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Hi there, and welcome.

I'm Abi Schmit, Ann Arbor family lifestyle and newborn photographer.

I help busy mamas who, like myself, have been warned "It goes by so fast…", and yet have witnessed their time being stolen by distractions.

 

With my lifestyle approach to photography, I’ll help you reconnect with your family in a relaxed environment in front of my lens. Together, we’ll create a beautiful, joy-filled snapshot of this season that will be savored and shared for generations.

On Slowing Down

“It goes by so fast.” I heard this advice (or would it qualify as a warning?) countless times when we had our first baby. In those days, it seemed far from my reality. The days were long, and the nights even longer. I honestly wouldn’t have minded if time would speed up, just a little.

 

I have a tendency to want to rush through life. You, too? I often find myself looking forward to the next milestone. It’s easy to default to rushing. But when I do, I miss what’s happening in the here and now. When I’m caught up in the hustle of “survival mode” and attempting to complete my to-do list, I miss beautiful, spontaneous moments. When I’m distracted by my phone and newsfeed, I miss the in-real-life people God has placed in my life. When I am racing to nap time as if it’s the end goal, I miss the way God is working in these long days.

 

Slow down, I tell myself. Slow down, log off, lighten up, say “no,” step outside, take a few deep breaths. Slow down. You won’t want to miss this.

 

Let’s slow down together. That’s what I’m here for: I’m not into creating false realities, but I’m into celebrating the good that is there, that’s been there all along. And sometimes we need to slow down and create a little space to find it. We need to cuddle close, breathe them in, perhaps even find their ticklish spots for a few bonus giggles. And I’ll be there, camera in hand, the whole time.

 

It’s amazing what we can do in that hour, you and me together. You bring your people, I’ll take care of the rest.

On Slowing Down

“It goes by so fast.” I heard this advice (or would it qualify as a warning?) countless times when we had our first baby. In those days, it seemed far from my reality. The days were long, and the nights even longer. I honestly wouldn’t have minded if time would speed up, just a little.

 

I have a tendency to want to rush through life. You, too? I often find myself looking forward to the next milestone. It’s easy to default to rushing. But when I do, I miss what’s happening in the here and now. When I’m caught up in the hustle of “survival mode” and attempting to complete my to-do list, I miss beautiful, spontaneous moments. When I’m distracted by my phone and newsfeed, I miss the in-real-life people God has placed in my life. When I am racing to nap time as if it’s the end goal, I miss the way God is working in these long days.

 

Slow down, I tell myself. Slow down, log off, lighten up, say “no,” step outside, take a few deep breaths. Slow down. You won’t want to miss this.

 

Let’s slow down together. That’s what I’m here for: I’m not into creating false realities, but I’m into celebrating the good that is there, that’s been there all along. And sometimes we need to slow down and create a little space to find it. We need to cuddle close, breathe them in, perhaps even find their ticklish spots for a few bonus giggles. And I’ll be there, camera in hand, the whole time.

 

It’s amazing what we can do in that hour, you and me together. You bring your people, I’ll take care of the rest.

Session Info

I have fallen head-over-heels in love with being a lifestyle photographer, aiming to capture beautifully honest (and honestly beautiful) photos. The goal is not to get a stiff and posed shot with everyone looking at the camera, but to capture the true essence of you, your relationships, your story: how you are right now, in this moment of history. All of my sessions are all-inclusive, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Your photography session doesn’t need to be complicated.

starting at $425A one-hour (ish) lifestyle session, on location or in your home. The all-inclusive session fee includes your gallery of 50+ digital images and the printing rights to those images.Families
starting at $475Up to two hours in the comfort of your own space. Newborn sessions are relaxed and baby-led. The all-inclusive session fee includes your gallery of 50+ digital images and the printing rights to those images.Newborns
starting at $475Up to two hours on location: relaxed, fun, and all about celebrating who you are. The all-inclusive session fee includes your gallery of 40+ digital images, printing rights, and a print credit to get you started.Seniors

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ABI Schmit PHOTOGRAPHY

formerly abi s photography

Serving Ann Arbor & Beyond

ABI S PHOTOGRAPHY

Serving Ann Arbor,
Detroit & Beyond