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If you’re considering an engagement session at Sleeping Bear Dunes, this is your sign to do it. There’s a reason you’re considering this location – it’s because it’s epic and beautiful. After traveling quite literally all over the world – this is still one of my favorite areas for capturing beautiful & authentic love stories. […]

March 28, 2025

Top 6 engagement session locations at the sleeping bear dunes

Hey there, beautiful brides-to-be (and maybe a few wedding dress-obsessed besties 👀)—if you’re planning a micro wedding in Northern Michigan, let me just say: excellent choice, my friends. There’s nothing quite like exchanging vows with your person in front of an intimate group of loved ones, with the golden Michigan sun as your spotlight. Now, […]

March 25, 2025

The best wedding dress shops in Northern Michigan

Planning a wedding can feel like juggling a million things at once. One of the biggest questions couples face is figuring out when to book their wedding vendors for a Michigan wedding. Maybe you’ve been eyeing up a specific florist, or had someone recommend a certain DJ. That last thing you want to do is […]

March 23, 2025

When to book wedding vendors for a Michigan wedding

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You’re here because you’re wondering what some micro wedding timeline examples look like. The good news is I have you covered! As a destination photographer who specializes in micro weddings, I know exactly what a typical micro wedding looks like. If you stumbled across this blog, and have no idea what a micro wedding is […]

March 17, 2025

Micro wedding timeline examples | Destination weddings

If you’re here right now, it’s probably because you’re wondering what a micro wedding is, and if you should have one. Many times, people assume it just means needing less hours of coverage or because you can’t afford a full wedding day. This is a huge misconception. MICRO WEDDING DEFINITION Micro-weddings are so much more […]

March 17, 2025

What is a micro wedding

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I believe micro wedding photography is about really capturing a couples relationship authentically, in a place that makes them feel warm and alive, with the people they love most in the world. I’m not referring to the temperature either. When I say “warm,” I’m talking about that feeling you get when you’re somewhere safe and […]

March 13, 2025

Sevierville micro wedding in Tennessee | The Mercier’s

Ever feel like your camera’s on autopilot, and you’re just along for the ride? Well, my friends, it’s time to grab the wheel and steer your photography into the exciting world of manual mode. Why? Because you want full control of your creative freedom. Now, I am not saying you should never use auto, as […]

March 6, 2025

When to shoot in manual mode

From our very first Zoom call, I knew Jake and Kendall were something really special. Their bubbly personalities and genuine love for one other is something I  really appreciate about them, as a committed lover of sappy chick-flicks. No shame. We think this kind of love only exists in the movies or our binge-worthy tv […]

March 2, 2025

Bloomfield Hills wedding in Michigan | The Francis’s

How did I figure it out? I have been taking photos for over ten years now, and I’ve really figured out the secret recipe to a providing a luxury client experience. Maybe you’re just starting your photography endeavor, or it’s possible that you’re reading this as an experienced photographer, looking to level up your session […]

February 24, 2025

Providing a luxury session experience

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Hi, friends! Whether you’re a seasoned professional, or just starting out in your photography journey, it’s really important to understand your clients needs and expectations, going into a session. That’s why I put together this example photography questionnaire. Capturing the true essence of a client requires a lot more than just technical skills and a […]

February 20, 2025

Family session questionnaire

Imagine you get your dream inquiry to capture a sleeping bear dunes engagement session in Northern Michigan. You set the date, but then as the session approaches Michigan weather has other plans. Of course the day of it, it doesn’t rain at all until your session is supposed to begin and end. Sometimes you just have to […]

July 30, 2023

Sleeping Bear Dunes Engagement Session in Northern Michigan

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