Gills Pier Beach/ Senior

Brooke’s grandfather used to own a home on Gills Pier Beach and she has family that is still nearby. She spent visits as a child playing on the shore and enjoying the beauty of northern Michigan. As a 2023 senior, Brooke was interested in having her portraits reflect her love of the outdoors and the area.

Since she and her Mom were coming for a short visit we picked two back-to-back days in case of poor weather. I also scouted around for a field of wildflowers (daisies)that Brooke was hoping for and checked the beach since we had some alewives die off earlier in the month.

We met and started at Fisher’s Happy Hour Tavern outside. Had fun exploring. Then headed to the field.

Brooke brought several outfits to use throughout the session. After a quick change, we headed down the road to Gills Pier.

Brooke’s Mom got permission to use the beach at her Dad’s former residence.

We all enjoyed the extended session and the sunset was definitely worth waiting for!

Congratulations, Brooke on your upcoming graduation!

I know you will do incredible things in the years to come :)

“Tracy was amazing! My daughter’s senior pictures came out beautiful. She wanted natural-looking photos that weren’t the typical posed photos. Tracy made her feel at ease and they had fun together. Thanks so much, Tracy!” ~Maria

a portrait of a senior in a green dress at Fishers Happy Hour outside in front of a white flowering shrub.

 

 

 

 

 

a portrait of a 2023 senior girl in a silk green dress with long brown hair near gills pier.

 

 

 

a graduating senior girl in a black top and blue jeans sitting in a field of daisies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a closeup portrait of a graduating female senior with hazel eyes.

 

 

 

A girl in a white dress jumps in the waves at sunset at the beach of lake Michigan

Have to include her beautiful Mom :)

 

 

 

 

 

a girl backlit by the setting sun shakes her long hair.

 

 

A girl in a white dress in lake Michigan in June at sunset.

Oh hey!Im Tracy.

My mission is to be open to your ideas and help you to relax and enjoy your time in front of the camera. Let’s laugh and explore together.I help make the experience personal and genuine, while paying attention to the smallest of details.

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"karunaphoto is a traverse city photographer and travels to northern mi counties and worldwide. available for weddings, families, seniors, and proposals