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In-Home Family Photo Session | West Bloomfield Relaxed Family Photos
Join the dance of laughter, love, and candid moments during Theresa and Sam's intimate in-home photo session expertly captured by a seasoned documentary family photographer, Kate Cagle. Explore the beauty of everyday life, creating lasting memories full of joy and authenticity.
The Artful Balance: Bridging Lifestyle and Documentary Photography for Detroit Metro Families
In the world of Michigan family photography, lifestyle reigns with its relaxed, 'just chilling' vibe, while documentary is the no-nonsense storyteller capturing life's raw, unfiltered essence.
Dad-Friendly Photo Sessions: Embracing Candid Documentary Style Photography
Dads, reimagine family photos with Detroit's candid documentary-style photography. Celebrate genuine connections, chaos, and laughter, capturing your family's unique dynamic. Embrace real, beautifully imperfect moments. Discover the perfect way to showcase your family's bond with a photographer who gets it.
Print Your Photos
The importance of leaving a tangible legacy by printing your photos.
Backyard Bliss: A Playful Family Phot Session Under the Sun
A Family Photo Session at Stoney Creek Metro Park
Things to do During Your Fall Documentary Session
Let’s deep dive into my personal favorite activities for your Fall Documentary Family Photo Session. Each one of these activities, and trust me when I say there are so many, makes for the perfect fall family documentary session!
Ways to Prepare For Your Fall Family Photos
So you have booked your fall family photo session; now what? Here are some tips to get your family ready for Fall in Michigan.
What to Wear to Your Fall Family Photos
Here are four easy tips to help you prepare your outfit for your Fall family photo session in Michigan.
Why Should You Book Your Documentary Family Session NOW
What is documentary family photography?
Telling genuine unscripted family stories with a relaxed family photo session in Southeast Michigan and beyond.
Troy, Michigan Milestone Photo Sessions
I feel grateful to have had the opportunity to capture these precious milestones with my dear family friends, and I hope to continue creating cherished memories for families for years to come.
How to Choose the Right Photographer for Your Family
Finding the perfect photographer who understands the amazingness that is your family can be tricky. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be! I have compiled my five best tips for finding the perfect photographer for your family photos!
5 Unique Activities to Do During Your Summer Documentary Family Photo Session
I love a traditional Lifestyle Family photo session, but nothing says summer fun than some of the cool activities I suggest here.
Photographing Baby’s First Birthday in Farmington, Michigan
Photographing Baby B’s first birthday in Farmington, Michigan.
How to prepare your family for your summer session.
With summer right around the corner, it is time to book your family photo session. Here are some tips for fellow Michiganders if you are booking your Lifestyle Family Photo Session.
Four Myths About Documentary Family Photography
If you are used to traditional family photo sessions here are some myths about Documentary Family Photography to put you at ease before your family photo session.
A Grand Blanc Family Photo Session
I photographed the Aldertons in their third Year in the Life Documentary Family Session. We played around with some posing and guiding for some Lifestyle images as well.
What to Wear to a Documentary Family Photo Session
It all begins with an idea.