Karly Herron 4/4/24 Karly Herron 4/4/24

Surprise Proposal at Matthaei Botanical Gardens in Ann Arbor - Julia + Carson

If you’re looking for a place to propose in Ann Arbor, look no further than Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Conservatory. On a cold (but sunny!) day in March, Carson proposed to Julia at the botanical gardens. The spot was perfect, and so was the moment — the sun was just peeking through some clouds and it made for some really elegant, precious photos of this moment that Carson and Julia are going to remember f o r e v e r. I might have mention this a few times in various blogs but MAN I love my job, it is truly the best.

Karly Herron 3/26/24 Karly Herron 3/26/24

Engagement Photos at UMMA in Ann Arbor- Rachel + Frank

If you’re reading this because you’re a fan of photography in general, or because you’re looking up places for engagement photos in Ann Arbor, you’re in the right place! I also want all of my session blogs to be a good resource for other photographers who are looking for inspiration or info about shooting locations that they’re considering. Any time I go somewhere new, my anxiety forces me to exhaust the google and instagram search bars for any information I can about a place before I go there. What are the coolest places? When is the best time to go? Is there parking? (In Ann Arbor, there is never parking. lol. bring your walking shoes.) So hopefully this is helpful to anyone who is planning a photo session at UMMA and wants the inside scoop!

Karly Herron 3/17/24 Karly Herron 3/17/24

Surprise Engagement Proposal at U of M Stadium in Ann Arbor - Vivian + Aaron

When Aaron contacted me and said he was planning to propose to his girlfriend Vivian at Michigan Stadium and that he was looking for someone to photograph it, I couldn’t say yes fast enough! Anything that is a surprise is my absolute FAVORITE. It’s so fun to think about how Vivian walked into the Stadium a girlfriend and walked out a FIANCEE and had no idea that her day would end up like that. As were walking out afterward, Vivian said “I thought he was going to propose to me at the Taylor Swift concert.” If anything can compete with Love Story, it’s probably this.

Karly Herron 2/23/24 Karly Herron 2/23/24

Tips for Wedding Photographers & 2024 Couples!

Relaxing isn’t really a word that synonymous with the wedding industry, but giving yourself and everyone around you time to relax on the wedding day is really going to make all the difference. It’ll make a difference in photos but it will also make a difference in how the day feels, and how you are able to enjoy it. One of my favorite things to do with a couple is to just tell them to take a couple minutes to decompress, relax and be in each others company. Make them forget there is a timeline and a camera and let them feel the happy energy of the day without an agenda. They will be able to slow down and make a mental snapshot while you get actual snapshots. Just remember to take small moments to relax, because the day flies by so fast if you don’t take the time to enjoy it.

Karly Herron 2/14/24 Karly Herron 2/14/24

Couples Session at Matthaei Botanical Gardens in Ann Arbor - Marielle + Miles

One of the reasons I love to shoot weddings is because the wedding is the entire point of the photos—everyone in front of the camera is so distracted on a wedding day because they aren’t there to get photos taken, they’re there to get married. That makes my job as a documenter easy. When you set out to do a photo session, it kind of feels like the photos are the whole point, and it’s a really hard thing to fight.

Karly Herron 2/8/24 Karly Herron 2/8/24

7 Unique Venues in Michigan you NEED to Consider for Your Micro Wedding or Elopement

I think it’s important for a wedding to be both beautiful AND affordable. That’s why I developed a love for micro weddings and elopements, and that’s what you’re going to find in this list - venues that are beautiful, that will get you some gorgeous pictures and allow you to have the best experience on your wedding day without getting too overwhelmed by the cost. Choosing a unique venue is the first step in creating a wedding that really looks and feels like you and doesn’t conform to what you think your day should look like.

Karly Herron 1/31/24 Karly Herron 1/31/24

Why You Should Have an Intimate Micro Wedding from an Ann Arbor Wedding Photographer

The evolving social landscape and the desire for more meaningful interactions have played a role in the rise of micro weddings. As couples prioritize quality time with their loved ones, the allure of an intimate celebration that fosters genuine connections and cherished moments has become increasingly attractive.

Karly Herron 1/25/24 Karly Herron 1/25/24

Ann Arbor Wedding Photographer on Forgetting Everything You Thought You Knew About Weddings & Wedding Photography!

As a wedding photographer, here’s what I’ll tell you about the photo part— if you forget everything you thought you knew about weddings and wedding photography, your wedding day and your pictures will be so much better for it.

Karly Herron 1/19/24 Karly Herron 1/19/24

Farm Wedding at Peacock Road Family Farm in Lansing, Michigan - Allie + Charlie

As an Ann Arbor wedding photographer, this was a little bit of a drive for me but I would make the trip out again in a heartbeat to enjoy this fantastic venue run by fantastic people.