Jeannette and Kevin chose to do something a little bit different to celebrate Valentine’s Day - a romantic, classic photoshoot at the Book Tower building in Detroit. Ultimately, we wanted the photos to feel timeless, intimate and relaxed. The classic architecture and showstopping skylight truly elevated the photos and helped capture those feelings.

The elopement of Audrey and Jaret at the Deep Springs Trout Club in Charon, Ohio. They were wed by their Aunt Lisa just outside of Cleveland on a warm early fall day, and their day couldn’t have been more perfect and true to them.

You may have never had your photos professionally taken before, and that’s okay! If you are anything like me, you love to plan and prepare for a wonderful time. With 3+ years of professional experience, here is part 2 of my Photo Preparation series - five more tips to prepare for your photo session.

Photography is a luxury experience, and I am here to give you exactly that, a high-quality, memorable experience that inspires beautiful images you will love. These are tips that I’ve gathered from countless sessions, piecing together a perfect guide to help us have a smooth and fun, yet fully expected shoot together.

The last few months of the year, and especially the holiday season is a time of joy and togetherness. A time to create lasting memories. But with all the hustle and bustle, capturing those special moments often gets pushed aside. That’s where a mini holiday photo session comes in! These shorter, focused sessions offer a fun and efficient way to preserve your family’s holiday spirit without the time commitment or expense of a full session.

Everyone’s love language is different. Capturing the essence of a relationship in a photoshoot is about more than just a smile for the camera; it’s about telling your story through images. As a photographer specializing in the human connection, I’ve found that the best photos are those that reflect the true emotion between partners.

As your photographer, I believe it is my goal to equip you with everything possible to help you have the best photo session possible. You can count on me to come prepared to a shoot with all things technical - the gear, posing, the best spots to shoot at the location. Leading up to the shoot, there are lots of areas in which you can help prep which will contribute to the success of your shoot! And that’s what we want, an amazing shoot!!

When planning your next family photo session, consider scheduling with the photographer to have the photos taken within your own home. Not only does your home bring an extra level of comfort, it provides familiarity, an air of personalization, privacy, and a controlled environment.

Mario and Chase’s arcade engagement session was nothing short of magical. In our planning and discovery call together, the engaged couple proposed three locations to incorporate into their session - all of which meant something special to them throughout their relationship.

Adapting to Michigan’s winter weather for your photo session. A snowy portrait session in the middle of Michigan’s winter season.