The Journal

“So you are tell me that there is a castle in Michigan, and it is a wedding venue??” It was always a dream of our to photograph a wedding in a castle. There is something about the two that make them perfect for each other. Maybe it’s because it evokes memories of the fairytale romances […]

Madi and Andrew tied the knot on a beautiful September day at a beautiful private estate on the lake. We loved Madi’s sapphire blue bridesmaids colors as an accent to her chic white and sage wedding details. The colors of this wedding look truly special in film. This sweet couple was married at their church […]

There is a level of class and sophistication that is unobtainable by most but made effortless in the fall Michigan lakeshore wedding. And when you look at Trisha and Alex, it comes as no surprise. Both Trisha and Alex are the kind of people we aspire to be. Smart, fun, capable, we versed, and well-traveled. […]

Amidst the changing of seasons, the effervescent love experienced between Megan and Derek was the perfect accent to their warm and sunny Michigan autumn wedding. Masterfully crafted by the incredibly talented Molly of Eastern Floral, Megan’s wedding boutique is the perfectly captures the essence of fall in Michigan. Marked with deep earth toned aesthetics, their […]

We could hardly imagine a more quintessential Grand Rapids, Michigan wedding then a traditional catholic ceremony at the Cathedral of St. Andrews. Starting with getting ready portraits at the beautiful Amway Grand Plaza followed by bride and groom portraits at The Civic Auditorium and ending with a swanky ballroom style dinner at The Gallery Divani, […]

We could hardly contain our excitement when a fellow wedding photographer asks another photograph to photograph her Greencrest Estate Manor wedding in Battle Creek later that year. After our first meeting with Aubrey and Dominic, we knew their entire wedding would be a dream from start to finish. It was a “jump up and down” […]

To be honest, we are enjoying this season of outdoor micro weddings. Yes, we love our big, ballroom wedding receptions. But there is something special about the intimate micro wedding that is just memorable. It’s devoid of all the extra details that can be overlooked and full of those things that absolutely matter most. Like […]

This year has bee one where nothing has gone according to plan. At the start of each year, we sit down and map out our goals for the year. We had so many plans for creating new content, designing a new bridal guide, and so much more. But just like everyone this year, we have […]

Photographing a wedding in a lavender farm has honestly been something on our bucket list since we honeymooned in Paris. Maybe it’s the sweet and distinct aroma or its calming hue. But there is something romantic about lavender that simply pairs perfectly with weddings. And let’s not forget that it photographs so well, too! Early […]

Despite all it’s faults, the sunny July 2020 weather couldn’t be more perfect for a Michigan backyard wedding.  And with so many weddings rescheduling to backyard ceremony and receptions, we are beyond grateful for it.  It truly is a blessing to our couples and their families which for us, is what this is all about. […]