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Pros And Cons Of A First Look

Pros and Cons of a First Look Traverse City Wedding Photographer A wedding day has a natural trajectory. From the moment you wake up, the energy builds steadily toward one defining moment. Seeing one another. The nerves are high and the anticipation grows. Everything feels full- and then it happens. Whether it is private or […]

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Dammon Family’s Winter Wonderland

Dammon Family’s Winter Wonderland Traverse City Family Photos Everyone knows Northern Michigan is a beauty bombshell. You can’t drive five minutes without passing a lakeshore, shifting landscapes, or miles of untouched woods to hike, climb, and explore. But in my opinion, one of the most underrated beauties of our home is the winter landscape. Yes,

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Why Wedding Detail Photos Matter (and the List You Didn’t Know You Needed)

Why Wedding Detail Photos Matter (and the List You Didn’t Know You Needed) Traverse City Wedding Photographer Is it all about the standard moments? When you picture your wedding day photos, you probably think about the big moments- walking down the aisle, your first kiss, the laughter during toasts, and the dancing that follows. But

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Picking Your Engagement Session Location

Picking Your Engagement Session Location Traverse City Engagement If you’re recently engaged (congratulations!) and starting to dream about your engagement photos, Traverse City is the perfect place to bring your story to life. As a Traverse City photographer, I’ve spent years exploring the hidden corners and scenic overlooks that make Northern Michigan such a stunning

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Addie’s Moody Mini Senior Photos

Addie’s Moody Mini Senior Photos Northern Michigan Senior Pictures Traverse City & Northern Michigan Photography There is an age old tradition of senior photos being staged, cookie cutter, and well… painful. But for Addie, we went out of the box and it was pure mood and magic. This Northern Michigan senior wanted something completely unique

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