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Capturing adventurous love stories and family milestones across Northern Michigan and the Sleeping Bear Dunes.

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CAPTURING YOUR NORTHERN MICHIGAN MOMENTS

Authentic photography rooted in the landscapes and lifestyle of Northern Michigan.

Hi, I’m Josh.

For the past ten years, I’ve been lucky enough to capture some of Northern Michigan’s most beautiful moments. Whether it’s photographing couples and families in the vineyards of Leelanau and Old Mission, exploring the iconic Sleeping Bear Dunes, or finding those quiet, hidden beaches and forest trails, I love showcasing the natural beauty of this incredible region.

As someone born and raised here in Northern Michigan, the Great Lakes have always been a part of my story. I know the area like the back of my hand, and it’s my mission to help you create unforgettable memories in the places that make this part of the mitten so special.

If you’re looking for a Traverse City photographer who loves adventure, I’d be honored to hear your story and help bring your vision to life.

-Josh Hartman

PHOTOGRAPHY PACKAGES FOR EVERY CHAPTER

From intimate elopements to bold brand shoots and milestone portraits, each session is crafted to reflect your style, your story, and the beauty of Northern Michigan. Browse the offerings below to find the session that fits what you’re looking for.

Couple embracing in the Snow Sleeping Bear Dunes
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"What can I say other than that Josh Hartman really is The King. We've never gotten couples pictures taken so we were very nervous and had so many questions, plus I had many different visions for what I wanted. Josh answered all of them and gave some awesome advice too, he also took us to the perfect spot that managed to blend everything together into one amazing adventure!

Winter is a truly magical time and Josh had a certain flair and style we didn't see anywhere else. He was a truly nice guy and really worked around our schedule. He also takes quite a lot of pictures, so there's tons of awesome ones to choose from. We had a fantastic experience and would love to get pictures again!"

three yoga instructors posing for photography by Josh Hartman
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"We at Yen Yoga and Fitness in Traverse City, Michigan recently had the pleasure of working with Josh in a session featuring our yoga teachers, and I can't speak highly enough of his work! From start to finish, Josh was both creative and efficient, making the entire process fun and productive.

The photos he delivered were beautiful and perfectly captured the fun and dynamic spirit of our staff. I feel like the unique personalities of our team really showed. We will be using Josh's images for social media, website, and special events in the future. Thank you, Josh, for your incredible work!"

Birch Trees Winter Session with Dogs
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"Josh Hartman did an excellent job creating a fun and comfortable environment while we worked with him. My fiancé and I wanted to take pictures at Pyramid Point (one of our favorite spots to visit) to celebrate our engagement and Josh delivered!

Not many people would be willing to hike miles across sand in the bitter February cold. He accommodated us bringing our dogs and worked well with them - he even got them to look at the camera! Overall working with Josh was an excellent experience and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an adventurous photographer to create and capture unique moments."

women in red dress and man in business casual taking engagement photos by cliff in northern michigan
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"Josh was incredible helping me capture my special moment this May. He was very insightful and helpful in picking the perfect location that we would love. Without him I would have never found this location and we wouldn't have the photos that will hang in our house for our lifetime.

Him capturing the moment I proposed was so special and after the moment the entire photoshoot was perfect. He made us feel like we had been friends forever and it felt natural posing. He had pictures of us both posing and natural but the entire time it felt like just us in the scenery. Josh, thank you so much for capturing this perfect moment!"

family photoshoot in the dunes by josh hartman
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"Josh was great!!

We had a big family and he captured us in multiple spots in under an hour. He was fun, engaging, and fed into our goofiness. He got our pictures back to us in 4 days and they were excellent.

I would 110% recommend."

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