The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Birmingham, MI

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257 Wedding Photographers in Birmingham, MI

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Mike Staff Productions Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (14 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,999
  • Serves Birmingham, MI

Get stunning wedding photos that fit your budget. Find the perfect Wedding Photographer who matches your style and personality, without any added stress. We qualify every photographer and provide a backup, giving you peace of mind.

Mike Staff Productions Photography was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the very first interaction, their communication was prompt, informative, and engaging, making us feel completely at ease and confident in their abilities. On the day of the wedding, Vesna and Taylor were not only incredibly talented and creative, capturing the most beautiful, warm, and artistic photos, but they also went above and beyond to make sure every detail was documented, including special photos involving my great grandmother's handkerchief and a touching moment with my grandmother. They were so gracious in taking any photo requests from our guests as well. The entire experience, from booking to the engagement session and the big day, was seamless and resulted in high-quality photos that we will cherish forever. We cannot recommend Mike Staff Productions Photography highly enough.
Bridget D., 10 months ago
Ray Anthony Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
Birmingham, MI
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000

Ray earned his Bachelors Degree in Photography from Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara, California. He first began photographing weddings in 1992 in the midst of also pursuing a promising career in Hollywood as a cameraman. Photographing weddings as an associate photographer for many accomplished photo studios, he finally began Ray Anthony Photography in 2002 in Michigan. Ray has become one of Metro Detroit's most reputable photographers and has earned "preferred vendor" status at many of the top venues in the area. Not restricted to Michigan only, Ray has been commissioned to photograph weddings all over the country and abroad.

Ray and his team are wonderful to work with! I have collaborated on a lot of weddings with Ray and they have always been amazing. Ray has an amazing ability capture beautiful candid shots at each of his events. Ray super flexible and easy going on wedding day. He puts his clients at ease and will go the extra mile to try and capture each and every detail. I highly recommend Ray and his team.
Rajul, 6 years ago
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C’est La Vie Photographie 
Rating: 4.8 (17 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Birmingham, MI

Hi there! My name is Tonya, it’s great to meet you! I am a mom to two kiddos who loves capturing memories. If you’re here, that means congratulations are in order on your engagement! Wedding planning, while stressful, is such an exciting journey leading to the start of your lives together. My hope is to capture those moments for you to relive over and over again throughout your lives. I have been photographing weddings since 2018. It’s a joy that I can’t put into words. Seeing two people love one another, capturing the creativity of each individual and unique wedding, it’s something I love having the opportunity to do!

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We loved working with C’est La Vie Photographie. The editing on all our pictures was so beautiful and they were able to instruct us in exactly what to do in the pictures. They turned out so beautifully!
Kennedy D., a year ago
Julia Cuddy Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (10 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Birmingham, MI

I’m Julia - people always ask me how long I’ve been a photographer for and the cliché (but true) answer is for forever. I’ve walked through many alleys that led me to photographing weddings. I worked for the Field Museum photographing meteorites during my college years in Chicago, then worked as a freelancer in the automotive industry when I moved back to Michigan, and worked in a studio photographing everything from seniors to pets. It wasn’t until 5 years ago I decided I loved photographing weddings and couples. I feel like they’re all connected somehow. I'm lucky I found my niche and even luckier that I got to run with it.

Buckle up, we are planning on writing an incredible review. To future brides & grooms reading our review: If you are going to do anything right for your wedding day (besides marrying your best friend), hire Julia as your wedding photographer!!! We can not stress enough how much Julia impacted our wedding day. First, she has your back. She helped us keep calm and keep our timeline on track. Julia had a great sense of reading the room. She was by our side when we needed her. Second, we had a BLAST! Julia kept our energy UP (she's a Leo, if you know you know). She had both of us laughing, smiling, and overall happy. Even our bridal party and family LOVED Julia's professionalism and how she conducts group photos. My bridesmaids were obsessed with her and plan on using her in the future. She's seriously that good. Third, her photography style was exactly what we needed. She is super knowledgeable about poses, lighting, background, etc. She was honest and explained why she had us do certain pictures. She took into account any preferences we had (standing on the left side rather than the right, mobility concerns, etc). Also, be ready to get creative! Overall, Julia is the best wedding photographer we could've asked for and so happy she got to capture our wedding day! Service we chose: 8-hour package with engagement photoshoot To Julia: thank you so much for making our wedding day amazing. You played such an important role in our day. We talk about how we miss you already and hope we can plan some photoshoots in the future!
Dana T., 2 years ago
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Jen Marie Imagery 
Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Birmingham, MI

