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Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes Maternity Session

Mesquite Sand Dunes | Death Valley Maternity Session

December 22, 2022 / Session Stories

The Mesquite Sand Dunes remind me of the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes in Michigan in some ways. Yet, at the same time they are so different. These sand dunes are seemingly placed in the middle of no wh...

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Port Oneida Beach | Megan’s Senior Session at Sleeping Bear Dunes

December 21, 2022 / Session Stories

Megan and her mom, Linda chose Port Oneida Beach for this session because they had enjoyed many summers exploring this part of the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes National Lakeshore. I was in disbelief that ...

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Traverse City Engagement Photographer

Maple Bay Quiet Area | Madeleine + Dylan’s Sunrise Engagement Session

December 21, 2022 / Session Stories

Maple Bay Quiet Area Maple Bay Quiet Area can get congested on a nice summer day, but during Madeleine and Dylan's sunrise engagement session there wasn't another soul in sight. The summer crowd clea...

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Petoskey Senior Photographer

Petoskey Senior Photographer | Jaycee’s Autumn Session

December 21, 2022 / Session Stories

As a Petoskey senior photographer, I was excited to explore with Jaycee for her portrait session. While it was a cold autumn morning in Petoskey for a senior session, the vibrant fall color was in it...

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Sleeping Bear Dunes Engagement Photographer | Roxanne + Spencer’s Autumn Sunset Adventure

October 26, 2022 / Session Stories

Sleeping Bear Dunes engagement photographer Roxanne and Spencer needed a Sleeping Bear Dunes engagement photographer before getting married this winter at Nature - A Michigan Retreat. Their engagemen...

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Traverse City Central Senior Photographer | JJ’s Summer Session

October 26, 2022 / Session Stories

JJ is a Traverse City Central senior graduating this year, who needed a photographer to capture him naturally. I love when a session takes place somewhere that's sentimental. To JJ and his family, th...

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Blue Bridge Event CEnter wedding

Blue Bridge Event Center | Claire + Matt’s Early Autumn Wedding

October 20, 2022 / Session Stories

Claire and Matt had me capture their engagement photos last year on Old Mission Peninsula in preparation for their wedding at Blue Bridge Event Center. After getting to know them in advance, we kept u...

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Traverse City engagement photographer

Lake Ann Photographer | A Summer Sunset with Aubrey, Brandon, and their Horses

October 5, 2022 / Session Stories

I can't wait to photograph Aubrey and Brandon's wedding in Lake Ann next spring. Before that happens, we set up an engagement session on their property in Lake Ann for save-the-date photos. It was me...

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Bay View Weddings at Gallagher Farms outlook

Bay View Weddings at Gallagher Farms | Molly + Colin’s Summer Celebration

September 25, 2022 / Session Stories

Molly and Colin chose Bay View Weddings at Gallagher Farms for the breathtaking views of the Grand Traverse Bay in Cedar, Michigan. Bay View at Gallagher Farms was everything you could hope for out o...

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Visions at CenterPointe wedding ceremony

Visions at CenterPointe | Travis + Larissa’s Wedding in Traverse City

September 25, 2022 / Session Stories

Larissa and Travis had their wedding at Visions in CenterPointe on the Bay in Traverse City. It was a beautiful summer day in September. Travis got ready with his men at their nearby home in Traverse...

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Mackinaw City Engagement photographer

Mackinaw City Engagement Photographer | Kelsey + Brad @ The Mackinac Bridge

September 24, 2022 / Session Stories

Mackinaw City Engagement Photographer. Brad and Kelsey hired me to capture their wedding next year in Gaylord. Before that day comes, they had me meet them to capture some engagement photos in Mack...

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City View Loft Chicago wedding

City View Loft | Rachel + Joe’s Chicago Wedding

September 24, 2022 / Session Stories

I photographed Rachel and Joe's proposal while they were on vacation in Traverse City. I was honored to also be asked to capture their wedding day at the City View Loft in Chicago. These two had a ...

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Mackinac Island Elopement photographer

Mackinac Island Elopement Photographer | Kayla + Sheldon Elope @ Mission Point Resort

September 20, 2022 / Session Stories

A week before their elopement on Mackinac Island, Kayla and Sheldon reached out to me to ask if I would be their elopement photographer. It was a Monday that I was available for, so I was happy to ma...

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Hotel Walloon Proposal photographer

Hotel Walloon Proposal Photographer | Paul Proposes to Chantal in Walloon Lake

September 20, 2022 / Session Stories

Hotel Walloon was the perfect location for Paul's proposal to Chantal while they were on vacation in Walloon Lake, Michigan. In this case, Paul came to me with the plan. He drew a map, put it in a bot...

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Gaylord Senior Photographer | Connor’s Portrait Session

September 20, 2022 / Session Stories

Technically 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 Stories

When 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

Traverse City Summer Proposal | Andrew Proposes to Savannah

August 24, 2022 / Session Stories

Andrew 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 / Weddings

The 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 BEACH

Old Mission Point Engagement Session | Rachel + Matthew’s Sunrise Session

August 23, 2022 / Session Stories

After 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

Stafford’s Perry Hotel Wedding | Hillary + Patric’s Celebration

August 11, 2022 / Session Stories

Stafford'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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