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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Buying a gift for Mom is HARD. She will probably tell you she doesn’t need anything. Or you won’t think anything you pick out is good enough. But we are here to tell you that we have the PERFECT gift idea!

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We know what Mom wants.  Or what YOU want and can tell your significant other.  And the best part?  This gift continues to gain value over time.  It will become more and more special with each passing day.  

That’s right! It’s a photo session!  Here’s what we are offering this year: 

❤️ $100 OFF Family Sessions

🤩 $200 OFF Extended Family Sessions

Family sessions are perfect for spouses or those expanding their families. 

Extended family sessions are the BEST gift to go in on with your siblings for mom this year.  All of your families get together with the parents for an extended family session.  Mom gets pictures with her grandbabies and updated family photos of each of her kids.  What could be better than that?!

We’ve Got Carefully Curated Gift Cards Too!

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And many more…

So email us today to get your Gift Card and give yourself a pat on the back because you are going to be Mom’s favorite.

Email hello@visionphotomi.com for more information or visit our website http://www.visionphotomi.com

Dean – Hospital Newborn Session – Michigan Newborn Photographer

Our First Moments Sessions, often referred to as Fresh 48 or Hospital Newborn Sessions, are the most underrated perk of our Milestone Collections. I stand behind this statement 100 percent. Whether this is your first baby or your last, this session is beautifully documented art of the first moments of your baby’s life. That’s pretty powerful.

Parents holding baby for the first time in the hospital

Three Reasons Why You Should do a First Moments Session

Hospital Newborn photos.  Baby holding dad's finger for the first time.
  1. The Details – These are the focus of this session. The hospital bands, the wrinkly toes, the umbilical cord, the peach fuzz… It may seem like these details will stay for a while so you can soak them in, but the reality is that they change quickly. And more often than not, you are in survival mode and won’t get as much time to lock them into your memory as you think you will.
Hospital Newborn Photo Session

2. The bond – This chapter of your parenting story is on it’s very first page. How cool is that?! These moments are some of the most important of your entire life. You can now officially hold your baby in your arms. You can see their features, smell them, kiss their cheeks, do skin-to-skin. All of these moments are monumental and deserve to be documented.

Parents with new baby in the hospital

3. The Story – I am guessing that you, the reader, don’t have photos like this from when you were born. But I am pretty confident that you wish you did. These are the first moments of your baby’s life. For them to be able to look back and relive it through images would be a priceless gift to be able to give them.

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Now that I’ve tugged on your heart strings (and ovaries), lets go back to my original statement. The First Moments Session is the most underrated perk of our Milestone Collections. What I mean by this is that you have the option to add this session on for a discounted rate to any of our Milestone Collections. Or you can swap it out for one of the sessions in our collections.

Don’t miss this opportunity to document the FIRSTS. You’ll never regret having these moments preserved forever. Email hello@visionphotomi.com or Contact Us Here for more information.

Josh + Jordyn – Playa Del Carmen, Mexico Destination Wedding

I first met Josh and Jordyn when I did a model call looking for an adventurous couple who love to travel and aren’t shy in front of the camera. This is exactly who these two are and I’m so happy they submitted an application. Our first session was in Hocking Hills and it was just as dreamy as you can imagine. I’ll have to go back and blog that session soon!

You can only guess my excitement when they told me they were getting married in Mexico and wanted me to be there for their big day. If I could be a full-time destination wedding photographer, I would. I could go on about how beautiful it was, but I’ll let the pictures do the talking.

Wedding Venue: Sandos Playacar – Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

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Next up…. the First Look. Spoiler alert: there were tears

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Now it’s time for Bridal Portraits around the Resort

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Wedding Ceremony Time

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Cocktail Hour and Bridal Portraits Pt. 2

Destination wedding reception in Mexico
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bride and groom walking on the beach in Playa Del Carmen Mexico
Bride and groom kissing in Mexico destination wedding
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All wedding guests cheers together for a portrait at a destination wedding

Thank you, Josh and Jordyn, for an unbelievable trip. You guys are wonderful. I love your friends and family and I can’t wait to continue documenting your story. Congratulations! I wish you many years of happiness!

