The Boyds The Royalton | Negril, Jamaica Just when Michigan is at its coldest and crappiest weather, I was able to jet outta here and photograph Ryan and Amanda's wedding in Negril, Jamaica! Not only was the weather absolutely amazing but we had such a great trip! My fiance stood up in the wedding and it felt more like fun and less like work (not that weddings usually feel like work to me, I love my job, but when its for people you know there is something so special about it!). I started the mor.....

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRITTNI MARIE SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN | WORLDWIDE | WEDDINGS | ELOPEMENTS | DESTINATION WEDDINGS Traditional Wedding Traditions to Kick to the Curb in 2023 I'm guessing if you clicked this blog, you aren't a traditional couple and you might want to venture outside of the norm for your wedding. Here are some traditions I say to leave behind in 2022 and out of 2023. INVITING GUESTS YOU DON'T WANT TO INVITE It is hard not to feel the pressure to invite everyone you know to your wedding. M.....

Eloping vs. Traditional WeddingsPHOTOGRAPHY BY BRITTNI MARIE | DESTINATION PHOTOGRAPHER So what's the difference between eloping and a traditional wedding?One big difference is the people. At a traditional wedding, you are likely to have 50-200 guests at your ceremony and 50-300 guests at your reception, while eloping usually is less than 20 people for both. If you would prefer a more intimate wedding experience, eloping might be for you! You don't even have to go far away to elope, but you cert.....

The Lutchkas The Pine Tree Barn I photographed my final wedding of the season on Saturday at one of my favorite venues,The Pine Tree Barn, and it was perfect! Gracie and Jonathan were high school sweethearts they had a magical Christmasy wedding amongst the pine trees. It was absolutely stunning and we even were lucky enough to get some snow. During the first look Jonathan didn't want to turn around right away and it was adorable. His reaction to seeing Gracie was so pure and sweet. It was the p.....

Maddie Stony Creek Maternity Honestly, maternity sessions are some of my favorite sessions to do, especially with new parents. It is so exciting to see all the nervous excitement new parents have and the joy they show during their sessions. Becoming a parent is one of my favorite memories. I remember being nervous about if I would be a good mom, if I would know what I was doing, and so on. Now seeing my clients do this as well is so heartwarming! Maddie + Devon even brought their dog Millie to t.....

The Chippewas Little Flower Barn Ryan & Kaylene's wedding was so much fun! Between the two of them they had all 8 of their kiddos there. I love seeing families blend together and you can feel how much they all really love each other! Kaylene had two dresses for the wedding and they were both equally beautiful and amazing. After dinner we snuck out for some sunset photos and this little pup ran up and was barking at us. His owner came out and we snapped a few pics with this crazy dog! You can.....

The Lopezes Applewood Farms Wedding Ah what can I say about these two? Nathan & Madison have so much chemistry and what a first kiss!! You could definitely feel the passion! I love that Madison's brother was ring security. You have to throw some fun into a wedding like that.Nathan & Madison had their wedding at Applewood Farms, a quant little barn on top of a hill. From the apple trees, to the wildflowers, this venue was so gorgeous! Madison spent the morning getting ready with her frien.....

The Koseckis Forest Edge Banquet Center It was a warm Saturday afternoon when I joined Maddy at the salon where she was getting ready with her bridesmaids and step daughter Macey. Macey just adores Maddy and the little moments of them together are just the sweetest! Once the ceremony started Adam had the biggest smile waiting for her to walk down the aisle. My favorite part of course was sneaking these two out at sunset for a few moments where they could enjoy being married and I could snag some.....

The Prianos Romantic Backyard Wedding I just love a backyard wedding. I love just how intimate this wedding was. Brian & Samantha were able to cut loose and enjoy all of their guests. They had yard games, lots of dancing, and were married under the trees. It was such a stunning day! The twins were astatic to have Samantha as their new step mom and the love this family shares was truly beautiful! I am pretty sure these two did not stop smiling the entire day. I love seeing a couple truly enjo.....

