Family memories and fun in Union Pier, MI photoshoot at the beach!


Last summer, I enjoyed so many photo sessions out at Lake Michigan! Specifically, I was in Union Pier, MI several times photographing a few families for the first time! I enjoyed venturing this little area so much, and meeting some new faces!

During this session, I met Megan, Mike & their girlies and headed down to the beach to photograph them by the lake! These were so fun to take, and at the end of our session, as always - I encourage kiddos to get fun and jump in! (or at least dip their feet in, whatever mom & dads are usually ok with lol) I really enjoyed seeing Union Pier so many times last summer and can't wait to go back in 2025 for more family (or other types of) sessions! It is such a cute area with such friendly people! I'll be sharing more sessions on my blog from union pier & new buffalo MI because I went there so much last summer!

SCROLL TO THE END for the fun pics!!

A family of four poses together on a beach at sunset with cloudy skies and Lake Michigan waves in the background
Family of four enjoying a sunset moment together on a sandy beach with cloudy sky and lake backdrop.
Two sisters posing back to back at sunset on a sandy beach with waves rolling in along the shoreline.
Two young sisters pose back-to-back at the beach during sunset, one in red and one in white.
Two siblings pose back-to-back on a beach at sunset, one wearing a white sweater and one in a red top.
Two sisters share a joyful embrace while standing on a beach at sunset.
Two friends laughing and enjoying sunset together on a beach with ocean waves in the background.

I think red might just be one of my favorite colors to photograph! Although I love all warmer colors.

Happy family enjoying a sunset moment together while laughing on a scenic beach during golden hour.
Romantic sunset moment on a scenic beach with cloudy sky and ocean waves in the background.
Three people walk together and hold hands along a beach shoreline at sunset while waves crash nearby.
Family walking and holding hands on a sandy beach at sunset with calm ocean waters and golden sky.
A girl in a cozy white knit sweater smiles over her shoulder at the beach during golden hour.
A couple stands barefoot on a sandy beach at sunset with gentle waves rolling onto the shore.
A family shares a joyful moment together while standing on a beach at sunset.
A couple embraces while looking out at a moody ocean view under dramatic cloudy skies at sunset.
A romantic couple embraces on a beach at sunset with dramatic cloudy skies overhead.

Ok - here are some more of the fun ones!

A small boat floats alone on a vast ocean beneath dramatic stormy clouds in muted teal tones.
People swimming in a vast ocean under dramatic cloudy skies with waves rolling in on a moody day.
Two people in swimsuits running along the shoreline at sunset with moody clouds overhead and waves lapping at their feet.
Two friends splash into the ocean at sunset with dramatic cloudy skies overhead at the beach.
Dramatic seascape with stormy clouds over dark ocean waters and small rocky outcrops breaking the surface at sunset.
Two silhouettes stand in calm ocean waters during a dramatic sunset with dark storm clouds overhead.
Two swimmers sit at the edge of the beach at sunset as gentle waves wash over them on a tranquil evening.
Two people in swimwear splash and play in the ocean waves during a vibrant sunset over the water.
Silhouetted figures stand in calm ocean waters during a dramatic cloudy sunset with orange sky reflections.
Child poses in a green swimsuit at the beach during a colorful sunset over the ocean.
Two peeple playing in ocean waves at sunset with dramatic orange and purple cloudy sky in background.
A person stands in shallow ocean water during a vibrant sunset with dramatic clouds in the sky.
A scenic beach sunset moment with people wrapped in towels standing on the sandy shore near the ocean waters.
People enjoying a sunset moment on a sandy beach with pine trees and dramatic clouds in the background.