Halie and Scott’s engagement session in downtown Holly, Michigan. We started by grabbing some coffee at @battlealleycoffee. It was hot and delicious! Battle Alley is a very unique location for photos. The historic Holly Hotel has a beautiful porch that worked well for a backdrop to some of my favorite photos. Halie and Scott are getting […]

When Hannah and I chatted about a location for her engagement photos, she knew right away she wanted Belle Isle! Good for me because I love the island. Of course it was raining but they were prepared. Clear umbrellas for the win. They were both troopers for getting their photos done through the cold and […]

Check out my latest engagement session with Carmela and Bobby! We went to Innovation Hills Park in Rochester Hills. It’s one of my favorite spots in the area. Carmela and Bobby’s wedding is going to be up north this year. Congratulations and I hope the wedding goes off smoothly.

I have been to the Inn at St. John’s so many times over my 20 years as a full time wedding photographer. I haven’t been back since they were bought out and renamed Saint John’s Resorts. They have made so many improvements…especially adding on the Garden Pavilion. Such a beautiful space for a wedding ceremony, […]

With Vanessa and Andrew’s wedding approaching fast, we needed to get their engagement photos done. After a few reschedules due to sickness and weather, yesterday came and was perfect. Matthaei Botanical Gardens on the campus of the University of Michigan is an indoor paradise! It doesn’t matter how cold it is outside when you are […]

We got lucky for Cassandra and Anthony’s engagement session! We would have loved snow but the warmer temperatures were a welcome feel for our session. We started by the Royal Park Hotel and the Clinton River. Hands down my favorite location for engagement sessions. We then made our way over to the Rochester Mills Brewery. […]

Check out out latest wedding between and Emily and Jacob at Indianwood Golf and Country Club in Lake Orion. The day started at Emily’s parents house her family and bridesmaids. I love the getting ready photo of Emily with her bridesmaids in the background. After getting all of the images of Emily, we headed to […]

When one of the areas best videographers reaches out to photograph his cousins senior photos…you make it epic! When discussing ideas, Reyjon wanted a park setting with some industrial feels. Belle Isle seemed like the perfect location. Spots like the fountain, the Detroit city skyline and the Belle Isle Conservatory were all highlighted in this […]

Jillian and Cameron’s beautiful November wedding at Fern Hills Golf Club.

One of my favorite families! I have been photographing the Cain family since they were babies. Would you believe we got all of these photos within 40 minutes? Not sure how either, ha! They defiantly keep me on my toes. Rochester is my go to place for amazing color and unique locations. You get a […]

I have had the pleasure to watch this beautiful family grow for the last three years. It all started when we met at Starbucks and the rest is history. Here is an interesting fact…all three years of photos have been on November 7th…how crazy is that! We have also had great weather that day too. […]

Every time I go back to Addison Oaks I realize how amazing the grounds are for portraits. When we got there it was a little windy…but we pushed through and I am so happy with the photos we got. On a personal note, I have known Kai’s dad since high school way back in the […]

What a beautiful November day we had Monday night, at 50 degrees I will take it! We photographed Kayla and Adam’s engagement portraits at Rochester Municipal Park. I love this location, it has a river, bridges and tall grasses. I am looking forward to their wedding next August at Eagle Crest in Ypsilanti.

You know it’s an amazing wedding when you come home and instantly start working on Amanda and Frankie’s stunning sneak peek! What a beautiful day celebrating their wedding at 2 GatherMore in Auburn Hills. 54 degrees in November, we will take it! Just take a look at their photos, you can see the love between […]

What a beautiful location Diehl’s Cider Mill was for Jessica and Justin’s engagement portraits! Fall colors, a pumpkin patch and a corn maze were just some of the cool features it offers. We started with some family photos by adding Chubbs, their adorable dog. He even got into the action by posing with the sign […]

What a beautiful day we had for family photos in Trenton on Saturday morning. I had the pleasure to photograph Ruth and John’s wedding 7 years ago. Since then I have watched their girls grow up and show their own unique personalities! Check out Bella and Aria’s hair…can you say curly! Aria looks like a […]

Check out these beautiful family photos taken at Elizabeth Park in Trenton. I had the pleasure to photograph Jason and Kristen’s wedding a few years back and I was so happy when the family reached out to photograph their extended family. We had the perfect fall day. Conner and Ava stole the show with their […]

