Rainy Day Engagement Session at Matthaei Botanical Gardens in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Today I am reflecting on Courtney and Chris' engagement photo session and, as always, feeling such an intense sense of gratitude for being able to capture such a special moment in their lives. It seriously never gets old for me-- people only hire an engagement photographer once in their life, and sometimes they choose me?! Absurd. I am constantly reminded of the privilege it is to be able to document love and to witness the raw and real connections between two people.
Engagement Photos at UMMA in Ann Arbor- Rachel + Frank
If you’re reading this because you’re a fan of photography in general, or because you’re looking up places for engagement photos in Ann Arbor, you’re in the right place! I also want all of my session blogs to be a good resource for other photographers who are looking for inspiration or info about shooting locations that they’re considering. Any time I go somewhere new, my anxiety forces me to exhaust the google and instagram search bars for any information I can about a place before I go there. What are the coolest places? When is the best time to go? Is there parking? (In Ann Arbor, there is never parking. lol. bring your walking shoes.) So hopefully this is helpful to anyone who is planning a photo session at UMMA and wants the inside scoop!
Tips for Wedding Photographers & 2024 Couples!
Relaxing isn’t really a word that synonymous with the wedding industry, but giving yourself and everyone around you time to relax on the wedding day is really going to make all the difference. It’ll make a difference in photos but it will also make a difference in how the day feels, and how you are able to enjoy it. One of my favorite things to do with a couple is to just tell them to take a couple minutes to decompress, relax and be in each others company. Make them forget there is a timeline and a camera and let them feel the happy energy of the day without an agenda. They will be able to slow down and make a mental snapshot while you get actual snapshots. Just remember to take small moments to relax, because the day flies by so fast if you don’t take the time to enjoy it.
Couples Session at Matthaei Botanical Gardens in Ann Arbor - Marielle + Miles
One of the reasons I love to shoot weddings is because the wedding is the entire point of the photos—everyone in front of the camera is so distracted on a wedding day because they aren’t there to get photos taken, they’re there to get married. That makes my job as a documenter easy. When you set out to do a photo session, it kind of feels like the photos are the whole point, and it’s a really hard thing to fight.
7 Unique Venues in Michigan you NEED to Consider for Your Micro Wedding or Elopement
I think it’s important for a wedding to be both beautiful AND affordable. That’s why I developed a love for micro weddings and elopements, and that’s what you’re going to find in this list - venues that are beautiful, that will get you some gorgeous pictures and allow you to have the best experience on your wedding day without getting too overwhelmed by the cost. Choosing a unique venue is the first step in creating a wedding that really looks and feels like you and doesn’t conform to what you think your day should look like.
Why You Should Have an Intimate Micro Wedding from an Ann Arbor Wedding Photographer
The evolving social landscape and the desire for more meaningful interactions have played a role in the rise of micro weddings. As couples prioritize quality time with their loved ones, the allure of an intimate celebration that fosters genuine connections and cherished moments has become increasingly attractive.
Ann Arbor Wedding Photographer on Forgetting Everything You Thought You Knew About Weddings & Wedding Photography!
As a wedding photographer, here’s what I’ll tell you about the photo part— if you forget everything you thought you knew about weddings and wedding photography, your wedding day and your pictures will be so much better for it.
Farm Wedding at Peacock Road Family Farm in Lansing, Michigan - Allie + Charlie
As an Ann Arbor wedding photographer, this was a little bit of a drive for me but I would make the trip out again in a heartbeat to enjoy this fantastic venue run by fantastic people.
Cranbrook Gardens Proposal in Bloomfield Hills, MI - Christina + Carlos
Engagement Proposal captured in Cranbrook Gardens in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Red Herron Art - Year in Review, 2023
Ann Arbor Michigan Photographer Karly Herron recaps the year 2023 as a wedding photographer who is just getting serious about her business
Nichols Arboretum Maternity Couples Session in Ann Arbor, Michigan - Molly + Rich
Molly + Rich took a stroll through Nichols arboretum with Ann Arbor Wedding Photographer Karly Herron for a mini maternity session.
Michigan Stadium Engagement Session in Ann Arbor, Michigan - Mariah + Adam
Engagement Photos at the Big House Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor
Colorado Wedding in the mountains at Spires Ranch - Chelsea + Michael
Even with the looming threat of rain for an outdoor ceremony, spirits were higher than the mountains that surrounded us.
“What should I wear?” Advice from an Ann Arbor Wedding Photographer
When it comes to choosing what to wear for your engagement photo session, in my opinion, there is no RIGHT or WRONG answer
Sundry & Vice Pre-Wedding Cocktails in Cincinnati, OH - Veronica + Josh
The space is beautifully decorated and unique— like a cozy vintage apothecary from some bygone era. Don’t ask me to specify which era, I don’t know much about eras unless they somehow correspond with a Taylor Swift album— and is perfectly situated to embrace the late afternoon sun rays that pierce through their big, knick-knack adorned windows.