Mid-Michigan child and family portrait photography.

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Lighthouse Photography and photographer Julie Allen, offer photography services in Michigan to the Genesee County and surrounding areas including but not limited to: Flint, Davison, Grand Blanc, Lapeer, Burton, Fenton, Flushing, Frankenmuth, Detroit, Saginaw, Bay City, Lansing, Swartz Creek, Chesaning, Owosso, Clarkston, Goodrich, Atlas, and Clio.

Please contact Julie Allen about becoming your Michigan family portrait photographer.

810-265-4276

Julie@thelighthousephotography.com

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Lighthouse Photography offers a variety of services including: newborn, maternity, child, family, pet, seniors portraits, and commercial photography. Also now offering Picture-Perfect Handbags. Picture-Perfect Handbags, are purses, totes, clutch's, backpacks and diaperbags with your photo on them. Otherwise know as photo bags, or custom photo purses.

Michigan Child / Family Photographer, Davison, Michigan Photographer- While we do have a studio, we love to highly recommend you consider having your session take place at your home or at an outdoor location. Julie really likes to just observe your family interaction and take candid shots while your child plays. We try to avoid having to pose your child, which causes stress on the child and the parents (because the child won't stay still). Instead Julie will interact with your child, chase them around, play with them and capture those natural smiles, giggles, hugs, and the love that flows from your family. We recommend bold trendy clothing for portraits that pop, or simple white t-shirts for a more classic portrait. Wardrobe changes are not a problem during your session as we do not over book and leave plenty of time to capture many priceless images!

Michigan Maternity / Newborn Photographer, Davison, Michigan Photographer- We are so happy to offer newborn and maternity sessions in the comfort of your own home. Baring the beautiful pregnant belly and capturing it in portraits can be such a wonderful way of remembering your pregnancy. Don't worry about stretchmarks because all our bellys are are touched up to remove blemishes and stretchmarks. Your belly will be truely beautiful. Julie prefers that you have your significant others (and any children) present during your session. There is nothing more precious than your husband's hands and your children's hands touching your belly. Once you have had your baby, we understand that the first two weeks are extremely difficult and busy for you. Julie has been there and understands that traveling to see a photographer is not high on the list of things to do during those first weeks. However capturing your little one during that time is extremely important. Babies only have that beautiful curled look during the first 2 weeks. It is also the perfect time because they are sleeping most of the time, and their baby acne hasn't started yet. This is why we come to you. You can stay at home and let us get those beautiful portraits of your new baby. We do ask that you let us know ahead of time when your due date is so that we can set aside time for this session for you. Newborn sessions can last for 1-2 hours because we work around your newborn's schedule and have no problem waiting for feedings, changes etc.

Michigan Pet Photographer, Davison, Michigan Photographer- Being an animal lover, Julie has no problem being friendly with your furry family members, and capturing portraits of them for you. She does prefer that we do these sessions at your home or at an outdoor location, because your pet is more at ease in these places (and our dog Maci would want to play with them if they came to the studio). Julie is allergic to cats, so we do ask that cat photography take place outside only. If you want to include your pet in your family portrait- no problem!

Michigan Senior Portraits, Davison, Michigan senior photographer- We offer senior photography that covers both your outdoor portraits and your yearbook portrait. We love to try to capture portraits that Mom likes, and your teen will be happy with also. We welcome you to do your sessions both on the same day. We highly recommend that you pay attention to your clothing choices, and making sure your hair is looking it's best. We can and will touch up blemishes on your finished portraits.

Michigan Commercial Photography- We offer photography services to other businesses that are needing a photographer. Julie has taken pictures for advertising purposes for many area businesses. Please just email her if you have an interest in this area and she will let you know if it is something she can help you with.

Photography Tips: One very important photography tip is to try to allow your children and yourselves to act natural in front of the camera. Forget that the camera is there and just interact and have fun with your child. Another great photography tip is to stay away from busy patterns on your clothing. Colorful trendy clothing is encouraged but with family pictures you need to have some matching theme between everyones clothes. You cannot go wrong with plain white t-shirts for a classic timeless look.

Michigan Black and white photography, Davison, Michigan photography- Julie offers all her portraits in color, black and white, and sepia (antique). There is no extra charge for black and white photography or sepia portraits.