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Oh my. Never say never. If I could go back and unsay those words, I would. As business owners, we so often think that our productivity level has to be high ALL of the time. And, when we are doing something we are passionate about, the stakes are extra high. But, the truth is, no […]

“I’ll never get burned out doing something I love…”signs of burn out and how to fix it

April 2, 2023

The end of the year always brings about reflecting on our past – the choices we’ve made, the success we’ve had, the milestones. For some reason being surrounded by Christmas lights always makes me want to sit in the peace and quiet and just enjoy the present moment. But of course I always end up […]

Reflections on 2022/ Photography in Grand Blanc, Michigan

December 30, 2022

Engagement Session in Lansing, Michigan at the Michigan Capitol Building and Frances Park This is one engagement session that I was nervous and excited about – let me explain why! Jeanette, Hector, and I already had to reschedule once because of weather (story of our lives when you live in Michigan). I just wanted everything […]

Jeanette and Hector | Engaged

June 13, 2021

Cute alleyway. Downtown lights. Light snowflakes. Combine these three things and you have an instance of pure MAGIC. This quick, impromptu photo session turned into some of my favorite work so far as a photographer. Have you ever been to Battle Alley? It is such a sweet place with little shops, the Holly Hotel, and […]

January Date Night Session in Battle Alley ~ Holly, Michigan

January 18, 2021

Summer – when the days are long and the nights are short. The warm days and the sunshine warming your skin. Summer- the kiddos play in the pools, the sprinklers, the puddles, the rain, any water they can find on hot days. The parents sit by and watch, thankful for the mommy and daddy breaks, […]

Summer Stories

July 30, 2020

Some days are short. Some days are long. Some days are filled with laughter. Some days are filled with tears. They are never certain. However, one thing that is certain is my love for my kids. Becoming a mom is unlike anything in this world. I have never been so filled with every emotion at […]

Happy Mother’s Day

June 26, 2020

We have all been there. All we want is a few great photos of our beautiful kids – the thought of those canvases hanging on our walls. Ahhh, it just makes us happy. Until the moment comes. Cue six trips to the store for coordinating outfits and then fighting them to wear it since it […]

How to: Have a smooth photography session with kids

June 26, 2020

What is your photography preference? I define myself as a “candid” photographer. Maybe you call it “journalistic”. I call it capturing all the things I see that you may not. I see it as grabbing all of your smallest moments that will eventually mean the most to you someday – a hug with your dad, […]

Candid or Posed?

June 26, 2020

Moms to be have a whirlwind of other things to accomplish before the arrival of their baby. So, when it comes to newborn photos, many moms ask when should I schedule a session? Since Katie and I have kiddos of our own, we are well aware of the tasks us moms have to master right […]

When Should I Schedule My Newborn Session?

June 26, 2020

As we wrap up February with a nice blanket of snow and a day off of school for the kiddos and celebrating literally SO MANY BIRTHDAYS, I feel like there is abundance in every corner of our lives this year. Both of my girls had birthdays this month as well as Katie’s daughter. As I […]

Baby Days

June 26, 2020

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