The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Utica, MI

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261 Wedding Photographers in Utica, MI

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C’est La Vie Photographie 
Rating: 4.8 (17 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Utica, 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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Jen Marie Imagery 
Rating: 5.0 (10 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Utica, 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., 5 months ago
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Julia Cuddy Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (10 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Utica, 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 $2,900
  • Serves Utica, 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
Marci is nothing short of incredible. She truly “told a story” with our day. I frequently look through our pictures that she took from our wedding day just to relive it over again. You won’t even know she’s there. She just quietly captures EVERYTHING. She is professional, on time, and makes you feel totally at ease when it comes to your pictures. She’s been a part of so many weddings that she knows where to be and when to be there. She’s quick to adapt to any situation and makes you feel as though nothing else matters except for this day at this moment. She exceeds expectations. If you don’t want to worry about your pictures on your wedding day, Marci Curtis is the best photographer there is.
Rebecca and D., 6 years ago
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Wendy Thibodeau Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,100
  • Serves Utica, 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 Thibodeau Photography was the perfect choice for our wedding photography. Wendy was very thorough with her communication, she knew exactly what our vision was and was always checking in to make sure we were all on the same page. Wendy did beautiful work, she gave us so many gorgeous photos to choose from. She spoke with us prior to our big day to make sure the schedule was nailed down and was super friendly and professional with our entire wedding party and family. We are thrilled with the memories Wendy captured for us on our special day!
Nicole K., a year ago
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Kendall Jewel Photography LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Utica, 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
Kendall is amazing to work with. It was so nice to have a good time and take pictures. We laughed the whole entire time and had the most amazing experience. & our pictures turned out so amazing we had them back so quick she really captured the feeling of the moment. We love our pictures we look at them at least once every day! Our engaged photos were awesome can’t wait for our wedding!
Brittany, 2 years ago
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Kate Diamond Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Utica, MI

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Awarded Best of Zola
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 Utica, 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 is nothing short of amazing. She has such a vision and has been an absolute pleasure to work with even during the pandemic (probably the only vendor that was fully supportive and flexible during the difficult process). She was very easy to get a hold of when I had any questions, reliable and keeps you on time (terribly hard to do during your wedding). Not to mention when she is complete editing your photos the way she presents them to you is AMAZING. It's all about the little details with her. If I could give 10 stars I would.f
Chelsea & B., 5 years ago
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Erica Kearns Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,700
  • Serves Utica, 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've worked with Erica Kearns Photography a few times while creating save the dates & wedding suites for clients. Erica was very easy to work with and quick to respond. Files were delivered promptly and in an organized fashion. Plus, her photos are excellent and I love working with them on my designs!
Sam from HellCat Creative, 5 years ago
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Madalyn Muncy Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Utica, 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
I hired Madalyn for my wedding in 2020, and have since recommended her to every bride I've met! No one in my family was necessarily comfortable in front of the camera, but Madalyn has a way of calming people and getting them to relax. We have beautiful posed photos from our wedding, but some of my favorites were the natural, candid shots! Additionally, she is always responsive and timely; she delivered sneak peeks of our pictures just days after our wedding, and the rest of our photos came exactly when she set the expectation for delivery. If you're looking for a vendor who is personable, calming, and kind, she's your gal!
Dani N., 5 years ago
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Monnette co 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $8,000
  • Serves Utica, 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
Kindred Light Photography LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Utica, 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 Utica, 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 Utica, 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 Utica, 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., 4 months ago
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JLBoone Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Utica, 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
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Jacquelyn Genevieve Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Utica, 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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Santacruz Imagery 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Utica, 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., a year ago
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Brittany Emerson Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Utica, 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
Deni Rama Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Utica, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
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 Utica, 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 Utica, 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
Christina is absolutely wonderful! She is one of the most creative photographers you’ll ever meet. I just knew she would capture all the special moments to remember, and she did just that. The detail she puts into editing is pure magic - you can tell she spends a lot of her time pouring her passion into her work. My surprise proposal photos that Christina captured of my fiancé and I were just so lovely – I had to ask her if she could be there for my wedding in Maine and she joyfully accepted. I would recommend Christina to anyone who loves the moody and romantic side of photography – you won’t regret it! I will cherish these photographs forever!
Marissa and A., 4 years ago
The Larson Lens 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Utica, MI

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.

The Larson Lens were the perfect wedding videographers for our special day. As a longtime friend, their communication, as always, was professional, generous and prompt. They made our wedding video and took backup photos, providing an amazing service we otherwise would not have even considered. The quality of their work was high-quality, high-value and truly impressive - I am absolutely blown away by the wedding video they made that I watch every year. They even came through for us when our original photographer had difficulties, ensuring we had beautiful memories captured of our wedding. We highly recommend The Larson Lens to any couple looking for talented, reliable and thoughtful wedding vendors.
Molly W., a year ago
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Sammy Mich Photo 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Utica, MI

Im passionate about documenting your big day in a way you can be brought back to the moment and feel the excitement and passion every time you look at your wedding album. Photographing your wedding is as important to me as it is to you, and it not a job I take lightly! Every couple has a different list of important items to be captured, and my goal is to serve you and your partner in the best way possible, capturing the shots most important to you, plus the little in-between moments you didn’t even know that happened.

My wife and i are very happy and thankful we found Sammy. We had a last minute emergency wedding due to my wife’s father being diagnosed with a terminal illness and not much time to live. Wanted to get professional pictures taken so to have quality pictures to look back on a few beautiful moment during a tragic time with my wife’s father. Contacted Sammy with only a few days notice. Sammy responded very quickly and thankfully was available. My wife and i were only mainly focused on getting shots of the ceremony itself and yet Sammy pulled off sooooo much more. The day of our wedding it was raining till ~1pm and the wedding was in my parent’s in law’s back yard scheduled at 4pm. Needless to say we were all literally working setting up decorations and rapidly getting ready till minutes before the ceremony. Somehow Sammy took a magnitude of stellar pictures of us all while we were setting up and getting ready, so much so that the number of pictures make our wedding look like a lengthy wedding day portfolio! Every single one of the pictures taken from our wedding are beautifully and consistently edited, and most importantly captured the crucial moment we were hoping for. My wife and I are still blown away by Sammy’s work and without a doubt highly recommend Sammy to anyone needing a professional photographer.
Gina & P., 5 years ago
Clever Candid Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,100
  • Serves Utica, MI

Your wedding day is full of great emotions - ones you’ll want to look back on over and over again. Kayla Kurkowski, the owner of Clever Candid Photography, is respected, a leader, an award-winner, industry expert at capturing those moments and once-in-a-lifetime emotions that make cherished memories. 2x winner of Couples Choice Award. Clever Candid Photography is here to exceed your expectations, not your budget. Clever Candid Photography has been deemed your “best friend” photography team. Let us take your stress away and create magic for you on your wedding day!

Working with Kayla was a dream! She was so helpful, kind, and took AMAZING photos! We met via Zoom and coordinated everything else via email, and upon arriving at the wedding, she helped fix my hair, and did wonderfully at helping to corral family members for photos. She was even kind enough to surprise us by mailing delicious cookies with our names and anniversary dates piped on them along with our USB of photos, it was a delightful surprise! We loved working with Kayla and definitely recommend her to everyone!!
Mrs + M., 5 years ago