Michigan Micro Wedding Photographer
For the quiet, honest moments.
Smaller doesn’t mean less meaningful.
Micro Weddings are intimate; closer; slower; more room to breathe; more time to laugh. More time to have meaningful conversations, belly laughs and a day that, when you play it back in your head, doesn’t feel like a blur.
If you’re planning a Micro Wedding in Michigan—small or big, but definitely off-script— I’d be honored and overjoyed to photograph it.
What is a Micro Wedding?
I think some definitions vary on this, and most put a number of people to it. Typically it’s a wedding with less than 50 people, and it leaves out a lot of the structure that a “normal” wedding day has. For me, a micro wedding doesn’t have a time or person limit necessarily, it’s more about the overall intimate vibe and attitude. At a big traditional wedding, there’s not a lot of time spent (at least for the bride and groom anyway) talking in depth with their guests, enjoying their food, or really letting their hair down. There’s too much going on. I also photograph traditional weddings and they are fun as hell. But I have never, ever heard a bride or groom refrain from making some kind of comment about how stressful it was, and I often hear something along the lines of “I’m relieved that it’s over.” From my observations, big traditional weddings are stressful, no matter how you cut it. Even if they’re fun; even if it’s the best day of your life; even if you can afford it. Is it worth the work, or the stress, or the money? What if the best day of your life could be stress free?
For me, a micro wedding is less structured, and more focused on connection rather than events and timelines. It’s a real party, not a production. We’re throwing out all the distractions and stripping it down into the things that actually matter in life. Micro wedding does not necessarily mean “cheaper” either, though that is a reason a lot of people are opting for that. But in my mind, the reason for choosing a Micro Wedding is the same for everyone: No amount of money can replace genuine, honest connection and at the end of the day— that’s what every wedding should be about.
Let’s splurge on a fancy backyard dinner, or a party at a lakeside Airbnb with beach access. Whatever is the most you, without all the extra fluff and noise— that’s what a Micro Wedding is.
I keep things simple. I won’t turn your day into a photoshoot, but you’ll have kickass, artsy portraits for days if you want ‘em. No awkward posing, pressure to smile or do something interesting. Holding space is interesting. Pausing is interesting. Sitting with a moment is interesting. You’ll get real moments, real emotion, and photos that feel like you.
You won’t hear “cheese” you’ll hear “take your time.”
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Inclusive + Affirming Photography
Inclusive + Affirming Photography
I’m an LGBTQ+ inclusive wedding photographer based in Ann Arbor Michigan, and this work is rooted in care.
I don’t assume anything about who you are, how you love, or what your day should look like. You won’t be posed into stiff gender roles or asked to perform. My job is to create space where you can be yourselves—and to document that with honesty and respect.
Micro Wedding Photography Packages
3 hrs of coverage starts at $1800
5 hrs starts at $2800
8 hrs starts at $3800
FAQs
What is the difference btwn a micro wedding and an elopement?
For the purposes of booking with me— nothing. I consider them to be essentially the same thing and I price them the same. But in general, elopements are just you, your partner, and maybe a handful of your closest loved ones + friends. They are usually way more adventure + portrait focused.
Do you travel for Micro Weddings?
I will absolutely travel for a Micro Wedding! It’s helpful for me when you inquire to tell me where you are located and where the wedding will take place, so that I can send the proper wedding guide to you! I will not charge travel fees, so there will be no back and forth or questioning how much it will cost— the price I send you is the amount you will pay!
Do you work with LGBTQ couples?
I work with ALL couples. LGBTQ, BIPOC, any ethnicity or religion— I welcome them all. I center inclusivity in anything that I do. If you value kindness, openness, and doing things your own way— we’ll get along AMAZING.
Do you shoot traditional weddings too?
YES. Though micro weddings have my heart for many reasons, I still love a traditional wedding if that’s what’s best for you! I’m just not a “traditional” photographer (I won’t be constantly disrupting your moments to get “the perfect photo” or focus heavily on portraiture— I want the couple to enjoy the day authentically or it feels icky to me). If our values align and you want someone who will be more intentional about your big wedding experience, I will HAPPILY come along for the ride!
Do you give discounts if we want less coverage?
Put simply— no. I do not believe that photographing any kind of wedding even in less than 3 hours is going to successfully tell anyone’s story (and if you disgree, that’s ok! I’m just not the photographer for you). My packages and my pricing are crafted carefully with intention in mind, and allows me to have what I need to show up rested and energetic to give you the photos that you deserve! I have several different packages that offer different ranges of inclusions and hourly coverage so that you pay only for what you want— if that’s everything, amazing! If you’re a on a budget, we’ll get you what you want without forcing a bunch of stuff you don’t need onto the day.
The Best Places in
Ann Arbor
for a Micro Wedding
The Arboretum
Vinology
Cornman Farms
Circ Bar and Rabbit Hole
Stone Chalet
Dixboro Project
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