Walloon Lake surprise Engagement Photography Northern Michigan Photographer

November 25, 2022

Northern Michigan Engagement

So, this was a fun surprise engagement! What a pleasant surprise and the images turned out perfect too! Walloon Lake Surprise Engagement Photography Northern Michigan Photographer

This family has had this beautiful log cabin built by a family member on Walloon Lake forever. It is one of the few original cabins on Walloon Lake now. They come from Florida to visit in the Summer and I have had the opportunity to photograph their beautiful family in the past. This time was different. There was a surprise Engagement planned that everyone knew about except the future Bride!

They even went as far as to pick up the couples golden retriever in Florida and drive it all the way to Northern Michigan to be there for the surprise. Pretty amazing!

Here is just a few samples of the hundreds of images that we made in a very short time.

If you are having an engagement anywhere in Northern Michigan let me help make it memorable. Call Paul Retherford Photography today at 231-445-1793

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Boyne City family photography Lake Charlevoix outdoor Photographer

November 23, 2022

Lake Charlevoix family photography

Whether you are vacationing in a rental home or one of your own in Northern Michigan, how about a family photography session? Look at these beautiful images that can be your family! It only takes a short time to capture images that will last a lifetime. Call Paul Retherford today to book your session up north when you book your vacation so that you get your spot. Boyne City family photography Lake Charlevoix outdoor Photographer

This particular family came from all regions of the USA. They meet up every year at various locations for a family outing week. This year was Lake Charlevoix in Northern Michigan.

Look at this small selection of the 300+ images that they received from the family session. All of the images are theirs to keep and use forever.

Call Paul Retherford Photography today to book your family session. Paul has photographed hundreds of families throughout his 20+ year professional photography career. Trust a pro for your family images.

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More family photography by Paul Retherford Photography. Call for your session today 231-445-1793

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Surprise Wedding Engagement session Petoskey waterfront bayfront park photography

November 23, 2022

Engaged in Petoskey, Michigan

Someone asked me, “Aren’t all Engagements “surprise Engagements?” Well, no, not when it comes to photography. Surprise Engagements are when one of the players does not know that I am photographing what is about to happen. These images are about as real as you can get between the couples. Surprise Wedding Engagement session Petoskey waterfront bayfront park photography

Sean called me to chat about his “plan” for proposing to his girlfriend. They live downstate and were coming up to stay at the Stafford’s Perry Hotel for a few nights. He didn’t know the area. He had never been here.

I walked him through what I do when I photograph these sessions. We talked about a good plan and what could go wrong.

He was looking on Google maps following along as I spoke. He takes great notes which ended up making a perfect plan.

They arrived and he got his bearings in Petoskey. He plotted out the blanket location where they would have their bottle of wine in his head.

The night came for his proposal, and did it ever!!! Wow! I mean WOW!

When the sun peaked out below the clouds just as he got on his knee, it was like a movie. You couldn’t have planned it much better.

A couple walked by just after they got engaged and said, “You don’t realize how lucky you are right now. That was one of the top sunsets I have seen here.” I think so too, but I have seen ALOT of sunsets in my life.:-)

Enjoy the selection of images and call when you get Engaged! 🙂 231-445-1793 Paul Retherford Photography