About - bybrianaloren

I’m Bri, a lifestyle, portrait, and nature photographer

I love capturing the little pockets of time that often mean the most—the way the sun melts into the horizon, the gentle kiss from your spouse, or the moment you've worked so hard for finally becomes a reality. These are the memories that deserve to be held onto forever.

Hey again!

I'm so glad you were intrigued enough to keep exploring my page. Here's a little more about me and how I got here.

After graduating high school in 2018, I packed up and moved two hours from home to the beautiful coastal town of Traverse City. I started college there, but if I'm being honest, that path wasn't the right fit for me at the time. Instead, I found myself working as a server and bartender, enjoying life and meeting incredible people—until the world came to a halt in 2020.

Eventually, I made my way back home, where I've been ever since. In 2023, I decided it was time to chase a new dream, so I went back to school and earned my nursing degree.

Being a nurse has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I love serving my community and being a comforting, familiar face during some of the hardest moments people experience. My career has also given me a new perspective on just how precious life is and how quickly time passes.

When my husband and I got married, we celebrated with an unforgettable honeymoon in Hawaii. I brought my camera along, determined not only to soak in every moment but to preserve them, too. Somewhere between the ocean views, breathtaking sunsets, and quiet moments together, I rediscovered my love for photography.

As I continued sharing my photos, friends and family started reaching out and asking me to capture their own special moments. That's when I realized photography wasn't just a hobby anymore—it was something I truly wanted to pursue.

And now... here we are.

I'm so grateful to be combining my love for people with my passion for photography. Whether I'm caring for someone as a nurse or documenting one of life's biggest milestones behind the camera, my goal is the same: to make people feel seen, cared for, and remembered.

I can't wait to tell your story.

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Fact 1

I'm happiest when I'm outdoors. Whether I'm camping, snowboarding, boating, spending the day at the beach, or hiking a new trail, nature is where I feel most at home.

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I don't have a favorite music genre—I love a little bit of everything. If a song makes me feel something, I'm all in. Every now and then, I'll hear an old song that instantly takes me back to a specific season of life, reminding me of the people, places, and memories connected to it.

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Fact 3

I used to be the definition of an extrovert, but somewhere along the way I became more of an introvert. I like to blame COVID! These days, you'll usually find me choosing cozy nights and quality time over big crowds—but I still love connecting with people and getting to know the stories that make each person unique.

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