
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Lake Michigan Proposal | Emma + Michael’s Sunrise Dune Adventure
August 6, 2022 / Session StoriesMichael planned to propose to Emma during their sunrise adventure out to Lake Michigan. As a barista, he made a cold brew to bring out, along with some morning snacks for him and Emma to enjoy while t...
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Mackinac Island Wedding Photographer | Jen + Jon’s Summer Celebration
August 4, 2022 / Session StoriesFrom my very first call with Jen, I could tell we were going to get along great. It was like we were already long-time friends chatting about her and Jon's future wedding on Mackinac Island. I was sto...
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Old Mission Peninsula Proposal | Chad’s Sunset Beach Adventure with Emily
July 13, 2022 / Session StoriesOld Mission Peninsula Proposal Chad reached out to me just a couple weeks before his vacation with his long time girlfriend Emily. While they were visiting Northern Michigan, he really wanted to prop...
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Mackinac Island Proposal Photographer | Zachary Proposes to Alyssa
July 13, 2022 / Session StoriesMackinac Island Proposal Photographer When Zach reached out to me about his plans to visit Mackinac Island and propose to his girlfriend Alyssa, I was all in. So we talked about his vision and expect...
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Esch Rd Beach Maternity Session | Latoiya + Lebron’s Beach Adventure
June 21, 2022 / Session StoriesEsch Rd Beach is a large lakeshore in Sleeping Bear Dunes. Latoiya and Lebron drove 4 hours up from Detroit for their maternity session at this beach. This will likely be their last vacation before th...
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Esch Road Beach Elopement | Erin + Andrew’s Intimate Wedding and Pyramid Point Hike
June 16, 2022 / Session StoriesErin and Andrew wanted a small wedding celebration, and their Esch Road Beach elopement was everything they had hoped for. We had a fairly empty beach, as moody weather loomed ahead, this group was h...
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Frankfort Elopement Photographer | Brielle + Akshay’s Intimate Wedding
June 15, 2022 / WeddingsFrankfort Elopement Photographer It was last minute that these two reached out to me about needing a photographer for their elopement in Frankfort. I love elopements so I was excited to share th...
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Jenni + Mason’s Wedding @ Serendipity Farms | Blanchard, Mid-Michigan
June 6, 2022 / WeddingsJenni and Mason hosted a ceremony in the nature of School Section Lake, then a held their reception in Serendipity Farms Wedding Barn. I photographed Jenni and Mason's engagement photos last year and...
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Northern Michigan Spring Engagement Session | Liz + Dominic’s Sunrise Shoot
May 22, 2022 / Session StoriesLiz and Dominic's Michigan spring engagement session in Downtown Traverse City was like something out of a movie. I'm not a morning person unless I have to be, but I will most certainly get up for a ...
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Harsh Proposes to Pramathini in Their Airbnb | Paw Paw, Michigan
May 4, 2022 / Session StoriesHarsh planned to propose to his girlfriend, Pramathini. So he decided to do it when they went on vacation, staying at an Airbnb in Paw Paw, Michigan. He rented an Airbnb, and made a plan with his fri...
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Chateau Chantal Spring Proposal | Cody + Brooklyn
May 4, 2022 / Session StoriesCody reached out to me for his spring proposal at Chateau Chantal. Chateau Chantal is one of my favorite wineries for proposals. With it being early in spring, this was my first proposal at this wine...
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Traverse City Winter Proposal | Andrew Proposes to Alexis on a Snowy Michigan Day
April 28, 2022 / CouplesAndrew and I coordinated for the perfect Traverse City winter proposal to his girlfriend Alexis. How fitting was it, it even snowed with a typical moody Michigan sky. While it was chilly and wind...
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Nicole is a Traverse City based photographer & videographer. With playful posing, and true-to-life editing, her approach is to capture authentic personalities. Northern Michigan is home, but she’ll quickly pack a bag to hit the road on a whim. A unique lifestyle makes her available to travel anywhere in the world. Reach out if you need a wedding photographer, 3rd wheel for your elopement, a photographer who will hide to capture your surprise proposal, adventurous couple photos, portraits of yourself, or any other unique experience you’d like documented.