Let’s just say I have known the Gibson family almost forever! From shooting Amanda’s senior photos, to Amanda and Dave’s engagement portraits and then the wedding, I have watched this family grow over the years. For the last 8 years I have had the pleasure to photograph the Gibson family. We have done their photos […]

I have taken photos of MaKenzi since she was a little girl. Fast forward 16 years and she is all grown up and now a senior at Athens High School. After having to reschedule her senior session due to cold and rain, we had the perfect weather for a stunning senior session! Just look at […]

When you think of the fall up north…take a look at Mariah and Sam’s beautiful fall wedding at The Little Flower Barn in Lake Isabella, Michigan. Perfect weather and the colors were just right. The day started with the details. Ring shots are my all time favorite detail shots to photograph. After they were both […]

Do you know how many times I have came down to Belle Isle to the fountain and it’s not on…so frustrating. But today was going to be a great day! The fountain was on!!! We started on Belle Isle so we could get their family photo with Bentley (white dog), Mowgli (black with white chest) […]

Check out Emily’s beautiful senior session photographed around Rochester. We started at the Rochester Mills Brewery. Once again the brick and green doors make for a really cool backdrop. The front has some nice color with the mums and when it gets a touch darker, the lights turn on and shot a nice yellow beam […]

The day called for rain all day, we had the umbrellas ready. On the drive to Port Huron it was raining…then when I pulled up to the Double Tree, the rain just stopped. No rain for the entire 8 hour day. It was a beautiful day for sure. I started with Hannah and her details. […]

When I talked with Liam’s mom about locations for Liam’s senior photos, she recommended Riverside Park in Auburn Hills. Man, I forgot how beautiful this park is, especially in the fall. I love how you can stand right next to the Clinton River. Liam is a senior at Bloomfield Hills High School.

Isa was a natural in front of the camera! Just look at that smile. For Isa’s photos, we went around the Rochester Mills Brewery and Royal Park Hotel. She picked out three amazing looks. The first was a white sweater around the Rochester Mills Brewery. I love how it looked against the brick and green […]

The first time Sarah and I talked on the phone about her upcoming wedding we just clicked. She had a vision for her engagement portraits and I feel the locations were the perfect fit. We started at Brewhouse Downtown Toledo. A small quant speakeasy with specialty cocktails and select beers on draft. I loved the […]

Detroit was the perfect backdrop for Veronica and Daniel’s engagement portraits. Around the Z-Lot Parking Garage (The Belt) and Parkers Alley…both give unique looks. After getting some great photos around the downtown area, we went north up Woodward to the Detroit Institutes of Arts building. The back stairs and gold doors are simply stunning! Veronica […]

Grace and Joaquin were married in Chicago back in June and wanted to have a party back here in Michigan for their friends and family. I love that they called it a “welcome to our happily ever after party”! The reception was super chill and laid back. Amazing food by The Flavor Lab. I have […]

Jess warned me about Mitch and his funny behavior! Well, she wasn’t lying. What a fun engagement session and on top of that, Mitch was looking for a 30 min session (football Sunday). I think we finished up at 40 min, not to bad. Jess and Mitch are getting married next June in Lexington, Michigan […]

We headed to downtown Rochester for Abbi’s senior photos. She is a senior at Royal Oak High School. I loved Abbi’s outfits! From the flannel to her beautiful black dress, oh and my favorite, her Star Wars tee. Check out her red chuck taylors with her dress, I love this look. Congratulations on your senior […]

We stayed close to home for Garrett’s senior photos. Royal Park Hotel and Rochester Mills Brewery always make for a perfect backdrop for photos.

