Michigan Wedding and Portrait Photographer

A Castle Hill Inn Family Portrait Session in Newport, RI

September 14, 2015

So I don't photograph babies in baskets any longer, but I do photograph babies vacationing in Newport with their families :) .

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Sometimes it rains on your wedding day and that's okay. #rainywedding #brideandgroom #michiganweddingphotographer #porthuron #lakehuron #summerwedding #michiganwedding #coastalweddings #waterfrontwedding #rainydaywedding

In the last three days, I have driven 35 hours, loaded and unloaded a Uhaul, and photographed a wedding and two portrait shoots. In the next few days, I will edit around 2,000 photos. #lifeofaweddingphotographer #entrepreneurlife #busybusy #makeart #michiganweddingphotographer #lakehuron #beachwedding #coastalwedding #summerwedding #porthuron

This mornings photo shoot location. #lilrhody #iheartrhodeisland #401love #warrenri #rhodeislandphotographer

The back of Chanel's dress was stunning! #detroitweddingphotographer #detroitwedding #michiganweddingphotographer @westinsouthfielddetroitwedding #detroitbride #weddingdress #bride #classicbride

Bride prep shots are always some of my favorites on the wedding day. #bride #preceremony #michiganweddingphotographer #blackandwhitephotography

So I binge listen (since I can't really watch) while I edit. I just wrapped up all 7 seasons of Gilmore Girls. Whenever I finish a series, I get sad, like I've lost good friends or I've moved away. Does anyone else feel this way or am I just weird?? I also switch gears from series to series. I went from Gilmore Girls to The documentary What the Health, which is quite a (depressing) difference. #lifeofanentrepreneur #selfemployedlife #gilmoregirls #whatthehealth #photographerlife #caberfaepeaks #michiganweddingphotographer #weddingportraits

Rolling hills plus gorgeous golden hour light = lovely photos. #caberfaepeaks #caberfae #cadillacmichigan #michiganweddingphotographer #michiganwedding #michiganbride #puremichigan #goldenhour #bride #groom #brideandgroom #weddingportraits #love #upnorth #northernmichiganwedding #northernmichigan

Today's ceremony location...#michiganweddingphotographer #michiganwedding #weddingceremony

I could have photographed these two in this spot all day. #iloverhodeisland #newportriweddingphotographer #aldrichmansionwedding #aldrichmansion #brideandgroom #riweddingphotographer #weddingportraits #fineartweddingphotography #artisticweddingphotography #coastalwedding #summerwedding

I ❤️ mansion weddings. #mansionwedding #riweddingphotographer #newportriweddingphotographer #rhodeislandwedding #rhodeisland #401love #blackandwhitephotography #brideandgroom #weddingday

Emily and Clay impressed everyone with their Texas two step first dance. #firstdance #riweddingphotographer #newportriweddingphotographer #aldrichmansionwedding #aldrichmansion #brideandgroom

People sometimes ask me, "What is the hardest part about running your own business?". I think the best parts of being your own boss are obvious: you make your own schedule, you make your own rules, and other similar awesome things. You are in charge. The hardest parts for me, are that I'm only one person. Some days the "to do" list is short and manageable and being one person is fine. But then there are days when the "to do" list seems a mile long and being one person chipping away at it makes things move along slowly and it's so frustrating! The second hardest part for me in running my own business is health insurance, especially right now. Every day I fear it may be taken away and that can really weigh on a person. Otherwise, I really love running my own business. #womeninbusiness #soleproprietor #businessowner #selfemployed #entrepreneurship #healthcare #obamacare #beyourownboss #smallbusiness #michigansmallbusiness

Working on so many previews and edits! Here is one from Emily and Clay's stunning Rhode Island wedding... #riphotographer #riweddingphotographer #aldrichmansion #aldrichmansionwedding #newportriweddingphotographer #rhodeisland #riwedding #rhodeislandwedding #summerwedding #ido #blackandwhitephotography #weddingportraits #brideandgroom #inlove

Obsessed with Hannah's dress. #michiganbride #lansingmichiganphotographer #michiganweddingphotographer #marshallmi #bride #weddingdress #bridalportraits #midwestbride

Beautiful Hannah. #michiganweddingphotographer #michiganbride #bride #weddingdress #lansingmichiganphotographer

Today's wedding location!

Southern Exposure even has two classic cars on site. Of course, we had to get a picture with one. #classiccar #antiquecar #engaged #engagementphotos #uniquevenue #southernexposureherbfarm #love #battlecreek #michiganengagement #michiganweddingphotographer

Totally embracing the barn venues here in Michigan! #uniquevenue #engagementphotos #barnvenue #gardenwedding #barnwedding #rusticengagement #rusticwedding #love #southernexposureherbfarm #battlecreek #michiganengagement #michiganweddingphotographer #michiganbride #love #borrowedandblue #midwestbride #theknot

Engagement photos in a greenhouse filled with antiques and a chandelier? Yes, please! #engagementphotos #southernexposureherbfarm #battlecreek #michiganweddingphotographer #michiganengagement #greenhouse #chandelier #antique #rusticwedding #rusticengagement #stylemepretty #theknot #rusticbride #gardenwedding #love #borrowedandblue #michiganbride #uniquevenue

Ah, that golden hour light. Wedding day tip: schedule 10 minutes close to sunset to sneak out for a few portraits for beautiful light like this. #weddingtips #goldenhour #engagementphotos #eastlansing #michiganweddingphotographer #lansingmichiganphotographer #love