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Awesome that you entered to win our free session giveaway! We’re crossing our fingers for you and the winner will be announced on Monday, January 16th. For those that don’t win, we didn’t want that to be the end of the story. For a limited time, we’re opening two offers for couples only. Option One: […]

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(And Why We’re Always Happy to Answer Them) You’re engaged – yay! Cue the Pinterest boards, celebratory drinks, and the never-ending list of vendors to book. Somewhere near the top? Your wedding photographer. But how do you know you’re choosing the right one? While there are a million articles out there telling you to ask […]

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“It wasn’t a spark or a falljust a quiet knowing,like a song you don’t skipno matter how many times it plays.” – Unknown Beautiful Madisyn and David’s engagement session in Downtown Detroit, photographed by Penny

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You said YES, and now you’re planning the big day, but let’s not forget the moments before the big day. An engagement session is your chance to pause, soak it all in, and celebrate this exciting new chapter with photos that feel like you. Whether you’re counting down to your wedding or still deciding on […]

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You’re engaged (congrats!), and now it’s time to start planning one of the most fun parts of your wedding journey: the engagement session. We know that stepping in front of the camera can feel a little awkward at first, but trust us, by the end of your session, you’ll be laughing, snuggling, and totally in […]

Detroit engagement session
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We’re excited to announce a brand-new offering: Extended Engagement Sessions! If you love the idea of capturing your engagement session with both stunning photos AND video, read on! – What is an Extended Engagement Session? A traditional engagement session with us includes a 2-hour shoot at the location of your choice within the Southeast Michigan […]

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We heard you’re planning a wedding! Buckle up, because you’re about to make a lot of decisions, including WHERE SHOULD YOU GET MARRIED? For countless couples in Michigan, particularly in the Metro Detroit area, the quest for a venue that mirrors their unique personalities and style is so important. While the charm of traditional and […]

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You’ve booked your venue, your photographer, and now your working on all of the other details for your big day. Somewhere in between all of those details and your wedding day, you need to decide…engagement session or no engagement session? Obviously as photographers we’ll always say yes to more photos, but in this situation we […]

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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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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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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 […]