From meeting Kim in high school, to joining up with her and Michael for their engagement photos on Belle Isle last year, to finally capturing their wedding day this year, it’s a blessing and an honor to journey along with people towards one of their most special days.

I first met Kaylee and Mitchell last summer during their Belle Isle engagement session, and right away I knew they were something special. They’re one of those couples who are just easy to be around — relaxed, joyful, and always laughing together. Their connection is so natural, and photographing them feels like hanging out with old friends. Their Packard Proving Grounds wedding this past July was every bit as fun, heartfelt, and full of personality as they are.

It all started with an inquiry from Kristen. The moment I read it, I knew I wanted in on this adventure. Matt and Kristen had this vision of an intimate celebration that was all about their family and friends and a day that just felt fun, which totally set the vibe for the whole day.

The Coulters: A glimpse into this family’s at-home session in metro-Detroit.

There’s something incredibly grounding about a wedding surrounded by earth, rain, and real emotion—and Hannah and Micah’s wedding at Goldner Walsh Greenhouse in Pontiac, MI was exactly that.

A Rainy Spring Wedding at Goldner Walsh Greenhouse | Hannah + Micah
by The Northern Story | Midwest Wedding Photographer

There’s something effortlessly timeless about a wedding that strikes the perfect balance between classic style and modern charm—and that’s exactly what Hannah and Drew pulled off on their big day in Grand Rapids.

Michigan spring mornings have a quiet beauty to them — soft light, blooming trees, and the first real hints of color after a long winter. It wasn't the warmest morning, but it was beautiful and Stoney Creek Metropark made the perfect setting for the Whyte family’s photo session.

Often, a golf course wedding is a photographer’s nightmare. Dark wood, poor lighting, outdated. But not all golf course wedding venues are created equal. Here’s how to choose the right one.