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Jessy | Escanaba Michigan Newborn Session

Jessy’s mom contacted me right after welcoming Jessy into the world, and we were lucky enough to be able to fit him in just past…

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Emmy Claire | Escanaba Michigan Newborn Photographer

Becoming an aunt again never gets old, especially when your brother-in-law and his wife are exceptionally good at producing gorgeous little babies with tons of…

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Elsie, 9 months | Escanaba Photography Studio

It has been such a pleasure watching Elsie grow up during her first year.  We tried a few different times to get her 9 month…

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Bonczyk Family | Escanaba Family Photographer

Adeline was one of the cutest little babies, and her parents were so sweet with her.  We divided her six month photo session into an…

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Vera | Escanaba Newborn Photographer

Vera was already born when her mom contacted me for newborn photos, but we were able to fit her in for a snuggly little session. …

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Bryson, Escanaba Michigan Newborn Photographer

I had photographed Bryson’s parents’ engagement photos back in the fall of 2017, and he was just a little tiny bump in his mama’s belly…

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Maverick, Escanaba Michigan Studio Newborn Session

I knew that my last little boy newborn was a while ago.  Looking back, I realized it was Maverick – who is now 5 months…

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Baby Gwen | Escanaba Newborn Session

Gwen’s mom contacted me once baby was already here, and luckily I had an opening in my calendar for her.  Gwen was about 3 weeks…

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Lyla | Escanaba Studio Newborn Session

2018 has been practically all girls for me still – it has me wondering where all the newborn boys are in Escanaba?!  I used soft…

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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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Flip through a keepsake book with me - the very la Flip through a keepsake book with me - the very last session I did in my studio.
It's giving dreamy, fairytale magic, and I'm obses It's giving dreamy, fairytale magic, and I'm obsessed.

#maternitysession #maternityphotos #maternityphotoinspiration #magicalforest #upmichigan #michiganupperpeninsula
Sharing not for likes, or to promote sessions, or Sharing not for likes, or to promote sessions, or for any reason other than this - a beautiful session with a wonderful family that made my heart happy.

We had a perfect mix of posed images and fun moments - movement, laughter, twirling dresses and beautiful light.  Allowing emotion in your photos allows you to *return* to those emotions, year after year. 

I’ve heard parents say “We’re not here to have fun, we’re here to have our pictures taken!” and that couldn’t be further from the truth.  Not with me, anyway.  I want the fun, the chaos, the beauty of your life as it really is.

I’ll admit it’s a little hard to know what to share right now.  I want to appreciate the beautiful moments we’ve captured and share them with you, but it’s also hard to remember the joy of doing so, the hope I felt in my business, knowing now that it wouldn’t last.

For now I’m just catching up on past sessions and looking forward to some cozy, introspective downtime this winter.  I don’t know what the future holds, but I’m grateful for the time I had with families like this one, and for where I’m at right now with a steady paycheck and a job I enjoy more than I ever did before.  I’m happy, and I’m trusting the process.

I wish a warm, cozy, peaceful winter for all of you, with love.
I just sent out a special-edition email listing ph I just sent out a special-edition email listing photographers that I know are hosting Christmas minis this year.  It's the first time in many years that I haven't hosted them, so I want to be sure my clients are still able to find someone they love to work with, and have magical memories captured!

In case you're not on my email list, the ones I know of are:

-Michelle Monson Photography
-Andrea Simon Photography
-Amberly Schmidt Photography - outdoor sessions for pets and people
-Lorae photography

I'm sure there are more - if you're a photographer offering Christmas sessions, please feel free to comment and tag your business!

As for me, I don't even know what I'm doing for my own kids' pictures yet, but I've taken them every year and can't stop that tradition now, right?

I'm anxious to get working on the photos from our trip to Italy from September, but so far I've only managed this one - it's my absolute favorite and I can't wait to hang it up!  There's a light at the end of the tunnel for client editing - remember, if you are waiting on photos, I send out a newsletter every Monday updating where I'm at on editing.  If you're not signed up, message me and I'll add you to my list!

Have a great weekend, and stay safe hunters!

#christmasminis #christmas2025 #dolomites #italy #travelingitaly #italiandolomites
What a fun project this was - we did this session What a fun project this was - we did this session for Kelly to use for promotion her book, and she ended up loving one photo so much she decided to use it for the cover!

Check out Ziggy and Mavericks’s Amazing Policy Adventure - there’s a Facebook page with an ordering link - and share it with all your favorite little ones!

#bookcover #daschunds #daschundsofinstagram❤️❤️ #coverart #bookcoverart #fineartphotography
I absolutely do have images of all eyes open, faci I absolutely do have images of all eyes open, facing the camera, smiling brightly.  But I've always craved moments like these more.

When sisters are seeing who can pick the biggest bouquet, throw their arms around each other in a hug, and dissolve into giggles.

When mom glances at her partner and says, without a word, how much she adores him and the family they've created. 

Pictures are more than just what you look like - they tell the story of what your life feels like, right now in this moment. 

#familyphotos #familyphotographer
Hello all, I had to come on and share this materni Hello all, I had to come on and share this maternity session that we captured a few weeks ago - we couldn't have asked for a better evening, especially being that it rained before and immediately after.

I hope you got to enjoy summer's last hurrah this weekend. My daughter and I had a wonderful girls' day Saturday - we made iced pumpkin chais, and took a road trip to Miners Beach.  We had the windows down and listened to "The Life of a Showgirl" 4 and a half times ("Father Figure" is my favorite and "Actually Romantic" is hers). We had a picnic on the beach, got to watch a wedding, and the whole day was such a perfect vibe - one of those core memory days for sure.

I'm so ready to wear a sweater and turn off the air conditioning, but I will absolutely not complain one bit about one last dance with summer ☀️

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