Philantography - SE Michigan Photographer

08/15/2026

Before we know it, back to school craziness and fall activity goodness will be in full swing. Don't skip family photos this year. Grab a spot while you still can. Easy, relaxed, and picture perfect photos are just a click away... they're also a lot of fun, I swear. 🍂

Direct Booking and Info:

Fall Family Portrait Days

08/02/2026

Parents, can I let you in on a little secret?

Almost every family tells me the same thing after their senior session.

"I can't believe how grown up they are."

Senior year has a way of making time feel both fast and slow. You're soaking up every last milestone while quietly wondering where the years went.

Don't let the calendar decide this memory for you.

My remaining August and September senior experience dates are limited, especially evenings and weekends. If senior photos are still on your to-do list, now is the perfect time to reserve your date.

Let's celebrate who they are today and preserve this once-in-a-lifetime season before it becomes a memory.

08/01/2026

Last call for priority pricing. 🍂

Tonight at 11:59 PM, early booking discounts end.

If you've been meaning to book, waiting until "later" will simply mean paying regular pricing tomorrow.

I'd love to photograph your family this fall while Michigan is showing off.

Let's freeze this season together.

Book before midnight.

08/01/2026

One day you're packing school lunches.

The next, you're helping them plan what comes after graduation.

Senior year has a way of reminding us just how quickly time moves.

That is why I believe senior photos should be more than checking a box. Every senior experience is designed around who your senior is right now. Their personality. Their passions. Their story.

If you've been thinking about booking, don't wait much longer.

My August and September calendar is filling quickly, and the best evening and weekend dates are becoming scarce. I would love to create something meaningful before this season slips away.

Because these moments only happen once. Let's make sure you remember them well.

✨ Reach out through the link in my bio to reserve your senior experience.

08/01/2026

This is your reminder:
You don't need perfectly behaved kids.

You don't need everyone looking at the camera.

You don't need Pinterest-worthy outfits.

You just need your people.

Some of my favorite images happen in between the poses. The giggles, the hugs, the wind-blown hair, the tiny hands reaching for yours.

Those are the moments you'll treasure years from now.

That's exactly what Fall Family Portrait Days are designed for.

🍁 Relaxed 15-minute sessions
🍁 Natural light
🍁 Gorgeous Michigan scenery
🍁 Real connection

Priority pricing ends tomorrow. Check my links to learn more.

07/29/2026

Every year it sneaks up on us.

One minute we're planning vacations and eating ice cream on the porch. The next, backpacks are packed, evenings feel cooler, and everyone is wondering how another year disappeared so quickly.

That's exactly why I love photographing families in the fall.

Not because everyone matches or needs a holiday card. But, because this season deserves to be remembered.

✨ Priority booking pricing for Fall Family Portrait Days ends Friday at 11:59 PM. After that, regular pricing begins.

15 minutes.
Beautiful Michigan color.
Real smiles.
Memories that last much longer than the season.

Reserve your spot before prices change and opportunities run out.

🍂 Link in bio.

07/14/2026

🍂 Fall Family Portrait Days are here, and I am announcing to you first! 🍂

If you've ever found yourself sending me a last-minute message asking, "Do you have any fall openings left?"... this year's for you.

Fall is the busiest season for photographers in Michigan, and for good reason. The colors are beautiful, the weather is comfortable, and it's the perfect time to update the family photos hanging in your home or get ahead on holiday cards. By September 1st, most of my available fall sessions are booked up. Don't miss your window!

I'm introducing Priority Booking this year AND lowering my mini session prices to help make things easier for your wallet and make planning a little easier.

Reserve your portrait session by August 1 for the Priority Booking Rate of $195. Beginning August 2, any remaining openings will be available for $245.

Fall Family Portrait Days include:
• 15-minute outdoor portrait session at Proud Lake Rec Area
• 10+ professionally edited images
• Full online gallery with unlimited digital downloads
• Up to 6 people

Available Dates:
September 27
October 10
October 11
October 17
October 18

No themed props. No elaborate setups. Just beautiful Michigan fall color, natural light, and genuine moments with the people you love.

There are only 30 of these mini portrait times available across all five dates this year, so if fall photos are on your list, now's the time to reserve your spot. (A handful of full portrait sessions are still available if you want more time, custom dates, and handpicked locations.)

Reserve your Fall Family Portrait Days time here:
https://www.photosforgoodhumans.com/mini-sessions

05/13/2026

Special Deal Alert!

Due to going a bit under-promoted in the midst of a busy month behind the scenes, this Sunday's Mini Sessions are marked down to $99! The session is called "The Women Who Raised Us," but is open to anyone who would like to have their moment in front of the lens. I have never done one at this price before and likely will never again...

And a new mini session date has just been added for July. If you are a fan of short walks on gorgeous trails in the woods, this one is for you. It hasn't even gone out to the newsletter yet! So, jump on it before you miss out.

https://philantography.shootproof.com/booking

05/13/2026

Quick attention, pretty please: New booking, gallery, and image ordering process is being built! If you run into any errors, please know this is an active transfer and will be completed by Friday, May 22nd. You can still book, and likely won't notice a difference, but in the off chance there is anything a little wonky, I want you all to be aware. Email me with any questions or concerns. Thank you!

Past Clients:
I am in the process of switching and combining gallery and booking providers, so you may notice a little dust as everything makes its way to my new home base. If you have a gallery online and haven't downloaded or ordered your images, please do so ASAP. I will only be moving 2026 galleries over at this time. Old galleries will be in the same place temporarily, but the plan is to remove them on or before June 30th. You can always email me if you run into trouble. Rest assured, I have archived photos running back 8+ years. If it isn't online, I can do my best to pull them out of storage, but it may take me a while to gather.

Future Clients:
My booking process will also be changing this week! There is a whole new process, new payment options, new inclusions, and all sorts of goodness coming your way soon! Having everything in one place will make it so much easier for you (and me!) and ensure a smooth process from reservation to image delivery! You will now only need to bookmark one personalized link to gain access to everything.

05/12/2026

2026 senior photos are NOT like senior photos in 2001. While I thought my own senior pictures were *the bomb* I remember so much about the experience that just didn't feel like me. Watercolor and tie dye? Why? At one point, I stood three steps high on a white ladder in front of paint splatters. I was told to take off my shoes because barefoot felt more natural. I picked out my own backdrops and props, yes, but that is because the set was limited. None of them made any sense for who I was at the time, and all of them were identical to the photos of my classmates.

My goal is to give your seniors a different experience than what we had. My first question will always be "What is your kid into?" That will usually tell me more about them than anything. It is followed quickly by "Describe their personality." Which tells me how they need to be treated to get the best results. Those two questions may seem like the bare minimum, but they truly get us started on the right foot.

What was once a white ladder in front of paint splatters is now a bass guitar in a flower field or a record player spinning their favorite vinyls in the woods. What was once forcing a shy kid to smile for the camera is now working a little harder to get them to feel confident enough to show their real personality. Our kids deserve the best as they move on to a much bigger world.

If this all feels like a good fit for your kid, reach out! You can find info on my website, but you can also send me a message to discuss.

https://www.photosforgoodhumans.com/seniors