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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 11, 20255 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


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


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
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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


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


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


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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