We used the area around the Royal Park Hotel and the Rochester Mills Brewery for Joshua’s senior photos. Joshua had three really nice outfits picked out for session. The first was a nicely tailored navy suit. The photos of him down by the river are some of my favorites in his suit. His second fit […]

Belle Isle and Downtown Detroit was the perfect location for Kaleigh’s senior photos. We started at Belle Isle by the fountain then moved over to the north side of the island to get the beautiful Detroit skyline in the background. Once we were done on Belle Isle, we traveled to the Z-Lot Parking garage and […]

Birmingham was the perfect location for Griffin’s senior photos. We started at Quarton Lake. I love the waterfalls at this park. It makes for a perfect backdrop. The lake and bridge also make for really nice locations. We then headed to Downtown Birmingham to photograph Griffin with his robotic arm called the Griffin Grabber! This […]

When we were deciding on a location for Madalyn’s senior photos, we ended up at the Rochester Municipal Park. I forget how beautiful this park really is. The river, the flowers and the bridges make it such a perfect location for senior photos. We also had special guests at the session! Madalyn brought her two […]

Tanya and Steve’s beautiful wedding. Ceremony held in Detroit at Lafayette Greens and the reception was at the Rust Belt Market in Ferndale.

After showing Kiera some location ideas for her senior photos, we ultimately decided on Downtown Rochester, especially around the Royal Park and the Rochester Mills Brewery. Kiera and Mary Grace (check out her senior session as well) have been friends since second grade. I love a great referral, that is the best way of supporting […]

After discussing location ideas for Mary Grace’s senior photos, we landed on Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester. It has been awhile since I been to the grounds but I remembered all of the amazing spots that work for great portraits. Mary Grace has such a beautiful, natural smile. Good luck with your senior year! I […]

Jasmine and Derick celebrated their wedding on September 22-23, 2023 in Jackson, Michigan. Friday morning was the Sikh wedding. Rich colors and beautiful traditions make Indian weddings one of my favorites to photograph. Saturday was the American wedding at the Country Club of Jackson. It was a beautiful outdoor wedding. We also had a runaway […]

I don’t know where to start this post…Arizona has always been a bucket list for me as a professional wedding photographer. When I booked Julianna and Bryce’s wedding, I immediately started researching where I wanted to go for their wedding photos. Day 1 was the rehearsal dinner and then we went out to Gates Pass. […]

Caroline is a senior at Dakota High School in Macomb, Michigan. When deciding on locations for her senior session I found out that her family are members at The San Marino Club in Troy. I thought it was a wedding venue only but found out there is in fact members and a club house. How […]

Last year I had the pleasure to photograph Marissa and Eric’s wedding at Sycamore Hills. Fast forward and their family has grew by one! It was so great meeting Liam! What a beautiful family. I can’t wait to see what the future has in store for Carson and Liam. Thanks for having John Richmond Photography […]

I have known Brooke and her family for quite a few years now. I had the pleasure to photograph her senior photos back in 2016. Fast forward 7 years and I am now photographing her wedding. I love becoming the family photographer. I actually photographed her brother Josh’s senior photos last year as well. Brooke […]

Sunflower fields, apple burgers and beers = a perfect engagement session! When we started talking about locations for Kristi and Graham’s engagement portraits, we landed on Blake’s. Wednesdays are perfect for sessions at Blake’s. We had the entire property to ourselves. We started in the back in this huge tall sunflower field. It was so […]

On August 26, 2023 I was honored to watch Charla and Mark become one! It was a beautiful ceremony in front of family and friends at New Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Pontiac, Michigan. The grounds at the back of the church are beautiful for photos as well. After getting some stunning images outside of […]

When Kylie and Grant mentioned they were looking for a location with a bunch of nature scenes…I knew Maybury State Park would be perfect for their engagement session. My favorite section of the park is the Horseman’s entrance. It’s close to the pond, beautiful tall trees and winding trails. Kylie and Grant met at U […]

Downtown Rochester was the perfect location for Michael’s senior photos. We started at the Royal park Hotel down by the Paint Creek River. It is one of my favorite locations around the downtown area. We then went over the Rochester Mills Brewery…those large green doors always make for a sweet backdrop. Michael is into skiing […]

Once again, Detroit did not disappoint! When mom asks if we can recreate a few images from 14 years ago you oblige! It was so fun reliving the moments with Caleb and Owen. Check them out for yourself. After Belle Isle we headed over to the Z-Lot parking garage area and Parkers Alley. This session […]

I can officially say that Detroit has become my favorite destination for my photography. Every time I go I find new locations that peek my interest! This time we found a storefront called Greyson, beautiful exterior marquee and I love the black colors. Then right down the street…blue walls and colorful greenery. Ekaterina and James […]

Where do I start…I have known Beth, Madison’s mom since the 6th grade! We graduated high school together…flash forward 25 years and some how we have graduating kids! We are still trying to figure out how we all have kids graduating! They need to stop growing up. For years I was told I was going […]

When your clients are in town from Tampa for the holiday, you make sure you can photograph their engagement portraits. We started at Yates Cider Mill in Rochester but the construction was loud so we headed to the Royal Park Hotel in downtown Rochester. I still love the barn at Yates, so iconic to this […]

Mariah and Sam’s engagement portraits in Frankenmuth, Michigan.

