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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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Two dogs and a baby // A great Fall family portrait session in Traverse City

Courtney Michalik 11/3/23 Courtney Michalik 11/3/23

Two dogs and a baby // A great Fall family portrait session in Traverse City

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Jon + Greg // A Fall wedding at Mission Table

Courtney Michalik 10/12/23 Courtney Michalik 10/12/23

Jon + Greg // A Fall wedding at Mission Table

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The Mulville Family // Old Mission State Park // Beach Family Portraits

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

The Mulville Family // Old Mission State Park // Beach Family Portraits

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The Newman Family // Empire Michigan Family Portraits

Courtney Michalik 8/5/23 Courtney Michalik 8/5/23

The Newman Family // Empire Michigan Family Portraits

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The Hoadley Family // Traverse City Family Photographer

Courtney Michalik 8/5/23 Courtney Michalik 8/5/23

The Hoadley Family // Traverse City Family Photographer

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The Foxglove Farm // Leelanau County Farm to Table Dinner

Courtney Michalik 7/19/23 Courtney Michalik 7/19/23

The Foxglove Farm // Leelanau County Farm to Table Dinner

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Alessandra + Alison // Cross Country Ski and Farm Club Lifestyle Engagement Session // Traverse City, MI

Courtney Michalik 2/12/23 Courtney Michalik 2/12/23

Alessandra + Alison // Cross Country Ski and Farm Club Lifestyle Engagement Session // Traverse City, MI

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ABBY + DAVID // APRIL WEDDING IN LEELANAU COUNTY // CEDAR + THE PENINSULA ROOM

Courtney Michalik 4/29/22 Courtney Michalik 4/29/22

ABBY + DAVID // APRIL WEDDING IN LEELANAU COUNTY // CEDAR + THE PENINSULA ROOM

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NORTH AMERICAN VASA 2022 // TRAVERSE CITY MICHIGAN // WINTER SPORTS RACES

Courtney Michalik 2/16/22 Courtney Michalik 2/16/22

NORTH AMERICAN VASA 2022 // TRAVERSE CITY MICHIGAN // WINTER SPORTS RACES

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THE AMMANN HAYTER FAMILY // SUMMER FAMILY PORTRAITS AT GOOD HARBOR BAY BEACH

Courtney Michalik 8/11/21 Courtney Michalik 8/11/21

THE AMMANN HAYTER FAMILY // SUMMER FAMILY PORTRAITS AT GOOD HARBOR BAY BEACH

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HANNAH + MATT // THE INN AT BAY HARBOR // PETOSKEY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Courtney Michalik 6/30/21 Courtney Michalik 6/30/21

HANNAH + MATT // THE INN AT BAY HARBOR // PETOSKEY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

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THE POWELL FAMILY // AN EXTENDED FAMILY SESSION // SUTTONS BAY FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

Courtney Michalik 6/15/21 Courtney Michalik 6/15/21

THE POWELL FAMILY // AN EXTENDED FAMILY SESSION // SUTTONS BAY FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

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SWEETWATER FLORAL // JUNE PORTRAITS AT THE STUDIO

Courtney Michalik 6/8/21 Courtney Michalik 6/8/21

SWEETWATER FLORAL // JUNE PORTRAITS AT THE STUDIO

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SPRING MINI SESSIONS // CHERRY BLOSSOM MINI SESSIONS IN TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN

Courtney Michalik 5/21/21 Courtney Michalik 5/21/21

SPRING MINI SESSIONS // CHERRY BLOSSOM MINI SESSIONS IN TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN

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THE HART FAMILY // CHERRY BLOSSOM FAMILY PORTRAIT SESSION IN TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN

Courtney Michalik 5/17/21 Courtney Michalik 5/17/21

THE HART FAMILY // CHERRY BLOSSOM FAMILY PORTRAIT SESSION IN TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN

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GEARHART FAMILY // TRAVERSE CITY MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHY

Courtney Michalik 3/5/21 Courtney Michalik 3/5/21

GEARHART FAMILY // TRAVERSE CITY MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHY

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THE POWERS FAMILY // FALL FAMILY PHOTOS AT POINT BETSIE LIGHTHOUSE // NORTHERN MICHIGAN

Courtney Michalik 10/23/20 Courtney Michalik 10/23/20

THE POWERS FAMILY // FALL FAMILY PHOTOS AT POINT BETSIE LIGHTHOUSE // NORTHERN MICHIGAN

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KELLY + MICHAEL ENGAGEMENT // A FALL ENGAGEMENT SESSION IN TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN

Courtney Michalik 10/23/20 Courtney Michalik 10/23/20

KELLY + MICHAEL ENGAGEMENT // A FALL ENGAGEMENT SESSION IN TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN

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IN THE STUDIO WITH JEWELRY ARTIST ELARA COLEMAN // TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN

Courtney Michalik 10/22/20 Courtney Michalik 10/22/20

IN THE STUDIO WITH JEWELRY ARTIST ELARA COLEMAN // TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN

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