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Max + Erin | Backyard Wedding

Max and Erin are married.  Their ceremony looked a little (or a lot) different than what they had in their mind.  Originally, these two planned a May wedding but covid had its way and changed their plans

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Jon and Moriah

These two are bold and totally full of life. Like, the kind of folks that will get on shoulders on the dance floor on their wedding day.  And show off their real attitude, huge grins,  and deep love all of their people.  Jon and Moriah were married at Gem Theatre. Tim Dew, a dear friend, […]

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Engagements

Drake + Chelsie | Ann Arbor

Chelsie and Drake are getting married this fall, and no matter what’s going on around them, they know they get to be together.

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Garo + Jenny

Who doesn’t love a good love story? Jenny and Garo’s is lovely, and it includes beer and Alaska. Definitely worth the read!

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Jake & Olivia

Jake and Olivia’s fall wedding had all of the makings of the perfect real wedding.

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Garret + Sarah | Waldenwoods Winter Wedding

Snow-flakes Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Out of the bosom of the Air,       Out of the cloud-folds of her garments shaken, Over the woodlands brown and bare,       Over the harvest-fields forsaken,             Silent, and soft, and slow             Descends the snow. Even as our cloudy fancies take       Suddenly shape in some divine expression, Even as the troubled heart doth […]

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Engagements

Jen & Travis

Jen and Travis are both in advertising. In fact, that’s how they met.  And before we get too far, yes, I immediately bonded with them over our mutual love (and MY guilty pleasure) for the period drama Madmen.  And just get it off my chest and make the confession-immediately after this gorgeous fall session and […]

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Nathan & Courtney

Vintage-inspired lace that just screamed art deco.  Grinning groom ear to ear when as soon as he saw his bride.  A custom backdrop at the ceremony made by the bride’s father.  A surprise groom’s cakes. Hugs, laughs, and more hugs all evening.    And a ton of other little things that just highlighted Nathan and […]

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Engagements

Anne + Brian

Meet Cash. Just say hi since Anne and Brian love them. But really, the story isn’t about Cash at all. It’s about Anne and Brian. These two met working at summer camp. And they just have that sweetness about them which makes sense they might be a summer camp story. As far as all of […]

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Jarret & Amy

These high school sweethearts were married at Silver Shores in Wyandotte on a beautiful summer day.  Amy is an event planner and spent months planning for this particular day….and she knew what she wanted.  She wanted to marry the love of her life and make sure that all of their people had an incredible time.  […]

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Paul & Jenna

Spring Wedding at the Bentley in Wyandotte May is a killer time for weddings, and Paul and Jenna’s didn’t disappoint. These two met in high school, and these high school sweethearts are definitely beloved by their entire crew. So many favorite things from their wedding day. Sweet handwritten notes, parents of the couple loving each […]

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Daniel & Sammi

Chateau on the River Sometimes it’s hard for me to write about these wedding days.  It’s a little funny since its like writing about good friends and telling you all of the details that just touched everyone at their ceremony. It’s catching grandma getting her lipstick on and Father honoring grandma being able to attend […]

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About Michele

Mom, Wife, Photographer, Volunteer, Joy Seeker, Faith Driven, Compassionate, Artistic, Creative and Grateful.

Michele is an expert in the industry with over a decade of experience. Spending most of her time raising her kids, volunteering at church, entertaining friends, taking care of her family. As a Southeast Michigan wedding photographer the client experience is her biggest priority. Ultimately wanting to be a part of your day, not only your photographer but a trusted friend. 

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