Hey there! Welcome to the Mandie Forbes Blog! I'm Mandie, a Traverse City Photographer and Videographer. Grab a cup of coffee or maybe a glass of wine and enjoy the blog! I try to provide as much valuable information as I can for my brides and I'm here to answer any questions you might have! I can't wait to talk to you! Use the "Contact Mandie" page to email me today!
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Hey there! Welcome to the Mandie Forbes Blog! I'm Mandie, a Traverse City Photographer and Videographer. Grab a cup of coffee or maybe a glass of wine and enjoy the blog! I try to provide as much valuable information as I can for my brides and I'm here to answer any questions you might have! I can't wait to talk to you! Use the "Contact Mandie" page to email me today!
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When it comes to weddings, few things are as magical as the merging of love, nature, and heartfelt emotions. Lindsay and Andrew embarked on their marriage journey in April with a breathtaking Bay Pointe Inn wedding. Set against the serene backdrop of Gun Lake, their celebration unfolded amidst scenic lake views, tearful moments, and a […]
A lot of things come to mind when you think of Mackinac Island. Sunshine, water, fudge, horse-drawn carriage rides, ferry boats the Mackinac Bridge. It’s the epitome of summer and carefree days in what feels like another world. It really is such a special place. So it makes sense why there really is nothing quite […]
[arve url=”https://vimeo.com/740743167″ title=”Jennie + Nic | A Perry Hotel Wedding” thumbnail=”4444″ /] Watch on YouTube Here Jennie + Nic: A Fantastic Wedding Jennie and Nic reached out to me for their Perry Hotel wedding, which was going to be in May of 2022. They are both doctors and just finished schooling. Nic’s a pediatrician and […]
Marissa and Alex’s cloudy engagement photos are a perfect example why you shouldn’t worry about rainy or cloudy days messing up your photography. Their session happened to take place at my favorite spot for engagement sessions, the Mission Point Lighthouse beach! This is a historic area with woods, an amazing lighthouse, and a beautiful beach. […]
I was so excited when Lindsey and Austin reached out to me to be their Michigan Photographer for their engagement session at The Secret Garden at Brys Estate. They are the third couple from a line of family and friends who’ve all reached out to me over a few years to do their wedding photography! […]
Marcos and Alyssa’s wedding at the Perry Hotel in Petoskey, MI was sheer perfection! The Perry Hotel was such a wonderful Petoskey wedding venue for them, and they absolutely loved having their wedding day there. If you’re not familiar with Northern Michigan history, The Perry Hotel is a local landmark here in Northern Michigan, it’s […]
Last August I was able to shoot a lakeside wedding for Caitlin and Andres in Northern Michigan. They are a super sweet couple who really cared about being able to spend time with their friends and family during their wedding. One of the most important things Caitlin and Andres wanted for their special day was […]
Jaime & Mitchell had the most stunning Bay Harbor Yacht Club wedding this spring. I knew when Meaghan from Fox and Fern reached out to me that it would be a gorgeous day. Every wedding their team does is Northern Michigan magic! And while their entire day was all things gorgeous and the epitome of […]
Samantha & Reed’s gorgeous Traverse City cherry blossom wedding day at Bay View Weddings officially kicked off my wedding season for 2022. And oh my goodness did we have a magical kick-off! This sweet couple celebrated with cherry blossoms, sunshine, and stunning views while they said their “I do’s”, and I’m beyond obsessed with every […]
Emily and Jake’s Harbor Springs Engagement Session here in gorgeous Northern Michigan was the perfect kickoff for my 2022 wedding season. We got our first gorgeous sunny day of the spring in honor of their session gosh what better place to spend it than the beach? When Emily and I started chatting about locations for […]