Kirk In The Hill and The Muslim Unity Center, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

These two sweethearts were so beautiful together, we started first with gorgeous portraits at Kirk In The Hills church and then headed to the Muslim Unity Center in Bloomfield Hills for the ceremony. Salsa and Usher along with their community of friends and family, were all excited to see these two unite.

Salsa who is also a talented model was the most exquisite with portraits, her attire was stunning as was she in the gorgeous evening light. Enjoy the moments we shared last summer.

These three and a tree farm! Eleanora is ONE!

Stafford Perry Hotel, Petoskey Michigan

Where the sun is always shining and the view is always perfect. I absolutely love making the trip up to Petoskey, one of my favorite cities in Michigan!

Stafford Weddings + Ali and Trevor were a match made in Michigan!!

Whitney Hotel

Detroit, Michigan

A historical beauty combined with such love. Emily + Alex are two incredibly passionate people and their love shines like no other. We adventured to Detroit, to the David Whitney Hotel. Quickly was dressed in the bathroom, had a beautifully private first look in one of the main floor’s dining rooms, and private ceremony upstairs with just both sets of parents and Emily’s grandmother. Emily’s father was our officiant and it was such an emotional feeling with everyone present.

After the ceremony we had a very romantically moody portrait session, before dinner began and the hotel greeted their public guests.

Intimate elopements are some of my absolute favorite days.

Port Crescent State Park, Michigan

An early morning elopement on the sands of Port Crescent State Park, big foot cake toppers and a Wes Anderson style of imagery. These sweethearts and their witnesses ( Dave’s grandparents) were truly a wonderful experience.

Dave, a long time friend and Elle, a beauty inside and out.. are two of the kindest people you’ll ever meet. They deserve every ounce of love and light in this world.

This was easily one of the best mornings in 2023, enjoy the smiles while getting ready in a cute mid century airbnb with the first look in the front yard. The warm summer sunshine peeking in and out of the clouds, the gusty wind and all the laughter. This day forever imprinted on our hearts and minds.

It’s September, we are at 12 Corners Winery and orchard on the west side of Michigan, it is the most comfortable 75 degrees and a sunny day.. this would literally be a dream in Michigan, and it was.

Andrea + Colby had their first look by the grape vines accompanied by Andrea’s grandmother on a pendant in her handmade wooden flowered bouquet. Our ceremony and portraits in the apple trees with their closest friends and family. Tented outside for cocktail hour and the reception, with the golden light coming through the rows of grape vines for golden hour portraits. We could not have asked for a more perfect day.

The Boathouse on Lake Charleviox

East Jordan, Michigan

These two sweethearts hosted their wedding in East Jordan, but we ventured to Harbor Springs for the ceremony and stopped in Petoskey at the sweet little hidden waterfall for portraits and so many laughs. Michigan is full of magic, especially the further north you go. We really have some gems in the mitten, especially toward the Leelanau peninsula. Donuts for the cake cutting and golden hour dances, and lastly running to the docks for the last bit of light of the day. It was pure Michigan magic.

The Boathouse on Lake Charleviox is a beautiful private waterfront venue with a classy, modern indoor/outdoor space : miboathouse.com ! They also have a cute airbnb called Gunther’s General Store, which is a general store that has been converted. It is a classic diner style space full of antiques.

Wedding Planner : loandcoeventdesign.com

Lakeport State Park, Michigan

Summer sunset family sessions at one of my favorite state parks.

Light House Beach

Port Huron, Michigan

Down town

Port Huron, Michigan

The Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Lexington State Harbor

Lexington, Michigan

The end of summer waves will always be a favorite. With how gorgeous our Great Lakes are, this view never gets old.

Belle Isle Casino, Detroit Michigan

“ I believe in a thing called LOVE” - The Darkness

Kori + Colin had a super hot and extremely fun Detroit Wedding. Colin has been a dear friend since the teenage years and to watch my friend find a real love, melts my heart. And then not only photograph this incredible union, but to be with friends on their wedding day is such an honor. These two loves have such their own esthetic, and they are both barbers! Together they own Revival Barber in Ferndale, Mi. I couldn’t wait to see their vibe come to life.

Marquette, Michigan

Sometimes one day isn’t enough to explore everything that we want..especially when you rent a cute airbnb on Lake Superior. Beach sounds and coffee vibes were a morning treat before heading home <3

Montague, Michigan

Michigan’s west coast beauty at sunset <3

Meadowbrook Hall

Rochester Hills, Michigan

I don’t even know where to begin with these two sweethearts, we had such a high energy day full of love. First was the greeting at Farah’s residence. Imagine your chest feeling not only your beautiful beating heart but feeling the full boom of the bendir drums, bagpipes and chants of this Zaffa! If you’ve never experienced a Zaffa, look up the music and really feel these images. These moments make my heart soar. The beautiful family connections and the dancing took my breath away.

Once to Meadowbrook Hall cocktail hour was in session and we spent some time with portraits before the grand entrance. High energy dancing swept us in to speeches and then a tornado warning almost had us evacuate to the basement of Meadowbrook Hall. Thankfully the warning only lasted 15 minutes and we were able to use blue hour to create in for the last light of the day before dinner. Dancing continued, so many laughs and hugs and great food was had. It was seriously one of the best celebrations of the year!

Shinola Hotel and The Eastern

Detroit, Michigan

Full of colors and the gorgeous sun shining with a quick downpour in the evening, this Detroit wedding was one for the books. Angelina and Tyler reside in Chicago but wanted to celebrate with their friends and family in the mitten. We started at the Shinola hotel for getting ready with the first look in Parker’s Alley, right behind Shinola. We ventured with the wedding party through the amazing murals and colors in the Eastern Market. Celebrating at The Eastern for the ceremony and reception, with joyous tears, lots of cheers and a sweet serenade by Angelina with the live band. This was an epic day.

Side note: hire a live band :)

Black Rocks Presque Isle, Marquette Mi

Jennifer and Bobby decided to elope after a year of postponing. They chose the gorgeous Black Rocks on Presque Isle in Marquette Michigan. What a dream. I know Michigan is already perfect in it’s uniqueness but the Upper Peninsula has such beauty that needs more highlights.

Rent yourself a gorgeous Airbnb on Lake Superior, invite your immediate family with a couple close friends for morning festivities, have a ceremony on the edge of the lake and your portraits in the middle of Black Rocks. Hire a personal chef for dinner, cut and eat your cake first, take your first dance together at dusk by the beach and ENJOY IT.

Elopements for the win!

Hair & Makeup : www.freshcoastbeauty.com

Roostertail

Detroit, Michigan

Do exactly what you want!

Valerie and Ashli had a vibe all of their own. The October feels in the city were so vibrant especially when you have your first look with hand written vows in your own personalized books and have a quick sage to start your day! Gorgeous portraits at Belle Isle and walking appetizer’s at the reception which included a hot pretzel wall, pot pies and a charcuterie display. Incorporate your favorite boys ( your dogs) with your signature drink and a donut wall. Have your first dances to The Golden Girls theme song and then intercept with your mother’s as a surprise! The detail and thought put into all of the decor and the vibe of this party was just perfect! See for your self!

River Crab Docks in St. Clair, Michigan

Rachelle + Keith wanted to spend their rehearsal dinner like a mini reception because of the 2020 shut down. They gathered with friends and family on the docks of the St. Clair Rivercrab and we all were blown away with how gorgeous of an evening we had. The warm air, the speeches that left us in tears, the siblings going for the cake after it was cut but not served yet, haha and also.. colored glassware is my fav.