Zach + Emma

One part of a wedding day that gives a bride and groom so much anxiety are family formal pictures. To be honest, they aren’t my favorite part of a wedding day either! They can typically go two ways: quickly, organized, smoothly OR rushed, unorganized, ending with family members angry and/or stressed. Then there’s me; a […]

1. It’s gonna fly by in a blink of an eye. I probably don’t have to remind you about this. For the past year you have been planning your wedding day like a mad woman! So not only has your sweet aunt Suzi told you this a dozen plus times but also your cousin Jenny […]

I first met Alyssa about 6 years ago to create her high school senior pictures. She was and still is the most grateful and kindest person you will ever meet. I never imagined I would one day be photographing her wedding day. But last weekend that happened and it was the most beautiful celebration ever. […]

“Marriage is a gift of God our Creator, whose intention is that husband and wife should be united in heart, body and mind. In their union they fulfill their love for each other.” Witnessing and documenting Maya and Jordan’s wedding day was an honor for me. Each and every couple I am their wedding photographer […]

Nicole and Mike couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful August day for their wedding. When I look back on their December engagement session it was bitter cold and I remember telling them at least we will be warmer when their wedding day arrives. It absolutely was!! This year’s summer around northern Michigan has been […]

This was probably thee hottest summer day for a wedding but it didn’t stop these two and their amazing families from joining together to celebrate  their beautiful day. When you have a gorgeous bride, adorable flower girls and ring bearers plus a groom who is simply crazy in love with his future wife, 98 degree […]

I can’t say enough good things about Amanda and Andrew’s wedding! I am still thinking about each moment and how perfect their wedding day truly turned out to be. They envisioned their wedding to be full of love surrounded by family and friends. They wished for a dream wedding and they were given one. Everything […]

I couldn’t have asked for a better start to my wedding season this past weekend! For Sarah and Derek their wedding ceremony was held at the Presque Isle Lodge near Grand Lake with a reception at the Fletcher Street Depot in Alpena, Michigan. They had perfect weather, so many friends and family celebrating with them […]

A big part of creating a blog with my website was to of course showcase my work but really to offer tips, suggestions and guidance to my clients. And for my AEbrides I absolutely want to serve them the best I can and not just by photographing their wedding day! I want to be a […]