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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, pieces of advice, and samples of my work as a couples and maternity photographer. Subscribe to my newsletter to have them sent directly to your inbox!

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 28, 20255 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

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

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

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

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

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

the Curran family, fall family photos in Montrose, Michigan

It was early, and the Curran family had driven at least an hour for our photos, so it did take awhile for Grace to lose some of her...

Lisa Calandrino

May 4, 20234 min read

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

what photos mean to me

There are several really great quotes you can find online about photography and photos in general, but...

Lisa Calandrino

May 4, 20233 min read