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Outdoor-Inspired Spaces for Couples Who Feel Most at Home Outside If your idea of romance includes golden sunsets, rustling leaves, open skies, and the kind of quiet that only nature brings…you’re in the right place. While Detroit is known for its stunning architecture and industrial-chic venues, it also offers something equally magical: breathtaking outdoor and […]

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Let’s be honest…Pinterest is the wedding planning rabbit hole we all willingly jump into. One minute you’re searching for bouquet inspiration, and the next you’re wondering if you need to hire alpacas in flower crowns. It’s fun, it’s dreamy, and it’s a fantastic way to gather ideas. But here’s the truth: Your wedding isn’t a […]

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Katerina’s exact words: “I have never seen a couple smile so much on their wedding day, they were so incredibly fun and joyful.” That kind of energy is what makes a wedding day unforgettable, and it’s exactly what people remember most. Chelsea & Ryan’s wedding at The Collins Clocktower was full of so much love […]

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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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(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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Devika and Max had the most fantastic celebration and party at the historic Detroit Opera House! It was such a pleasure working with them! XOXO Photographed by Brandon and Angela

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Huge congratulations Eileen and Pat! What an incredible day celebrating with you at Lovett Hall on the Henry Ford campus in Dearborn! Photographed by Brandon and Kristen

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Huge congratulations to Sasha and Max and their incredible wedding day at Planterra Conservatory in West Bloomfield, Michigan. We are so lucky to work with amazing couples in amazing venues! Photographed by Brandon and Angela

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We were so excited to photograph a wedding at the stunning Millhaven — the sister venue to Greencrest Manor in Battle Creek, Michigan. Both properties are absolute showstoppers, and Jenna and Jonathan’s day was every bit as beautiful as the setting. What an incredible couple and crew to celebrate with, huge congrats you two!! XOXO […]

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No words! The entire wedding day at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial in Michigan with Isabella and Darren was just…so dreamy. We loved working with them and their crew and wish them so much happiness! XOXO Photographed by Katerina and Kristen

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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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Congratulations to Elena and Dan and their beautiful wedding at Meadowbrook Hall in Rochester, Michigan! XOXO Photographed by Katerina and Angela