Lily Venable: Upper Peninsula Photographer

01/17/2026

I took some of these shots. I also ate some of this bread. Listen: slice of the turmeric loaf, toasted with salt and butter, dipped into potato soup. I think I shed an actual tear.

If you’re not treating yourself with some good sourdough then you’re not doing winter right!

01/09/2026

“I once believed love would be burning red, but it’s golden like daylight.”

Hard to narrow down an emotional day and excitement-filled night into just a few snapshots. We stayed in awe of Alicia & Colin, a super-fun couple and their lively crew, with a love for eachother and for Marquette that was obvious and contagious. 12 hours of champagne popping, laughing, and dancing into the night that will live in our memories forever. 🤍

My favorite part - ditching the after party to run the streets! Thanks for running, dancing and shooting with us!

Other favorites I couldn’t capture here.. Raunchy getting ready shots, tearful signing, and the sexiest first dance I’ve ever seen! Maybe we’ll have to do two posts lol.

Thanks and staff for hosting us. for feeding us. And .jpg on the DJ! 🪩

01/03/2026

A box of bread! What could be better? Check out some shots from Ashley’s little bakery.

01/02/2026

👇 As true today as it was then! There’s lots of ways we can work together.

12/31/2025

12/30/2025

I am just really excited for 2026 weddings!

12/08/2025

If you know your partner, family or friend would want a shoot this year, you can win Christmas by putting one under the tree! 🌲

Gift certificate, wrap and delivery included at no cost to you. 🤍 Prepaid shoots are redeemable any time in 2026.

Old family farms, couples, new parents, friends with businesses or new pets - photoshoot gifts make sense any way you slice it! It’s a no-waste gift that lasts (and I have heard these thoughtful gifts bring the tears!)

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11/29/2025

I’d also like to announce that I’m now offering half-hour sessions at $200 for local small families with littles (compared to previous rate of $300 for 1-hour).

It seems like kids can’t sit through an hour of photo-taking, especially when it’s chilly out. This session was 30 minutes and more than enough time to catalogue some quality moments. 🤍