Family
Authentic
Manning Road Family Photography Sessions
Real Life, Beautifully Captured.
Ann Arbor | Metro Detroit | Traverse City
Family photography shouldn’t feel like a chore or a performance. My Ann Arbor family photography sessions are all about relaxed connection — no stiff poses, no forced smiles, no matching khakis (unless you’re really into that).
Instead, think giggles, messy hair, and hugs that linger a little longer. We’ll chase sunlight, let the kids run wild, and I’ll quietly capture those magic in-between moments — the way your toddler’s hand fits perfectly into yours, the grin your partner gives you when no one’s looking, the joy that just is your family.
These sessions are unfussy, joyful, and beautifully real — elevated, not artificial.
What You’re Really Looking For
Time that feels slow for once
You are juggling it all, but you want a pause, a space where you can soak in your people. They are why you embrace the chaos, take a moment to embrace them.
Photos that feel like you-just elevated
You want your images to reflect your real family: tender, goofy, wild, and full of love. You don't need stiff portraits, just a slightly more polished slice of your everyday joys.
A break from managing details
From picking the perfect location, to styling suggestions that make everyone feel comfortable and beautiful--I've got you! We'll work together to create your perfect, relaxed, joyful session. No worries allowed.
A connection & joy filled Ann Arbor family photography session.
Isn't it time...
you got in the frame?
Why this will be a photography session you actually enjoy
I’m not just a family photographer, I’m a mom of four who’s lived it all.
I know how time moves faster than our hearts can keep up. One minute you’re snuggling an infant, and the next, you’re wondering how your baby is suddenly borrowing your clothes. You’re so deep in it, that sometimes it’s hard to see it. And it's even harder to slow down and really, truly feel it.
That’s where my Ann Arbor family photography sessions come in. They’re not about posing for perfection, they’re about connection, laughter, and joy in the middle of the beautiful chaos that is your family life.
My work blends heart and artistry, creating authentic, connection-focused, and vibrant images that tell your family’s story just as it is. Your story is full of love, energy, and life. I gently guide you every step of the way: from choosing outfits that feel true to you, to finding that location that feels like home, and creating a session that feels relaxed and invites real joy.
Because this isn’t about perfect behavior or perfect smiles. It’s about your people, your love, and how real and beautiful it all is.
Your story-- beautifully told
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