Autumn Adventures in the Mitten State

This fall photography session in Novi, Michigan, was filled with warmth, music, and love. On a crisp, sunny early October day, this family of three enjoyed a stroll to the back of a little local park where we found a fun tunnel of trees adjacent to a lake. Dad brought along his guitar, strumming sweet and fun melodies that created the perfect backdrop for a fun and relaxed session. The music instantly put everyone in a dancing mood, with their little daughter showing off her expressive personality—laughing, running circles around her parents, and making the most adorable faces. We captured her joy in moments that were nothing short of magical. Between the family shots, we also took some really adorable photos of just the parents, including an epic dip! I last saw them in 2022, and it always blows my mind just how fast little ones grow up in-between our sessions together!

A family stands together on fallen autumn leaves in a park during a sunny outdoor photo session located in Novi Michigan.
A bright portrait of a child wearing a pink corduroy overall dress and white shirt in an outdoor setting with bokeh background. Novi MI
Three people stand holding hands at the edge of a lake on a sunny day, viewing the calm water together. Photo by Rachel Martinez Photography
Happy family of three sitting together outdoors on grass in autumn sunlit setting in Novi Michigan by Rachel Martinez Photography
A candid outdoor photo with joyful smiles and laughter from a mom and daughter in Novi, Michigan by Rachel Martinez Photography
Dad and daughter pose for a portrait in a sunlit autumn park with golden foliage in the background. Novi Northville Michigan
A couple walks together on an autumn path, with one carrying a guitar while wearing a pink t-shirt and jeans and the other in a sweater
Couple kisses while walking through a Novi park, the husband has a guitar slung over his back. Rachel Martinez Photography
A couple dances together in a romantic dip pose under sunlit trees in an outdoor park setting in Novi Michigan
A family enjoys a peaceful afternoon on a blanket in a sunlit wooded area with a guitar at a Novi Park by Rachel Martinez Photography
Family enjoying outdoor music time on a colorful blanket in a sunny wooded area with acoustic guitar.
Close up of a sunburst semi-hollow body electric guitar with f-holes and two pickups in classic vintage styling.