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Your People. Your Story.

Life moves fast. The chaos, the laughter, the ordinary moments that somehow become the ones you miss most. This is your family right now, and right now is worth capturing.

Erika Proctor Photography specializes in family portraits across metro Detroit and Southeast Michigan, including Oakland, Lapeer, and Macomb counties. Every session is relaxed, unhurried, and built around your family in your element. The goal is simple: portraits that capture your family exactly as you are.

Photos that are as extraordinary as your family.

Celebrating the people you love most through timeless portraits.

A couple walking hand-in-hand outdoors near a white marble fountain, smiling at each other against a partly cloudy sky.
Group of six smiling people, three men and three women, standing outdoors with trees in the background.
Four people standing together in a forest during autumn, with yellow leaves on trees and on the ground.
A group of seven people posing on a fallen tree in a forest, smiling, with bare trees and branches around them.
Three people standing together outdoors on a grassy path, surrounded by lavender plants and trees in the background, during daytime.
A woman holding a baby up in the air under a blooming pink cherry blossom tree during daytime.
A man with glasses carrying a young girl on his shoulders in a wooded area.
Family of four smiling outdoors in a green forest, sitting on a fallen log.
People enjoying a day outdoors in a park with blooming trees, a bright blue sky, and a pathway bordered by rocks and greenery.
A family of three stands outdoors under flowering tree, sharing a kiss. The man holds a baby wrapped in a blanket, and the woman stands close to him, touching his arm. They are surrounded by greenery, rocks, and blossoming trees.
A man hugging a boy outdoors in a forest during sunset, both smiling.
A family of five — two men, two women, and a boy — standing on a wooden bridge in a forest during autumn, smiling at the camera.
A family of four standing together near a lake in a wooded area during late afternoon or early evening.
A couple standing close together outdoors in a snowy forest, smiling and sharing an intimate moment.
Group of five people standing outside, smiling, with sunlight in the background. Three children and two adults, two boys and a girl. Everyone has their arms around each other, standing near a railing.
A family of seven, including three children, standing together outdoors near a building with large windows, smiling at the camera.
A young blonde boy laughing and joyfully falling from an adult's hands outside during autumn, with trees with fall foliage in the background.
A smiling middle-aged couple sitting close together outdoors on a park bench, embracing each other. The woman has blonde hair and is wearing a tan jacket, a white patterned shirt, and pink pants. The man has white hair and is wearing a brown jacket o
A woman with curly blonde hair smiling at the camera, wearing a tan jacket, in an outdoor setting with trees and overcast sky in the background, standing next to an older man with gray hair, wearing a brown jacket, with their backs partially turned.
A man and woman walk and laugh together on a paved trail through a lush green forest with tall trees.
Family gathering in a living room with 23 people, including men, women, and children, dressed in formal and semi-formal attire, sitting and standing around a sofa, with a fireplace, fireplace mantle, and large window with curtains in the background.
Group of seven people standing outdoors near a water, with a rack holding three kayaks or canoes, two yellow and one blue, while smiling and talking to each other.
A smiling couple holding hands, standing outdoors near a rack of kayaks, with green trees in the background.
A group of seven people standing on a wooden dock by a lake with lush green trees in the background.
Family photo of seven people, including a baby, standing outdoors on grass in front of trees and bushes, smiling and posing for the camera.
Family of three enjoying a sunny day outdoors, with a man carrying a young girl on his shoulders and a woman standing next to them, all smiling and looking at each other.
A happy older couple stands close together in a field of wildflowers, smiling and looking into each other's eyes. In the background, two younger couples are also smiling and talking, with trees and greenery behind them.
Group of six people standing in a field with greenery in the background, smiling and engaging with each other.
A group of six people standing outdoors in a grassy area with trees in the background, smiling and posing for a photo.
A group of five friends walking outdoors in a grassy field, holding hands and smiling.
Six people standing outdoors near a lake or river, smiling and enjoying nature, surrounded by trees and greenery.
A group of nine people standing together outdoors in a wooded area during daytime, smiling at the camera.
A smiling couple hugging outdoors on a dirt path with trees in the background.
A family of three sitting outdoors in a snowy field, smiling at the camera. The father has a beard and is wearing a plaid shirt, holding a young girl in a festive sweater and red tights. The mother has long blonde hair, wearing a beige sweater and a
A baby girl with blue eyes wearing a white knit hat, a colorful patterned sweater, red pants, and leopard print shoes, sitting outdoors on a red blanket with a snowy background.
A family with a father, mother, and two young girls standing outdoors on grass with trees in the background. The father is holding the older girl, who is smiling and hugging him. The mother is holding the younger girl, who has a surprised expression.
A family in a park with a girl on a swing, a woman holding a baby on another swing, and a man standing nearby behind them, surrounded by green trees.
Two young girls sleeping on a pink and white blanket outdoors on the grass, one older and one younger.
