Sam + Mimi | Proposal at The Mill

From the very moment that Sam called us to share his proposal vision, we were fully invested.

He shared all about their love for Northern Michigan and specifically his dream of proposing at The Mill in Glen Arbor. They would celebrate afterward with dinner at Farm Club. Sam made the plan to take Mimi up North for the weekend and the scene was set (thanks to the wonderful team at The Mill) with flowers and candles on the deck overlooking the river. Here, he surprised her with the sweetest proposal followed by the coziest engagement photos both inside and outside the cafe.

These photos from last year transport us right back to those joyful moments. The sound of the river, the smell of fresh brewed coffee, and the glow of the sunlight pouring through the windows. Sam and Mimi instantly felt like friends and they were so easy to celebrate. It was such an honor to have witnessed and documented this milestone in their lives.

Tom + Jenn | In-Home Maternity and family

It’s always a special opportunity when we have the chance to capture different milestones for our couples. It really feels like we get to be a part of their story, and what an honor that is. Tom and Jenn invited us into their home twice last winter. The first for some intimate and cozy maternity photos—to celebrate this life stage and exciting journey of parenthood they were about to embark on. And the second time came with the happy news of the birth of their daughter. We got to cheer them on and meet their perfect baby girl for their first ever family portraits. In this blogpost, we’ve combined both sessions to honor both the anticipation that comes with pregnancy and the newness that comes with birth. Congratulations Tom and Jenn, we can’t wait to see how your story further unfolds and capture your family as it grows.

2025 in Review | Behind the Scenes

Whether we are being goofy or simply testing the lighting at a particular spot, we always have a few behind the scenes shots after every session and wedding. They don’t usually make it into our clients final galleries, but instead of letting them sit in our archives, we like to round them up at the end of every year and give you a little peek at the personalities behind Miles and Sarah Photography. We hope you enjoy!

Fall Engagement | Jason + Sarah

There is nothing quite like how these two laugh together.

At one point, there were actual physical tears streaming down Sarah’s face from how hard Jason was making her laugh.

We spent the beautifully golden Fall evening with the happiest smiles on our faces as we watched these two interact. As the sun set and we thought ahead to their upcoming wedding, we knew it was going to be just as fun.

Photographed by Miles + Sarah

Paul + Aleah | Traverse City Wedding

When Paul and Aleah reached out, their plans were coming together quickly with a date set only a few weeks out.

The had a dream and vision and it all came to life so beautifully.

Settled in the woods overlooking the water sat the charming cottage home that Aleah grew up in. Every corner of the home was filled with character and intention. Curated with antique ornate frames, old books, and the most romantically decorated rooms, it was the perfect setting for Paul and Aleah’s wedding.

Upstairs in her childhood bedroom, Aleah was a Jackie Kennedy inspired vision of a bride. After settling on the perfect earrings and grabbing her bouquet, she came out to the balcony where Paul caught his first glimpse at his bride. Later, beneath a colorful canopy of trees Paul awaited his bride. Her aisle: a stone archway seemingly straight out of a storybook and steps that led down the path to her groom.

To create thoughtful, artful portraits of the two of them in such a beautiful and personal location was a very special privilege. We are so thankful to have been invited to witness and celebrate and be a part of Paul and Aleah’s story.

Photographed by Miles + Sarah

Summer Portraits | Ben and Joanna

We’ve had the wonderful honor of photographing our dear friends on many different occasions. From their engagement photos, to their wedding, to couple portraits and beyond, it is always the best time with Ben and Joanna. This day late last summer was one of those days when the sunshine was golden and hazy and the very first glimpses of Fall could be seen in certain tree leaves. As we always do when we are with Ben and Joanna, we spent the evening in laughter and conversation. We went home with full hearts and bellies (after an impromptu post-session Qdoba double date), reflecting on our friendship with them and all the wonderful milestones we’ve had the privilege of celebrating with them so far and all that’s yet to come.

Photographed by Miles + Sarah

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