Portrait Photography

Why Should I choose In-Home Lifestyle Newborn Photos for my baby pictures? When you bring your baby home for the first time, the world slows down. Suddenly, those sleepless nights, tiny yawns, and soft snuggles feel too precious to forget. As a newborn photographer in Traverse City, I’ve seen countless families experience this magic — […]

Becoming a mother changes everything — the way you see the world, the way you love, the way time suddenly moves both too fast and too slow. Those early newborn days are tender, emotional, and fleeting. If you’re looking into lifestyle newborn photography in Traverse City, Michigan, you may be wondering what to expect and […]

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 […]

Here is a Quick Rundown of What You Will Learn in This Blog Post If you’re a mom searching for the perfect family photographer in Traverse City, you’re not alone in having a few questions before booking. Whether you’re planning a beach session on Lake Michigan, a stroll through the lavender fields, or a cozy […]

Candid & Heartfelt Photos for the Everson Family, visiting Traverse City for their Summer Vacation There’s something magical about summer in Traverse City—the sound of little feet splashing in Lake Michigan, sandy giggles, sticky s’mores smiles, and the golden glow of the sun setting over the water. These are the moments that don’t last forever—but […]

A Cozy At-Home Newborn Session in Traverse City, Michigan Welcoming a new baby into your family is one of life’s most beautiful moments, and capturing those early days in an authentic, relaxed way is something truly special. This recent lifestyle at-home newborn photography session in Traverse City, Michigan, perfectly captured the joy and tenderness of […]

Omg I can’t believe I got to be a part of such a special moment!!!! Jenn and Ryan were so much fun to be around and it was so much fun being able to hear how excited they were to begin their family!! We had such a sweet time with each other and you can […]

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, […]

There is something truly spectacular about standing on the outside of a family, and witnessing it grow, evolve, and adapt… and to see the constant wonders and magic that comes from this progress. I’ve met with Molly and Brandon throughout their daughter’s newborn sessions and first birthday photography sessions throughout northern Michigan and let me […]