The best photos are the ones that pull you in, that transport you to a time and place, that make you feel deeply connected. A beautiful vintage Cadillac, a timeless barn, some smiling kiddos, and a perfect summer evening were the ingredients that gave these photos that classic feel. The memories captured here create a feeling of settling in, of being cherished, of coming home.

The car and the barn against the bluffs of Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore make these pictures feel like something you want to step into. When I’m creating images for my families, I know I’ve hit the mark when a photo creates a cozy settling in the soul, when things feel warm and safe. In these photos you can see and feel the love that these families have for each other. The giggles and belly laughs, the patter of feet, the rustling of grass, the whispering breeze, are the unheard, but deeply felt, sound track of these stunning images.

Everything about these photoshoots was a dream, including the ending when we caught a rainbow (and got the Cadillac top up just in time to keep the seats dry!)