Michigan

wedding

+ Elopement

photographer

Located in Ann Arbor // Transported to Anywhere

Inclusive + artful documentary photography that focuses on real emotions + real people + real candid moments

inquire now

Keeping it real, NOT PERFORMATIVE.

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At all times, my goal is to let you experience your life and the important moments as they were meant to be - nothing fake, no intrusive producing or directing - just real moments that you’ll remember genuinely even years later.

I value a good experience over a scripted + edited moment.

I don’t like AI, and there will be no AI culling or editing your photos in any capacity— just me!

HEY THERE, I’m Karly (she/her)

Get to know me!

LGBTQ+ and BIPOC Friendly RESPECT FOR ALL HUMAN BEINGS

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Set yourself up for a Relaxed wedding day experience

we are going to embrace IMPERFECTION + trust that the unexpected will produce better photos than the ones that are produced by over-direction // photos that will be cherished forever because they reflect real moments and not ones that were Performed for the photo.

the purpose of this day is not create photos, but to live your day fully present.

wedding + elopement photography

More info on weddings

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instead of thinking about what you want your wedding to look like, think about what you want your wedding to feel like

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My goal as a photographer is to truly let you be yourself and live the most important moments to the fullest, without worry that the pictures will somehow suffer for it. When you put your trust in me, you will find that completely abandoning all expectations of perfectly curated wedding photos will produce ones that are even better than you could imagine; photos that will stand the test of time and make you feel exactly the way you did in that moment, even years later.

Engagement + proposal photography

More info on engagements

We reached out to her for our engagement photos and our session was fantastic! She's very professional, but also easy to talk to and work with. She made us feel comfortable from the very beginning, and we loved her so much, we chose her to capture our wedding day. I cannot recommend Karly enough–she definitely takes her time editing so that she can pull out personal stories and memories she captured through the photos. Karly—you are so talented; thank you for everything.

Ane + Ian | The Collins off Main | 2025
When I went to Karly’s website, the first thing I noticed was her introduction video. It really showed her personality and made me feel super confident about choosing her. Her portfolio was gorgeous, and the style was exactly what I was looking for. She was professional but also so friendly and down-to-earth, which made the whole experience really easy and fun. She captured our proposal perfectly—photos, videos, and GIFs!! Everything turned out so beautiful. You can tell she really loves what she does because it shows in every shot. If you want someone who’s insanely talented and also just a great person to work with, book Karly. I bring her up anytime someone talks about needing a photographer! We couldn’t be happier!

Nia + Sahra | Matthaei Botanical Gardens | 2025
Unreal - truly I can not say enough good things about Karly and her work. She seamlessly was able to work the room and got all the photos I didn't even know I needed or wanted. She is so fun and easy to work with and the turn around time on the photos was amazing. She is easily the best photographer I have ever worked with and will continue working with her for years to come!

Darby + Wade | Backyard Engagement | 2024
Karly was an absolute dream to work with! From start to finish, she made the whole experience feel effortless and fun. She was incredibly accommodating which we truly appreciated. The photos turned out absolutely stunning — the editing is gorgeous, and she captured so many special moments that we’ll treasure forever. Karly has an incredible eye for detail, and you can really tell she pours her heart into her work. If you’re looking for someone to beautifully capture your special moments, we highly recommend her! Thank you, Karly, for making this such a memorable experience!

Pramiti + Aayush | Ann Arbor Engagement | 2024
I contacted Karly to schedule a shoot with only two days advanced notice, and she was so communicative and easy to work with. She was very flexible and allowed us to visit over 10 different spots in Ann Arbor within our 2-hour shoot. Two weeks later, she delivered over 400 photos (all edited), and we absolutely love them!

Michelle + Jason | Ann Arbor Engagement | 2024
I won a session with Karly on Instagram and it was one of the loveliest experiences I’ve ever had with a photographer! We met at a coffee shop in Ann Arbor and did a little photoshoot there, and then wandered to a bookstore nearby on a whim. My husband and I absolutely treasure the photos that came out of that session - they are beautiful, classic, whimsical, and capture our joy and love in a tangible way. Thank you for making this experience so fun and laid back, Karly!

Alex + Sterling | Ann Arbor Couple’s Session | 2024