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Diana and Ali’s day was one for the books! So much love, laughter, and happiness on their gorgeous day! Brandon photographed their wedding day, starting at the Shinola Hotel, around downtown Detroit, and finally to the Dearborn Country Club. Much happiness and love to these beautiful humans! Photographer: Katerina

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Katerina photographed Mariam and Hussein’s engagement session on the gorgeous grounds of the Edsel and Henry Ford mansion in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. If you look closely seven photos down, Hussein is hiding a ring for Mariam and surprised her with it, SUCH A SWEET MOMENT (and gorgeous ring). Congrats Mariam and Hussein! Photographer: Katerina

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Brandon photographed Randi and Edward’s gorgeous wedding day at the the historic Detroit Athletic Club in downtown Detroit in Michigan. Huge congrats to Randi and Edward! Photographer: Brandon

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“There is nothing more beautiful than finding your course as you believe you bob aimlessly in the current. Wouldn’t you know that your path was there all along, waiting for you to knock, waiting for you to become. This path does not belong to your parents, your teachers, your leaders, or your lovers. Your path […]

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“To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe.” – Anatole France Photographed by Meghan

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“Being a family means you are a part of something very wonderful. It means you will love and be loved for the rest of your life.” – Lisa Weed Photographed by Meghan

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“I hope you don’t mind that I put down in words how wonderful life is while you’re in the world.” – Elton John Beautiful engagement session shot on Belle Isle and Detroit institute of Arts. Enjoy! Photographed by Brandon

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We loooooove intimate weddings and elopements! Elizabeth and Patrick had a dreamy, rainy day (yes, rain makes for great photos) in downtown Detroit. They had a first look and exchanged letters on the Z rooftop, which has beautiful views of downtown Detroit. Next stop was Shinola Hotel alley to read their vows, and they were […]

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Katerina and Angela had the pleasure of working with Cam and Hannah on their dreamy wedding day! They started the day at Hannah’s parents’ house in Northville, moved to the ceremony at the Philippine International Church in Taylor, and finally partied the night away at Crystal Gardens. Huge congratulations to Cam and Hannah!! Photographer: Katerina

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“Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family. Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need it.” – Jane Howard Photographed by Meghan

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Choosing a photographer is a huge deal. Whether you’re a couple looking for the perfect person to document your wedding day, an excited parent wanting to capture your son or daughter’s personality in their final year of high school, or a family just wanting to be photographed at this exact time of your life together, […]

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