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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


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


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


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


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


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


fellow cardinals' graduation photos at Saginaw Valley State University in Saginaw, Michigan
Last week I had the awesome opportunity to do a small session with two amazing girls at Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU).

Lisa Calandrino
May 4, 20232 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


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


traverse city photography, a fall getaway + new beach landscape photos
And then, we headed back into Traverse City for dinner. We stopped at a bar, and I had a HUGE burger and milkshake.

Lisa Calandrino
May 4, 20232 min read
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