Maternity Photography

A Sunrise Maternity Session on the Shores of Lake Michigan By Melissa Lande – Traverse City Maternity Photographer The sky was still quiet when Carly and Ben stepped onto the soft, cool sand of Traverse City’s shoreline. The horizon was brushed with pale pink and gold — the kind of light that feels like a […]

The sand shores of lake Michigan has forever held a special burst of magic for my soul. I look out at the calm waters and just know, that whatever events occur in life, that the strength of Cory and mine’s love & peace as husband and wife, can get us through anything. And that is […]

There truly aren’t words, when sitting here behind my computer, thinking of what to write about Mike & Kerry’s maternity portraits at Crystal Mountain. Because, an hour together just wasn’t enough!!! It was so wonderful meeting this adorable couple, who have come together in their favorite place in Northern Michigan, to celebrate their growing family!! […]

A moment is fleeting, but when captured on camera, it becomes everlasting…It’s hump day today and normally I’m starting to look forward to the weekend, but my heart is filled to bursting with editing so many amazing pictures from last weekend’s Maternity Session with Michelle & David. Editing moments like this, fuels and energizes me, […]

What a sweet family of three becoming a family of four. This darling couple and daughter came together for an absolutely gorgeous maternity session in Northern Michigan. A family farm, a place near and dear to their hearts, was the special place where Maria went for part of their photography session. Their daughter couldn’t have said it […]

Coming up to Northern Michigan has been this radiant pairs beloved place to go, leading back to their engagement session a few years ago . So what better place to start bringing their soon to be angel than to the place they treasure so dearly. It was a true pleasure to see Julie and Andy once […]

Maternity portraits in the winter wonderlands of northern Michigan, are the perfect time to capture this magical moment in your lives. I first met Brandee and Ryan at their family cottage in Elk Rapids, right on the beaches and riversides of northern Michigan. They were utterly adorable, posing amongst the beautiful snow landscapes and braving […]

There is nothing more beautiful than the blossoming belly of a new mother, and the joy I have being able to capture this special moment in a family’s life is beyond priceless. Brooke was stunning in her maternity gown, glowing with her simple and sweet smiles that lit up the day. I couldn’t be happier […]

I couldn’t be happier to be Lauren and Jim’s Maternity Portrait Photographer, for their session in the Traverse City Michigan areas! Despite the impending thunderstorm rolling across Lake Michigan, we were able to capture the simple and sweet joy that emanated from this beautiful couple. Their smiles were beyond beautiful, and the pure happiness which […]

There is nothing in this world more beautiful and a loving couple, preparing to welcome to newborn baby into the world. And what better way to celebrate your pregnancy with a Maternity Portrait Session, documenting the natural and authentic beauty of this growing family. Yet nothing could prepare me for the utter sweetness and pure […]

There is no one more stunning than this soon-to-be-mom Chelsea! I have had the pleasure of knowing her for several years now, and have been looking forward to her Maternity Portrait session for months, as soon as I saw her maternity “glow!” The weather couldn’t have been more perfect as we had a blast exploring […]