Alex & Joe's love story began, as most do in the digital age, with a couple of right swipes on Tinder and they fell in love while trying out new restaurants together, binge watching Netflix, and by being open and honest with each other even when it was tough to do so! . . .
Read MorePop the champagne!! I’d like to make a toast because Josh proposed to Taylor in Hart Plaza and I had the honor of photographing the moment she said “YES!” It all began about 1 month prior when Josh emailed me about his plans to propose to his girlfriend, Taylor. Josh really wanted to make the day special and planned to go into Detroit on August 2nd to celebrate her birthday with a nice dinner, a concert, and, unbeknownst to Taylor, a surprise proposal right in the heart of downtown and he wanted a me there to photograph it! . . .
Read MoreSarah and Eric met as undergrads at Michigan State University and while they both worked as referees for some of the intramural sports teams. A few years later in the middle of their favorite city, Chicago, Eric proposed to Sarah on a rooftop covered with rose petals! Talk about romantic!! . . .
Read MoreEmily and Willie's wedding day is one of my new favorites (although I say that every week because all of my couples are just so UH-mazing!!), not only because this couple is so in love (see photos of their first look where Willie wipes away some of Emily's tears!), but their wedding took place at one of my favorite venues in downtown Detroit; the Masonic Temple! . . .
Read MoreJordan and Grant's wedding day will always hold a special place in my heart, not only because this couple is so adorable (see photos with their dog, Monty!), but their wedding is the first after MY wedding in August! It's hard to believe it, but my excitement for not only Jordan and Grant but for all my CCP Couples doubled after being a bride myself! . . .
Read MoreMy heart is so full, today, as I looked for blog images to share from Erin and Dmitri's beautiful wedding day which took place at the Belle Isle Casino in Detroit, MI! Not only was Erin SUCH a gorgeous bride, she was one of the happiest brides I’ve ever seen as well! . . .
Read MoreI feel like I have such a special connection to Carole and Mark and I had so much fun exploring Belle Isle with them for their engagement session! Last year, I had the honor of photographing Mark's daughter, Melissa's, wedding day and when Mark, Carole, and I met up this year to grab coffee and talk wedding photography, I learned exactly how Mark proposed. . .
Read MoreI believe your wedding should be a true reflection of your unique love story, and I think my 2016 weddings were so unique and amazing because every detail my couples thought of was personal to them! One cool thing about the state of Michigan is that there is virtually every landscape you could ever want as a backdrop for your wedding; urban cities, historic mansions, wide open countryside, picturesque vineyards, secluded lakes, evergreen forests, snow covered hills, vibrant fall colors, and hometown churches. . . .
Read MoreWhen Tina told me that she loves the fall and pumpkin everything, I knew that we would be instant friends! Coincidence or not, the fall season also became the backdrop to Zach's proposal last September! While walking along the leaf covered trails of the cider mill with donuts in one hand and hot cider in the other, Zach stopped by the water and got down on one knee. Much to Tina's shock and aw, Zach asked her to marry him and she only had one answer for the man of her dreams; a resounding yes!
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