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.....

TOP 10 REASONS YOU SHOULD ELOPEPHOTOGRAPHY BY BRITTNI MARIE | DESTINATION PHOTOGRAPHER 1.) YOU WANT TO FOCUS ON YOU TWOMan couples choose to elope to focus solely on each other. They want to enjoy the moment together and be completely present. It’s also no surprise that this is one of the reasons.More and more couples decide to elope because they crave authentic moments where they can soak it all in. 2.) YOU WANT SOMETHING INTIMATE AND MEANINGFULImagine being super stressed out about all of t.....

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.....

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 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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And Not Feel Awkward! Brittni Marie is a Destination Wedding Photographer based in Southeast Michigan who Travels Worldwide! Here is my guide on how to not feel awkward in your engagement photos! Don't even worry, so many couples feel kind of silly during their engagement and wedding photos. After all, its not every day that someone follows you two around taking photographs of you and especially not intimate photographs of you two! Its perfectly normal to feel awkward. One thing that will help y.....

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.....

The Rotellinis Joey and Ashleys wedding started off full of anticipation and excitement. Ashley used a hair and makeup company that travels in an RV which was super cool and unique! You get the salon experience right at the venue! I had this vision of Ashley's dress hanging out the upstairs window of the venue but I couldn't get the right angle so the DJ gave me a boost onto his trailer for the perfect shot and it was worth it! Thankfully I am not afraid of heights! The ceremony was nestled in a.....

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.....

The Schweiger Wedding I have traveled to Northern Michigan for so many weddings this year and it has been AMAZING! These two tied the know at The Bluff Preserve in Frankfort, MI. It was nothing short of stunning!Kayla started her morning getting ready with her bridesmaids and her sweet pup! He was the best boy during the morning and was hilarious during the ceremony! I love dogs at weddings! Kaleb spent the morning joking and laughing with the groomsmen! The ceremony overlooked Lake Michigan and.....

The Curle Wedding Talk about a gorgeous couple! I mean seriously! These two high school sweethearts were surrounded by a tight knit group of friends and family. Their ceremony was absolutely stunning overlooking the water at Greystone Golf Course!David was all smiles as Katie walked down the isle. I honestly think that is one of the best reactions to seeing your soon to be bride! They ended the night toasting and dancing the night away under the stars!

The smiths These two are probably two of the most laid back and relaxed people I have ever photographed! They had a small intimate wedding at Vineology in Ann Arbor! Not only was the wedding super stunning, but look at how gorgeous these two are! I mean wow!

The Wards What virus? These two were thankfully still able to rock their wedding day, even in the midst of a pandemic! I think my favorite part of the day was seeing how excited Bryan was to marry Liz! He was like a little kid of Christmas! I think every girl deserves a guy that loves and appreciates her as much as Bryan does! Such a sweet couple and such a strong connection! Thanks to their friends these two met and are now hitched! ? .ss-embed-container-kSKQuS {position:relative; padding-botto.....