Young girl in a white dress running outdoors in a grassy area with trees in the background.
A young girl smiling and holding hands with adults outdoors in a grassy park area.
A smiling red-haired girl in a green lace dress standing outdoors near a body of water with green trees in the background.
A family walking down a wooden corridor outdoors, with two children and two adults, all smiling and enjoying a sunny day.
A family of four people and a dog sitting on steps outside a building during sunset, smiling at the camera.
Two young women ice skating outdoors in a snowy winter landscape, wearing warm jackets, beanies, and gloves, enjoying winter activity.
Two young women in winter coats and beanies hugging in a snowy outdoor setting, smiling at the camera.
Two smiling young women wearing winter coats and knit hats, standing close together in a snowy outdoor setting with snow falling around them.
A joyful African-American couple smiling and embracing each other against a plain gray background. The woman is hugging the man's shoulders from behind, and the man is sitting, wearing a pink dress shirt and a patterned tie.
A happy young girl and a toddler girl smiling and posing together, sitting against a plain wall, wearing pink outfits.
A happy young African American girl with curly hair, wearing a pink headband with a bow, a pink furry vest, and a pink dress, standing in front of a rustic wooden wall.
A young boy with brown hair in an orange shirt and jeans holding hands with other kids and adults while walking along a tree-lined path covered in fallen leaves.
Black and white photo of a woman and four children hugging and smiling.
Black and white photo of a baby lying on a soft, fluffy surface, looking at the camera with curious eyes and mouth slightly open.
A smiling baby girl with blue eyes wearing a pink headband with a bow, lying on her side on a soft white blanket, with hands near her mouth and legs slightly bent.
A family of four with two women and two teenagers, standing outdoors in a garden with trees, plants, and a bench in the background.
Silhouette of two horses and two people in a rural area with power lines, trees, and a cloudy sky in the background.
Person with purple painted nails and a ring on their finger gently holding the head of a black horse, with the horse's face and mane visible.
A woman with blonde hair and blue eyes lying on a man's chest in a field of tall, brown grass.
A couple standing close together in a snowy forest, wrapped in blue blankets, sharing a kiss, surrounded by tall pine trees with snow on their branches.
A couple smiling and holding each other in a snowy forest, wearing winter clothing and beanies.
Happy family of six sitting and relaxing on a wooden deck overlooking a lush green yard and a river, with trees and flowering plants surrounding them.
A young girl with long blonde hair, wearing a white shirt with gold stars, and a maroon cardigan, is smiling and holding a yellow flower in a grassy field.
A family of four outdoors on a grassy and gravel path, smiling at the camera. The mother and father are kneeling with their two children, a boy and a girl, in a park with trees and grass in the background.
A young girl with long blonde hair and a burgundy sweater holding hands with an adult woman dressed in dark clothing, walking outdoors in a field with trees in the background during autumn.
A family of four sitting on a wooden dock by a pond, surrounded by trees with fall foliage, enjoying a cozy moment together.
A man holding a smiling young boy outdoors, with a blurred house and trees in the background.
A family of five standing close together outdoors surrounded by brown and green trees, smiling and embracing each other.
A family of three, with a man, a woman, and a young girl, closely hugging and sharing a tender moment outdoors.
A young girl sitting on the ground surrounded by fallen autumn leaves, smiling, with a bench behind her.
A family of three sitting on fallen autumn leaves in a park, with a wooden fence in the background. The woman has shoulder-length dark hair and is wearing a rust-colored sweater, the man has a beard and is bald, and the baby girl has light-colored ha
Three children running and holding hands in a grassy yard, smiling and enjoying the outdoors.
Three children, two girls and one boy, are running and playing outdoors on a grassy yard, holding hands and smiling.
Family standing outdoors near a chain-link fence, with the focus on their lower bodies and legs, on grass.
Family of five reading books in a living room with large windows and green trees outside.
A woman holding a young girl on a lakeside during sunset, both smiling at the camera.
A woman holding a young child wrapped in a patterned blanket outdoors. They are smiling and looking into the distance.
A smiling young family of three, a mother, father, and toddler girl, standing outdoors amid fall foliage, with the mother holding the girl and the father touching her arm.
A black and white photo of a couple kissing in a park, surrounded by trees and fallen leaves, with sunlight filtering through the branches.
A couple in wedding attire kissing in a park with autumn leaves on the ground and trees with fall foliage in the background.
Family of three celebrating fall outdoors, surrounded by autumn leaves. Father and mother hold their smiling young daughter, who wears a yellow coat.
A family of three outside in a park with autumn trees, the father and mother holding up a laughing young girl dressed in a yellow coat.
A woman holding a joyful young girl outdoors near a body of water during sunset.
Group of eight people smiling outdoors near a tree and water, embracing each other.
Group of nine people, adults and children, standing outdoors under a tree near water, smiling and laughing, embracing each other.
A young man with blonde hair wearing a headset with a microphone, sitting inside an aircraft cockpit or similar enclosed space, looking serious and focused.
