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This is a shoutout to all 2023 couples getting engaged and looking forward to their dream wedding! Do you know the one thing that your entire wedding will be based around? Color! In fact, the colors of a wedding define the entire event. The color theme is often reflected in every detail, flower, and accent. […]

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Do you love color, texture, and unique/amazing architecture? Then downtown Detroit is your DREAM location for your photos! Enjoy lovely Mia and Collin as they explored Z alley, Parker’s alley, DIA, and the Whitney building with Brandon! Photographed by Brandon

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From the beautiful Daxton Hotel in Birmingham to one of our favorite churches, Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit, and finally to Andiamo’s in Warren, Natalie and Ricardo’s wedding day was absolutely beautiful! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to the beautiful couple! Photographed by Brandon Ceremony: Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament Venue/Catering: Andiamos Hair/Makeup: The […]

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Getting married is such an important event in your life. Actually scratch that. It’s THE MOST important event in your life. As you plan all of the details for your perfect day, have you considered that doing a first look (or not doing a first look) will completely shape the timeline and flow of your […]

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Downtown Birmingham is full of cool hotels, bars, and restaurants, and we loved exploring several of them with Lisa and David (and staying warm)! Enjoy their engagement session! Photographed by Brandon

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We’re excited to share Emily and Dylan’s hip and stylish engagement in downtown Detroit! We always love Brandon’s use of color, motion, emotion, and architecture, and Emily and Dylan were amazing together and in front of the camera! Photographed by Brandon

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If you’re planning a wedding for 2023, no doubt you’re on the hunt for some incredible reception and decor inspiration. Every couple wants their wedding décor to have a unique personal touch. You want decoration that reflects your personality and welcomes your guests to a gorgeous setting and party. Some are planning weddings in popular […]

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“The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.” – Moulin Rouge Photographed by Brandon

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Huge congrats to beautiful Hannah and Max! We are so excited to work with them again this year and we’re secretly hoping their pup makes an appearance at the wedding 🙂 Photographed by Brandon

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Brandon made some magic with Jessica and Kory in downtown Detroit! We love this session and are so excited for their wedding next year! Photographed by Brandon

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“And I need your love babe, and well, that’s all I’m living for.” – Prince Photographed by Brandon

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“So, I love you because the entire universe conspired to help me find you.” – Paolo Coelho Huge congratulations to Kelly and Braden on their beautiful day, happiness, and love! Photographed by Brandon