Hogback Mountain Couples Session: Marquette, MI

Embracing Adventure

Join me for this journey through the landscapes of Marquette, Michigan with Paige and Scott during their couples session. As we hiked to the summit, the rugged beauty of the Upper Peninsula unfolded before us, offering panoramic views that left us in awe. From lush forests to rocky outcrops, each step brought us closer to nature’s grandeur, captured perfectly in every photograph. Get ready to immerse yourself in this unforgettable experience as we showcase the love and connection shared by Paige and Scott amidst the stunning backdrop of Hogback Mountain.

Paige is also an amazing professional photographer in Michigan, based in Traverse City. Check out her website!

Hogback Mountain, Marquette Michigan

Hogback Mountain is located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, near Marquette. It’s not as popular as Sugarloaf Mountain, and it’s a longer and more challenging hike. But if you’re up for it, the views at the top make it totally worth it!

I’m always searching for places of power- where the earth’s energy is powerful and the connection between our world and the spirit world is strong. Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has a lot of those places. Hogback is one of the best, in my opinion. If you’re lucky enough to go there, I think you’ll see (or feel) exactly what I mean.

Hogback Mountain Portraits

I met Paige and Scott at the Hogback Mountain Trailhead, near Wetmore Landing, about 20 minutes from downtown Marquette. We lucked out because it was the perfect temperature, and almost no mosquitoes or flies were around. The trail was dry, and we had fun spotting frogs and mushrooms on our way to the summit.

The Hogback Mountain trail is one of a few different ways to get to the top of the mountain. It can be tricky at times, because there are a lot of intersections and other trails. Sometimes it can be quite confusing! We used the AllTrails app to find our way. There’s no internet or phone service at Hogback, so it was great that my pro version of the app lets me download the trail info for offline use.

Moody Weather = Beautiful Photos!

Just as we arrived at the top, the clouds rolled in and storms were visible in the distance. I love wind and moody skies- it adds so much emotion and drama to photographs!

My favorite part of this whole session was climbing down to a rocky ledge on the side of Hogback, with the wind in my hair and amazing view, to capture the connection between these two beautiful souls. I’ll never forget that incredible feeling.