Hi!! I'm Jen, the heart and soul behind Jen Marie Imagery! I'm passionate about creating unforgettable memories through my lens. Beyond being a dedicated photographer, I'm a coffee lover, taco enthusiast, concert junkie, Netflix aficionado, and proud pet parent. My journey with photography started as a childhood passion, using up all my mom's film on disposable cameras. What began as a hobby transformed into my life's calling in 2016 when I booked my first wedding. From that moment, I knew I had found my true purpose. There’s nothing I love more than photographing love!

Awarded Best of Zola
From the very first interaction, Jen Marie Imagery demonstrated perfect communication, making the process incredibly easy and well-organized. Their work was simply amazing - they captured every moment of our wedding day flawlessly. Jen and her team were super friendly to work with, and we would absolutely use them again if we ever needed a photographer in the future. We highly recommend Jen Marie Imagery to anyone looking for an excellent wedding photographer.
Jennah B., a year ago
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Marci Curtis - The Michigan Wedding Photojournalist 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,900
  • Serves Birmingham, MI

Hi There! I'm Marci... photographer, nurturer, and lover of life. You'll find me taking photos, traveling, in the water or preferably doing all three. I've been a full time photographer since I graduated from UMich and absolutely love what I do. Weddings are my happy place. I'm both calm and fun. I take my job seriously, but wedding days are a ton of fun and so I have a good time too... being creative, bonding with clients and enjoying capturing love stories. I think the joy I have for life is reflected throughout my photos. As one of my clients put it, "It’s wonderful energy to be around someone that loves what they do."

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Marci is a dream, her professionalism shines through with her ability to capture every moment without being noticed. She is always so nice and welcoming when I see her at weddings. I would highly recommend working with Marci
Nichole Bertucci, a year ago
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Gold & Elm Wedding Photo 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,499
  • Serves Birmingham, MI
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Hello, I'm Rich...I’m a wedding photographer for couples who want their day to feel natural, meaningful, and true to who they are. From palliative care nursing to raising twins, I’ve learned to bring a grounded, intuitive presence to every step of the process. I prioritize clear, prompt communication and thoughtful planning calls so we’re always on the same page. When details are aligned and the process feels calm, you can be fully present, resulting in a smoother experience and more genuine, true-to-life images.

Awarded Best of Zola
We were looking for fun, romantic, light & bright photos that are also timeless and true to color, and man did Rich deliver. Communication was amazing- he doesn't take long to respond and is easy to get ahold of. He was so easy to work with from handling a little last minute chaos with engagement photo locations to us replanning our entire wedding within three months. He made sure our engagement and wedding photos went without a hitch. Not only was Rich fun to work with, but he was a fantastic resource and we enjoyed the levity and expertise he brought to every step of the process. Our photos are STUNNING. I will recommend Gold & Elm to anybody who will listen!
Madison P., 2 years ago
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Wendy Thibodeau Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,100
  • Serves Birmingham, MI

Hii! I am Wendy! I love storytelling and my heart loves endlessly. No two stories are alike and we all have something to learn from each other. I have been on this journey as a wedding photographer for over a decade. I have been taken to so many places that I would have never been to if it weren't for my wonderful clients. I have shared the most beautiful, important and heartfelt moments with my couples, their friends and their families.

Awarded Best of Zola
Wendy is a GEM of a human being and an incredibly talented photographer. She made every step of wedding planning and our wedding day a breeze. She is so kind and easy to work with. If you are considering her, do yourself a favor and book her!!! You wont regret it :)
Sarah S., 2 years ago
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Kendall Jewel Photography LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Birmingham, MI

Hi, I'm Kendall, a portrait and wedding photographer based in Fenton, MI. As a photographer, I view every shoot as an opportunity to capture the beauty in the little moments- to make a masterpiece out of something that, to the naked eye, would seem mundane. My mission is to capture your story as beautifully as you've lived it.