Meet the Photographers Part 1 – Metro Detroit Photographer

Every once in a while, we have to jump in front of the camera and put ourselves in your shoes. This requires us to show our faces more often so you can get to know your photographers better! We recently had a branding session done and it was a blast. We laughed, posed, and then, things got awkward. The goal was to get a fresh set of content with a spring vibe and individual images of each of us. Here are a few favorites of the group.

Venue: LMP Collective

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As a team, we all have different strengths that I thought would be fun to highlight in the session. No one knew I was doing this so presenting them with their name was a blast!

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Stay tuned our our next post where we highlight each of the photographers so you can get to know us a little more!

If you’re ready to book a session or wedding with a bunch of weirdos like us, please contact us to start chatting!

Special shout out to our girl Sara of Sara Meteyer Photography for hanging with us and taking these. We will share her branding photos soon!

Four Reasons You Need a Simple Session in Your Life – Rochester, Michigan Family Photographer

Simple sessions became popular a few years ago and they aren’t going away anytime soon. These sessions are done in a photography studio on a simple white seamless background. Subjects are asked to wear white, and for good reason. It keeps everything simple. If the modern simplistic photos aren’t enough of a reason, I am going to give you four more to help you understand why you need this session in your life.

Simple Session -  Rochester Michigan Photographer
  1. These sessions are timeless. There isn’t any trendy decor (although I love my boho vibes) or edits (cough, cough, muted film edits). These are simply black and white photos that will never go out of style.
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2. The focus is simply on the subject. These sessions are sometimes referred to as “personality sessions” and for good reason! The entire session is focused on the expressions and capturing details details and personality.

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3. Outfit selection is a breeze. There is no need to stress about coordinating colors or patterns. You don’t have to decide if you’re going to pretend you always walk around in flowy gowns versus leggings and a sweatshirt. Just throw on some jeans and a white top and you’re good to go!

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4. These images make excellent wall decor. Since they are simple and black and white, they will go perfectly in almost any room. So many of our clients blow these up and hang them as pieces of art (because that’s what they truly are) to showcase in their home.

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If you’re ready to book your Simple Session, contact us today!

Winter Snow Session – Michigan Family Photographer

When Allie contacted me about doing a session with her beautiful dog, Chevy in the snow, I couldn’t say YES fast enough. Winter photo sessions are so underrated and honestly, they are my absolute favorite. Michigan weather is not always predictable but when we get these big snowfalls, I can’t help but want to take my camera out and play. There is something about freshly fallen snow that makes my creative heart sing. This session happened at a beautiful field in Clarkston, Michigan with towering pine trees covered in freshly fallen snow. Chevy was so happy to play in the snow with her mama and they even were matching with their colors. You should always bring your puppy for a photo session since they are part of the family! - Jenay

If you are in the Metro-Detroit area and would like a photo session in the snow, please email hello@visionphotomi.com to book your session!

Spring/Summer Bookings are Live!

Metro Detroit is full of beautiful locations to do photo sessions. Especially in the spring and summer. Our booking calendar is officially LIVE! Be sure to book one of the sessions before they are gone! See full calendar and book your session here

In Studio Motherhood Sessions Book Here

Book Garden Sessions Here

Book Greenhouse Sessions Here

Book City Sessions Here

Book Carnival Sessions Here

Book Beach Sessions Here

Fry Family – Siesta Key Session

When my two favorite things (photography and travel) collide, it makes everything make sense. Siesta Key has become one of my favorite places to visit with my family and this is my second time taking on photo sessions while I am there. It also happens to be the second annual photo shoot for this family too. Paul is a professional baseball player for the Toronto Blue Jays and spring training happens to be in Florida. So when his wife Paige realized that my trip matched up with them being down there, we made it happen! Here are a few favorites from this session

Spring Blooms Sessions

Spring is right around the corner! When the flowers bloom on the trees, they are beautiful but they only stay for a short time. Lets get your spring session scheduled before the trees turn green!

Levi – 6 Month Milestone Session

This little buddy was so sweet for his session. And of course I couldn’t pass up the perfect “family” tattoo on dad. I can’t wait for his next milestone session! – Jenay