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Michael + Lauren: Saint John’s Resort Wedding

Lauren and Mike’s Saint John’s Resort September wedding was the perfect mix of calm, joy, and celebration. The morning began inside the resort hotel, surrounded by family and friends who filled the suite with laughter and excitement. Lauren’s bridesmaids got ready alongside her while Beauty For You On Location handled hair and makeup with ease. […]

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Weddings

A Colorful Toledo Wedding | Lukas and Kathryn

Kathryn and her bridesmaids spent the morning getting ready at her parents’ home in Sylvania. The house was filled with laughter, chatter, and the kind of joyful chaos that only happens when a big, close family gathers together. Between sisters, cousins, and friends—and plenty of nieces and nephews running around—it was pure fun from the […]

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Engagements

Columbus Ohio Engagement Session | Ashly + Jacob

When Ashly and Jacob reached out about wedding photography for their upcoming Toledo Zoo wedding, we got to chatting about engagement photos—and I’m so glad we did. While they might eventually make their way up north, right now they call Columbus, Ohio home. And downtown Columbus? It’s gorgeous. Instead of planning a session somewhere halfway, […]

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Weddings

Aaron and Megan’s Intimate Leland Michigan Wedding

Family and friends spent the weekend at a beautiful private residence in Leland, Michigan — a home that stretches across the narrow strip of land between Lake Michigan and Lake Leelanau. It was the perfect backdrop for Aaron and Megan’s intimate Leland Michigan wedding. The setting felt timeless: waves crashing on one side, still water […]

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Weddings

Alex and Mara’s Wedding | Elevate at One Campus Martius

Mara and Alex’s Detroit wedding blended heartfelt tradition with city views at Elevate at One Campus Martius. From Adat Shalom to a skyline celebration, every moment felt genuine and full of joy.

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Engagements

Bailey and Michelle’s Engagement in Detroit

This Detroit engagement session with Bailey and Michelle combined downtown portraits with intimate at-home moments, blending city charm and cozy warmth.

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Engagements

Derek and Julia’s Detroit Engagement Photos

And presenting these images in no particular order, because honestly—I couldn’t pick a favorite. Here’s a look at Derek and Julia’s September Detroit Engagement. Next fall, Derek and Julia be getting married at the Colony Club in Detroit. Forbes Hospitality opened the doors for their engagement session, and having the space completely to ourselves was […]

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Weddings

An October Wedding at the Toledo Zoo | Nicholas and Natalie

Nicholas & Natalie’s October Wedding at the Toledo Zoo There are some stories that take time to tell. This one — Nicholas and Natalie’s — has been sitting with me for a while. Every time I look back through their gallery, I feel that same rush of emotion I felt on their wedding day. Writing […]

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Portraits

The Szpaichler’s Family Session

It’s been almost a decade since I first had these two in front of my camera. And I enjoy every single one of them. From engagement to little ones. Life is good.

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Portraits

Morgan: Class of 2026

A modern Detroit senior portrait session for a Detroit Country Day senior, using downtown Detroit and beautiful natural light to create confident, city inspired senior photos

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Weddings

Austin and Katy’s Summer Wedding | Heritage Wedding Barns

Katy and Austin’s wedding at Heritage Wedding Barns was the best kind of northern Michigan party—warm sun, big puffy clouds, and a bunch of friends on vacation.

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Portraits

Sophia: Class of 2026

A Detroit senior photography session that feels real, relaxed, and full of personality, celebrating a graduation season that goes by fast and deserves to be remembered

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LET'S mAKE something beautiful TOGETHER

For those that want to feel the way you felt on your wedding day, let's do this.  

© Michele Maloney Photography 2026