Awarded Best of Zola
I cannot say enough amazing things about Kendall! She has done two different photo sessions now for my husband and I, one of which was our super secret elopement and she freakin killed it!! The photos from the day were a huge priority to us considering it was just us and our two best friends, and I’m so glad to say that Kendall literally blew us away and everyone who sees the photos has complimented how wonderful she did. She took our first ever formal photo session together and even though we were walking into it feeling sort of silly and awkward, Kendall made us so comfortable and did an incredible job of capturing our genuine personalities. She is the absolute sweetest and she knows how to hype you up when you need it! We have found our lifelong photographer and I seriously could not be any more grateful. I recommend her to everyone and can’t say enough great things about her!
Kaitlyn, 2 years ago
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Kate Diamond Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Birmingham, MI

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My Husband and I reached out to Kate Diamond Photography shortly after our engagement. I had been following Katelynn's work for years, I knew I wanted her to photograph our wedding before my husband even started to think about a ring! I knew we would love our photos, but her work far exceeded our expectations! She did such a beautiful job capturing our precious moments, and made us look like the absolute best versions of ourselves! We looked so natural and comfortable, which is exactly what we had hoped for. Katelynn is extremely professional, she's a total dream to work with! Katelynn helped us so much with our timeline, giving us ideas about how to structure the day, and she picked the most beautiful bridal party photo location.. her familiarity with the metro Detroit locations is a total game changer! All I can say is if you get the chance to work with her BOOK IT & buy all the amazing digital downloads!! The photos she delivers are stunning, you simply can't choose. I'm obsessed! Thank you, Katelynn!! We appreciate you so much! You're the best!!
Erin W., 4 years ago
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E.J.O. Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,300
  • Serves Birmingham, MI

My name is Erin Oginsky and I am the owner and photographer behind EJO Photography. I first learned how to use a camera in 1999, when I took a photography class in college. Since then I have loved taking pictures, but did not start taking photos professionally until 2008! Since then I have learned and grown as a photographer. I love photographing weddings, engagements, and families. In addition to photography, my passion is my children, my husband, and the non-profit we run, Mission 25.

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Erin was simply amazing and effortless. She went above and beyond our expectations for our daughter's wedding day. She made the experience fun while keeping us organized and calm. A joy to work with.
lisa Hunt, 5 years ago
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Erica Kearns Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,700
  • Serves Birmingham, MI

For the unscripted- Your love story deserves to be told unscripted. We believe that the magic lies in the spontaneous laughter, the stolen glances, and the heartfelt gestures that develop authentically throughout your wedding day. Our unobtrusive approach allows us to blend seamlessly into your day, ensuring that you and your loved ones can savor each moment while we work our magic behind the scenes. We strive to be invisible storytellers, capturing the raw emotions, the unexpected surprises, and the authentic connections that make your wedding day truly unique.

Awarded Best of Zola
I have had the pleasure of Erica capturing my engagement, wedding, and newborn baby photos. She is my go to photographer for many reasons: She is professional, easy to work with, and creative. Erica has this unique ability to make you feel like you and your occasion are the only thing that matter, and not just that day, but all the planning days leading up to it. Shes passionate about her work and clients and it shows. Erica provides a preview of photos within 24 hours (in my experience, even sooner one time). She provides an online portal to view all photos which is user friendly and creates beautiful albums as well. I always order prints from her as well which she prints for me. I always say I wish I could relive my wedding day and Ericas work helps me do just that with the amazing photos she captured.
Ashley M., 5 years ago
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Madalyn Muncy Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Birmingham, MI

Hi, I'm Madalyn Muncy-Piens, the lady behind the lens over here at Madalyn Muncy Photography. I'm not into being the center of attention so I keep your wedding ALL ABOUT YOU. I'm all about balance, so I'm the perfect combination of organized and flexible, proactive yet not overbearing, knowledgeable but not bossy, and a comforting presence both with and without a camera in hand. When you hire me, you get someone who genuinely cares about comparing photos of our dogs, sharing recipes for dinner, and listening to your book recommendations. Check out my website or Instagram to learn more about me!

Awarded Best of Zola
We hired Madalyn to take our engagement photos and to photograph our wedding, and she was the absolute best. From the very beginning, she was super on top of everything, with multiple questionnaires over the course of the year leading up to our wedding. She made a schedule for our wedding day that we were able to share with the rest of our vendors and included so many useful details. Besides how organized and pleasant Madalyn was to work with, her photographs were incredible. She captured so much joy in her pictures and we could not be happier that we hired her for our wedding.
Kelly, a year ago
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Ramyphotography 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,109
  • Serves Birmingham, MI

I am a street photographer and our business is built around that. We opened our doors to couples in June 2004. We have learned, experienced and honed in our skills at documenting weddings. We would like to share what we have with you.

