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Wedding • Senior Portraits • Family Photography


The sweet spot between editorial & documentary

• Northern Michigan Wedding Photographer • Northern Michigan Senior Photographer • Northern Michigan Family Photographer •

Focusing on intentional artistry, connection and authentic moments. Your story is worth telling, and I'm here to make sure the photos reflect who you are. True to color romantic imagery for the timeless client. With over 2 decades of photographing, you will receive only the best experience.

Documenting in Boyne Falls, Bay Harbor, Petoskey, Charlevoix, Harbor Springs, Traverse City, Walloon Lake, 
Boyne City, Gaylord, Mackinac Island, Central Lake and Beyond.
A senior in a flowing white dress reclines peacefully in a sunlit meadow during golden hour.

A PHOTOGRAPHER WITH A VISION FOR TIMELESS ROMANCE

eRIKA bLACKWELL

HI, I'M ERIKA

Your Wedding, Engagement, Senior and Family Photographer

Let me introduce myself - my name is Erika Blackwell and I'm from Northern Michigan. I really love to be creative and capture my clients being themselves. I have a real talent for making people feel comfortable while preserving their important memories. I like to have fun but have no problem with kindly giving direction. Sometimes you just don't know where to put your hands.

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What's Next?


  1. INQUIRE

The first step is to reach out. Clients typically fill out my contact form to make sure their date is available and tell me where the event or session will take place. My base collections are displayed in my investment page and there's never hidden fees. There's always an option to add on products and time if you don't see exactly what you are looking for.


2. LET'S CHAT

Any questions or ideas you have I would love you hear about. I really enjoy getting to know my clients when allowed to and feel what their vision is. Another thing about Center of Attention Photography is you'll always get me. I handle every aspect of business from the first email to the hand edited photos being delivered in each gallery.

3. BOOKING WITH ME

It's super easy. When you have decided to book with me, I send out a contract and I require a retainer to secure your date. At this point if you need help with a timeline, where to go for a dreamy golden hour or want to know which caterer has the best brisket in the area... I'm your girl. I build genuine connections with my clients so I can cheer you on even after you say "I do."

Testimonials
Wedding guests celebrate with colorful confetti toss during outdoor garden ceremony.

"I absolutely LOVE Erika at Center of Attention Photography! She shot our engagement pictures/wedding this summer and was a dream to work with. Erika is talented, passionate, professional, and FUN! My husband and I have no idea how to pose for pictures and Erika guided us in a natural way that made us feel incredibly comfortable and the photographs turned out perfect. She is dedicated to her craft, timely in all correspondence, and truly gifted. Erika made us feel like our wedding was the most important."

Michelle and Ryan
A romantic dance scene under twinkling string lights illuminating a garden pathway at night.

"Erika was truly the glue to our day. She not only showed up with absolutely everything we could need (including low blood sugar snacks), but also was the best friend we needed that day. We loved every second with her as our photographer. Our friends and family even noticed how attentive and kind she was. The pictures she captured were not only beautiful but so meaningful to us. Thank you Erika for going above and beyond. We could not thank you enough for your time and everything you brought to our day!"

Sophie and Deklan
A romantic black and white wedding photo shows a couple standing close together in an open field with trees in the background.

"Fun, easy, comfortable and taken care of!

Upon seeing Erika's work on a family members wedding previously and meeting her in person, I knew I needed her for my wedding. I was BEYOND relieved to find out that she had our date available - once I had her booked, everything else fell into place! She is so extremely easy to work with, makes you feel so comfortable and beautiful, and just honestly an all-around great person to have a conversation with! She is now a friend. HIGHLY recommend her services!!!"

Alli and Drew
Person laying on sand with messy blonde hair wearing black shirt smiling while looking up at camera.

"To me, there is no other option for our boys senior photos. Erika radiates sunshine and makes the kids feel completely comfortable and confident. Her sessions are filled with laughter and smiles while she captures their exact spirit with her amazing eye! I cannot wait to have her do our other boys senior sessions and I would highly recommend her to anyone and everyone looking for a photographer that is truly passionate about making her clients feel like family. Erika Blackwell is simply the best."

Kelley Dobbelaer
a wedding couple standing in front of a castle on their wedding day

"Erika went above and beyond our expectations for our wedding day. She was so easy to work with, had a positive attitude, creative, and hard working. We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer. You won’t regret choosing her!"

Sarah and Logan
A romantic black and white wedding photograph showing a tender close-up moment with the bride in lace holding flowers.

"Erika has always been our go to photographer. Everything from weddings, engagements, senior pics, family photos and more! She puts 110% into her work and when you meet her and watch her do her thing behind the camera you can tell she actually loves what she does! It’s not just a job to her. And when you get your photos back you will be more than amazed with the results! If you don't go with COA photo, you simply don't have the best."

Matt and April

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A thing that you see in my pictures is that I was not afraid to fall in love with these people.

Annie Leibovitz