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It’s weird to think how we kind of just “skipped” a year. I photographed Liz and Nick’s engagement session in 2019 with the intention of celebrating their wedding in 2020. Well, after we got through the year-who-shall-not-be-named, we celebrated Liz and Nick on a gorgeous July 2021 day! After the ceremony, we explored our way […]

Sigh. Sighhhhh. Honestly, working with Calvin and Cynthia at the Lyndhurst mansion in New York was a complete fairy tale. Beautiful and AWESOME couple, wonderful family and friends, amazing venue, lovely weather, gorgeous details…it couldn’t have been a more perfect day. I have known Cynthia for over a decade when we worked together on some […]

The happiness and energy that Sami and Zack bring into a group or room is unreal. They are two of the kindest, happiest, and mot awesome people I have ever met. I often tell my couples that their attitudes and personalities are what set the mood for the entire day and the people around them, […]

Julia and Jordon‘s rainy day wedding at Basilica of Ste Anne de Detroit and Meadow Brook Hall mansion in Rochester, Michigan was absolutely glorious. Couples and families often stress about rain, but after 14 years of photographing weddings, I can confidently say that “plan b’s” and little moments in and between rain work every time […]

I feel SO lucky to have celebrated Chad and Alyssa and document their amazing wedding day at Shepherd’s Hollow Golf Club in Clarkston Michigan! Beautiful couple, beautiful weather, beautiful details, beautiful location, beautiful LOVE!! Huge congrats to Chad and Alyssa! Special thanks to my always awesome second shooter, Laura! Venue and catering: Shepherd’s Hollow Golf […]

Laura and I smiled and laughed all day with Neethu and Kevin and their family and friends! Dancing, laughing, loving, and HAPPINESS…all day long! We’re honored to have captured their day! Congratulations Neethu and Kevin!! Venue: Lovett Hall and Greenfield Village Hair: Hair by Aysha Makeup: Glam by Shaima Florist: Rustic Root Cake: Milk + […]

Long story short. Scott and Katie’s wedding in France was scheduled for 2020. Covid. French wedding pushed to 2021. Covid still being an idiot so French wedding cancelled. Their wedding rescheduled for June 25, 2021 at the Ridge at Verterra vineyard in northern Michigan. The forecast threatened rain and thunderstorms all day but it never came. […]

The Smiths are heading out for #vanlife starting the end of July! You can follow along on our adventures over on Instagram (@jeansmithphoto) and if you’ve ever considered a session with me and I’m heading your way, let’s do this! Don’t see your exact location or your date doesn’t line up? Reach out as our […]

OHMYGOSH! All of my dreamy, moody, European inspired wedding dreams came true on Rachel and Dan’s wedding day! Rain teased us off and on all day, but honestly, it made it better! What a beautiful day spent with these two and their awesome family and friends! Congrats Dan and Rachel!! Venue/Catering: Meadow brook Hall Mansion […]

“Once in a lifetime love rushes in, changing you with the tide.” – Mariah Carey