We are absolutely thrilled with everything! I found Ramy on The Knot and knew right away I wanted him to be our photographer. From the consultation to the night, we took our pictures to receive our final photos, we couldn't be happier. Our photos are stunning, and Ramy made us feel so comfortable. He is incredibly talented, and I would recommend him to anyone! He is easy to talk to and took a genuine interest in getting to know my fiancé and me. He is also open to any of your ideas but gives directions when needed.
Katie S., 7 months ago
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J&B Patton Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,100
  • Serves Birmingham, MI

Hello! Jodi and Bryan here. We specialize in the wedding and engagement photography. We believe in transparent, straight forward pricing and delivering a great experience. Please give us a call or check out our website for more details on our pricing and a sample of our work.

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Had the please of working with "J" for years while in the photo biz myself. She has the eye to capture the best possible images. She was trusted enough to photograph my own daughter's wedding here at Milkhouse Meadows. "B" brings both technical savvy and creativeness that will make your images stand out. Their vision, timing, and ability to set up a shot brings out the best possible images. The proof is in the pictures!
Milkhouse Meadows, 2 years ago
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Monnette co 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $8,000
  • Serves Birmingham, MI

Please reach out through my website to connect with me. I specialize in all day wedding day coverage with my team. I believe in not rushing the process, embracing the day to allow for natural moments to unfold for true documentary/candid images.

Shelby photographed my engagement pictures, COVID friendly wedding and our one year anniversary celebration. She is an amazing photographer and beautifully captures your special day perfectly. We will forever be grateful for all the photos that Shelby took us that we can look back on forever! We can’t thank her enough for all of our beautiful pictures. She is an amazing person and so fun to work with!
Abby F., a year ago
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Kindred Light Photography LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Birmingham, MI

Hi! I'm Danielle. I'm a Midwest elopement and intimate wedding photographer. Currently based in a small suburb just outside Detroit, Michigan, but available for travel anywhere! I have had a love for creating for as long as I can remember. When I was little, I drew everything as I saw it and I think that's why photography feels so perfect. It's an absolute dream to be an artist by trade and capturing special moments is a job I take to heart.

Awarded Best of Zola
Kindred Light has a way of capturing the moments you can't plan. Any photographer can capture those planned shots - those do not speak to their ability. Danielle has an eye and ability to capture the moments that speak the emotions without words, sounds, or captions. Being able to capture personality, emotion, expression, desire, and intent is something rare to find. Being able to have those moments/memories capture from our weddings is something we are forever grateful for! There is not a monetary value that you can put to those moments/memories!!!
Stephanie W., 4 years ago
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Heidi Koerber Photo 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Birmingham, MI

Michigan-based wedding, elopement & lifestyle photographer. I call my style naturally posed/documentary. My galleries are filled with both artfully posed photos and candid moments. I will be your biggest hype woman (:

I found Heidi Koerber Photo scrolling through instagram and it ended up being the best vendor decision we made for our wedding. Heidi had great communication - she responded thoroughly and thoughtfully to all my emails and texts, and was so incredibly helpful every step of the way leading up to the wedding. She helped me tweak and finalize my entire wedding timeline, and I would not have gotten through my wedding day without her calming voice and guidance. Heidi's photos are beautiful, thoughtful, unique, authentic, and joyful - her work truly speaks for itself. She is the sweetest, and booking her as our photographer was a decision I would make over and over again.
morgan k., 8 months ago
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Teresa Mead Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Birmingham, MI

Hi, I'm Teresa Mead, a wedding, family, and lifestyle photographer in Lapeer, Mi. Ive been capturing real love and life for 16 years, now with my husband Ryan as our videographer. We specialize in weddings, travel weddings, and family sessions, using natural light, flash photography, and beautiful scenery to create memories you'll treasure forever. Lets tell your story beautifully!

