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MORGAN & NATHAN // SLEEPING BEAR DUNES // ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY

Engagement sessions with me are kind of evolving into hikes or walks - exploring new spaces and lighting.  Adventuring with couples for a couple hours.  Taking time to wander and taking in this f-ing magical Northern Michigan landscape.  Reflecting on it now, it really is a great fit for our brand.  I'm looking for people who are open to this; Morgan and Nathan were perfect.  We laughed, we hiked up dunes, explored the woods looking for glowy strands of light.  Their wedding in August is going to be a beauty - I can't wait.

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KATHY & SIMON // HARBOR SPRINGS WINTER ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY

We have had some ridiculously unusual weather here in Northern Michigan.  50+ degrees in February is bonkers.  But a definite upside to all of this sunshine is the glowing light and bright snow during engagement sessions!  Kathy and Simon wanted an outdoorsy session that would include their pups - love it.  I had a blast and we can't wait for their Winter wedding next year!

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