The doors to the chapel were closed. The planning was complete and every detail was in place. Elizabeth was seconds away from the start of her Inn at St. Johns winter wedding with her groom, Alex. The bridesmaids and groomsman waited with Alex at the top of the aisle. Elizabeth, held onto her father’s arm […]

When we put Kaitlyn + Mike’s engagement session on the books we knew we were headed for Detroit. I realized, the day before we were scheduled to shoot, that the Lions were playing at home. Thankfully we were able to reschedule. There’s nothing quite like getting lucky and scoring a sunny winter morning for a […]

Last weekend I witnessed a magical and romantic winter wedding in Michigan! Christmas makes things magical and I was thrilled when I arrived at the Royal Park Hotel and it was wrapped in Christmas glory. All the ladies were buzzing in the hotel suite and making final preparations. It was chilly outside but beautiful light […]

It was this very campus where Elizabeth and Alex met their junior year. I am so excited to share their snowy U of M winter engagement in Ann Arbor! I simply love when couples choose locations for their engagement sessions that resonate on a personal level. The pair were in town from Washington, DC. Even […]

If you’re looking for outfit inspiration for an engagement session in the fall you can take your lead from this lovely couple! Emily + Mikal chose rich colors that coordinated well but weren’t matchy-matchy and they both looked amazing for their Belle Isle Autumn Engagement. We started their session near the Conservatory on Belle Isle […]

Amanda knew she wanted to get ready on her wedding day at her childhood home. She no longer occupied her bedroom in her parent’s home and they remodeled it for her. And, it served as the perfect backdrop as Amanda prepared to become Mrs. Shock. Every detail that Ken + Amanda chose was simple, just […]

Do New Yorkers have more style? In a word. Yes. As soon as you see Mark’s tux you’ll see what I’m talking about. Best. Dressed. Groom. Ever. I wasn’t kidding, Mark and now the world knows! Mark + Emily wanted something different for Mark and their Oakhurst Golf and Country Club wedding. Their final choice […]

Ross and Alla surrounded themselves with their closest friends and family members to celebrate their wedding. I met the pair of them twice, before the wedding, but it was at the dinner the night before their wedding that I first got to see how connected they are to those that love them. Ross is straight-laced […]

The melody of Train’s ‘Marry Me’ floated through the air as Michael and Erika’s family and bridal party began to make their way up the aisle. “Marry me, if I ever get the nerve to say hello in this cafe’.” And I snickered to myself as Michael walked out of Waldenwoods, headed for the altar. […]