Hi, I'm Jazmine with a "z"!
I’m a coffee enthusiast, lifelong bookworm, and proud overthinker who took a leap of faith in June 2020 — leaving college at 19 to build this business in the middle of a global pandemic! By October 2021, I had also become a mother.
Those early years required grit, sacrifice, and a whole lot of belief in something bigger than myself. But the calling was clear: I wasn’t just building a photography business... I was building something that helps people preserve what matters most.
Everyone deserves to be remembered.
When I was a high school senior, I received only digital files from my own session. At the time, it felt like enough. Years later, I could only find two or three saved in an old Google Drive.
The rest were gone.
Those images were part of the mosaic that made me who I was in that season of life, and losing them felt like losing pieces of my own story. That experience shaped everything for me.
Photography shouldn’t live in forgotten folders or disappear into the cloud. It should live on your walls. In your hands. In the everyday spaces where your life unfolds!
Whether you’re a parent, a senior, or celebrating an exciting chapter of your story, you deserve to be seen — and remembered — now. Exactly as you are.
What kind of legacy are you leaving behind?
Will your children, friends, and family members have tangible pieces of your story to hold onto?
If the answer isn’t a confident yes, that’s where I come in.
I help families, seniors, and couples throughout Northern Michigan create custom portrait artwork designed to preserve their stories beautifully. Not just for today, but for generations.
If you believe your memories deserve more than digital storage, we’ll be a perfect fit ✨
I’d be honored to help you preserve this season beautifully. When you’re ready, let’s begin.
"A photograph is the pause button of life, and life is meant to be absolutely full of excitement and beauty!"
My Little Family
This is my family — the heart behind everything I create.
Arianna, born in October 2021, changed me in ways I never expected. Motherhood sharpened my awareness of how fleeting each season truly is. The tiny details. The expressions. The everyday moments that quietly become fading memories.
Oliver joined us in January 2023, bringing his own joyful energy into our home. Watching these two grow — side by side — has deepened my understanding of why preserving each season of life matters so much.
My passion for family portraiture isn’t theoretical. It’s personal. It’s rooted in rocking babies at midnight and realizing how quickly they outgrow your arms.
I’m endlessly grateful for my husband, Jonathon, whose steady support makes this life and business possible. He has believed in this dream from the very beginning, and I likely would not have come so far without him at my side.
And of course, our family includes Phoebe and Scooby, our loyal, tail-wagging companions (and yes, Scooby is Phoebe’s dad). We recently adopted a new furry companion, Morrigan; however, she has yet to be photographed by yours truly. They are proof that four-legged family members are just as much a part of your story as the two-legged ones. Which is why they’re always welcome in your portraits!
Because family — in every form — deserves to be remembered.
Phoebe - Age 3 years
Scooby - Age 5 years
The Heart Behind the Lens
Family is everything to me, and it’s why I connect so naturally with children during sessions. I love creating playful, relaxed environments where giggles, genuine smiles, and authentic connection flow freely — the moments that become treasured, timeless portraits that shape your legacy!
When I’m not photographing, you’ll often find me with an iced coffee in hand, exploring downtown cafés, browsing Northern Michigan’s small shops, or lost in a book (yes, Fourth Wing and Thone of Glass, again!). At home, life is full, wrangling my two littles, catching a few episodes of Bridgerton, The 100, or Game of Thrones, all while planning my next creative project.
Even on my “days off,” I’m drawn back to editing your portraits. My style is vibrant and true to life, capturing authentic expressions and emotional depth so your images reflect who you really are: joyful, imperfect, and full of love.
I’m constantly inspired by unique perspectives and love collaborating on creative projects here in Northern Michigan. Every family, every person has a story, and my passion is turning that story into heirloom-quality artwork that will be cherished for generations.
"Our pictures are our footprints. It's the best way to tell people that we were here."
—Joe McNally