Teresa is the sweetest, kindest person you could ever meet. And if that wasn’t enough in itself, she takes some pretty bomb photos too!! You will NOT be disappointed if you hire her! Just do it! Teresa photographed a friend’s wedding years ago and I always knew I wanted her to photograph my wedding too. She did a fun couples shoot for us a couple years back as well at the fair and those are some of my favorite photos of us to date! Every time we work with her she is professional, kind, so easy to work with, and captures us perfectly! We loved having her there to document our elopement day and can’t wait to have her capture our family as it hopefully grows over the years. Thanks Teresa, you’re the best!
Jane H., 6 months ago
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Daniels Portraits 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Birmingham, MI

I am Aaron Daniels, a published photographer and filmmaker based in Metro Detroit. I love capturing the moments that matter most, from the first look to the last dance, and telling the story of your day through photos and video. I see myself as an extended family member on your wedding day, bringing a calm presence, jumping in to help, and making sure you feel supported every step of the way. For me, it is all about starting families, sharing your joy, and creating timeless memories you will cherish forever.

We received our photo gallery and were in such awe. I knew when booking with Aaron that he had the photography style we were looking for - but getting the photos back exceeded all expectations. It was also such a breeze working with him. It had felt like we were working with a close friend that was able to allow everyone to relax and truly look candid and enjoy the day. I went into this not really having a shot list and Aaron and his team delivered everything I didn’t even know I needed! I could not recommend Daniel’s Portraits enough and we will definitely be booking with him again in the future!
Marisa H., 3 months ago
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Jlboone Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Birmingham, MI

Since 2012, I’ve grown from a point-and-shoot camera and a dream into a 5-star-rated, award-winning photographer. Encouraged by my fiancé and family, I built a business rooted in capturing life’s most meaningful moments. I specialize in natural light lifestyle photography—seniors, weddings, and more—with a passion for authentic, timeless images. I believe every story deserves to be celebrated. I also give back through community projects and my annual tradition of donating Christmas toys to the local children’s hospital. I’m honored to help preserve your story, one photo at a time.

I was beyond pleased with our experience having Jessica as our photographer for our wedding! She was very efficient with communication and making sure we had everything in place for the big day! When the day came she was so good at picking poses and different photos to take and worked so well with me having my dogs incorporated into my photos! She also got our photos back to me so fast I couldn’t believe it! The photos were absolutely breathtaking! Would use her again in a heartbeat!
Jessica + C., 6 years ago
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Jacquelyn Genevieve Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Birmingham, MI

update 1/2026- I am no longer active on responses through Zola and ask you to connect with me through my website only to check on availability. Thank you so much! On the day of your wedding, you will see me laughing, crying during the first look and dances, and enjoying the day with you so I blend in better to capture those true raw moments. I keep us on schedule, whether it's photography related or not, to make sure everything is running smoothly on your day.

I'm a firm believer that things happen for a reason, and finding Jacquelyn has proven this! Before talking to her, we fell in love with her creative art style and knew I had to reach out! Jacquelyn made us feel so comfortable, and understood exactly what we wanted from day one. Very professional, helpful, open minded and always quick to respond with any questions or concerns. I can honestly say that our wedding day would not have been the same without her, and for that we are forever grateful!
Katie&Matt S., 5 years ago
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Santacruz Imagery 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Birmingham, MI

Hi there! My name is Janelle, a 26-year-old Metro Detroit based photographer passionate about capturing emotional moments. Whether it’s your wedding day, engagement, or growing family, my top priority is staying true to the essence of each scene—preserving it in time for you to cherish forever. Aquí también se habla español! Photography is a part-time pursuit for me, I also work full-time and stay active in the Detroit alternative music scene as a concert photographer.

Santacruz Imagery was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the very first interaction, their communication was excellent - they always responded to our inquiries within 24 hours, if not faster. The quality of their work is truly outstanding, and the photographer has an incredible eye for the most flattering poses. We've only done our engagement session so far, but the results were amazing - she made us feel so relaxed and comfortable, and the pictures came out beautifully. We can't wait to see what she captures on our wedding day! Santacruz Imagery is really amazing and very flexible, and we would highly recommend them to any couple looking for a talented, professional, and personable wedding photographer.
Madison H., a year ago
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Mel Anne Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,100
  • Serves Birmingham, MI

HI! I’m Mel. I’m a wife, mother, want-to-be chef, and the creator of Mel Anne Photography LLC, specializing in Detroit Michigan based Wedding and Portrait Photography Services. My mission is create beautifully authentic images, that take you back to a moment in time. I love timeless imagery with a fun and upbeat feel mixed with classic romance.

