Hey Bestie!
Greetings, Salutations, Hello my lovelies! I’m so happy you’re here! Welcome to a13 Creative, a Northern Michigan based, woman-owned business specializing in artistic boutique photography, flawless events, and business consulting. With over 20 years in hospitality management, I have the expertise that backs my passion for creating extraordinary experiences for my clients. So let’s tell your story, capture the moment and make memories that last a lifetime.


Photography.
Art that tells your story
By creating a relaxed and fun atmosphere, while providing a balanced amount of instruction versus candid moments, you will feel comfortable to be your authentic self, allowing me to capture images that create artful pieces for display.
Event Management.
Flawless Events
With 20 years in the hospitality/event industry, you can be assured that I have everything handled — the flow of the day, working with vendors, and all the details that make the event shine! I got you!
Consulting.
Organizational Management
From helping to organize startups to reigniting well-established companies, my experience with teams and streamlining processes coupled with my BA in Management and Organization Development will help guide your next steps.
Testimonials.
— Carlle J.
— KaLeigh Sheperd
— Amanda Skeel
— Tacy Johnson
— Evelyn C.
— Christine L.
— Taylor K.

We had a terrific experience with Anora. We found her to be very professional! She worked with us and our chaotic schedule, was open to ideas for locations, and she was able to get real smiles from our son for his senior photos! We 100% recommend her for family and senior portraits. We’ll definitely schedule her for senior photos again with our other children. We loved every image she took.
— Matt & Lisa Claflin

Anora has been taking our family pictures for years. Two years ago we moved about two hours south. We still drive up at least once a year just to have her take our pictures. My daughter is on the autism spectrum and does not laugh or smile easily. It never fails within moments she has my daughter laughing and smiling which makes for the best pictures. I highly recommend her!
— Ashley Ochoa

You know in life you sometimes meet people and just go “WOW”? Anora is ABSOLUTELY one of those people! Her vision for that perfect picture is phenomenal. Her attitude is amazing, she instantly makes a person feel comfortable. She was super flexible which was important with my hectic schedule. The communication was top notch, I knew exactly what to expect and when to expect it. I am over the moon satisfied! 😁