THE BATES FAMILY // A FAMILY PHOTO SESSION ON THE FARM // PETOSKEY, MICHIGAN

Anne and Brian own Bear Creek Organic Farm - a truly amazing operation in Petoskey, Michigan. We had lofty goals for collaboration this year, but like so many things in 2020, both of our business plans changed dramatically. We’ve both discovered some unique things about our businesses - ways to pivot, ways to adjust, ideas about which forced changes were actually exciting and might become permanent. I am thrilled that they are doing well despite all of the uncertainty of this year and I deeply admire their passion and determination for what they do. I’m so grateful to call them friends and I’m so happy to get to work with them in any capacity. I photographed their family last Winter before baby #2 made her appearance and I’m thrilled to share this session with the new family of four. Cheers!