Prohibition and Pearls Photography

01/21/2025

Hey everyone!

Just a couple of updates:

- If you wanted a session with snow, I’ll be in touch within the next couple of days to start looking at dates! We finally have enough accumulation that I think it will look like a winter wonderland 😍 We just have to get through this cold!

- Policy change: It makes me incredibly sad to have to make this change, but it’s time to change my policy surrounding payment. Payment will now be required in full before gallery delivery for portraits and on or before wedding days for weddings (before any photos are taken).

Unfortunately, it has happened too many times that I have delivered both wedding and portrait galleries before receipt of payment as a gesture of good will, but ultimately never receive payment. Most will say that this should be common sense as a business owner and I agree. I’ve been advised to change policy by more seasoned photographer mentors for a while now, but I ignored their advice because I foolishly hoped that I would be the exception. Lesson learned. Onward and upward. 😊

Looking forward to a great 2025! Stay warm out there! 💕

11/12/2024

Christmas previews have all been delivered via email!

Thank you so much to the families who came out yesterday. I'm so excited to edit the rest! ❤🎄

11/06/2024

I have a few spaces left for my Christmas sessions this weekend that I'd love to fill!

This year's theme is holiday baking! We'll be indoor this year, but there will also be opportunity for some outdoor photos against a backdrop of pine trees if you prefer an outdoor backdrop (and if weather allows).

Reserve your space using this link: https://book.usesession.com/s/BkzTwVe_d

Booking will be open through end of day tomorrow (11/6)!

11/05/2024

All sessions and mini sessions through 10/13 have been delivered!

11/03/2024

Finished up the set for Christmas sessions next weekend! I'm so excited! 🎄

10/30/2024

Sharing this again in hopes of filling more spaces for Paige!

✨Support Paige's Battle with Stage IV Cancer✨

I've been working with Paige and Sam for over 5 years. It's been a gift to photograph and celebrate some of the most beautiful moments in their lives from their engagements to their wedding, graduation, and more. I love them like they are my own family.

Paige lost her father to cancer in 2023 and has been fighting her own battle against cancer since. When things were finally looking better, Paige received the devastating news that the cancer had recurred and spread, resulting in a Stage IV diagnosis.

I'm hosting a day of donation-based sessions in the Brighton/Howell area in an effort to raise money to support Paige during this time.

Here is the link to reserve: https://book.usesession.com/s/x0NX8DmiVG

100% of proceeds will go directly to Paige immediately following the sessions.

If you are unable to attend these sessions, but would still like to help Paige, you can also donate directly to her GoFundMe. Send me a screen capture of your donation and I will add it as a credit to your account to be used toward any future session!

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-paiges-battle-against-stage-iv-cancer?attribution_id=sl%3A06022abd-affa-4aa8-83be-613d828835c5&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp8_t2&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=facebook

Note: I currently have 12 slots available, but may be able to extend my time if more would like to join. If you try to sign up, but all spaces are full, please let me know!

✨If you are local to the Howell/Brighton area, please share this! Paige deserves every bit of help possible✨

10/27/2024

✨Support Paige's Battle with Stage IV Cancer✨

I've been working with Paige and Sam for over 5 years. It's been a gift to photograph and celebrate some of the most beautiful moments in their lives from their engagements to their wedding, graduation, and more. I love them like they are my own family.

Paige lost her father to cancer in 2023 and has been fighting her own battle against cancer since. When things were finally looking better, Paige received the devastating news that the cancer had recurred and spread, resulting in a Stage IV diagnosis.

I'm hosting a day of donation-based sessions in the Brighton/Howell area in an effort to raise money to support Paige during this time.

Here is the link to reserve: https://book.usesession.com/s/x0NX8DmiVG

100% of proceeds will go directly to Paige immediately following the sessions.

If you are unable to attend these sessions, but would still like to help Paige, you can also donate directly to her GoFundMe. Send me a screen capture of your donation and I will add it as a credit to your account to be used toward any future session!

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-paiges-battle-against-stage-iv-cancer?attribution_id=sl%3A06022abd-affa-4aa8-83be-613d828835c5&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp8_t2&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=facebook

Note: I currently have 12 slots available, but may be able to extend my time if more would like to join. If you try to sign up, but all spaces are full, please let me know!

