Hi, I'm Addi Markham, a 22-year-old portrait, senior, and lifestyle photographer based in the magical beauty of Upper Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula.
My photography journey began shortly after the birth of my premature son. You know the phrase, "time flies in the blink of an eye"? Oh boy, is it true. Realizing that now, my NICU baby is already a spunky 4-year-old!
No matter our stage in life, we are almost always looking ahead, whispering, "I can't wait." We rush from wanting to start college to wishing our kids were old enough for school, forever chasing the next big milestone. But time is a one-way street. We can wish for the next chapter, but we can't unread the pages we've already turned.
Everyone is on their own path in life—navigating their own unique experiences, ups and downs, and emotions. This is exactly why I photograph: to capture your authentic self today, so you can relive these moments forever in the future.
capturing everyday authenticity
Photographers aren't "one size fits all"
Are We A Good Fit?
Let’s be honest for a moment: if you’re looking for a quick, five-minute session just to get one or two standard pictures, I might not be the photographer for you.
You might wonder why I’d openly turn away business on my own website. It’s simple: this isn't just a job for me; I am genuinely passionate about my craft. Your life, your milestones, and your emotions deserve more than a rushed snapshot. I dive deep into our sessions because I want to give you an experience—and a gallery—that feels completely, authentically yours.
Photography is not just "clicking a button." At least, not to me. I will never just show up to a location, point a camera, tell you to say cheese, and walk away. To me, photography is a process and an experience that should make both the photographer and the client truly feel something. It is the art of capturing the raw, purest moments in life.
Whether it's celebrating your major accomplishment of graduating and stepping into the world, showcasing the unending love within your relationship or family, or preserving every tiny detail of a child's milestone—whatever it is, I am capturing you right now.
Let's not just hold onto a memory. Let's feel and relive those beautiful moments in time through my lens.
