Journal

Behind-the-scenes stories, session highlights, and tips from Maria Rose Photography.

7/1/2026Updates

Welcome to the Journal

A little corner of the site for stories from behind the lens.

8/25/2025Family Sessions

The Parsons Family — A Wildflower Farewell at LeFurge Woods

Days before moving back to Kentucky, the Parsons family met me in the wildflowers at LeFurge Woods for a golden-hour farewell — twirling dresses, a little bridge, and five kids full of joy.

7/17/2025Family Sessions

The Pakala Family — A First Annual Session at Parker Mill

An overcast summer evening at Parker Mill Country Park in Ann Arbor with Charles, Avery, and their little guy James — the first of many annual family sessions.

11/4/2023Proposals

John & Katy — A Surprise Proposal at Secrest Nature Preserve

John planned every detail of his surprise proposal to Katy — right down to a ring-pop decoy on the bridge. Here's how it unfolded in the autumn woods at Secrest Nature Preserve.

7/17/2023Couples

Nicholas & Noelle — A Summer Evening at Matthaei Botanical Gardens

Nicholas and Noelle's adventurous, go-with-the-flow energy made for a dreamy summer evening at Matthaei Botanical Gardens — fresh flowers, golden light, and a dress made to twirl.