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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


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


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


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


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


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
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