Up-Close & Personal Photography

Up-Close & Personal Photography 2024 Blue Water Best of Best Finalist 🏆✨
Studio located in Kenockee, MI. Specializing in creative & candid portraiture. Est. 2018
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We can plan out the scenery & outfits to match the vibe of your style & relationship for your engagement collection. We ...
06/05/2026

We can plan out the scenery & outfits to match the vibe of your style & relationship for your engagement collection. We can chat all things wedding- planning for your future together & touching back on past history and first dates.
Each of us learning as we go.
We'll touch base tons of times leading up to meeting.
After meeting. And through out the whole process of documenting your story.
Getting to know each other on multiple levels to connect in an organic way.
This is all my 'normal' for engaged couples.

But what truly stuck out to me with Jenny & Joe,
was the way they were learning through the process of each portion of their shoot. I'd prompt them, they'd chat it out and then get reassurance. Laugh it off (where I'd snap the cutest darn real smiles)! And then they'd play it out and have fun with it.

However once we were back to their truck
and playing around with what felt like
their favorite place to be.
I finally captured
Their very own
True. Relaxation.
& Organically comforted connection.

And instantly I knew we broke the ice.
These would be my favorite shots from the entire collection.
I remember saying
"This just feels more YOU! "
And they both just looked at each other, nodded and smiled super big. There it was, the golden shot.
The real connection.
The real feeling of home for each of them.
Not prompted. Just pure purity.

Check out the comments for the reply from Jenny, once she received her sneaks! BEST REPLY EVER!
UGH! I LOVE MY JOB 🥹😍✨

06/03/2026

It’s been a while! LIVE updates 🚨✨

The sweetest quick peek from The Fuller Family's most recent maternity collection. Little Miss Amelia is becoming a big ...
06/02/2026

The sweetest quick peek from The Fuller Family's most recent maternity collection.
Little Miss Amelia is becoming a big sis & welcoming her sibling into the world in just a few short weeks.
While I was super privileged to learn the gender during our time together. Mom & Dad have decided to keep the details- whether Amelia will be gaining a baby sister or baby brother- under pretty tight wraps.
Farrah reminded me that only she, her husband, their OB **and I** are in on the secret. Not even the besties or grandparents will know until baby is here!
THE PRESSURE IS SO REAL! And seriously what an honor, the biggest honor I've felt yet!!

AHHH!
I love my job. It comes with the neatest perks!

I think it’s time to bring on my mini, she’s been asking for years!   So I’m curious & I need insight from the grapevine...
06/02/2026

I think it’s time to bring on my mini, she’s been asking for years!
So I’m curious & I need insight from the grapevine!
Would you be open to our daughter joining in on sessions to capture a neat secondary perspective?
Eventually she would love to work up to joining me on wedding days, however I’d like to get her acquainted and accustomed to being behind the lens and understanding the communication processes first!
What do you think?!

"We love coming to you because we know we can look and feel comfortable, and still anticipate loving every single image ...
06/01/2026

"We love coming to you because we know we can look and feel comfortable, and still anticipate loving every single image you provide for us."
Sabrina brought this to my attention, during our time together while we captured her most recent maternity collection. All while she was in a sports bra and leggings, paired with dad's plain white tee and favorite basketball shorts.
And honestly, if she wouldn't have said it- I probably would've never even considered someone who NEVER wears khakis or jeans, to feel uncomfortable in such clothing- just for some fresh portraits.
Because a photoshoot doesn't always have to consist of a pressed wardrobe or a styled outfit that you'll never wear again.
While it's nice to look formal, it's nice to feel comfortable and SEEN too. And that's just as important to me!
I always start my sessions out with
"I want you to FEEL comfortable, so you LOOK comfortable!".
However, it looks like I'll be touching on this concept during consultations too- because I LOVE this blip of info so much!

Sarah & Dylan | Golden Hour at The Golf Course   A dreamy evening for engagements, planned out at their actual wedding v...
05/23/2026

Sarah & Dylan | Golden Hour at The Golf Course
A dreamy evening for engagements, planned out at their actual wedding venue. Can I just say, I absolutely loved this idea!
What a neat way to not only incorporate their venue, but also a great way to scout out spots for formal photos during their actual wedding day.
We soaked up the perfect weather and splices of sunshine, while venturing around the entire course together. Sarah loved the variety of trees and endless scenery. While Dylan thoroughly enjoyed trailing the golf cart around during the dreamiest sunset- with his life long love, his bride-to-be.
I can't wait to be back in a few months, capturing them as The Fullers officially. 😍🤍✨

Something big is in our plans. ✨
05/22/2026

Something big is in our plans. ✨

A moment for all of the amazing formal looks from The Bennardo's engagement collection captured at The Sharp Farm.
05/19/2026

A moment for all of the amazing formal looks from The Bennardo's engagement collection captured at The Sharp Farm.

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