. . . Before the rush of the wedding day arrives, there are a few things you should do to prepare for those iconic wedding photos. Here are five tips that I recommend all brides consider when it comes to the morning of their wedding and getting those classic bridal portraits you desire! . . .
Read MoreAbby and Felipe first met while working at Fermi Nuclear Power plant back in 2017 (or as Felipe put it, "she couldn't keep her eyes off of me!"), and when they suggested we hold their engagement session in Historic Monroe, MI, I was completely game!
I actually lived in the Monroe area for the past several years, and loved having an opportunity to photograph Abby & Felipe downtown and in the place where they basically met and fell in love. We lucked out with the weather (no rain, which was what the forecast called for), and the evening light was absolutely stunning. These two were the best as we walked around the city in the high humidity and they were such a joy to work with!
Read MoreOne night at a bar, ironically, named “No Fun ” in New York’s Lower East Side, Matt mustered up the courage to approach a pretty girl standing at the bar whose name was Carly. After hitting it off and after months of dating, one day Carly found a note in her apartment which was left there by Matt. It became the first clue in a scavenger hunt all around the city leading Carly down memory lane to some of their favorite bars, restaurants, and shops! The very last spot she arrived to was that fatefully bar where they had first met and Matt was waiting outside. He dropped down to one knee and proposed to Carly before they went inside to the cheers of congratulations from her entire family who’d flown in from Michigan! . . .
Read MoreWhere do I even begin with Rachel and Steven's beautiful wedding day in downtown Plymouth?! The morning of their wedding got off to an amazing start with a balmy 94 degrees and Rachel's bridal portraits ended with a vintage car cameo!! We were taking photos downtown near the Wilcox House when we spotted this mint-colored vintage car on the street. The girls and I made a beeline for the car and the nicest man, who owned the car, said we were welcome to take as many photos as we'd like with the car! Best impromptu wedding surprise ever! . . .
Read MoreKara and Kevin love traveling and it was through a church trip to Madrid, Spain and to The Vatican in Rome that they became really close friends! For their engagement session, Kara and Kevin wanted to head back to Kara's Alma Mater; the University of Michigan. I love the city of Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan campus so much because the architecture is just so stunning! Even though I am a frequent visitor, I feel like there are always new places to discover with every couple who has a love for U of M. . .
Read MoreI feel like I have such a special connection to Carole and Mark and I had so much fun exploring Belle Isle with them for their engagement session! Last year, I had the honor of photographing Mark's daughter, Melissa's, wedding day and when Mark, Carole, and I met up this year to grab coffee and talk wedding photography, I learned exactly how Mark proposed. . .
Read MoreBefore 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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