The Journal

In our years of photographing Michigan weddings, we’ve seen how much technology has changed. One of the trends that we’re starting to see gain popularity is the “unplugged” wedding ceremony. What’s an unplugged wedding ceremony? We’re glad you asked! Wedding Trend Alert: The Unplugged Ceremony An unplugged ceremony means that the only devices allowed during […]

We couldn’t pick a more appropriate place for Kelsey and Brandon to get married than the Air Zoo in Kalamazoo. The backdrop of every kind of airplane imaginable was extremely fitting for Brandon, who is a pilot. Not only that, there is a 3D model replica of an aircraft carrier tower which is where Kelsey […]

This whimsical romantic barn wedding was an incredible styled shoot at Gable Hill Barn! Hosted by Grand Rapids Styled Shoots, this was the first official styled shoot. The theme for this barn wedding was whimsical and romantic with a sage, gold, and blush color palette. Each vendor contributed to this styled shoot in their own […]

Some weddings are romantic, some or religious, and some are just a big party; which is exactly how we would describe a traditional Vietnamese wedding! Honestly, you haven’t really partied at a wedding until you have been to a Vietnamese wedding. It was so much fun! Guys, they put a bottle of Hennessy at EVERY […]

Every wedding we photograph is just a little different in their own way. It is wonderful to see how our brides and grooms put together their color palette, the theme, the location, and all the little details together to celebrate their wedding day. We love to sit down and go through their wedding photos and […]

Maybe you have heard someone say, “The best things in life are worth waiting for and take time.” or “Easy come, easy go.” It isn’t until you experience this for yourself that you fully understand how wise these trite but true sayings are. We would know! Leidy made Josh wait YEARS before she would even […]

We chose to do our own wedding vows and read them to each other alone at our First Look. On the morning of our wedding, Josh sat quietly at his desk, pen in hand over a blank piece of paper. Knowing what he wanted to say, he searched for the right words to say it. […]

At the Stonewater Country Club wedding reception, everyone was seated comfortably at their tables. Their attention was directed towards the speaker with the microphone. Near the head table, the bride’s sister passed around the microphone to the bride’s family members. Each was asked to describe the bride in one word. “Caring.” “Kind.” “Giving.” They spoke […]

It is an understatement to call the weather in Michigan, “unpredictable”. The most dramatic swings in Michigan weather occur during the springtime. One day could be a high of 65 degrees Fahrenheit followed by rain and a snowstorm the next day. Which was exactly how the weather had been acting the days leading up to […]

There is so much that we love about the Grand Rapids Downtown Market.  The Greenhouse is a perfect location for weddings or bridal sessions.  Especially when the Michigan weather hasn’t been forgiving. The Greenhouse ceremony event space is both bright and elegant while offering gorgeous views of downtown Grand Rapids.  There is so much more to the Downtown […]