Category Archives: Local Businesses

Saying “I Do” in Northern Michigan: 3 Top Wedding Venues

Hey there! Planning a wedding can feel kinda overwhelming, so I wanted to share a few of the coolest spots I've found…

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a photo of a senior in Traverse City

Senior Photos/ Traverse City

Recently I had the privilege of photographing Lauren's senior photos at the botanical gardens in Traverse…

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A pregnant woman with blond hair stands cradling her baby bump at the botanical gardens in traverse city

Traverse City Botanical Gardens/Pregnancy Photos

The evening light at the Traverse City botanical gardens was so beautiful and made for a perfect backdrop for Grace and…

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Rodasi Campbell// Branding Photos

What do you think of when you think of branding photos? Well, Rodasi Campbell had a clear vision of what she wanted for…

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Terrain// Bellaire, Mi

On March 26th, 2022 Terrain restaurant in Bellaire, Mi hosted Cellar 1914 wines for their very first wine dinner. I…

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Social Butterfly Weddings & Events

When you are planning a wedding it's so helpful to have someone who can help you bring it all to fruition! And this…

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Maria and Leelanau Sound

With so many things to do and think about from the last year, I wanted to take a breath and give some thanks to the…

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Alisyn//Elberta Beach//

On a bright summer evening, I met Alisyn and her Mom at Elberta beach to create her senior pictures. 2021 Seniors…

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Golf Outing // Arcadia Bluffs

I had the immense pleasure of photographing my first golf outing at Arcadia Bluffs back in August. The guys all met…

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Traverse City Community Garden

Most of the time my workplace is indoors in front of my laptop editing photos from the community. And while I did do…

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Shann//Logan//Rodasi// Headshots/

I’m a photographer who absolutely loves a challenge and I’m confident I bring something special to the table that you…

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Chantal is the owner of waterfire vineyard and is holding a glass of her wine.

WaterFire Vineyards// Kewadin

A trip to WaterFire Vineyards. I’m on my way to revisit WaterFire Vineyards in Kewadin, MI again. It's a gorgeous…

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BluStone Vineyard / Leelanau Michigan

A few month's ago I had the privilege of meeting Tom and Joan Knighton, owner's of Blustone Vineyard . I was on…

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Zeoli’s Italian Restaurant/ Clawson, Michigan

I am so excited and proud to share my brother Scott and his families new restaurant! Zeoli's in Clawson, MI.  The…

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Townline Ciderworks Williamsburg Michigan

Exploring Townline Ciderworks, for the magazine Edible Grande Traverse, was a treat! Located in Williamsburg, Mi.,…

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GVSU Networking

A while back I was invited to photograph GVSU students at the Hagerty Conference center in Traverse City. Attendees…

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Rodasi Portraits

Rodasi... "Is an international teacher + speaker based out of Traverse City, Michigan," and has been my friend for 15…

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Chef Dinner Traverse City Michigan

Women from all over the northern Michigan food industry, came together to create fantastic chef dinner, called "Birds…

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Ethanology in Elk Rapids

Ethanology Just before the Holidays, at the end of 2017, I had my first visit to Ethanology! Located at 127 Ames…

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Did you have an extra special Holiday??

Did you have an extra special Holiday??  I hope so! And if you are newly engaged or planning your 2018 wedding, I…

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Brengman Brothers Winery

On a gorgeous afternoon, in early October, I was privileged to learn all about Brengman Brothers Winery. Really a…

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Snowbird Inn

On a gorgeous afternoon, at the end of July, I toured the Snowbird Inn.  The rooms are all stunning and the caretakers…

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Co+Cafe

A few weeks ago, I learned my friends Otto and Laura were going to be hosting Co+Cafe in their…

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Bridal Hairstyles Salon Saloon

My beautiful and talented friends at Salon Saloon will be at the NM Elite Wedding Expo this Sunday demonstrating…

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King Orchards

I loved my early summer visit to King Orchards in Central Lake. The day was warm and full of sunshine. Carrie…

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"karunaphoto is a traverse city photographer and travels to northern mi counties + worldwide. KarunaPhoto is queer-friendly and is available for weddings, families, graduating seniors, and proposals