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The Lisull Family | Maple Bay Family Photography

Courtney Michalik 7/29/24 Courtney Michalik 7/29/24

The Lisull Family | Maple Bay Family Photography

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Ames St. Cafe // Love, community, and great food in Elk Rapids

Courtney Michalik 2/29/24 Courtney Michalik 2/29/24

Ames St. Cafe // Love, community, and great food in Elk Rapids

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Diana + Eva // A mother daughter portrait session at Maple Bay Natural Area

Courtney Michalik 9/28/23 Courtney Michalik 9/28/23

Diana + Eva // A mother daughter portrait session at Maple Bay Natural Area

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Morning family portraits at the beach // Elk Rapids, MI

Courtney Michalik 9/8/23 Courtney Michalik 9/8/23

Morning family portraits at the beach // Elk Rapids, MI

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The Bill Family // Downtown Elk Rapids Family Photography

Courtney Michalik 9/7/23 Courtney Michalik 9/7/23

The Bill Family // Downtown Elk Rapids Family Photography

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A two year old’s day at the beach // Maple Bay Natural Area

Courtney Michalik 9/6/23 Courtney Michalik 9/6/23

A two year old’s day at the beach // Maple Bay Natural Area

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The Fisher Family // Elk Rapids Family Photographer

Courtney Michalik 9/6/23 Courtney Michalik 9/6/23

The Fisher Family // Elk Rapids Family Photographer

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The Fowler Family // A Spring Session in the Cherry Blossoms

Courtney Michalik 5/17/23 Courtney Michalik 5/17/23

The Fowler Family // A Spring Session in the Cherry Blossoms

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Sam + Colin Spring Engagement // Maple Bay

Courtney Michalik 4/20/23 Courtney Michalik 4/20/23

Sam + Colin Spring Engagement // Maple Bay

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A holiday family session at home // Traverse City, Michigan

Courtney Michalik 11/17/22 Courtney Michalik 11/17/22

A holiday family session at home // Traverse City, Michigan

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Sarah + Clementine // A Mother-Daughter Fall Photo Session // Traverse City, Michigan

Courtney Michalik 11/3/22 Courtney Michalik 11/3/22

Sarah + Clementine // A Mother-Daughter Fall Photo Session // Traverse City, Michigan

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The Schug Family // Fall Family Portraits // Maple Bay Natural Area

Courtney Michalik 10/5/22 Courtney Michalik 10/5/22

The Schug Family // Fall Family Portraits // Maple Bay Natural Area

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The Mulvaney Family // Traverse City Michigan Family Portrait Photographer

Courtney Michalik 9/1/22 Courtney Michalik 9/1/22

The Mulvaney Family // Traverse City Michigan Family Portrait Photographer

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TRAVERSE CITY MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHER // SUNFLOWER FIELD // MAPLE BAY

Courtney Michalik 8/19/22 Courtney Michalik 8/19/22

TRAVERSE CITY MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHER // SUNFLOWER FIELD // MAPLE BAY

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THE ADRIAANSEN FAMILY // MAPLE BAY NATURAL AREA FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY

Courtney Michalik 8/17/22 Courtney Michalik 8/17/22

THE ADRIAANSEN FAMILY // MAPLE BAY NATURAL AREA FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY

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MARIAH // SENIOR PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER // TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN

Courtney Michalik 8/2/22 Courtney Michalik 8/2/22

MARIAH // SENIOR PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER // TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN

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THE RICE FAMILY // ANTRIM CREEK NATURAL AREA // ELLSWORTH MICHIGAN FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

Courtney Michalik 7/20/22 Courtney Michalik 7/20/22

THE RICE FAMILY // ANTRIM CREEK NATURAL AREA // ELLSWORTH MICHIGAN FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

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STEPHANIE + KEVIN ENGAGEMENT // TRAVERSE CITY ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY

Courtney Michalik 6/17/22 Courtney Michalik 6/17/22

STEPHANIE + KEVIN ENGAGEMENT // TRAVERSE CITY ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY

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THE FOWLER SCHWARTZ FAMILY // APPLE BLOSSOM EXTENDED FAMILY SESSION // ELK RAPIDS, MI

Courtney Michalik 6/2/22 Courtney Michalik 6/2/22

THE FOWLER SCHWARTZ FAMILY // APPLE BLOSSOM EXTENDED FAMILY SESSION // ELK RAPIDS, MI

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KRISTEN + LUKE // A DAYTIME BEACH WEDDING AT MAPLE BAY // TRAVERSE CITY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Courtney Michalik 8/26/21 Courtney Michalik 8/26/21

KRISTEN + LUKE // A DAYTIME BEACH WEDDING AT MAPLE BAY // TRAVERSE CITY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

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