The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Royal Oak, MI

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269 Wedding Photographers in Royal Oak, MI

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Mike Staff Productions Photography 
Rating: 4.9 (116 reviews)
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  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,999
  • Serves Royal Oak, 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., a year ago
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Original Weddings Photo & Video 
Rating: 4.9 (235 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Royal Oak, MI

Original Weddings Photo & Video is a team of EMMY award winning storytellers. Our photography and videography packages are tailored to you, customizable and perfect for every wedding. We offer engagement photography, wedding photos, highlight films, wedding coverage and more.

Awarded Best of Zola
We really enjoyed our experience with original weddings. Our photographer, Ester, did a fantastic job. She captured some great shots of us and the venue. She was very professional and easy to work with. I love how my photos turned out. Could not recommend this team more.
Amanda B., 10 months ago
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The Larson Lens 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
Royal Oak, MI
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000

My name is Charlie and I have been working weddings in the Detroit area since 2014. I have a variety of experience-- everything from a proposal movie trailer staged at a theater to emergency photography when a wedding experienced a hiccup and photography was needed on short notice. I'm always here to make sure your event runs smoothly, and you have beautiful works to remember it by. Currently, I am focusing more on micro weddings and engagements.

Charlie's photography is beautiful! They were very easy to work with and super professional. They took hundreds of photos, and had them edited and back to me in just a few weeks. High quality, and a good mix of posed and candid shots. Thank you! :)
Melanie & J., 4 years ago
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Mariah Kasten Photo 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
Royal Oak, MI
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,698

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!

If I could give her more than 5 stars I would. Not only did she expertly capture all of the precious moments of our wedding day, but she was also very friendly as well as very professional. I loved how she made a wedding photo site for all of the photos and they were just edited so nice and quick with care. If you’re looking for a photographer for your wedding day, I would choose Mariah Kasten.
Cathryn L., 2 years ago
Adrienne & Amber Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
Royal Oak, MI
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800

At Adrienne & Amber Photography, we capture weddings with elegance, artistry, and timeless storytelling. Serving Michigan and destination celebrations worldwide, we blend refined photojournalism with artistic portraiture to preserve every detail. Our personalized, seamless approach lets you enjoy your day while we create images that are effortless, authentic, and unforgettable.

Adrienne & Amber Photography are simply the best wedding photographers I've had the pleasure of working with. Their communication is always prompt, friendly, and professional, putting couples completely at ease on their big day. The quality of their work is truly top-notch - they capture all the special moments with an artistic flair that's unmatched. I love working with Adrienne and Amber on all events, as their warmth and expertise make them a joy to collaborate with. Couples can count on them to beautifully preserve the memories of their wedding day.
Kristina, 7 months ago
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Kendall Jewel Photography LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (50 reviews)
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  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,300
  • Serves Royal Oak, MI

Hi, I'm Kendall, a portrait and wedding photographer based in Mid Michigan. 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 through the perfect mix of a candid and editorial approach.

Awarded Best of Zola
I loved having her as a photographer for my wedding, she told us how to pose and communicated everything so well, she looked up places to do pictures and was emailing about how the day would go that really eased my mind for the anticipation for the big wedding day! She gave me my pictures back very fast, within two days I had received all my pictures and they looked awesome!
Veronica, 2 years ago
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Jordan Rose Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (23 reviews)
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  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,200
  • Serves Royal Oak, MI

Hi, I’m Jordan, the photographer behind Jordan Rose Photography. I am a Metro Detroit based wedding photographer serving couples throughout Michigan and beyond. My style is candid and documentary with true to life editing that will not feel trendy years from now. I focus on capturing what your day actually felt like, while guiding you when needed so you feel natural, confident, and fully present from start to finish.

