Charlevoix Lighthouse Twilight with Boat Lights

This photo is the result of some long exposures just after sunset in Charlevoix along the Round Lake Channel, looking out towards the South Pier Lighthouse and Lake Michigan. The long exposures feature blurred silhouettes of people walking the piers and light trails from a boat that passed by.

Kitchen

Torch Lake, Michigan - DJZ Photography - Real Estate, Aerial/Drone, Commercial, Architectural Photographer serving the Grand Rapids, West Michigan, and Lake Michigan Lakeshore - Holland, Grand Haven, South Haven, Saugatuck

Frankfort & Elberta Beaches & Piers Aerial Photo from SE

With Frankfort to the north of the channel and Elberta Bluffs & Beach on the south side, this beautiful location is where the Betsie River flows through Betsie Lake and into Lake Michigan in the northwest region of Michigan's lower peninsula (a couple miles south of Crystal Lake) in Benzie County. This aerial photo was taken from southeast of the Frankfort Harbor on a summer afternoon.

Twilight Exterior

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Grand Haven Lighthouses at Sunset 2021

This is a photo of the Grand Haven Lighthouses taken just before sunset as the sun melts into Lake Michigan between the Inner and Outer South Pier Lights.

Lakefront Living Area

Christmas Lights Twilight

West Olive, Michigan - DJZ Photography - Real Estate, Aerial/Drone, Commercial, Architectural Photographer serving the Grand Rapids, West Michigan, and Lake Michigan Lakeshore - Holland, Grand Haven, South Haven, Saugatuck

Mackinac Island Aerial Photo from South of Biddle Point

Mackinac Island is located in the waters of Lake Huron about 6 miles northeast of Mackinaw City and 3 miles east of St. Ignace between Michigan's upper and lower peninsulas. This aerial photo was captured on a warm summer morning from south of Biddle Point.

Dining by Lake Michigan

Shores of Lake Michigan - DJZ Photography - Real Estate, Aerial/Drone, Commercial, Architectural Photographer serving the Grand Rapids, West Michigan, and Lake Michigan Lakeshore - Holland, Grand Haven, South Haven, Saugatuck

Fisherman's Island State Park near Charlevoix Aerial Photo from

Fisherman's Island State Park is located about 5 miles southwest of Charlevoix along the northwest shores of Charlevoix County in Michigan's lower peninsula. The park is over 2,600 acres with long stretches of undeveloped shoreline along Lake Michigan. This aerial photo was taken on a summer day looking northwest towards Fisherman's Island.

Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse with Full Moon Oct 2021

The full moon begins setting over the Ludington Lighthouse on October 20th, 2021 on the shores of Lake Michigan in Michigan's lower peninsula.

Winter Living Room

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DJZ Photography

Aerial, Real Estate, Landscape & Architectural Photographer serving Grand Rapids and West Michigan

Starting my photography career in real estate photography allowed me to spend years learning about camera gear, lighting, composition, post processing, and advanced Photoshop techniques. As a real estate photographer I was thrilled to introduce aerial photography to my services in 2017 after becoming an FAA Part 107 Certified Remote Pilot for the commercial operation of camera drones. I eventually expanded into other industries such as architecture, hospitality, interiors, and Michigan landscape photography. I also have a Gear Blog where I discuss camera, lighting, and drone gear as well as techniques for beginners.

Whether it’s about licensing inquiries or starting a new project, feel free to contact me!

Currently based in West Michigan.

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Michigan Landscape Photography

Mackinac Island Aerial 3x1 Panoramic Photo

I have hundreds of Michigan landscape photos available to purchase as prints on metal, canvas, acrylic, and more. Be sure to also check out my Michigan landscape photography website featuring photos and aerial panoramas of Michigan lakes, lighthouses, beaches, beach towns, and more.

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Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club Aerial Photo from NW

Saugatuck with Kalamazoo Lake Aerial Photo from NW in the Summer

Round Island Lighthouse in the Morning Sunlight in Spring of 2022

Mackinac Bridge with Full Moon on June 14th, 2022

Charlevoix South Pierhead Lighthouse at Sunset - 2021

Harbor Springs Aerial Photo from West - 2021

Crystal Lake near Frankfort Aerial Photo from Southeast in 2021

Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse with Moon and Boat Light Trails in May 2022

Round Lake and Downtown Charlevoix Aerial Photo from the Northwest - 2021

Frankfort Lighthouse with Dunegrass in the Sunshine - Spring 2022

Frankfort Lighthouse and Piers - Long Exposure on a Sunny Day

Bowers Harbor near Traverse City Aerial Photo from NE - 2021

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Whether it’s a quick real estate photoshoot or an all-day architectural interiors project, I always enjoy photographing new spaces and places. I have photographed thousands of residential and commercial buildings from the air and on the ground in Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana. I primarily work in West Michigan between the Lake Michigan Lakeshore and Grand Rapids, but if the hotel is free and (and my wife can come too) I’m happy to travel if necessary!