The Northern Clove Experience
Where life’s most beautiful moments are preserved with warmth, light, and connection.
Welcome to the heart of Northern Clove Photography. From planning, to photographing, to your final products, I help you see your life as the beautiful art I know it to be.
What you Can Expect
I work with you every step of the way.
Whether we are photographing your new baby, family portraits, or your heart horse, I work with you to craft a session you will cherish forever.
Take me to:
Sam makes things so relaxed and has such a nice environment that I don’t feel an ounce of stress when pictures are being taken.
–jenny
Love her studio, love her style, and she is such a calming presence. We just love her.
– kayla
I think Sam’s style is unique. She really pays attention to my kids and my special needs that come along with that. She also has the most beautiful studio!
– Alyssa
the studio
My studio is located in the Lofts building on Ludington Street in downtown Escanaba. You’ll breathe easy as soon as you step into the cozy, exposed brick space.
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Outdoor Sessions
Based in Escanaba, I have a few favorite locations I rotate through depending on what vibe you are looking for – UP forests full of magic and texture, beaches with waves to splash in, or a grassy field where golden light washes over you.
I do travel within an hour of Escanaba and love getting to explore new places. Whether we’re taking advantage of a beautiful state park, or honoring a property that has been in your family for generations, I’d love to tell your story.
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the process
I want you to smile when you see your photos, both because you love them and because you remember how much fun it was to create them.
Book in
We’ll explore what you’re looking for, and start planning!
I work with you every step of the way, from prep guides to a client closet.
If you are booking a newborn session, I have everything needed for baby, along with a small client closet for moms and kids.
For family sessions, you are always welcome to pull from my client closet, and I am happy to help as much or as little as you’d like with planning outfits.
the session
I know getting your picture taken can be stressful – not many of us like to be in front of the camera! Once you arrive, whether at my studio or an outoor location, take a deep breath – you made it. I’ve got the rest taken care of, I promise.
I’ll pose you to make sure everything looks perfect, and I’ll get those candid moments too.
All you need to do is enjoy spending some time with your family. I’ll show you how beautiful that time is.
the photos
You’ll get a few sneak peeks about 3 days after your session, either on social media or via email if you’d rather.
Within 30 days after your session, you’ll receive a soft-proof gallery of your images. From here, you’ll select how many and which images you’d like. You can choose just your favorites or all of your images – it’s totally up to you.
All of my packages come with both digital files and at least one thing printed professionally, so that you have the best of both worlds. Once I put all the beautiful finishing touches on your selected images, you’ll be able to download your images and we will work on picking out your printed product!
the products
So many of our photos get lost in the digital shuffle, and I promise you – they are so much prettier printed out where you can see and enjoy them! But I know that digital files are also really nice to have, so I always include those too.
Each of my packages comes with a combination of digital files for your own safekeeping and printing, and professionally printed product. That way you get the best of both worlds. You can always add on any of my products as well – I’ve curated special pieces that showcase your memories in beautiful, unique ways.
some examples
Printing the photos may be the last step, but I always hope it’s not the end of our time together. Whether you book future sessions with me or just keep me updated on your family, I always love seeing what changes the years bring.
Love Note
“Sam does beautiful work. She is accommodating to schedules and all ages, she’s professional, and all of the photos and products I received were excellent quality”
amber
Packages begin at $650 and include both digital files and printed product.
Let’s work together.
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