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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

When you imagine your wedding day, you probably picture the dress — that one gown that feels like it was made for you. ✨If you’re on the hunt for the best wedding dress shops in Michigan, you’re in luck! Michigan is full of beautiful bridal boutiques that make dress shopping feel way less stressful (and […]

March 25, 2025

The best wedding dress shops in Michigan

micro wedding timeline examples

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 in Michigan

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Planning a destination wedding is exciting—but it can also feel a little overwhelming when you’re trying to map out the day from miles away. That’s why having a simple, flexible timeline can be a total game-changer. It’s less about cramming everything in—and more about giving you the space to soak it all in, without stress. […]

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 the moment we hopped on our first Zoom call, I could already tell Jake and Kendall’s Bloomfield Hills wedding in Michigan was going to be something truly special. Their joyful energy and the way they love each other so effortlessly—it’s the kind of love story you’d expect to see in a rom-com. As a Michigan wedding […]

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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