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Rustic Wild Arrow – The Best Kept Secret for Family Photos in Brooklyn, Michigan

Family of four stands in front of a flower stand facade surrounded by flowers at Rustic Wild Arrow in Brooklyn, Michigan

This was originally posted in September 2023

I cannot tell you how excited I was to finally get a time slot at Rustic Wild Arrow in Brooklyn, Michigan for late summer 2023. It is the most amazing and best kept secret for photographers (though it’s not that much of a secret anymore) and it is a perfect spot for family photos any time of year. Holly who owns RWA with her husband has the sweetest vision and is able to execute some pretty incredible backdrops for photos. It’s like our own little secret garden nestled in a small wood where you get transplanted into a storybook. The best part? Holly is constantly changing things up and adding new features each season! We could come back every year for your family photos and it would be an upgrade every time!

Anyways, you can see for yourself how incredible of a location Rustic Wild Arrow is for family photos. (Can you tell I’m in love?)

family of four sits on white wicker sofa in greenery filled greenhouse at rustic wild arrow in brooklyn michigan

I absolutely adore the greenhouse

young sisters explore beautiful greenhouse at rustic wild arrow in brooklyn michigan

Exploring the greenhouse is a must

Young sisters smell a beautiful white hydrangea bloom in the gardens of Rustic Wild Arrow in Brooklyn, Michigan

Must stop to smell the flowers

Young sisters play ring around the rosie in an open air chapel at Rustic Wild Arrow in Brooklyn, Michigan

Gotta play a little Ring Around the Rosie

Young girl poses in a small white rocking chair in a field of Queen Anne's Lace at Rustic Wild Arrow in Brooklyn, Michigan

Sweet little portrait among the Queen Anne’s Lace

Toddler girl throws her hands in the air as she walks away from the camera in an open air chapel at Rustic Wild Arrow in Brooklyn, Michigan

Cheering for the most beautiful weather for family photos

Young girl poses in a small white rocking chair in a field of Queen Anne's Lace at Rustic Wild Arrow in Brooklyn, Michigan

Sweet portrait in the cutest rocking chair around

Toddler girl plays in a secret garden surrounded by big hosta leaves and beautiful flowers at Rustic Wild Arrow in Brooklyn, Michigan

Playing in the best secret garden

Young girls run up to their parents to tickle them in the garden of Rustic Wild Arrow in Brooklyn, Michigan

Tickle fests are the best fests

Family of four walks towards the camera while smiling along paving stones in a garden at Rustic Wild Arrow in Brooklyn, Michigan

Walking along the path in the secret garden

Mother and father walk hand in hand while carrying toddler girl along a dirt path in a garden paradise at Rustic Wild Arrow in Brooklyn, Michigan

Such a picturesque spot to go for a little walk

Young girl sits on a white wicker couch in a beautiful greenhouse at Rustic Wild Arrow in Brooklyn, Michigan

Testing out the wicker couch in the greenhouse

Family of four plays tag in the open air chapel at Rustic Wild Arrow in Brooklyn, Michigan

Playing tag in the open air chapel

Family of four sits on the steps of a well manicured she shed at Rustic Wild Arrow in Brooklyn, Michigan

The she shed steps are a great option for those posed shots!

Family of four plays red light green light together in the garden at Rustic Wild Arrow in Brooklyn, Michigan

Red light green light is a fun game to play with young kids

Family of four laughs together in a garden at Rustic Wild Arrow in Brooklyn, Michigan

I love the happiness that laughter brings to photos

Toddler girl snuggles with her mom while her dad looks on in the open air chapel at Rustic Wild Arrow in Brooklyn, Michigan

Cuddle breaks make for better photos with toddlers

Family of four stands in front of a flower stand facade surrounded by flowers at Rustic Wild Arrow in Brooklyn, Michigan

Family tickles help make those posed shots feel more natural

I’d love for you to join me on my next adventure to Rustic Wild Arrow! I usually run minis there throughout the year, so make sure to follow along on my VIP list for updates and exclusive discounts!

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Hi I'm Emily! The Ann Arbor, Michigan based photographer behind Emmy & Ollie Photography, mama to two littles Oliver & Violet, and lifelong partner to my husband Ryan. I'm here to share about my life, my photo journey, beautiful moments, and tips to help you have the best photo session!

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