Session Stories
Curated and written with love by Nicole Geri Harrington
Sleeping Bear Dunes Engagement Session | Taylor + Robby + pup
June 25, 2020 / CouplesTaylor and Robby did their session a little later in the day than I'm used to, but our 10am Sleeping Bear Dunes Engagement session was perfect. It was hot and a bit humid but when we walked out to ou...
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Sleeping Bear Dunes Elopement Videographer | Karly and Jeremiah
June 19, 2020 / VideographyA sunny Sleeping Bear Dunes elopement. Karly and Jeremiah drove north from Grand Rapids to elope in their favorite secluded spot in Empire. When the parking lot was packed at Empire Bluff, I was hope...
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Traverse City Maternity Session | Bekah + Allen baby announcement
June 15, 2020 / CouplesMy good friends, and current roommates had an announcement to make. Their little family is growing! I loved taking these maternity photos with Bekah and Allen just out in their backwoods. It was in th...
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Engagement Session at Hickory Hills | Traverse City, Michigan | Miranda + Jarred
June 15, 2020 / CouplesJarred wanted to surprise Miranda with photos of the two of them with an engagement session at Hickory Hills. He told her to dress up for a nice date but she didn't know she was going to be having pr...
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Crystal Mountain Senior Session | Emma
June 14, 2020 / PortraitsEmma wanted her senior photos at Crystal Mountain, where her family has been vacationing since she was little. Growing up and spending the summers here, she felt connected to this area. With all the e...
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Downtown Traverse City Proposal | Derek + Katie
June 14, 2020 / CouplesWhen Derek asked if he could surprise his girlfriend during our shoot by proposing, I was ecstatic. I love to share a part in this intimate yet major moment in a relationship. Derek, Katie, and I met...
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Pyramid Point Elopement | Deanna + Amir
June 3, 2020 / WeddingsThis Pyramid Point Elopement was just as epic as you'd expect. Deanna and Amir planned a wedding for April, but they later had to cancel it due the coronavirus. Instead of going thr...
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Traverse City Apple Blossoms | Hannah’s Spring Portrait Session
June 1, 2020 / PortraitsThe Traverse City Apple Blossoms are an amazing spring occurrence that I look forward to every year. Luckily, Hannah booked a shoot just in time to capture them. Originally, the plan was to shoot ...
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Forested Northern Michigan Wedding | Casey + Derek
May 29, 2020 / WeddingsI photographed an intimate forested Northern Michigan wedding at the Betsie River Lodge. Despite many obstacles, Casey and Derek made their wedding work, but not only did it work, it couldn't h...
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Pinball Pete’s, Ann Arbor, Michigan | Sidney + Keoni’s nighttime arcade shoot
April 29, 2020 / Session StoriesSidney and Keoni have a history with Pinball Pete's in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It was no surprise that these two wanted to have their couple session in the arcade where they created memories on their fi...
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Old Mission Peninsula, Traverse City, Michigan | Pajas’ portrait session with the spring cherry blossoms
April 29, 2020 / Session StoriesOld Mission Peninsula Cherry Blossoms This spring phenomenon on the Old Mission Peninsula covers every cherry tree in the orchards with delicate little blossoms. Last spring, I was driving throu...
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Palm Springs, California | Manny + Liz’s Couple Shoot
April 28, 2020 / Session StoriesI met up with Manny and Liz on a sunny morning in El Paseo, California for our couple photoshoot. It was blue skies and full sun when we met up for our early morning shoot, which wasn't a problem for...
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Chicago, Illinois | Ari + Tommy’s Couple Shoot | Sunset to Blue Hour
April 28, 2020 / Session StoriesI met Ari through this group called Girls Love Travel. On Facebook, Girls Love Travel is basically an online community of thousands of women who travel. The group is an amazing resource for travel ti...
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Downtown Traverse City, Michigan | Merissa + Riley Couple Session
April 28, 2020 / Session StoriesDowntown Traverse City Couple Session Downtown Traverse City is a great place for photos if you are looking for a more urban setting in Northern Michigan. Merissa is a good friend of mine, so I was ...
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Planning a photoshoot in Northern Michigan | My go-to locations that incorporate nature
April 26, 2020 / PlanningPlanning a photoshoot in Northern Michigan. I hope this article inspires you and helps you while planning a photoshoot in Northern Michigan. I can't even fully express how incredibly fortunate I am t...
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Sunrise, Sunset, or Blue Hour? | What’s the best time of day for your photoshoot?
April 26, 2020 / PlanningWhat's the best time of day for your photoshoot? First of all, scheduling your session at these times is only a recommendation, not a rule. However, the time of day we schedule our shoot plays a hug...
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Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes Engagement Shoot | Hannah + Colin
April 16, 2020 / Session StoriesSleeping Bear Sand Dunes is one of my favorite locations in Northern Michigan featuring beautiful sunsets and and unbeatable landscape views. This coast looks like California's West Coast, but no, th...
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Jordan Valley Barn Wedding | Victoria + Dylan
April 14, 2020 / Session StoriesJordan Valley Barn Wedding Surrounded by their friends from childhood, and family from all over the state/country Victoria and Dylan tied the knot on a perfectly overcast day in Northern Michigan. ...
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Millennium Park, Chicago, Illinois | Diana and James’ Couple Session
April 14, 2020 / Session StoriesMillennium Park Couple Session Chicago, Illinois is only a few hours drive from my home in Northern Michigan. Fortunately, I was already in Chicago to shoot a wedding on Saturday, so I was delighted...
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Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes in Northern Michigan | Kate + Bryan’s Elopement
April 1, 2020 / Session StoriesA Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes Elopement This adventurous couple ran around the the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes in Northern Michigan until they found the perfect spot for them to share their vows, and say “...
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CONTACT NICOLE GERI
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.
