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Timeless Elegance at Meadow Brook Hall | Missy & Blake’s Romantic Fall Wedding | Rochester, Michigan Wedding Photographer
Missy and Blake’s beautiful wedding at Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester, Michigan, was the perfect celebration of a bond that has stood the test of time. High school sweethearts, Missy and Blake have been together for nine incredible years, growing through life’s biggest milestones: buying their first home, raising their beloved basset hound Bucky, and now, stepping into marriage surrounded by their closest family and friends.
As a Detroit Wedding photographer based in Rochester, Michigan , capturing the magic of such a heartfelt and personalized wedding day was an absolute honor.
An Intimate Destination Wedding at Secrets Royal Beach | Rheanna & Max | Punta Cana Wedding Photographer
Some love stories are written across a lifetime—and Rheanna and Max’s wedding day felt like the perfect chapter in a journey that began so many years ago. As high school sweethearts who first met in the fifth grade, their connection runs deep, rooted in friendship, love, and years of shared memories. It was a true honor to capture their breathtaking destination wedding at Secrets Royal Beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, surrounded by just 30 of their closest family and friends.
An Autumn Love Story: Shannon & Jacob’s Michigan State University Engagement
Some love stories are full of laughter, surprise, and joyful energy—and Shannon and Jacob’s journey is the perfect reflection of that. I had the absolute pleasure of photographing their engagement session on the beautiful Michigan State University campus, a place full of vibrant scenery and sentimental charm.
As a Detroit-based luxury wedding photographer who values authentic, heartfelt storytelling, capturing Shannon and Jacob’s playful personalities was an absolute highlight. Their relationship, rooted in nearly seven years of love, adventure, and shared dreams, shines through effortlessly in every frame.
A Spring City Engagement in Chicago | Allie & Brian’s Love Story | Detroit & Destination Wedding Photographer
Traveling to Chicago for their engagement session allowed me to photograph them in a setting that reflects who they are right now: joyful, adventurous, and deeply connected. Their spring session captured the freshness and excitement of this chapter in their lives, while their wedding will embody the rich warmth and nostalgia of the season that brought their engagement to life.
As a Detroit wedding photographer who specializes in timeless, elegant storytelling, my goal is always to preserve the real, meaningful moments that define my couples’ stories. Allie and Brian’s journey—from a magical Christmas proposal to a springtime engagement and a glamorous winter wedding—feels like the perfect storybook romance, and I am so honored to be a part of their special day.
Capturing Love Amidst Nature's Canvas: Silver Lake Sand Dunes | Rachel & Ryan
There are moments when nature itself becomes the ultimate backdrop. I had the opportunity to photograph Rachel and Ryan amidst the breathtaking beauty of Silver Lake Sand Dunes, located in Mears, Michigan. Against the backdrop of shifting sands and endless skies, their love story unfolded, a prelude to their upcoming wedding at the Goei Center in Downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, set to be celebrated in the vibrant fall hues of October.
Classy, Modern, Colony Club Fall Wedding in Detroit | Savannah & Evan
I'm thrilled to share a glimpse into one of the most remarkable celebrations I've had the honor to capture in Downtown Detroit—Savannah & Evan's enchanting wedding journey. As a Metro-Detroit photographer with a passion for weaving stories through the lens, their day epitomized modern elegance, heartfelt connections, and a simplistic, glamorous flair against the backdrop of Detroit's vibrant charm at the Colony Club Detroit.
Ann Arbor Summer Country Club Wedding | Tess & Oliver
Tess and Oliver tied the knot on a beautiful August day at a stunning golf course in Ann Arbor, MI. Their ceremony and reception took place at the Barton Hills Country Club Ballroom.