I had the absolute joy of joining the Tepe Family for a fun-filled photo session at one of my favorite spots in Northern Michigan Sleeping Bear Point. From the moment we arrived at the trailhead, I knew it was going to be a relaxed and playful evening.

There’s something special about starting your day knowing you’re about to witness a life-changing “yes.” I headed up to hike up Empire Bluff Trail, one of the most breathtaking spots in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. I had a special mission: to capture a surprise proposal with Lake Michigan as the stunning backdrop.

There’s something magical about a quiet, windswept beach at sunrise, especially when it's shared with a sweet family making vacation memories in Northern Michigan.

After a long day of sunrise-to-sunset sessions, there’s truly no better way to end the evening than with a beautiful engagement session, and that’s exactly how I wrapped up the day with Mikayla and Troy.