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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

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, 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

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

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

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

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