Jordan’s exceptional creativity was evident in every photo she captured, transforming ordinary moments into extraordinary memories. From the initial consultation to the final product, she made us feel completely at ease, guiding us through poses and locations effortlessly. Her keen eye for detail and ability to capture the essence of our relationship resulted in stunning images that exceeded our expectations. Overall, working with Jordan was a joyous and memorable experience, and we highly recommend her to anyone seeking a talented and personable couples photographer.
Autumn, 2 years ago
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C’est La Vie Photographie 
Rating: 4.8 (17 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Royal Oak, 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!

Awarded Best of Zola
C’est La Vie was absolutely fantastic to work with her work is beautiful and I would highly recommend booking her for anything you need photography. Photos for my engagement session was gorgeous. My wedding photos are absolutely stunning and she sends sneak peaks very quickly after wedding which is so nice to have while waiting on the other photos. She was great to work with the Day Of and leading up to. She was very reliable and was able to be reached at basically any time of the day I would definitely book her again in the future for anything that I will need photos for. Thankyou Tonya for bringing my wedding to life
Alyssa S., a year ago
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J&B Patton Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (16 reviews)
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  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,100
  • Serves Royal Oak, 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.

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From our first conversation with J&B Patton Photography, we knew we'd found our team. Jodi and Bryan communicated every step of the way with clarity and went above and beyond to answer our questions and ease our nerves. On the day of our wedding, they made us feel at ease while capturing all the specific moments we'd hoped for and they were so helpful assisting with day of coordination. When we saw our preview photos, I actually had happy tears come to my eyes! Not only are the photos stunning, but they feel real and genuine, like they'd frozen exactly how our day actually felt. The photos exceeded what we imagined, and the quality truly is gorgeous. We can't recommend Jodi and Bryan enough to any couple looking for photographers who
Charlotte D., a month ago
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Jacquelyn Genevieve Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (15 reviews)
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  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Royal Oak, 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.

Jacquelyn Genevieve Photography was the perfect choice for our wedding photographer. From the moment we first spoke, we were impressed by her personal and attentive communication style. She truly listened to the details that were important to us and was always quick to respond to our questions. On the day of our wedding, Jacquelyn was a fly on the wall, capturing all the moments and details of our special day in a way that felt intimate and personal. Looking at the photos now, it's like reliving the whole day. Jacquelyn was so easy to work with and really helped everyone feel at ease, allowing her to beautifully tell the story of our wedding through her exceptional photography. We are thrilled with the quality of Jacquelyn Genevieve Photography's work and the value she provided for our wedding day. I will use her for any future family portraits or big life moments. She is the best!
Allie W., a year ago
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Jen Marie Imagery 
Rating: 5.0 (12 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,250
  • Serves Royal Oak, 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
Jen was absolutely incredible to work with! From the very beginning, her communication was clear, prompt, and so reassuring. She brought such a friendly, calming presence to our wedding day and truly went above and beyond to make everything run smoothly. She made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera, and the photos she captured are absolutely stunning. We can’t thank her enough for being such an important part of our wedding day! Highly, highly recommend!
Taylor and J., 10 months ago
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Arise & Shine Photography 
Rating: 4.9 (12 reviews)
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  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $400
  • Serves Royal Oak, MI

Hey there! I’m Walter, the guy behind the camera at Arise & Shine Photography. I’m a proud husband, soon-to-be dad, and a storyteller at heart. We’re a small but mighty team based in Detroit, capturing real, unposed moments with a vibrant, natural touch. Weddings, engagements, proposals—you name it, we’re there to make your love story unforgettable. When I’m not snapping photos, you’ll probably find me chasing sunsets, hanging with my family, or finding the best coffee in town. Let’s make some magic together!

