The Journal
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Dan & Dawns Romantic 5-year Vow Renewal | Little Stone Church on Mackinac Island
Dan and Dawn celebrated their 5th anniversary with a vow renewal at the charming Little Stone Church on Mackinac Island - embracing the tradition of exchanging their vows in a new destination every five years, they made the first unforgettable.
Starting with renewing their vows at the Little Stone Church, followed by a private taxi ride to the Grand Hotel where we created stunning portraits in the secret garden and the famous Grand Hotel front porch, capturing the two of them in timeless and elegant frames.
To end their perfect day, Dan and Dawn took a carriage to The Wood Restaurant, a hidden gem tucked away in the interior of the island.
Mackinac Island’s relaxed pace, breathtaking scenery and romantic vibes make for an ideal destination to celebrate your love story - from proposals and elopements to weddings and vow renewals. If you’re dreaming of a magical celebration, let’s capture your love story in unforgettable ways.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Chasing the Aurora in Northern Michigan
“See the Northern Lights”, the bucketlist item just waiting to be scratched off! Here’s a quick guide to help get you there a little sooner - a quick guide to what the data means, where to find it and how to know if it’s a “put your pants on” kind of night or stay home and stay warm kind of evening.
Wilderness State Park | Surrounded by the Northern Lights
Wilderness State Park is one of northern Michigan’s top spots for viewing the northern lights. With dark skies and an open horizon over Lake Michigan, it’s the perfect place to witness the aurora borealis. On active nights, vibrant green and purple lights dance over the water, creating a stunning display.
On March 23, 2023, the skies over Wilderness State Park burst in vibrant colors and dancing lights from sunset to sunrise, marking a spectacular beginning to Solar Cycle 25's solar maximum.