A Collection of Photos, Stories, And Advice From A Wedding Photographer With Some Skin In The Game

Rachel and Kyle’s wedding was everything an intimate celebration should be — filled with love, laid-back vibes, and just the right amount of fun. They chose the beautiful Toledo Museum of Art for their first look and family photos. That was followed by a heartfelt ceremony at Simply Married Toledo. The night was then wrapped […]

Emily and Joel’s Detroit wedding at the historic Packard Proving Grounds was nostalgic, timeless, and elegant! From arriving in a classic car to heartfelt moments with family and friends, their special day was a celebration to remember. A Birthday Flirtation That Led to Forever Emily and Joel’s love story began in a bar on Emily’s […]

At the beginning of my career as a wedding photographer (nearly a decade ago, omg), first looks were just starting to become popular. Since then, it’s become such a massive phenomenon that I swear, every time I check my Tiktok, I see a new kind of first look. One thing is for sure – this […]

I’m sure I’m not the only one who grew up watching (a perhaps unhealthy amount of) TLC’s Say Yes to the Dress. Maybe you’re like me and you dreamt of having your “yes” moment, thinking for sure it was going to happen at Kleinfeld’s in New York City. But maybe you’re also like me and […]

As a travel-lover, Destination Weddings are one of my favorite things to recommend to couples that want to have their wedding in an incredible location, while bringing their friends and family along for the ride. Combining your favorite people with an incredible vacation sounds like a dream. The added logistics, however, might turn many people […]

When thinking about some of my favorite weddings of all time — which is a long list — Cassie and Jamie’s Dayton Steam Plant Wedding comes to mind. It was in the fall of 2022, a very busy wedding season for wedding professionals with the backlog from COVID-19. But the Irvines know how to throw […]

Planning a wedding can be such an overwhelming experience, right? I can just imagine having to do a ton of research to find vendors with the experience and personality to blend into your day seamlessly… That sounds like a lot. But thankfully, I’ve had the pleasure to work with a long list of the most […]

If you’re a Michigan State University alumni or just a big Spartans fan, having your wedding on campus sounds very tempting, right? Right.  Michigan State fans in their soul, Kirsten and Jeff knew that they wanted to be intentional with their wedding and intermingle their love for the Spartans in some way. Their love for […]

If you’re trying to plan a wedding in the Upper Peninsula, chances are you haven’t had much luck finding tons of information. I know that because not too long ago, I was the one scouring the internet for any tips I could find, with pretty much no luck. And then after my elopement was done […]

You’re freshly engaged – congratulations! You’re probably wanting to document this super exciting time in you and your boo’s life. One of the best ways to do that is by getting some engagement photos taken! I’ve compiled a list of the best Toledo engagement photo locations so that you can get an idea of everything […]