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Heather
In Family

Wallace Family at Home – Ypsilanti, MI

I think the Wallace family is one of Ypsilanti's favorite families. Husband/wife team Ryan and Bekah help run Cultivate Coffee & Taphouse, a non-profit cafe and event space in Ypsilanti, MI committed to ending hunger. If you've ever been there, you've probably been greeted by Bekah, who is quick to offer up a warm smile and a bit of conversation to anyone who walks through the door. I instantly loved her friendly, inviting personality and we quickly realized that we lived in the same neighborhood. Their daughter Hannah, is also a staple at Cultivate, her head of blonde, curly hair instantly…
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Heather
In Family

Carlisle Family at home – Ann Arbor, MI

One of my goals for 2017 is to offer up family sessions that *feel* more genuine, rather than *look* perfectly posed. But I have to admit, I'm tired of reading commonly used words like, "authentic" and "lifestyle" to describe this type of photography. Don't get me wrong, I'm guilty of using both of these words ALL the freaking time and I get it, we're all going for the same thing -- honesty. So as I started the year out, I thought, "don't worry too much about how to describe and define your work, just do it." It'll end up becoming obvious to…
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Heather
In Couple

Jenn + Kevin: Autumn Engagement Session in Michigan

Finishing out my season with this lovely autumn engagement session at a quaint little farm/orchard near Dexter, MI was an absolute dream. It was a damp, chilly afternoon & rain had been falling all day but despite those overcast skies, we made the magic & ended at my gorgeous super secret lake spot. Favorite images from the afternoon are featured below! 
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In Couple

Laura + Max

What a dream of an evening this was. My good friend Brittany Campbell had suggested a shoot in this field of Queen Anne's lace near her home, followed by a trip over to their neighborhood lake. We were able to convince Laura Huston   to bring her husband over for a couples session/summer evening gathering.  The goal was an easy, low pressure shoot with people I truly admire both personally and creatively. It was the perfect opportunity for me to try a few new things and challenge myself a bit. The end result is featured below - and can I…
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