✨If you are local to the Howell/Brighton area, please share this! Paige deserves every bit of help possible✨

10/21/2024

Starting in January 2025, I'm opening my books for longer-term contracts with small businesses and corporations to assist with:

- social media photography + content creation
- creative direction/consult
- commercial photography (ecommerce)
- branding + campaign imagery
- headshots + internal photo needs

I've done this on a smaller scale in previous years with lots of individual branding sessions, but I'm excited to allot more of my schedule to it this year. This isn't intended to replace portraits, but my goal is to shift some of my evenings and weekends to regular working hours so I can spend more time with my family and have better work-life balance.

If you'd like to work together, please reach out via email ([email protected])! This portion of my website is currently in development, but I'd be happy to share some sample galleries and begin the contract process.

I'm really excited about this! ❤

10/21/2024

I'm doing some data housekeeping this morning and thought it would be a good time to remind everyone to download your photos!

Galleries are active for 30 days beyond delivery. Make sure to download to at least two separate locations for safe-keeping! ❤

All galleries through 10/6/24 have been delivered.

10/10/2024

The email for Fall sessions just went out!

It has more detailed information about our location, style guide, map, props, and weather check-in.

I can’t wait to see everyone on Sunday! 🤩

10/08/2024

There is one space remaining for Fall sessions next weekend in South Haven!

I’ll close the booking site on Wednesday and then send over everyone’s style guides + more info about exact location via email! 😊

10/03/2024

This is crazy to think about, but I’m already putting together my holiday set!

Please let me know if you have any particular color or theme requests! I start shopping this week 🤩

09/27/2024

Surprise! I decided to pick two winners for the drawing - one for each session type. If this is your ticket, please reach out to me for further instructions on picking your session!

With all of your help, we were able to raise a grand total of $630 for EP Clarke Elementary!

Thank you all so much for helping these kiddos❤️

09/26/2024

Today is the last day to purchase raffle tickets! Winner will be drawn tomorrow! ❤️

✨RAFFLE FOR MINI SESSION✨

EP Clarke Elementary is raising funds for a brand new playground during their annual Paws on the Path fundraiser! In order to help raise these funds, I'm hosting a raffle for a donated space at either my Fall or Holiday Mini Sessions ($325 value).

Tickets are $10 each and all proceeds go toward the fundraiser. The winner will be announced Friday evening (September 27th).

Please message me privately or send an email to [email protected] to purchase your ticket(s). Donations will be completed online through the school and are 100% tax-deductible!

Fall sessions will take place in South Haven on Sunday, October 13th.
Holiday will take place in St. Joseph on Sunday, November 10th.
The winner will be able to select which session they'd like to attend.

If you're unable to donate, I would really appreciate sharing this post! These kiddos are so deserving of new equipment. ❤

09/23/2024

✨RAFFLE FOR MINI SESSION✨

EP Clarke Elementary is raising funds for a brand new playground during their annual Paws on the Path fundraiser! In order to help raise these funds, I'm hosting a raffle for a donated space at either my Fall or Holiday Mini Sessions ($325 value).

Tickets are $10 each and all proceeds go toward the fundraiser. The winner will be announced Friday evening (September 27th).

Please message me privately or send an email to [email protected] to purchase your ticket(s). Donations will be completed online through the school and are 100% tax-deductible!

Fall sessions will take place in South Haven on Sunday, October 13th.
Holiday will take place in St. Joseph on Sunday, November 10th.
The winner will be able to select which session they'd like to attend.

If you're unable to donate, I would really appreciate sharing this post! These kiddos are so deserving of new equipment. ❤

09/09/2024

I spy my little logo!

Supporting our schools and giving back to our local community is incredibly important to me. Your continued support is what makes things like this possible. Many thanks from myself and the students at St. Joseph Public Schools! ❤️

09/09/2024

New unexpected photography love unlocked: Food photography!

In my spare time (as very much a hobby), I do a small amount of content creation over on TikTok. This has helped me develop my video skills SO much and I'm also a perpetual student who loves learning new things and being creative, so it's been an amazing outlet. I'm having so much fun!

I share all kinds of creative projects there, but more recently, I've absolutely loved learning more about baking, developing recipes, cake decorating, and food styling.

I'd love to do more food photography! I would like to expand my portfolio to work with restaurants and bakeries in the future, so if you know anyone looking for assistance with this, send them my way! ❤

09/08/2024

It's my favorite time of year for beach portraits. Temperatures are a bit cooler, the beaches are getting emptier by the day, and sunset time is earlier.

I still have some weekday evenings available before it gets too chilly! Reach out via email ([email protected]) to reserve your space!🩷