Our mission is to not only capture the way your wedding day looked but most importantly, the way it felt. We believe in creating a lasting legacy filled with heart. Matt and Ashley Photography are based out of Brighton, Michigan, serving the Great Lakes Region and beyond.
We're Matt + Ashley, your trusted wedding photographers in Michigan and beyond. We are a husband-and-wife photography duo passionate about documenting your wedding day and creating for you a legacy with authenticity and heart.
Based in Brighton, Michigan, we primarily serve couples in Ann Arbor, Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Traverse City, but we are ready to pack our bags and travel nationwide to make your wedding dreams come true.
1 - Reach out
Reach out using our website contact form or send us an email. Tell us a little about your desired photoshoot and any initial questions you might have.
We want to know more about you as a couple and what your vision is. This is an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about our packages and how we work as storytellers.
So, you’ve decided we are a good match, the next step is to let us know you’re ready to commit to amazing wedding photographs and we’ll send you a proposal. Review the proposal, sign the contract, and make a payment in one simple step!
Details should be used to enhance the story.
They should be more than pretty isolated objects neatly propped up. They should have something to say about what you notice, but nobody else sees.
Spent a small portion of the late afternoon launching rockets as high as high as trees and as Dad tried to catch the spiraling lawn darts from sniping your innocent brother.
Hey - is anyone looking to document their family doing something they enjoy as family?
I really want to extend my family photos beyond just portraits. Obviously there would be a mix of portraits and documentary work, but this is something I’m hoping to incorporate this spring/summer.
If you’re interested leave me a message or send me a DM!
I live for the in-between moments.
The subtle things, like deep breaths, real smiles, a small touch - these are the memories that truly last.
Weddings are filled with beautiful details—stunning flowers, gorgeous dresses, and perfectly set tables. But years from now, none of that will matter. What you will remember is how you felt in the moments. The joy others shared for you or the way your spouse held your hand.
The small, simple moments are the ones that stay with us. Let’s document them, cherish them, and hold them close. Because in the end, that`s what mean everything. ❤️
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Isabel & Lindy’s wedding at the Shinola Hotel was nothing short of incredible! From their heartfelt first looks to the joy-filled celebration with family and friends, every moment was a reminder of how beautiful and powerful their love is.
We’re so excited to share more from their special day on the blog! Head to the link in our bio for more images and all the unforgettable details.
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Isabel & Lindy’s wedding at the Shinola Hotel remains so special to us. Capturing their day was an honor—not just because of the beauty and joy, but because love like theirs deserves to be seen, cherished, and protected.
With ongoing conversations about overturning Obergefell v. Hodges, it’s more important than ever to stand for marriage equality. Every couple deserves the right to marry the person they love, without fear that it could be taken away. Love is love—yesterday, today, and always. 🏳️🌈❤️
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Film or digital?
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Digital, converted to black and white. The oddities come from it being a reflection in a window.
I love the process of archiving old work. It`s tedious, but so revealing.
It`s a reminder of my personal growth and vision. As time passes I see old work with a new set of eyes and often find pieces I didn`t appreciate enough the first time through.
More than just photos—this is storytelling.
With a background in photojournalism, we go beyond the expected, taking creative risks and building trust to capture moments that feel real, raw, and uniquely yours. Frutig Farms gave us the perfect backdrop, but it’s the in-between moments that make the story.
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A wedding so good, it could’ve shut down the dance floor. 💃✨
Frutig Farms wedding in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This wedding had it all! Beautiful people, a few tears, great portraits, and a killer dance floor!
Checkout our latest blog post in the bio for more images from this wedding.
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