The Kings Bell Towers Falls There is just something so magical about that evening light pouring in during sunset photos at a wedding! Mike + Sophie were so much fun and down for anything for their photos. The ones of them running together are my favorite! They were smiling ear to ear and if that's not how I spend my wedding, I'm not doing it! These two have been together for 10 years. Sophie didn't think she was going to cry but during the ceremony and first dance she had some happy tears. I lov.....

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After over 10 years of wedding and engagement photography. Here are some of my favorite locations to do engagement photos in the Metro-Detroit area! 1.) The Edsel & Elenor Ford HouseWhile there is a small fee to get your engagement photos here. I would say that it is definitely worth it! ?The grounds are stunning. Between the beautiful building, amazing landscapes, views of the water, and ivy walls galore. This is one of my absolute favorite locations! 2.) Belle IsleBella isle is also a stu.....

These two met me out in the 20 degree weather for these photos! It was definitely worth it! The sun coming through the trees was absolutely stunning on this cold January day! Nathan & Madison met online and chatted for about two years before they met in person! And the rest is history! Now, I get the honor of photographing their engagement and wedding! Madison even brought some wine to cheers to the occasion! <3 <3

Brittni is a destination photographer based in Southeast, Michigan. Should I Have Two Wedding Photographers? I get asked this question all the time: What is the benefit of having two photographers at my wedding? There are several reasons to have two photographers at your wedding. 1.) During the getting ready photos typically one photographer will stay with the bride and the other photographer will stay with the groom. 2.) During a first look one photographer will capture the grooms reaction and.....

?So, you've narrowed your wedding budget down to the last penny. But you might be forgetting a costly, but necessary, expense: Tips!Your wedding vendors are KEY to the success of your big day, and if they meet—or exceed—your expectations you're going to want to reward them! But which vendors should you tip? And how much? And when? We know it's confusing, so we've put together a handy-dandy guide to tipping your vendors. A few things to consider:1. First take a good, hard look at your wedding.....

Brittni is an engagement and wedding photographer based in Southeast Michigan but she travels worldwide. When is the best time to get your engagement photographs taken?GOLDEN HOURMost photographers will tell you that the first hour of sun and the last hour of sun are the best times to take photos. The reason? Well, there are several!1.) Mid-day shoots have you battling harsh overhead sun, harsh shadows, and so on! Unless you can find a nice shaded area, this time of day is less flattering for o.....

Brittni is an engagement and wedding photographer based in Southeast Michigan but she travels worldwide! So you're recently engaged? Planning your engagement session out will help ease the stress!? Here are some tips to help everything run smoothly so you get photos you LOVE!Choose Your PhotographerThis is an important first step! You want to choose a photographer who's style you love! This way you know you will love your photographs too. A lot of photographers (myself included) will include an.....

WHAT TO WEAR TO YOUR ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS Wear something that feels like you! I get asked a lot, What should we wear to our engagement photos? And the answer is simple! I always recommend wearing something that feels like you! I had a groom to be who always wore flannel shirts so his fiance made sure he wore his favorite flannel to their engagement photos! RecommendationsMake sure your outfits do not clash. For example, if one of you is wearing flannel or plaid and the other is wearing bright purpl.....

The Rivets When in Port Huron, you MUST take pictures by this ivy wall. Its an absolute MUST! I've know about this gem for a few years now and I am just as obsessed with it now as I was then! Brenna + Austin have such an amazing connection. Look at the pure joy on their faces! We even were able to sneak out at sunset and get some killer photos under the bridge and next to the parking lot! From rides on the trolly to dancing in the venue with a view of the water, this was a great day!

Northern Michigan 2020 2020The year of Covid, but for me, It has been the year of travel for my photography business! I've been to Northern Michigan 4 times this year for weddings and I've tried to make a little trip out of it each time! I've been to Northport, Frankfort, Ludington, and Traverse City all this year. I love traveling and with the current state of the world, I have only been able to do small trips, but they have been so fun and so many memories have been made! Sleeping Bear Dunes a.....