I’ve always loved memories; the way they can make you feel every emotion all at once or each one for just a fleeting moment. I think that’s what drew me to photography at first the idea of capturing a memory. I got my first camera when I was eleven and spent the summer documenting everything I could, thinking I took the most artistic shots ever seen. When the roll was developed, they were a lot of sideways photos of my mom’s flowers and my cousins and friends posed in front of our Big Foot power wheels, but I was hooked.
I dabbled here in there through out my life keeping it as a hobby and studying as much as I could on my own until one day I decided to start taking photos for more than just my family. Now here we are with this small wonderful business that has brought my passion to light. I have my husband to thank for that for pushing me to take the risk and supporting all my ideas.
When you grow in a small town you find joy in the small things, and I grew up in a small town. I grew up in the little area, not really even a town, of Long Rapids in Northern Michigan with my two sisters on our parents farm. We raised beef cattle and an array of other livestock and raced sled dogs. I grew up in 4-H and FFA and developed a love for public speaking and people. My family grew when my sister married and later welcomed my niece and nephew and my parents welcomed 4 exchange students that are now like blood. I married my husband in 2017 after being best friends for years, we enjoy all our northern town has to offer. Hunting, kayaking, and just living.
Photography is my joy and I want to share that with you, but I want to do it in a way that brings you the images you want at the price you can afford. When we got married things were tight and we almost didn’t have wedding photos until we found a wonderful woman willing to do them for an affordable price and that’s my goal. Bringing my community beautiful photos at a price they can afford. Everyone deserves to capture their memories, Let MayShine help capture yours!
Sincerely,
Amber Frahm
Photographer
MayShine Photography 