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Julia Cuddy Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (10 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Royal Oak, 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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Marci Curtis - The Michigan Wedding Photojournalist 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Royal Oak, 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
My husband and I have worked with Marci on many occasions and every time it is amazing. She makes you feel confident, comfortable and gorgeous all at the same time. Her work ethic is unlike anyone else we’ve worked with. She has a fast turnaround time which always blows our minds. Marci is the top photographer in Michigan and the best we’ve ever worked with. 10/10 recommend working with this talented, creative, kind individual. You’ll be so happy you picked her!
Taylor and J., 6 years ago
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Wendy Thibodeau Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,700
  • Serves Royal Oak, 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
Booking with Wendy was the best wedding decision I made! From day one she was excellent with communication, very detailed in the planning process, and such a joy to work with! She has been photographing weddings for years and you can see that through her stunning work! Wendy made my husband and I feel so special on our wedding day. Wendy and the photos she gave us from our wedding were well worth the investment! I look back on them daily. To any bride who is contemplating booking with Wendy, DO IT! I promise you won’t regret it. Thank you Wendy for helping make my wedding so special and for capturing our day so beautifully! You are the best!!!
Kayla H., 2 years ago
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Kate Diamond Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Royal Oak, MI

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Awarded Best of Zola
Love Love Love everything about KateDiamondPhotography and our wedding pictures! As professional as it can gets with Katelynn. Such a perfectionist with timing and all of our wedding posts. Would 1000% use her again for any up coming events! Thank you again guys you were AMAZING!
Pat p., 5 years ago
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Madalyn Muncy Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Royal Oak, 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
From our first conversation with Madalyn Muncy Photography, we knew we had found the right fit for our wedding day. She responded quickly to all our questions and gave us clear details about what to expect, which made the planning process stress-free. On the day of our wedding at Roostertail, Madalyn found beautiful spots around the venue to photograph us and made sure she captured the feeling we wanted in every shot. She kept things moving smoothly while organizing our groups, so we didn't spend hours taking pictures and could actually enjoy our celebration. Her work is romantic, inclusive, and thoughtful—she noticed details that made each photo feel special and true to who we are. We couldn't be happier with Madalyn and would absolutely recommend her to any couple looking for a photographer who truly cares.
Ann and G., 20 days ago
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E.J.O. Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,300
  • Serves Royal Oak, 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
Erin Oginsky is THE photographer you want for your wedding!! She captured our day in the most beautiful way, while making it so fun! She was our photographer for both our engagement and wedding pictures. Two weeks before our wedding, everything was cancelled because of covid, but we worked out a beautiful backyard wedding last minute. Erin was BEYOND flexible with all the last minute changes. She will make your day so fun and easy and comfortable. My husband and I will treasure each and every photo she took and we are currently reliving the day all over again through her gorgeous pictures she sent back!!!
Bryan & H., 6 years ago
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Erica Kearns Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,700
  • Serves Royal Oak, 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., 6 years ago
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Monnette co 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $8,000
  • Serves Royal Oak, 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., 2 years ago
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Kindred Light Photography LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Royal Oak, 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 captured our special day better than I ever thought possible. She was available on short notice & traveled to us. She went above and beyond all expectations. I’m so thankful to have these beautiful photos to look back on.
Kiva and P., 4 years ago
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Heidi Koerber Photo 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Royal Oak, 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., a year ago
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Daniels Portraits 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Royal Oak, 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., 8 months ago
Teresa Mead Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Royal Oak, 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., a year ago
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JLBoone Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Royal Oak, 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.

Jessica is an amazing photographer and we loved working with her! She is so friendly and fun - she made the whole experience very easy. Our wedding photos turned out so beautifully and we couldn’t be happier. Excellent value and wonderful communication, too. I would recommend Jessica to anyone in a heartbeat!
Kristin P., 2 years ago
Santacruz Imagery 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Royal Oak, 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.

I went with Santacruz imagery because I knew Janelle would be able to capture us perfectly! She’s very thoughtful in her approach and we knew we would feel extremely comfortable with her. She made our day so special and made us feel like superstars through a lens!! Not to mention she travelled many many miles from Michigan to Massachusetts for this day, forever grateful! The best memories forever captured by a beautiful soul with a beautiful vision.
Erin K., 2 years ago
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Mel Anne Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,100
  • Serves Royal Oak, 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 Royal Oak, 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, 6 years ago