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This blog is excerpted from my bimonthly newsletter, which comes with a fresh music playlist made by yours truly. Sign up to receive it here. A reminder for my fellow creators: “Keep shooting what fills YOUR cup.”  A photographer I admire often shares this important advice. It’s a solid reminder to maybe…. not… copy everyone else? I also take this to mean focus on your strengths. If you are creating what you’re inclined to create, it’s likely to become your strongest asset. As photographers, we are constantly looking for the moments, scenes, and experiences that draw us in enough to […]

ONE WORD: MOOD! I whole-heartedly believe that photography is not showing up and saying cheese. It is an understanding between photographer and the human experience. In my years of photography, I have learned to see what differentiates you from the rest; what makes you the most beautiful. I love what I do because it makes you love you!  Capturing the human experience A large part of capturing the human experience is making sure my clients are feeling comfortable, confident, and having fun! My clients can attest that I have no qualms about acting ridiculous to get a laugh, laying down […]

I LOVE a good winter wedding. I love the twinkle lights, the class, and sheer joy of people getting together under one roof on a cold night to celebrate love. Kathy & Calvin’s winter wedding in downtown Detroit was absolutely stunning. The classy black attire of the bridal party, the gold accents on the dinnerware, and the timeless white floral turned a dreary winter day into something truly magical.  Kathy and Calvin’s 5-star vendor team included Juniper & Lace Events, Detroit Athletic Club, Jade Social, and Vivano Flower Shop. If you’re getting married in the Detroit area, look up these […]

March Reflections This blog is excerpted from my bimonthly newsletter, which comes with a fresh music playlist made by yours truly. Sign up to receive it here. One of my clients brought me on her podcast recently to talk about my wedding photography journey. One of her questions was ” what advice would you give someone starting out in photography?” First and foremost, I think we need to master our craft before we can set appropriate expectations for our clients. Even more importantly, that we need to leave jealousy at the door when embarking on a new path. Jealousy sounds […]

Capturing a Sense of Place Some of my favorite images are the ones that offer a sense of place. The gorgeous wooden doors of the church you grew up in, the unique skyline of your favorite city, or simply crossing a familiar street. My clients and I always make a list of those meaningful places and images that we want to capture. From there, we schedule the day so that we can hit all those special spots without feeling rushed. You can’t beat the feeling of being at your favorite places in your wedding dress! When wedding or engagement session […]