One of the things I love about winter is that I actually have time to plan and execute just-for-fun shoots. And now that I have endless time in quarantine, there's no excuse to not blog haha. So here's a shoot I did with my sisters and their pets when I was visiting over Christmastime. I drew inspiration from classical art portraits + awkward family photos + pet glamor shoot. Glad to have grown up in a family where there always was, and still is, a menagerie of pets. The guinea pigs, cat, and ball python featured below are just a sample of the horde. Big shout out to my sisters, who were my first photography subjects 10 years ago, and who have always allowed me to use them as my guinea pigs (haha) for any ideas I want to try.

These two cuties are full of a zest for life and a laugh-filled love for each other. Their engagement session included some of the best things: hot coffee (at the coziest Lyon Street Cafe), a walk in the woods, PUPPIES! (Jenna + Chris brought their old english sheepadoodle and whippet), blanket-wrapped cuddles, and just the perfect dusting of snow. 

When the engagement shoot started with Kristen saying, "We brought a puppy, I hope that's okay!" I knew instantly that it was going to be a blast hanging with them. We met up in Whitehall, found a lighthouse, gushed together about how much we love Lake Michigan, and even took the drone out for a few minutes of sunset flight. Kirsten and Michael are incredibly genuine, kind (and ridiculously good-lookin') people. They love each other with sincerity and tenderness, and it was a joy to witness. Can't wait to see more of that love at their wedding next summer!