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Aerial view of an outdoor wedding reception at Belvedere Estate

Michigan Wedding & Destination Photographer

For the beautifully unscripted.

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Not just how it looked,

how it felt.

The people. The energy. The moments you didn’t even see.

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My Approach

You don’t have to perform for your photos.

You don’t need to pose perfectly.
You don’t need to “get it right.”

You get to be in it.

I guide when it matters, step back when it doesn’t,
and pay attention to the moments you didn’t even realize were happening.

So your photos don’t just look good,
they feel like your day actually felt.

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Color photograph of the same wedding dance dip
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Connected. Intentional. Honest.

Every wedding has its own rhythm.

Knowing when to direct and when to simply pay attention is what allows photographs to feel natural, refined, and true to the experience itself.

Where Love Takes Me

While I'm based in Michigan, I photograph weddings throughout Michigan, Colorado, and destinations worldwide.

Whether you're planning a celebration in Detroit, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Northern Michigan, a mountaintop ceremony in Colorado, or a destination wedding anywhere in the world, I'd love to be there to document your story.

  • "If you want a wedding photographer that doesn’t pose you, doesn’t waste time, makes you feel like you can be yourself, and someone that feels like a part of the family member after HIRE JULIE!

    -Rachel + Andrew

  • "All of her work and photos were EXACTLY WHAT I WANTED AND IMAGINED! She went ABOVE AND BEYOND with everything she did!"

    -Cori + Tyler

  • "Julie showed all aspects of PROFESSIONALISM, FRIENDLINESS, and EFFICIENCY through the whole process and the day of"

    Emily + Liam

  • “Julie was super ORGANIZED and intentional about getting to understand us as a couple. She is a total GOOFBALL and absolute PROFESSIONAL at the same time.”

    Kim + Minh

  • “Julie is so FUN to work with, always made us LAUGH and captured all the BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS”

    Anamarie + Justin

  • "She is so FUN, makes you feel COMFORTABLE, & gets fun and unique shots. In fact, we loved her work so much, we had her do a 2nd engagement session with us!"

    -Calista + Austin

  • "Julie KEEPS YOU ON TRACK and GUIDES you through the process with EASE. She plans, but is FLEXIBLE and adjusts to situational changes flawlessly on the fly."

    Jennifer + Chad

So What’s Next?

  • First, check to see if I have your date available and make sure my starting price works for you. After you view my Wedding Welcome Guide, schedule a phone call, and let’s get you guys officially booked!!

  • My detailed questionnaire will help you plan your engagement session. You can bet that we are going to have SO much fun. After you book your engagement session date, I will then send over my “Engagement Session Guide” which is full of advice + tips.

    After your engagement session, I am available via email whenever you need tips, advice, or help. 6 weeks before your wedding date, you will receive a wedding questionnaire which will help me build a timeline for you.

  • Relive your wedding day on the big screen over your phone with a fun slideshow + pre-designed wedding album.

Alright, let’s get into it.

I care a lot about the little details and making this process feel easy, intentional, and actually enjoyable for you.

Love is Love <3

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Your skin color, what you have under your clothes, who you love, and how you love…it all matters and it’s totally welcome over here!