Jared + Molly | Tourist Park Maternity Session

While some of my favorite humans were in the UP recently for a friend’s wedding, we took to Tourist Park in Marquette for maternity photos. We revisited a location we used for engagement photos a few years prior. Molly kept the vibe simple with a long-sleeved lace shirt and jean overalls. The goal was just enough photos to commerorate this chapter before baby.

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Dale + Cea | Portraits Among the Phlox

My grandparents entertained my idea to make creative portraits of them in the phlox at golden hour this spring. This is a big year for them; my grandpa turned 91, my grandma turned 90, and soon they’ll be celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary.

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Abgail + Jacob | Belle Isle Engagement | Detroit, MI

Jacob and Abbey’s steps trace back to winding wooded paths. They were both avid runners and teammates for their high school cross country team. By the time of their senior prom, they decided on togetherness. In years to come, they would move together to the Motor City, where they forged their careers and have since spent time exploring the urban scenes and pockets of nature in which we centered their engagement session around.

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Derek + Jamie | Engagement Announcement Photos

I like to believe that when you’re meant for one another, it shows in the little things, like photo sessions. When there’s authentic connection, there’s authentic photos. Jamie and Derek took their engagement announcement photos around the unmatched shores of Second Sand Beach and the Pequaming marina.

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Keith + Kelley | Fall Marquette Courthouse Elopement

Keith and Kelley said their vows on a crisp autumn morning at the historic Marquette County Courthouse alongside their children and parents. The fall foliage was at peak and a little rain didn’t slow them down.

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June '21 Photo Roundup

Often I don’t get my blog posts out because I feel the need to write something more profound. This is my attempt to just share and let the images speak. Welcome to our month of June outside of work hours.

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Byrdie + Jeeves | Because Puppies

It seems like all at once, everyone we knew adopted puppies! In early June, my parents adopted their first purebred English Setter pup, Byride! She’s surpassed Jeeves in height and weight now, once upon a time she was the little fluff nugget in these frames.

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Josh + Maddie | Snowy Fields + Pine Couple Session

Sometimes you just a need a photo refresh! I’ve loved photographing Josh and Maddie for quite some time! Just for fun, their proposal, their engagement photos, their wedding, and here we are now. Need another reason to scroll through these images? They brought their beloved golden doodle, Otto, along for the shoot who can be seen bouncing around and attacking all of the snow at the end!

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The Hart Family | Cozy Home + Hiking Lifestyle Session

Hailey and John had me over to document everyday shenanigans in their home, then invited me along for a hike on the Maasto Hihto trails. This post contains micro-moments of couch jumping, dog snuggling, and playing hockey in the living room. On the hike, they had packed snacks and set up a little picnic on the riverbank while throwing rocks, attempting to beat the splash record each time.

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