The Journal

Welcome to the blog where we post all the things.

session stories ● guides & information ● Michigan travel tips ● our own adventures ●  + other things…

Tori Burley 9/5/23 Tori Burley 9/5/23

Trystan 2024 | Northern Michigan Sunflower Field Senior Portraits

With autumn setting in, the golden hues vibrant and the sun low in the sky; we snuck over to the sunflower fields for another piece of Trystan’s senior session. This mama is not ready to be here already, but here we are… and he’s killing his senior pictures so far.

Tori Burley 7/26/23 Tori Burley 7/26/23

Kyleigh 2024 | Mackinaw City Senior Session

When Kyleigh decided to get her senior pictures done in Mackinaw City she had only two requests - one to include a sentimental piece and two to have the water. After seeing some of her inspiration pictures, I had the perfect plan for places to take her.

Tori Burley 7/11/23 Tori Burley 7/11/23

Katie + Bryan | St. Ignace Sunset Session at the Beach

It was an incredible evening with Katie and Bryan at the sand dunes outside of St. Ignace. Wildfire haze sunset in the west, moon rising in the east - lake Michigan, an empty beach and two beautiful souls up for anything.

Tori Burley 6/20/23 Tori Burley 6/20/23

F. Family | Mackinac Island Family Session

This sweet family braved the rainy day and chilly weather for a quick family session on Mackinac Island with the lilacs in full bloom. While it was a short session, they turned out so cute!