Northern Michigan + Upper Peninsula Proposal Photographer — Trillium & Pine | Michigan Photographer

Proposal + Engagement Portfolio

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A man proposes to his girlfriend in the secret garden on Mackinac Island.

Engagement pictures on the beach with Chapel Rock behind them at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Two men sharing a kiss on a wooden walkway with greenery and a sunset in the background on Mackinac Island

A couple stands close to each other, about to kiss, in front of a wooden gate covered with ivy on Mackinac Island.

Golden hour proposal in the secret garden on Mackinac Island in August.

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore engagement pictures along the Chapel Rock loop in October

Engagement pictures at the Mackinac Island State Harbor during summer.

Two smiling men standing back-to-back, holding hands, outdoors in front of a house, with the moon visible in the sky.

A couple smiling and looking at each other amidst orange flowers and greenery in the secret garden.

A couple embracing and kissing on a tree-lined path on m-185 highway in michigan.

Black and white engagement photos at the State Harbor on Mackinac Island.

Couple dancing in the garden lined brick path to Hotel Iroquois on Mackinac Island.

Recently engaged couple sharing a kiss on a flower-lined brick path in front of the Carriage House at dusk.

Fall engagement pictures at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore of the couple hiking

A couple sitting on a wooden railing looking at the Mackinac Bridge at sunset, a horse in harness in the foreground on Mackinac Island.

A couple sharing a kiss on a bridge decorated with colorful holiday lights at night at Boyne Mountain Resort.

A couple hugging in front Sable Falls surrounded by trees in Grand Marais, MI

A couple dancing during their engagement pictures at sunset along Lake Michigan near Harbor Springs.

A couple kissing while sitting on a motorcycle in Grand Marais, MI for their engagement pictures.

A romantic proposal at a decorated bridge lit with colorful holiday lights, where a man kneels proposing on Skybridge Michigan at Boyne Mountain Resort.

A happy couple standing close together near a water body at sunset, smiling and looking at each other, with houses and flags in the background.

A couple lying on a blanket on the ground at night, stargazing near wilderness state park in Mackinaw City.

A couple kissing on a wooden suspension bridge decorated with string lights during autumn, with colorful fall foliage in the background.

Northern Michigan proposal in the secret garden on Mackinac Island.

Proposal on the beach in Mackinaw City with the Mackinac Bridge behind them

proposal on black rocks in little presque isle in marquette, michigan

Engagement pictures near Grand Sable Dunes in Grand Marais, Michigan in the woods during golden hour.

Presque Isle Park engagement pictures at sunset in Marquette, MI

Couple watching a meteor shower near Wilderness State Parks dark sky preserve on Lake Michigan

engagement pictures at the grand hotel on mackinac island

Chapel Loop at Pictured Rocks has been on my list to finish forever, when Viet called wanting to do something adventurous and wild, this was the place.

They started their hike early, while the light was soft and the forest was quiet.
I had set out

Atreyu • 2026 🎓 senior sunday
We headed to some of his favorite places in the UP; with stops like Tahquamenon Fall, family cabin he grew up at and ended the day at the Mackinac Bridge for his senior pictures up north.

🏷️ Tahquamenon Falls &

Started the year out with these two getting engaged on the SkyBridge Michigan at Boyne Mountain 🥰 it truly is such a quiet and magical treasure to propose on during the winter.

Now is the part of the year where all those pictures I took over the past year can finally get a little love.
So with that, Skully the Skelly in September. 💀🎨🪴
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🏷️ Northern Michigan Photographer • Upper Peninsula Photographer • Hallow

The perfect moment you’re on vacation, you have the secret garden all to yourself and she says yes! 🥹 proposing on Mackinac Island never loses its magic 💚

Meet Beets. 🐽🖤🥹
I cannot wait to spend some more time with this little guy and see all the adventures he goes on.

A proposal at Arch Rock on Mackinac Island—just the two of them, their horses, and the quiet sound of birds and the waves below them. Still in love with this session. It was such a blast getting to document something so sweet and unique for the

We celebrated one niece a few weekends ago, and this weekend it’s this girl’s turn! The last step of graduating was the party. So proud of you Liv!!!

Feels like fall was yesterday and we were doing their engagement photos and, now BAM, it's wedding day and we're heading to watch these two tie the knot and celebrate their love for each other and the life they're building together.

Flashback to this sunny beach day with these two 🩵 Can’t believe it’s already here! Today they’re becoming Mr. & Mrs., surrounded by their favorite people—and I’m so lucky to be part of it.

Today we get to celebrate my niece marrying the love of her life 💚 here’s to their love, their faith and all their strength coming together today. I love you both!

Okay… just maybe one more.

A wedding trend I can fully get behind: bring your wedding attire on your honeymoon and book a session with a local photographer! ✨ Too often, wedding portraits get rushed in the whirlwind of the day—this is the perfect way to slow down, be ful

We’re Vacation Bound ✈️
Just a reminder we are on vacation and our connection to the outside world is limited. We will return and catch up on anything we miss on Friday 2/7/2025. Stay warm & we’ll see you soon! 🫶

KORA 🎓 2025
It was so much fun getting to do something out of the norm for us and head to the bowling alley for Kora’s senior pictures!
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Everyone knows I’m a sucker for lovers on rainy days 🥹&hearts;️
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