Like most of us, when I receive a call from a different state, I normally am a bit skeptical to pick it up.  This unknown number rang, then sent me a friendly text introducing themselves.  I called the number back, explaining my hesitancy, which they thankfully understood.  The number belonged to Jillian, the sister of […]

Diane is a planner.  We met last year to talk about and book her 2018 wedding.  Exactly, a planner.  I like it though because I am a planner too.  It turns out, she is also an avid photographer.  Needless to say, hanging out with Diane and Jake turned out to be like hanging out with […]

With this year’s wedding season underway, I have been receiving a good amount of inquiries for next year.  Most inquiries follow the same pattern: “We love your work and were wondering what your packages are.”  First, thank you for the compliment.  Secondly, I would love to help!  But, just like 8th grade, not every relationship we […]

As you can imagine, there is a lot of planning that goes into a wedding.  In fact, I spend about as much time helping brides plan their wedding as I do actually shooting their wedding!  With each bride wanting to put their own special touches on their day, it is the photographer’s job to approach […]

When Jill first emailed me, it was one of the warmest and enthusiastic emails I have ever received.  Short and sweet, it got right to the point: “I love your photos and want you to be my photographer.  Call me!”  We scheduled a phone call and that was just as friendly.  Within about 20 minutes, […]

If you haven’t been to Detroit, you are missing out.  There is something special about a city who is experiencing the type of renaissance Detroit is right now.  All kinds of chic retailers, restaurants, boutique hotels, and even sports teams with new arenas are establishing themselves downtown.  With all of the activity and excitement, more […]

It is spring, which means it is the start of engagement season! After a long, dreary winter, everyone is excited to get outside, enjoy the sun, and start taking photos before their wedding day. With my schedule booking up with engagement shoots, I thought I would write a post to help couples plan their perfect […]

After about a week and a half of being home, all 2008 images have been culled, 458 images have been edited, and my own personal coffee table album has been designed and printed.  I think that marks the fastest turnaround time for me following a vacation.  I largely contribute that feat to the fact that […]

Once Becky and I became engaged, we made it a goal to make 2017 our most memorable year yet.  We agreed to make wedding planning as fun as possible by celebrating every contract-signing, venue walkthrough, and item checked off our list.  We have been pairing our birthday gifts with checking items off of our respective […]

Spring is always an exciting time in Michigan.  The ground thaws, 50 degrees is considered shorts and flip-flops weather, and we actually get to see the sun!  Another reason why Spring is so nice: engagement sessions!  Stephanie and Dylan took me back to their ol’ stomping grounds, Michigan State University, to photograph their engagement session. […]