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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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kelly + calvin, engagement photos at Flushing Township Nature Park in Flushing, Michigan
I think this engagement photo session was the first time that I was able to truly see the two of them in their element, away from family..

Lisa Calandrino
May 4, 20236 min read
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valerie + alex, engagement photos in Lansing, Michigan and at Saginaw Valley State University
Every time someone asks me to take their photos, I am honored. I feel excited, nervous, and so incredibly blessed.

Lisa Calandrino
May 4, 20232 min read
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amber + wayne, baby shower in Highland, Michigan
Amber's and Wayne's baby shower in Highland, Michigan was so wholesome. It was probably one of the best baby showers I have been to.

Lisa Calandrino
May 4, 20232 min read
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