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How to plan the best extended family photoshoot

Michigan’s Upper peninsula A beautiful setting for your extended family photos From woods to waterfalls, from riverfront homes to vast lakeshore beaches, the UP has…

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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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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
I’ve been loving going through images from last I’ve been loving going through images from last weekend. Every family was amazing, from the ones I see year after year, to ones I met for the first time. Feeling like you missed out? I’ll have another round of minis the weekend of April 26th! Saturday the 26th will be this same setup, with warmth that evokes nostalgia and coziness. Sunday the 27th will be a simple white setup, great for those who like a cooler tone. Drop a comment if you’re loving these as much as I am! And send a dm or follow the link in bio to book your own 🥰 #motherhood #motherhoodphotos #mommyandme #mommyandmesession #momlife #escanaba #escanabaphotographer
I’m going to start requiring that, if you have a I’m going to start requiring that, if you have a session scheduled, and a new puppy, you must bring them with you 🤣 Between Mabel’s puppy breath and *gazillion* back rolls, I almost didn’t give her back. At one point I had her in a little basket that she tumbled out of so she could come get cuddles from me - it was straight out of a scene from Lady and the Tramp and my heart almost stopped from the cuteness 🥹 #englishbulldog #englishbulldogpuppy #puppiesofinstagram #newpuppy #surprisepuppy #puppyphotos #englishbulldogphotos #mommyandmesession

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