Colorful Fall Engagement Photoshoot at Belle Isle and Detroit, Michigan

From the moment we stepped out the car and into the frigid cold, the goofball and spirits meter was off the charts high! There was never a dull moment with these two! It’s hard to believe that this was Bobby and Valoree’s first time doing a photoshoot because they knew all the right poses and they always had a way to make each others burst out of laughter. Natural models. But what I truly admired from them was their chemistry. Listening to them talk about their relationship and hearing about some of their funnier stories, I realized just how well they know each other, and how much unspoken love was shared between them. As we approached mid-day, we proceeded to wrap up our shoot at Belle Isle and drove back to Detroit for some quick snaps there before wrapping up the session.

I tend to do a lot of reflecting after each photoshoot. As a photographer, I always want to make sure that the folks in front of the lens are comfortable and don’t feel weird being photographed. I try to leave as small a footprint as possible in their interactions. But for this shoot, I think they embraced my presence as much as I did theirs. I feel privileged!

Congratulations on your engagement, Bobby and Valoree!

See more of this shoot in this sneak peek.

Intimate Wedding in Milford, MI & Detroit, MI

In one of the most intimate and serene wedding ceremonies I’ve ever had the honor of witnessing, Kathy and Kevin, accompanied by their children, whom are all part of the bridal party, and surrounded by thirty to forty of their closest friends and family, exchanged their vows outdoors at the center of the very charming Lafontaine Family Amphitheater. I particularly loved the uniqueness of the setting: guests were not seated and they were able to gather freely around the couple and the officiant to celebrate and witness Kathy and Kevin’s union. The ceremony lasted just short of twenty beautiful minutes; every second felt precious. Visibly lovestruck and emotionally-charged, the couple, hands and gazes still intertwined, carried on with the rest of the wedding day with a reception in downtown Detroit. As I work with them on capturing photos and documenting their day, I’ve come to realize that Kathy and Kevin are true romantics at heart. They indisputably understand that nothing is for granted and that savoring and sharing all the moments in between moments with one another is just as important as celebrating the highlights of life. Love goals.

DIY Family Photoshoot at Belle Isle

Erin had wanted a new family photoshoot this summer. So last weekend, we finally drove to Belle Isle and had a fun photoshoot on a really cool stretch of road deep inside the isle! The whole thing lasted no more than half an hour, and our puppy loved every single second of it!

TIP: Belle Isle is “enchanted” ;). To fully experience it, either go early in the morning, or later in the evening!