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Welcome to the perfect place to learn about Pábitel Photography by Lisa Calandrino.
These gallery blog posts are filled with little stories and my most recent work as a couples and maternity photographer.
You'll find that this is often the place where business updates and special promotions are first announced. You'll also see that I love my time spent with my couples and that my sessions are a whole lot of fun!
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bettina + donavin, a cinematic engagement session in Downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan
An engagement session is a way of illustrating your love story. For some couples, that means taking photos in a favorite park. For others, it means revisiting where they first met. For Bettina and Donavin, illustrating their love story involved mastering a specific vision. This vision included hosting their session in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, where they've shared many dates, and it also meant achieving a very unique aesthetic.
Lisa Calandrino
Jun 115 min read
what to wear for your photo session: styling tips from Pábitel Photography
You've spent hours researching photographers and even more time struggling to find a date that both you and your family members have free...
Lisa Calandrino
Apr 75 min read
an intimate couples cooking session: inspiration for your next at-home lifestyle session
Today, I'm going to use an at-home couples cooking session to show you just how sweet and intimate having a session in your home can be.
Lisa Calandrino
Jan 285 min read
selecting the perfect backdrop for your next photo session
Besides figuring out what to wear, one of the hardest parts about planning a photo session is determining when you'd like your session.
Lisa Calandrino
Sep 25, 20236 min read
five tips for making the most out of your next couples session
If you have a couples session coming up ahead, you want to make sure it is worth every minute and dime!
Lisa Calandrino
May 4, 20237 min read
ten small businesses to support this year
While we didn't beat our goal from last year, Estevan & I were still able to support ten small businesses this holiday season!
Lisa Calandrino
May 4, 20237 min read
samantha, magical Christmas photos throughout downtown Frankenmuth, Michigan
I was so blown away when Amanda sent me a message asking if I was going to be free in December to take Christmas photos in Frankenmuth...
Lisa Calandrino
May 4, 20235 min read
the Shepard family, a three-generation family session in Grand Ledge, Michigan
This marks my third year of photographing Hillary and Craig’s family. My first session with them was for their maternity photos.
Lisa Calandrino
May 4, 20235 min read
shelby + ben, an intimate backyard wedding in Southeast Michigan
I am so, so happy I decided to take on Shelby and Ben’s micro-wedding in Southeast Michigan. It was a perfect send off to a busy summer!
Lisa Calandrino
May 4, 20235 min read
shelby + ben; spring engagement photos in Southeast Michigan's Kensington Metropark
When Shelby and Ben told me they wanted to do their spring engagement photos in Southeast Michigan's Kensington Metropark, I was thrilled!
Lisa Calandrino
May 4, 20235 min read
eleven small businesses to support in the new year
Together, Estevan and I were able to support over 10 small businesses this holiday season! I have compiled a list of the companies we...
Lisa Calandrino
May 4, 20236 min read
samantha, Christmas photos outside Zehnder's of Frankenmuth in Michigan's quaint Little Bavaria
Before I dive into discussing these Christmas photos taken outside Zehnder's of Frankenmuth in Michigan's Little Bavaria, I want to get...
Lisa Calandrino
May 4, 20236 min read
the Feathers family; Fall family photo session at Lincoln Brick County Park in Grand Ledge, Michigan
Their Fall family photo session at Lincoln Brick County Park in Grand Ledge, Michigan was filled with love and laughter.
Lisa Calandrino
May 4, 20235 min read
ally + rob, lifestyle beach engagement photos in Saginaw, Michigan
Ally and Rob's beach engagement session was beautiful! We met just before golden hour in Saginaw, Michigan to take their canoe photos.
Lisa Calandrino
May 4, 20235 min read
kaylee + jeff, engagement photos on Holz-Brücke: Frankenmuth, Michigan's Covered Bridge
Kaylee and Jeff's engagement session was great! We met just before golden hour at the wooden covered bridge in Frankenmuth, Michigan.
Lisa Calandrino
May 4, 20235 min read
the Hafner family, lifestyle family maternity photos at Showboat Park in Chesaning, Michigan
The Hafner family's lifestyle maternity session placed their love for each other center-stage.
Lisa Calandrino
May 4, 20235 min read
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Pábitel Photography; published michigan photographer in editions of The Photograp[her] Magazine
Lisa Calandrino of Pábitel Photography is officially a published photographer in multiple editions of The Photograp[her] Magazine!
Lisa Calandrino
May 4, 202310 min read
lindsay + jake, winter engagement photos at Chippewa Nature Center in Midland, Michigan
The date was five hours of great conversation. Unbeknownst to either party, both Lindsay and Jake spent their time at Starbucks in dire...
Lisa Calandrino
May 4, 20235 min read
hillary + craig, fall maternity photos at Clover Beach in Fenton, Michigan
I think I first time heard the term “baby fever” from Hillary back in 2011. For the nine years that we have been friends, I have known her..
Lisa Calandrino
May 4, 20234 min read
katie + jake, engagement photos at Hawk Meadow Park in Lansing, Michigan
As the forest grew darker and we were wrapping up our golden hour photos, we were visited by two feathered friends! Two beautiful owls...
Lisa Calandrino
May 4, 20235 min read
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