Nothing represents beauty and elegance at a wedding more than having gorgeous florals and decor, hand designed by the best floral design shop in northern Michigan – Chelsea Chapin from Victoria’s Floral Design! Chelsea has seen it all and designed it all, and her work has toped the wedding charts in the county for […]

DIY weddings are some of the most fun and creative styles that you can find – and they made for beautiful wedding pictures to have and hold for many years to come! And with weddings becoming so costly, it is exciting to try and find ways to save a little. That’s what my bride, Hannah […]

Engagement photography sessions is one of the most important steps in your wedding planning process. It allows you to meet your photographer, get a feel for each other’s styles and comfortable levels, and gives you solid one-on-one advice and instruction on how to pose and feel natural in front of the camera, before your big […]

Trying to plan your own wedding and becoming quickly overwhelmed? Colors, centerpieces, chair rentals…how in the world can I keep it all straight? This is where a professional and established wedding planner becomes your Best Friend – they are a treasure trove of valuable insight, information, and vision that will help guide and shape your […]

One of the biggest wedding trends of the season is to let your bridesmaids pick their own dresses. Instead of the traditional matching ladies and their groomsmen, some brides are opting to give their friends more freedom and give them the reigns! PROS Your Bridesmaids Are Happy – Simply put, a happy wedding party creates […]

You’ve said “Yes to the Dress”…and then you wait months for the chance to finally wear it on your wedding day! In the meantime, you’ve probably been looking at dozens of wedding blogs and pinterest boards, staring at all of the gorgeous brides with their flowing veils, wanting that to be you. Get “Magazine Ready” […]

French Valley Vineyards are a romantic, stunning location for any rustic, farm loving barn wanting to incorporate this style into her wedding photography. Located on gorgeous rolling hills with beautiful cherry tree orchards, this venue could not disappoint for gorgeous wedding photos – and for bride, Courtney, they didn’t! Their destination Michigan wedding was planned […]

Gorgeous romantic wedding location in Traverse City creates beautiful wedding photography for northern Michigan! And no one could put this together better than the premiere bridal magazine MyNorth Weddings, featuring the trendiest local venues, themes, styles, and vendors of northern Michigan! I was so delighted to be featured as one of the wedding photographers for Traverse […]

Selecting the bridal and wedding details for your Northern Michigan wedding can be a mixture of fun, excitement, and misery all at the same time…because there are so many choices! Whether you are designing your lace vintage wedding, your beach outdoor wedding along Lake Michigan and it’s glorious beaches, or a spectacular DIY wedding, the […]

So many times I get asked to describe my approach to wedding photography in Northern Michigan, specifically what I envision and how I capture the essence and style of each specific bride and groom. Whether they have a vintage themed decor – with lace, mason jars, and DIY details, or a more rustic elegance persona, […]

Despite the cold fall day in Frankfort Michigan amongst the blustering shores of Lake Michigan, Abby and Alex gathered together in the quaint little cottages to share their vows amongst a small gathering of friends and family. Surrounding by elegant Northern Michigan flowers, the Sleeping Bear Dunes, and carefully adorned birch bark alters with glimmering […]