Newly weds Tricia & Jason adventure to LIttle Presque Isle in Marquette Michigan for the display of the Blackrocks along Lake Superior.   Marquette Michigan Blackrocks Wedding   It was a hot July day for a wedding. There was a special sentiment in the air at Texture Salon, as Tricia’s hairdresser from childhood did her bridal up-do. Tricia & Jason said “I Do” at the Holiday Inn event center in Marquette Michigan. Even with the covid restrictions at the time, they did not hesitate to go forth with their big day. With provided wedding masks, guests were able to stay safe whil ..read more

Sylvie laughs with Daddy next to a campfire at Pigeon River Campground in December.   Midwest Wintertime Family Adventures   Dreading the cold, I finally began to pack our bags for another family adventure. How many snacks and pairs of wool socks could we possibly need when taking a 1 year old into the winter wilderness of Northern Michigan? I still don’t know, and I still feel like packing for 20 small humans. My husband gave a head shake of disbelief at the countless duffel bags, but then proceeded to haul them to the truck without complaint. Stepping outside, I watched my breath ..read more

Downtown Petoskey Senior Portraits   Just under Beard’s Brewery, Jesse stops for a moment to capture an exciting time in his life- his senior year! Petoskey Fall Senior Portraits   Convenience is key for portrait sessions, and that’s why I love to photograph in downtown Petoskey. Although it was a bit chilly on this late October morning, we were able to capture the essence of Jesse’s senior year with a scenic Northern Michigan backdrop. I love the fact that I can take portraits with natural scenes and artsy-industrial brick walls for backdrops. We didn’t even have to move our cars ..read more

Fall Mackinac Island Engagement     Mackinac Island Engagement Photography   They dove right into love. Alexis & Dalton are both swimmers, who met during college swim team tournaments. Although from two different states other than Michigan, they ended up smitten in the mitten. Traveling to Northern Michigan for a day-trip, Alexis & Dalton came across Lake Huron, and under the Mackinaw Bridge on a ferry to arrive at Mackinac Island. They seem like adventure seekers to me! As we passed by The Jewel, a golf course on Mackinac Island, Dalton told me they recently took up go ..read more

Petoskey Sunset Engagement   Waves crash into Petoskey’s Bayfront Park at sunset as Rachel & Jake celebrate their engagement on the shore of Lake Michigan. Petoskey Michigan Engagement Photography   We are so lucky to live near Petoskey where sunsets land perfectly within Little Traverse Bay.  Petoskey’s Bayfront Park is one of the most incredible spots for sunsets in Northern Michigan. Rachel and Jake braved the cold October wind during their Petoskey Sunset Engagement session- true Michiganders! We had to reschedule their session due to the impractical Michigan fore ..read more

Castle Farms Charlevoix Wedding   At dusk, newlyweds Skylar & Austin stop for a kiss among the gardens at Castle Farms in Charlevoix Michigan.   Charlevoix Michigan Wedding at Castle Farms   Castle Farms is a unique and dreamy fairy-tale wedding venue in Northern Michigan. With backdrops surrounded by gardens, fountains, and castle towers, there is not any other wedding venue quite like it. The chandelier-lit reception halls, historic stone walls, and the views of the property from the gardens are just some of the reasons why it’s so picturesque. There really couldn’t be a ..read more

East Jordan Michigan Wedding Beneath the vines of a willow tree at Elm Pointe Park in East Jordan Michigan, Jenna & Elliott enjoy a kiss at sunset. Elm Pointe Park Wedding   At the edge of the water, Jenna & Elliott vowed “always” during their wedding in Elm Pointe Park located in East Jordan Michigan. It’s not everyday that you get to document a wedding for your brother! It was bittersweet watching him through a lens promise his love to Jenna. I tried not to blur my view, but thank goodness for waterproof mascara! I’ve never heard such cute vows. Jenna has an obsession with Har ..read more

Castle Farms Destination Wedding   With a fistpump celebration, Anya & Chris take their first walk together as Mr. & Mrs. through the Knight’s Courtyard within Castle Farms in Charlevoix, Michigan. Castle Farms Destination Wedding   Castle Farms, a popular wedding venue in Charlevoix Michigan, became the choice as a destination wedding venue for Anya & Chris. Traveling all the way from Missouri, these two had fallen in love with Northern Michigan while on vacation. It’s not hard to see why they chose Northern Michigan as a destination wedding venue. Water, trees, weathe ..read more

Northern Michigan Senior Portraits   Amber is a Northern Michigan senior that will graduate in the spring of 2020 from Inland Lakes. Amber | Class of 2020 | Northern Michigan Senior   Time goes by way too fast! Last week we were walking around Harbor Springs taking Amber’s Northern Michigan senior portraits. It wasn’t long ago when one of my best friends and I were babysitting Amber, her little sister. Amber is most known for her success as an athlete and in academics. She plans to go to Western University in Kalamazoo Michigan next fall, although her mother wishes she would stay c ..read more

  Petoskey Michigan Destination Wedding Alyssa & Sam | 6.22.19   Alyssa & Sam celebrated their marriage with family and friends at the Grand Unity Event Center in Petoskey Michigan.   Petoskey Michigan Destination Wedding Alyssa & Sam traveled to Petoskey Michigan for their Destination Wedding. It was 75 degrees and sunny with an epic view of Little Traverse Bay. They were blessed with a perfect wedding day at the Grand Unity Event Center in Petoskey Michigan. It’s to no surprise why they chose Petoskey to celebrate their marriage. Petoskey is nestled in the southea ..read more