Amanda and Dan are married! What a beautiful day for a wedding at Paint Creek Country Club in Lake Orion, Michigan. It seems like forever ago that they booked me to be their wedding photographer. Fast forward from January of 2022 and boom…they said YES! Haley at Paint Creek did an amazing job getting everything […]

Emilee and Justin were married on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Prestwick Village Golf Club in Highland, Michigan. The grounds around PVGC are beautiful for photography. Whether it’s the 18th green at sunset or a little down the fairway for a stunning sidewalk with trees covering both sides, we had a great variety of image […]

Detroit is such a beautiful city! We went around the Z-Lot parking garage and Parkers Alley for Ashley and Thomas’s engagement portraits. We met up at the Z-Lot parking garage. I love the colors and dangling lights that go all the way through the space. We then went across the street to Parkers Alley. It […]

Gabby and Kyle engagement portraits in Downtown Pontiac, Michigan.

Bella and Nick’s day finally arrived. It seems like yesterday that we were photographing their engagement portraits. The day started out at Bella’s parents house in Plymouth. It’s a beautiful home and worked great for the girls getting ready. Nick and the guys got ready at the best man’s house in Ferndale. The ceremony was […]

Angela and Chris were married on 4-20-23 at Oakwood Lane in Curtice, Ohio. Oakwood Lane is a newer wedding venue in Ohio and Angela and Chris’s wedding was the first full wedding! After shooting weddings for almost 20 years…this wedding was the first of two new photo opportunities. The first was the row boat in […]

When your clients live in Dexter and you live in Rochester Hills…you photograph Max’s senior photos at one of your favorite locations…the Law Quad at University of Michigan. We had beautiful weather for an April session. Max is duel enrolled at Washtenaw Technical Middle College and Washtenaw Community College.

First of all, I would like to thank Mother Nature for the last week of beautiful weather. With that, we went to Downtown Pontiac for Devan’s senior portraits. Pontiac is easily over looked but is one of my favorite spots to do photography. It’s quite, close to me and not a lot of people getting […]

Michigan State University is such a beautiful campus, especially for photography! After talking with Jasmine, we decided on East Lansing as the location for their engagement portraits! Jasmine went to MSU so it has special meaning to her. For a March day, we had really nice weather and the sun was shining too! We started […]

When I received a call yesterday at 10:30am from Medina that she just got engaged the day before and wanted engagement portraits that day I was like…ok, lets do this! Luckily I was able to find hair and makeup for her. Glitz Salon in Rochester did an amazing job with Medina’s hair. It looked stunning. […]

Saturday I had the pleasure to photograph Cassandra and Martize’s beautiful wedding at Joy Manor in Westland, Michigan. I have been shooting weddings a long long time and its pretty cool when I can say I photographed by first gender reveal at a wedding. It was amazing and I was so glad to be part of the day. Here are a few of my favorites!

Who says you can’t do engagement photos in February? Don’t tell Emily and Jake! We had a beautiful but a little chilly Sunday afternoon in Downtown Rochester, Michigan. You can feel the love between Emily and Jake in these photos. Associate photographer Hannah did an amazing job capturing these two as they walked around the […]

When your parents own a beautiful piece of property in Metamora you use it! It worked perfect for Bella and Nick’s winter engagement session. I am looking forward to the wedding this May of 2023.

I was excited today for the snow…the winds and brutally cold temperatures not so much. When Kinsey and I were talking about her wedding day, she mentioned she hoped for snow. Well, you got what you wanted! Kinsey and Jack were married in front of family at St. Phillips Church in Rochester. The day started […]

I would be lying if I said I wasn’t looking forward to this wedding for the entire year! Chandni and Matthew are genuinely in love, you can just see it when they look at each other. The weekend started on Thursday with the Henna ceremony, this symbolizes good health and prosperity in their marriage. I […]