Two males, an adult and a teenager, standing in front of a small airplane during twilight. The adult has his arm resting on the airplane's wing, and both are looking at the camera.
Two men standing in front of a small airplane on an airfield, smiling and sharing a light moment, black and white photo.
Two men, one older and one younger, smiling and leaning on a small airplane parked on the tarmac during dusk.
A couple holding hands standing close together in a forest with autumn leaves, smiling and touching foreheads.
A smiling couple, a woman on a man's back, in a forest with autumn leaves.
A couple is kissing in a forest during fall, holding hands, with a yellow Labrador retriever on a leash nearby. The trees are full of colorful autumn leaves, and the ground is covered with fallen leaves.
A couple hugging outdoors with fall foliage in the background.
Family of four sitting on a park bench, smiling and enjoying time together outdoors.
Two young children, a boy and a girl, holding hands and walking outdoors on a sidewalk with greenery and a wooden fence in the background.
A happy family of four outdoors with two women and two young children, all smiling or crying, in a garden setting with trees and rocks in the background.
A family of seven posing outdoors in front of green foliage, including two adults and five children, some being held by the adults.
A young girl outdoors with curly hair, wearing a sleeveless dress with ruffles and red buttons, smiling and looking to the side.
A young boy sitting on a wooden picnic table outdoors, smiling and crossing his arms, with trees and greenery in the background.
A young couple in a park during autumn, with the woman giving the man a piggyback ride. The trees around them have yellow and orange leaves, and the ground is covered with fallen leaves.
A couple embracing on a bridge during autumn, surrounded by trees with orange and yellow leaves, with a blue sky overhead.
A young girl hugging a teddy bear outdoors on a sunny day, with blurred green trees in the background.
Young girl with curly red hair wearing a red and white striped dress, excitedly riding a brown plastic toy horse outdoors on green grass with trees in the background.
A young girl with short brown hair, wearing a yellow dress with lace trim and a flower headband, sitting on a wooden rocking chair outdoors among green grass and foliage, smiling and looking to the side.
A smiling baby girl with light blue eyes, wearing a yellow dress with white lace detail and floral shoulder accents, sitting in a wooden chair outdoors amid lush green foliage, with a large white flower headband.
Close-up of a smiling toddler girl with blue eyes, wearing a yellow dress with lace details, outdoors with greenery and a white flower headband.
A smiling baby girl sitting on a wooden chair outdoors under hanging willow tree branches, with a river and trees in the background on a sunny day.
Woman holding a young child in a baby sling outdoors in a grassy area with trees in the background.
A woman smiling with eyes closed, holding a young child in a baby wrap in an outdoor setting with trees in the background.
A man and a young girl with their foreheads touching, eyes closed, sharing a tender moment outdoors.
A happy family of three, a woman, a man, and a toddler girl, posing outdoors near a lake with trees in the background, in the evening light.
A smiling toddler girl with blue eyes and brown hair seated on a wooden chair outdoors in a grassy area, wearing a yellow dress with lace detail and a floral headband.
A smiling couple with their foreheads touching, sharing an intimate moment outdoors.
A couple hugging in a park during sunset. The woman has long brown hair and is wearing a striped dress with off-shoulder sleeves. The man has short hair and a beard, wearing a blue shirt. They are embracing with closed eyes, and trees with green leav
A couple kissing outdoors at sunset, with the woman lifting one foot in the air, standing on grass under trees.
A couple kissing on a grassy field during sunset, surrounded by trees in a park.
A couple hugging outdoors near a body of water at sunset, smiling and close together.
A couple embraces each other at sunset near a river, with a city skyline in the background.
A romantic couple kissing by a body of water during sunset with a city skyline in the background.
A man and woman standing close together outdoors near a body of water, with the man’s arm around the woman, both gazing into the distance at sunset.
Three framed photographs of a woman in an outdoor autumn setting hang on a wall in a living room with a staircase and a white cabinet.

Your family portraits
belong on the wall.

Your family deserves more than a camera roll. Let your home tell that story through a variety of stunning artwork packages, designed to bring your portraits to life.

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A happy family of three outdoor in autumn, with colorful fall leaves in the background. A man and woman are holding a young girl between them, all smiling and joyful.

BE YOURSELVES.

Life is busy enough. Your portrait experience should be the easy part.

Your session should feel comfortable and relaxed from start to finish. Erika comes prepared with an eye for what makes your family uniquely yours, and the expertise to bring it out on camera.

That means someone who knows how to work with kids who won't sit still, partners who hate having their photo taken, and everyone in between. Someone who keeps the energy light, the timeline flexible, and the focus on capturing the real moments rather than manufacturing them.

You focus on your family. Leave the rest to Erika.

● Family and couples sessions
● Engagement and milestone portraits
● Fine Art Family Portraits

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You family is extraordinary.
Your photos should be too.

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