Throwback Thursday, Travel Addition: Oia, Santorini

Wanderlust hearts . . . This one's for you!

I wanted to feature something a little different on the blog today; travel! I have some serious wanderlust right now for warm breezes, hot sand, and the big blue ocean because I keep seeing my photographer friends jet off to Hawaii and Jamaica . . . So jealous! But I thought about how blessed I am to have traveled as much as I have and since it's Thursday, I thought it only fitting to look back on one of my favorite travel destinations of all time; Oia, Santorini in the Greek Islands!

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My Favorite New Venues of 2016

I believe your wedding should be a true reflection of your unique love story, and I think my 2016 weddings were so unique and amazing because every detail my couples thought of was personal to them! One cool thing about the state of Michigan is that there is virtually every landscape you could ever want as a backdrop for your wedding; urban cities, historic mansions, wide open countryside, picturesque vineyards, secluded lakes, evergreen forests, snow covered hills, vibrant fall colors, and hometown churches. . . .

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The Best of 2016: Weddings

Part 2 of 2

I have always been inspired by love stories, and I believe the most romantic, honest photographs are timeless.

I had the honor and the privilege to work with some pretty awesome couples in 2016, and I wanted to be sure to share some of my all-time favorites from their weddings. These images make me fall in love all over again with my job, and were narrowed down from 4,198 overall wedding favorites from 2016! But I wanted to share only the best of the best on this post today! . . .

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Iconic Black Tie Wedding at The Detroit Masonic Temple: Lauren + Marcus

I am SO excited to share Lauren and Marcus' iconic black tie wedding, today, which was held at the historic Masonic Temple in Detroit, MI! If you are looking for some classic, elegant, sophisticated, and timeless wedding inspiration look no further because this wedding seriously gave me all the heart eyes and all the feels!

Lauren and Marcus are such a glamorous, down-to-earth couple and when I first learned what they do for a living they also earned bad ass status in my eyes! . . .

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I've Been Featured on the Detroit Metro Times!! - Top 10 Detroit Wedding Photographers to Follow on Instagram

Oh.my.gosh!!

Guys, I can't believe that the Detroit Metro Times named me as one of their top "10 Detroit Wedding Photographers to Follow on Instagram!!!" AHHHH!!

I am still pinching myself a little bit after hearing the news last week! I was absolutely floored to be recognized amongst my professional peers as well as other talented photographers whom I consider friends! . . .

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Behind the Scenes 2016: A Blooper-Reel of the Year

This post has quickly become one of my favorites of the year because it gives you a backstage pass to my life on the wedding day. And I'm a sucker for Blooper Reels! These photos show what it really looks like from the other side of the lens, you know, the photos behind the photos. Gathering up these images is such a fun way to look back on the last year, and to remind myself how incredibly thankful I am for this job.

This post is dedicated to all of my wedding couples who put up with all our silliness, who trust me when I suggest an unconventional idea, and who, at the end of the day, still love us even when we don't look nearly as glamorous as they do!

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Do I Really Need A Second Photographer on My Wedding Day?

. . . And Why if You Love Candid Photos You Should Consider One!

So you may be wondering why should we invest in a secondary photographer? What are the benefits? There are quite a few reasons why I believe it can be a good idea to add-on a second photographer, but here are my Top 3 Main Reasons . . .

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Lauren + Marcus | Belle Isle Conservatory Engagement, Detroit, MI

Before Lauren and Marcus' engagement session at Belle Isle in Detroit, I sent them my Engagement Session Style Guide which includes everything from choosing the right location for your portraits to coordinating outfits to the little details you don't want to forget about. I think they totally ROCKED their engagement photos and can I gush one last time about their unbelievable outfits for a minute - gorgeous taste and Lauren has such an eye for style! I believe that because they were given the tools to prepare, that allowed both Lauren and Marcus to relax, be themselves, and to most importantly have fun at their engagement session! . . .

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