Melissa was everything we could have wanted from a photographer and more! She is kind, knowledgeable, steadfast, professional, friendly, helpful, proactive, insistent, flexible, joyful, and all around fantastic! Her portfolio can speak for itself, I mean just look at those shots! They are timeless and capture the essence of each couple perfectly. What really drew us to Melissa though, was her unique ability to capture the candid moments. Looking through our gallery, there were of course the fantastic formal photos and more guided shots, but my absolute favorites were all of the other shots, the in the moment shots. She does a great job of capturing people in their best light, even when they’re not posing. Based on how flawless our engagement shoot with her went and how stressed I (the bride) was on the day of our wedding, we were a little nervous about the pictures. The engagement shoot was so smooth and we vibed together so well. The wedding day was very overwhelming and we both were worried that it would show on our faces. But every time Melissa was around (which was often thank goodness!), we were both immediately more calm. We had to pause looking through the gallery because they were too good and we were crying too much. 

We cannot recommend Melissa more! She is top of the line, folks!!!!! For what it’s worth, we are both 29, got married in East Lansing / Grand Ledge Michigan, and bought “The Ultimate Package” (which was super worth it!!)
Alina T., 3 years ago
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Brittany Emerson Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Birmingham, MI

When it comes to choosing a wedding photographer there is so much more to think about than just the pretty photos you’re left with or the investment you spent to have them. I’ll be the one vendor you spend majority of your day with, so choosing someone you vibe with is super important.

Awarded Best of Zola
Brittany is both honest, kind & incredibly devoted to her clients. She works very hard to ensure you are taken care, of that your questions are answered, and not just the day of but through the entire planning process. From preparation guides for your engagement session to plannings tips on your wedding day. Brittany ensures you have everything you need to make good decisions about your photo plans for your wedding day. The value included in these items isn't part of the total cost, but instead just how she prefers to love on her clients. An added unexpected bonus really. You can't go wrong with booking your photos with her! Her work is amazing, she has an incredible creative eye & is amazing at what she does! So much so that her clients refer their friends & to her!
Ashley, 5 years ago
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Deni Rama Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Birmingham, MI

We take photos as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone.... someone has said, and they couldn't have been more right. Photography is my passion, and I love everything about it. From finding the ideal place to take photos and enjoying a cup of coffee going over a photoshoot. My name is Denisa Rama, and I stumbled into photography my freshman year in high school, and every day I do my best to become better.

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Denisa is fantastic to work with. She was the photographer for my sisters wedding and I was so impressed with how easy she is to work with and the gorgeous photos. We have now been using Denisa for our family photos every year for the past 3 years. She does a great job working with our kids and getting them to smile and I’m always impressed with how well she captures us. I would definitely recommend for your next photo needs.
Anna B., 3 years ago
Mariah Kasten Photo 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,698
  • Serves Birmingham, MI

Hello there! My name is Mariah Kasten and I am a Michigan Wedding Photographerphotographer. I love watching my couples interact and seeing their love for one another. I have absolutely fallen in love with couples, engagements, and wedding photography. As an extrovert, I find it so fun to meet so many couples and capture these moments in their lives. I would love to work with you and capture some beautiful moments in your life!

We hired Mariah for our wedding this December and I cannot express how amazing she was to work with! She is highly professional and her work is stunning! She was very flexible the day and checked in on me and my husband through out the day to make sure she captured all the shots we wanted. She already gave us a large sneak peek and I am so glad we picked her as our photographer for our big day. I cannot thank her enough for everything! I would highly recommend her to any couple out there searching for their photographer.
Hanna M., 2 years ago
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Juniper Woods Photography LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Birmingham, MI

Hey! I'm Christina- an elopement + intimate wedding photographer based in Michigan and travel worldwide. If you're looking for the traditional wedding photographer- you won't find that here. An adventurous spirit and a sucker for true love. I yearn to capture those wildly intimate moments for ALL couples. I'm here for the wild souls, the madly in love, those who romanticize the world around them. Capturing honest love in the most beautiful places on the planet is what fuels my fire. If you are seeking cinematic, documentary style art- you're in the right place.

Awarded Best of Zola
We have worked with Christina many times for our pictures and I promise you, we won’t go anywhere else ever again! The first time we did pictures with Christina she made us feel SO comfortable and she was so professional guiding us on what poses to do (because we had no idea), you feel like you’ve known her your entire life right when you first meet her. If you want absolutely stunning pictures, and a fantastic experience Christina of Juniper woods is the way to go, I cannot recommend her enough!
Stephanie and C., 4 years ago