Some families you photograph once. And some you just keep coming back to. Because the kids are bigger, the light is just as good, and the Gulf isn’t going anywhere.
This is year three with this sweet family on 30A, and this time we added Super 8 film to the mix. There’s something about watching a family move through a place they love on film. A little slower, a little softer, a little more like a memory already.
The beach. The light. These people. I’ll keep showing up for all of it.
Traveling to 30A and looking for a photographer? Hi, I’m Anna, and I’m a Northern Michigan photographer based in Traverse City, Michigan, creating timeless, candid images that stand the test of time and allow couples to stay fully present in the moment. I make the trip to 30A annually and would love to document your family while you’re there. Let’s connect.









I'm a Traverse City wedding photographer creating images that feel elevated and effortless for couples who value presence, connection, and the people who make life meaningful.
I'm a Traverse City wedding photographer creating images that feel elevated and effortless for couples who value presence, connection, and the people who make life meaningful.
based in TC | mi
Rooted in presence, connection, and the days that become the story
Anna Beth Smith is a documentary-style wedding and family portrait photographer based in Traverse City, Michigan, serving Northern Michigan and beyond by capturing authentic, candid images that stand the test of time.
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