Sarah & Matt
Sarah + Matt, this beautiful couple was just the sweetest! Sarah’s wonderful group of girls were the absolute best at helping and tending to Sarah for whatever she needed. It was a romantic, overcast summer day and also very warm. Portraits on the course, the first look of Sarah walking down the aisle with big smiles, family photos, and fun with the wedding party…our day was relaxed and full of tender moments. The overcast sky actually made for perfect lighting on the golf course, so Solitude Links was a stunning setting for this chapter of their love story.
Cake cutting, dancing, and a little sliver of the sunset that came out just in time for a few images, and these two were ready to get on the dance floor!
Assistant/2nd Photographer : Troy Flathau
Sonya & Tejas
This gorgeous Indian-Russian wedding was truly unforgettable. Our day started at the Siren Hotel, Detroit. Sonya quickly got ready, and then they had a very casual first look in the hotel lobby. These two are just incredibly relaxed and have the most fun together. We did a portrait session at the Siren and around Parker’s Alley behind Shinola Hotel. We were all thankful for our driver, my assistant and 2nd photographer, who transported us through the very busy Detroit streets.
We safely arrived at The Scarab Club for the ceremony which had so many special parts to it. From Tejas’s entrance, the 7 circles around the fire, the Hebrew words, their vows, and the breaking of the glass, every moment held special meaning for this couple blending their lives and cultures together. After the ceremony, we ran across the street to the Detroit Institute of Arts for a few more portraits against the white marble, and the we returned to an amazing welcome and heartfelt speeches from family and friends. Close that out with a few dances at dusk outside in the garden of the Scarab Club, and we all had a perfect day celebrating this couple in the heart of Detroit!
Natalia & Alex
There is no other place like Mackinac Island for a walk back in time. From the horse drawn carriages and bicycles as your only means of transportation, the handmade fudge, and the gorgeous gardens. Life feels a lot more…still.
Natalia and Alex had their gorgeous elopement on the front lawn of Mission Pointe Resort. It is such a beautiful view! We had the best weather you could ask for on the island, and it was everything these two deserved. :) From the first touch and exchange of vows, to the friends and family who came to celebrate, it was filled with love. The reception was held on the Promenade deck, and before the party started, Natalia and Alex (along with my assistant, Troy, and me) rode the gorgeous white carriage to the secret garden by The Grand Hotel. Between the portraits taken there and the ones on the beach at sunset.. this whole day was just stunning.
Assistant/ 2nd Photographer : Troy Flathau
Jade & Brandon
My little Jade. <3
I met Jade when I started serving at Vintage Tavern in Port Huron, Michigan over 10 years ago. She instantly became like a little sister to me, hence why I call her my little Jade. I was exceptionally honored when she reached out for me to photograph her wedding at Shepherds Hollow Gold Club, and it couldn’t have been a more beautiful February day!
From her classic Audrey Hepburn vibe to the green velvet suit Brandon wore, their personalities were in every detail. They had cheesecake instead of a traditional wedding cake, their favorite beer was on tap, Jade ditched the gown and changed into a party dress, the cigar bar was smokin’, and the “Old Hollywood” style images we captured outside were priceless. I can’t express how much I loved every moment.
2nd Photographer : Samantha Sutarova
My best friend lives in Nashville and I was able to come down to meet the newest addition to our family! We decided to spend a little time in her studio, DRMM studio with our new favorite bird.
Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Stoney Creek Metro Park, Michigan
Lakeport State Park, Lakeport Mi
Down town and Belle Isle, Detroit Mi
The Congregation Coffee Shop and Down town
Detroit, Mi
Port Huron, Mi
Ayiana & Trey
I was invited to capture another Stein family wedding! This time we traveled to The Isle of Palms in South Carolina to Wild Dunes Resort. The trip down from Michigan to South Carolina was so beautiful and refreshing!
Ayiana and Trey are two of the sweetest people. We had such a gorgeous time, starting with getting ready at the Stein’s private homes with their kitties. Our first look took place at Wild Dunes on the windy beach. It was definitely a very warm day, but we had incredible moments and views! The ceremony took place on the Indigo Rooftop at the resort. What a view of North Atlantic Ocean behind Ayiana and Trey as they said their vows! Breathtaking! We did portraits on the beach, a last dance, and a warm send off! The gentleness of these two shows through in the photographs and displays the energy of our day. It was truly one for the books.
2nd Photographer: Zaina Mahmoud
Sophia & Mikey
The Leelanau Peninsula is such a stunning place in Michigan. Sophia and Mikey were such a sweet couple, and together with their closest friends and family, they shared their gorgeous and very warm October wedding across the street from Grand Traverse Bay. All the siblings were the wedding party, Sophia and Mikey’s sweet pups were with us to enjoy the festivities, and there were so many happy tears. The emotion from the love you feel from these two is definitely from a fairytale. We did portraits on the front lawn of The Peninsula Room where the ceremony took place, along with sunset photos on the beach… every part of this day was pure joy. EVERYONE was having a great time!
2nd Photographer : Ashlind Malooly
This family is the reason I was able to build my business. Jeff and Barbie were the most wonderful bosses with hearts of gold. I waitressed for them at The Vintage Tavern for 5 years before I went full time with my business in 2016. From one small business owner to the next, this meant the world to me to be loved and supported in my career. They will never not be a part of my story. A friendship of 14 years and a lifetime to go!
Downtown Detroit, Mi
Natalie & Matt
Natalie and Matt, there was so much detail and thought put into every moment of this gorgeous wedding. The Felt Estate is a stunning location that includes the Felt Mansion, Carriage House and Chapel. The romantic charm of this couple in this space is hard to put into words, so I’ll let the photos do the talking.
2nd Photographer: Candice Lamarand Photography
Stephany & Derek
These two met at Electric Forest, so it only seemed fitting to get married in the forest! Hartwick Pines was a gorgeous setting for our early afternoon elopement. This elopement wasn’t just our couple but their closest family and friends.. roughly about 30 people.
It was perfect.
