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Some thoughts about confidence, and when you hate getting your picture taken.

my headshot experience Some thoughts about confidence and when you absolutely hate looking at photos of yourself. Every year during the winter, once busy season…

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The soul behind the lens at Northern Clove. Based in the wild and wonderful central Upper Peninsula of Michigan, I specialize in preserving the details of life’s most beautiful moments with warmth, light, and connection. I'm so glad you're here!

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Editing vibes for today ✨ Always grateful I get Editing vibes for today ✨ Always grateful I get to call this my job! Delilah and I haven’t had a lot of cozy editing time this week so we are both happy to get back into the office. #newbornphotogtapher #photographerlife #editingvibes #springerspaniel
Baby Owen absolutely loves to sleep snuggled right Baby Owen absolutely loves to sleep snuggled right up against your chest, which is one of the best feelings in the world. He also loved this new little outfit I have as much as I do - it’s so cozy, and while this one is in the perfect soft shade of brown I’ve been looking for, I bought it in a few different colors too :) Once Owen’s dad moved here, he got really into fishing and hunting. Mom brought in some of his hunting gear, and I also pulled out this sweet little boat that my dad made for me - I always love a chance to use this! Mom said, “I can’t believe he sleeps through all that!” I told her it’s lots and lots of practice, and lots of patience too 🥰 I have openings for May newborns, so if you are expecting or know someone who is, I’d love to get you on my calendar! Send a message and we can plan for your own cozy, timeless pictures of your baby, at the smallest they will ever be ❤️ #mewbornphotos #newbornsession #babyphotos #escanaba #escanabamichihanescanabaphotographer #photographerescanaba #photographerupmichigan #upmichigan #yooper #uplife #upliving #huntingandfishing #futurefisherman
Extended family sessions were some of my most popu Extended family sessions were some of my most popular options last summer, and I think that's a trend that is going to continue. I think after the past few years, we all value our time together a little more. And extended family sessions are a great way to have the family chip in for the cost, and get group pictures along with updated pictures of your own family. I know that it can be overwhelming to plan any photo session, and even more so when you're trying to coordinate a large group. Schedules, outfits, attitudes - it's a lot to bring together! The end result though is always so, so worth it. I wrote a blog post with some tips to help plan an extended family session and get the most out of it, comment LINK and I'll send it to you! If an extended family session is something you're interested in, I only book 1-2 per month to make sure I can devote enough time to each one, so let's start planning now! #extendedfamilyphotos #extendedfamilyphotoshoot #extendedfamily #escanaba #escanabamichigan #escanabamichiganphotographer #extendedfamilyphotographer #Uppermichigan #UPmichigan #northernmichiganphotographer #chevytruck #vintagechevytruck #lakemichigan #lakemichiganphotosession #curtismichigan #grandparents #grandparentphotos
When your 3.5 month old brother is half as big as When your 3.5 month old brother is half as big as you are 🥹 Chance was one of several babies I got to carry around on my hip this past weekend while moms got ready. I will *always* be an extra set of hands for you, especially if it means carrying your little one - it’s a feeling I miss so much! #momlife #momsession #momphotos #motherhood #mommyandme #escanaba #escanabamichigan #escanabaphotographer
Being around children helps us remember just how w Being around children helps us remember just how wonderful this world is. When we share their excitement over little things, we not only foster their imagination, but bring ours back to life too. #imagination #imaginative #littlethings #escanaba #escanabamichigan #escanabaphotographer #upmichigan #upmichiganphotographer
These kids have always been sweet, but they've gro These kids have always been sweet, but they've grown in confidence and really let their personalities shine over the years. It's a joy to see, and I know that it's due in huge part to what amazing parents they have. I can't wait to see them all grow even more once little brother arrives this summer ❤️ #motherhood #motherhoodsession #maternitysession #maternityphotos #newbabybrother #newbigsisters #sisters #fineartphotography #escanaba #escanabamichigan #escanabaphotographer
As a mom who is *this* close to being the shortest As a mom who is *this* close to being the shortest one in the family, I know it's the strangest feeling when your kids start passing you up. It's a mix of pride in what amazing humans they are becoming, and wistfulness for the little hands that needed to hold yours when they were little. #preteens #momsofteens #motherhood #momlife #escanaba #escanabaphotographer

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