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Jonathon & Melissa | Portofino on the River in Wyandotte, Michigan

Melissa had trouble sleeping.  She had so much on her mind.  It was her wedding day.  She and Jon were going to be married on the bridge in Elizabeth Park in Trenton with their closest friends and family.  We had all been watching the weather and the forecast was gloomy, and I was  just praying for one dry hour […]

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Jess & Matt | Wyandotte Engagemement

Jess and Matt were first introduced at Holly and Brian’s wedding last year.  When they called me late one evening about their wedding plans, we chatted for a while about all of the celebrations that would happen next summer. But first, we planned to get together for an engagement session. They live in Wyandotte and […]

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Sammi & Daniel | Trenton Engagement Session

A few months ago, I met Sammi at a local coffee shop. We grabbed some brewed goodness and sat for hours dreaming about her June wedding.   But, if you know me, I start dreaming about an engagement too…And I wanted to get to know more about what they love doing together.  So she told me that […]

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Ray & Jess | Weller’s Carriage House

Often Mr. Emerson has been credited with the words “What lies behind us, and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” There are so many things that this brings to mind reading this words.  Wouldn’t you want to know just what he was referring to?  I don’t know if […]

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Naila & Mina | Ann Arbor Engagement Session

I met Naila and Mina a few months ago, and we became immediate friends.  I spent hours listening to their personal stories and their love story, and we figured out right away that we needed to spend the engagement session in Ann Arbor.  This beautiful Bosnian princess is marrying her Egyptian prince, and so these […]

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Rebecca & Dayton | Trenton Engagement

Rebecca and Dayton’s wedding planning started a little while ago, and I have been patiently waiting to shoot their engagement session.  We decided to stay nearby and hit up Elizabeth Park, since all that Rebecca requested was that our location have swings. And no, the swings weren’t for their two year old.  We did start […]

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Caroline & Anthony | Trenton Engagement Session

When the sun it right at Elizabeth Park, and I get to meet to people that like each other, a lot. Magic happens.  We are still trying to choose a favorite!  It could take a while & that is what I aim to do. Congratulations, Caroline and Anthony!  I look forward to a beautiful wedding […]

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Zain & Fatima | International Banquet Center Detroit, Michigan

Zain and Fatima’s early spring wedding was full of fun, incredible details that fit them, and a ton of rich tradition. We spent time before the marriage ceremony with a short first look and some portraits.  Dinner was fantastic at the International Banquet Center in Greektown and wedding clothing was special ordered and brought from […]

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Behind The Lens

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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