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The Journal
Welcome to the blog where we post all the things.
session stories
guides + info
Michigan travel tips
announcements
our own adventures & travels
+ other words & things.
![Chuck + Shelby | Proposal in the Secret Garden](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65f140bae978dd703d65e814/f470503e-69de-46ee-9671-54828b8a56ac/Chuck%2BShelby.jpg)
Chuck + Shelby | Proposal in the Secret Garden
When Chuck called with his plans to propose to Shelby, he already had all his plans ready to go. Despite a surprise storm, he convinced Shelby to visit the garden before dinner, and with the rain we ended up having the place all to ourselves for a perfect moment.
![Tyler, Rachel + Murphy | Beach Day in the Upper Peninsula](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65f140bae978dd703d65e814/3351f471-5dec-481b-8c80-a5cc50b46582/couples+session+on+lake+michigan+with+their+doggo+-27.jpg)
Tyler, Rachel + Murphy | Beach Day in the Upper Peninsula
Rachel & Tyler brought Murphy to the beach for a session between the raindrops, and it was nothing short of amazing. They were so relaxed, down for anything and ended the session with a happy pup swimming in Lake Michigan.
![Guide to Planning an Unforgettable Proposal](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65f140bae978dd703d65e814/7a3602d9-5994-41bc-800a-db57efcc6e20/fall+proposal+in+mackinac+islands+secret+garden+%282%29.jpg)
Guide to Planning an Unforgettable Proposal
Plan a dream proposal in northern Michigan! Find the perfect spot for your love story - from Mackinac Island sunsets to Pictured Rocks trails. Get tips for timing, surprise entrances & heartwarming moments.
![Matt + Jessica | Upper Peninsula Wedding](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65f140bae978dd703d65e814/6c61877d-22ca-47b9-b774-cedbbdbc63d0/upper+peninsula+backyard+sunflower+wedding+%2864%29.jpg)
Matt + Jessica | Upper Peninsula Wedding
Matt + Jessica’s upper peninsula backyard wedding was straight from a fairtytale, but it wasn’t just the sunflowers and sunset that made it beautiful. From their love for each other to the love from their guests celebrating, it was pure perfection.
![Stephen + Nicole | Mackinaw City Proposal](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65f140bae978dd703d65e814/59d348e9-ae1f-478d-a790-2309f892eb15/spring+proposal+in+mackinaw+city+%2828%29.jpg)
Stephen + Nicole | Mackinaw City Proposal
Mackinac Bridge proposal! Stephen surprised Nicole with a sweet proposal at Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse after a day on the island.
![B. Family | Mission Point Resort Mackinac Island, MI](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65f140bae978dd703d65e814/dd71d9ba-1bf0-4cfe-9a89-c9baaadfde35/spring+family+pictures+at+mission+point+%283%29.jpg)
B. Family | Mission Point Resort Mackinac Island, MI
This family headed to their family vacation on Mackinac Island and took total advantage of golden hour getting their portraits done on the Mission Point lawn with the lilacs and lake Huron behind them.
![Trystan 2024 | Senior Pictures Under the Northern Lights](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65f140bae978dd703d65e814/8a6afc61-8e80-47d3-8966-0eb3b8a703fe/senior+pictures+under+the+northern+lights+in+mackinaw+city+%2817%29.jpg)
Trystan 2024 | Senior Pictures Under the Northern Lights
Ever dreamed of pictures under the northern lights? We chased the aurora in Mackinaw City and got an awesome display of northern lights and even more incredible shots for Trystan's senior year! Let's capture your unique senior in northern Michigan.
![Jenna + Kristianth | Baby Moon at The Grand Hotel](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65f140bae978dd703d65e814/dca28193-18ce-492a-af44-e800f28ee746/jk+grand+hotel+babymoon+%2829%29.jpg)
Jenna + Kristianth | Baby Moon at The Grand Hotel
Jenna and Kristianth celebrated their babymoon at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island earlier this season. With the chill and rainy day, we opted for indoors and took advantage of the slow early season and all the little spaces we could.