2021 Best of Weddings

In a world forever changed by the tumultuous events of 2020, the wedding landscape of 2021 bore witness to a unique and heartfelt transformation. The COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted countless plans the year before, forced couples to reimagine their wedding ceremonies and receptions. As the constraints of social distancing and safety measures lingered, 2021 weddings became a celebration of resilience, love, and the irreplaceable connections that bind us. In retrospect, we explore the best wedding images of 2021, capturing the essence of a year that emphasized people over grandeur and appreciation for the now.

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Kristi and Mitch’s wedding at Graye’s Greenhouse 🌿💍�� The love and presence of their tight-knit support system of family and friends turned the day into something deeply personal and meaningful. ��What’s the one thing your family or friends did that made your wedding unforgettable?

Share your stories below! ��#WeddingVibes #GrayesGreenhouse #FamilyAndFriends #MichiganWeddingPhotographer #DetroitWedding #AnnArborWedding #MichiganWeddingPhotography. #GreenhouseWedding #PlymouthMIWedding #MichiganBride #IntimateWeddingMI #WeddingInspo #MichiganLoveStory

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Kristi and Mitch’s wedding at Graye’s Greenhouse 🌿💍�� The love and presence of their tight-knit support system of family and friends turned the day into something deeply personal and meaningful. ��What’s the one thing your family or friends did that made your wedding unforgettable?

Share your stories below! ��#WeddingVibes #GrayesGreenhouse #FamilyAndFriends #MichiganWeddingPhotographer #DetroitWedding #AnnArborWedding #MichiganWeddingPhotography. #GreenhouseWedding #PlymouthMIWedding #MichiganBride #IntimateWeddingMI #WeddingInspo #MichiganLoveStory

Won’t lie, I always thought celebrating children’s preschool graduations was a bit silly. That was until we experienced our first with Stella.

Watching her learn and grow has been unreal. She’s incredibly kind, caring and smart. All wonderful qualities she gets from her Mom. She’s curious, asks deep questions that are usually followed by “why?” She also doesn’t settle for no easily - that’s a trait she gets that from me - we like to call it “iron will.”

After graduation she was done and didn’t want to take photos. I begged for just one! The people pleaser in her caved, but she really meant one and we were done!

Hence, I present the perfect Stella photo. I know someday she’ll be thankful she took “one.”

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Won’t lie, I always thought celebrating children’s preschool graduations was a bit silly. That was until we experienced our first with Stella.

Watching her learn and grow has been unreal. She’s incredibly kind, caring and smart. All wonderful qualities she gets from her Mom. She’s curious, asks deep questions that are usually followed by “why?” She also doesn’t settle for no easily - that’s a trait she gets that from me - we like to call it “iron will.”

After graduation she was done and didn’t want to take photos. I begged for just one! The people pleaser in her caved, but she really meant one and we were done!

Hence, I present the perfect Stella photo. I know someday she’ll be thankful she took “one.”

Ferrari themed engagement party?

Without a doubt the coolest engagement party location I’ve ever photographed. Complete with tons of cars, amazing food and a RACING simulator.
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#DetroitWeddingPhotographer
#EngagementPartyGoals
#LuxuryEngagementParty
#CarLoversWedding
#FerrariEngagement
#DetroitEvents
#MichiganWeddingPhotographer
#EngagedInDetroit
#UniqueEngagementParty

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Ferrari themed engagement party?

Without a doubt the coolest engagement party location I’ve ever photographed. Complete with tons of cars, amazing food and a RACING simulator.
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#DetroitWeddingPhotographer
#EngagementPartyGoals
#LuxuryEngagementParty
#CarLoversWedding
#FerrariEngagement
#DetroitEvents
#MichiganWeddingPhotographer
#EngagedInDetroit
#UniqueEngagementParty

I had the amazing opportunity to be the “house photographer” for all three of the @umdearborn graduation ceremonies.

As a dad, it hit me a little differently. Watching all these “kids” walk across the stage and seeing the pride on their parents’ faces got me emotional. I won’t lie—probably had a few tears thinking about what it must feel like to see your baby all grown up.

#UMDearborn #GraduationDay #Commencement2025 #ProudParents #PhotographerLife #DearbornPhotographer #MichiganPhotographer #DocumentaryPhotography #FamilyMoments #EmotionalDay

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I had the amazing opportunity to be the “house photographer” for all three of the @umdearborn graduation ceremonies.

As a dad, it hit me a little differently. Watching all these “kids” walk across the stage and seeing the pride on their parents’ faces got me emotional. I won’t lie—probably had a few tears thinking about what it must feel like to see your baby all grown up.

#UMDearborn #GraduationDay #Commencement2025 #ProudParents #PhotographerLife #DearbornPhotographer #MichiganPhotographer #DocumentaryPhotography #FamilyMoments #EmotionalDay

The hardest part of being a parent is learning to be present in the middle of it all.

You’re running on empty, dreaming of full nights of sleep… and yet somehow already missing what just passed.

The newborn snuggles. The sleepy sounds. The way they fit so perfectly in your arms.

It all changes so quickly. That’s why I photograph it – to help you hold onto the moments that are already slipping through your fingers. ❤️

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The hardest part of being a parent is learning to be present in the middle of it all.

You’re running on empty, dreaming of full nights of sleep… and yet somehow already missing what just passed.

The newborn snuggles. The sleepy sounds. The way they fit so perfectly in your arms.

It all changes so quickly. That’s why I photograph it – to help you hold onto the moments that are already slipping through your fingers. ❤️

From their wedding day to welcoming their firstborn and now their second, I’ve had the honor of telling this family’s story through every chapter. It’s always special to step into their world for a bit, to witness the everyday beauty and capture the heart of who they are right now. This session felt so true to them, especially that first image of big brother doing his best not to touch his sleeping sibling.

If you’ve been thinking about family photos, this is your sign. Let’s make it happen!

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From their wedding day to welcoming their firstborn and now their second, I’ve had the honor of telling this family’s story through every chapter. It’s always special to step into their world for a bit, to witness the everyday beauty and capture the heart of who they are right now. This session felt so true to them, especially that first image of big brother doing his best not to touch his sleeping sibling.

If you’ve been thinking about family photos, this is your sign. Let’s make it happen!

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.

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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!

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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!

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