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!

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

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

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

Chelsea & Chris

We started this beautiful winter day getting ready at Shinola Hotel, captured some portraits around Parker’s alley, and finished the evening at a beautiful reception at the Colony Club!

2nd Photographer : Candice Lamarand Photography

Jessica & Ian

Jessica and Ian are two sweethearts who met at a Camp Cavell summer camp while helping those with disabilities. They are a fairytale kind of couple whose hearts radiate such a loving energy. The vibe of the day was as ethereal and romantic as it was creative. I love that Jessica and Ian were on their own time, they didn’t rush anything and every moment had so much meaning.

Ian placed a blue bracelet that he made on Jessica’s wrist the first year they were together, and he removed it during their wedding ceremony. The bond of love, Ian’s heritage kilt, the bare cake made by the bestie at Gumption Cake Co, the decor of vines that Jessica cut from the woods and created wreaths with…and their personal favorite…Serious Moonlight - A David Bowie cover band for the entertainment. Jessica and Ian had their first dance to As The World Falls Down. If you are a David Bowie fan, and know The Labyrinth movie from the 80’s, you understand the vibe of the day and wish you were there. It was just magical.

Savannah & Kelly

To describe this dramatic, overcast, and slightly rainy day in words for Savannah and Kelly is a little hard to do, so I’ll let the photos do the talking with a few details from me :)

Kelly and Savannah are two adventurous and incredibly sweet ladies, who love so much. The detail of the wedding day and their care for their family and friends still warms my heart.

Getting ready happened at Embassy Suites, and the first look was outside of the gardens where Momma DeMil set up our brides while the wedding party made a human wall so Kelly and Savannah wouldn’t see each other.

The ladies incorporated their sweet pup Ginger into the family photos, we took a few portraits in Meadow Brook Hall and had the ceremony inside because we were rained out of the garden. Once the rain let up, we went back out to the gardens and around the Meadow Brook grounds to capture the love and beauty.

There were dances with both sets of parents and lots of love and laugher on the dance floor to complete the joy, and we couldn’t have asked for a better day!

Reminder, we will always make magic even on the rainy days <3

Amazing Team:

Hair and Make up: Configure Beauty

Florals: Littleworkshopfloral - Laura Giles

Videographer: Depth and Detail- Kristi Ball

Sarah & Ryan

Two incredible humans, who love deeply and laugh a ton together. Our entire day at Zingerman’s Cornman Farms was full of tears, happy tears. The attention to detail was exquisite. The hand selected flowers by Sarah from University Flowers in Ann Arbor was spectacular. The details on Ryan’s suit and cufflinks, Sarah’s bouquet which wrapped their furry family into their day, little details like this made everything so sweet.

We did our first look by the gardens, family photos by the farmhouse, and our colorful Wedding Party photos in the morning before the ceremony.

From the sweetest walk down the aisle with Dad, Scott, who was also our officiant, and the heartfelt vows and dip with a kiss mid-aisle, these two were ready to celebrate with their closest family and fiends! Our mid-aisle kiss was also the subject of our live wedding painter Mikaela Genee!

Cocktail hour was a highlight as the miniature goats were brought out and loved on! The we moved to the grand entrance followed by speeches, cake cutting, unforgettable sunset photos in the dahlia field, and our Rolls Royce appearance.

After sundown the party was just getting started! The dance floor was flexing on the 2nd floor of the barn, and Sarah and Ryan experienced not only their first dance as husband and wife, but also shared a last dance on their dance floor before the sparkler exit and drive off in the Rolls Royce..it was magical.

A huge thank You to the amazing team!

Second Photographer: Candice Lamarand

Wedding Planner: Jennifer from Pineapple Punch Events

Emily & Alex

This day. These two families. These two beautiful humans. The gorgeous riverside St. Clair Inn.

SO MUCH LOVE.

I’ll let the photos explain for themselves.

Salsabil + Usher

These two sweethearts were so beautiful together! We started our day 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’s wonderful community of friends and family were all excited to see these two unite.

Salsa, who is also a talented model, was the most exquisite subject of our portraits. Her attire was stunning, as so was she in the gorgeous evening light. Enjoy these moments with this lovely couple!

Stafford Perry Hotel, Mi

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!!

12 Corners Winery, Mi

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.

Weller’s Carriage House, Saline Mi

The love for this family started with Shelbi’s sister Karli and I am so so honored to have been invited back with so much love to photograph Shelbi and Clayton.

When they say opposites attract, these two fit the bill.. even though they have a bunch of similarities. Shelbi is the more serious one and Clayton is on the super playful side, these two laugh a lot with and at each other. you’ll see their personalities come out throughout the day and it is too good.

This day was one of the best, lots of drinks and laughs, an unexpected cake smash and the sun peeking out later for minute of sunset photos. This family is close to my heart.

The Boathouse On Lake Charleviox, Mi

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

Belle Isle Casino, Detroit Michigan

Kori+ Colin

“ 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.

Mission Point Resort, Mackinac Island Mi

Where to begin? I met Lindsay and Brad for the first time after the summer of 2011. I feel like I had watched their relationship grow so much over the years. Everyone was waiting for this day to come.. and it was finally here. I cannot say enough great things about the Payton family, they are like my second family after working for them at Vintage Tavern (Port Huron, Michigan's gem). If it wasn't for them, I wouldn't have been able to build my business and be where I am today. So having Lindsay contact me last year once she and Brad were engaged, I couldn't even contain my excitement and honor.
Mackinac wasn't anything short of amazing. This island is a Michigan paradise, where everything you need is brought to you by horse power or by bicycle. Fudge swirls the air of down town and sailboats are docked 24-7. This was a super special place to Lindsay, as she had been coming to Mackinac since she was a little girl. Brad proposed at Arch Rock and the rest is history. It was a dream. I spent 3 days with these beautiful souls and I cannot contain my heart with them <3

Meadowbrook Hall, Mi

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, Mi

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 :)