Southeast Michigan wedding photography at Wellers in the Ann Arbor / Saline area provided by Kellie Saunders, a favorite Detroit wedding and engagement photographer. View Kaitlyn and Justin's engagement pictures here: E-Session Kaitlyn + Justin = chemistry. This couple was just such a pleasure to photograph. They not only made my job easy, but they made it FUN. Kaitlyn and Justin have the kind of connection that just rocks when put in front of the camera. Their emotions, their love, their expressions - they never held anything back. I love this because when my couples feel free to express their love and emotions for each other magic can happen. See for yourself below. Kaitlyn and Justin decided to have a first look at Wellers before their ceremony. I always talk about first looks with my couples at our consults because sometimes it's just necessary if they want a certain type of portrait. There are pro's and con's to having a first look but ultimately it's a very personal and intimate decision my couples make and one that I always respect. The thing for Kaitlyn and Justin was that they wanted to be free to enjoy themselves and party the night away after their ceremony. They wanted to have time with their guests and time to just have fun. Plus, they wanted time to make beautiful wedding pictures without extending their cocktail hour. I'm very happy that they made this decision. Some couples worry that seeing each other before the ceremony will take away from the emotion and anticipation that happens naturally as a bride enters the ceremony site and see's her groom for the first time. From all of my years experience with first looks, I can tell you I've never had a couple tell me they were unhappy that they had a first look. I want to say that 90 percent of my couples still cry when they see each other for the first time walking down the aisle, regardless if they had a first look. So clearly, some emotions are still at play. It's a very personal decision, but if you are considering a first look take a look at how Kaitlyn and Justin's day went. It did not in any way take away from the emotion of their day. I think it added to it, and also helped make sure we captured some rocking portraits. Join me in congratulating Kaitlyn and Justin and wishing them the most happiness and love in the world! 

Birmingham, Michigan engagement photography around the city provided by Kellie Saunders, a top Detroit wedding and engagement photographer. Oh Kaitlyn and Justin! You guys!!! You don't know how much I loved this engagement session! They were more than adorable and add in that cute pooch and it equals rockin' images. Kaitlyn and Justin have dynamic chemistry and that really makes images come alive. When I'm working with couples I like to engage them in conversation and ask them to do things and say things to each other. It helps me learn about them as a couple, how they respond to each other and what kind of relationship they have. Sometimes it's completely romantic and intense. Sometimes it's goofy and fun. Sometimes it's a mix of everything. Kaitlyn and Justin were able to forget about me for a few moments and really let go. Take a look for yourself.  Congratulations Kaitlyn and Justin! Your fall wedding will be lovely and I absolutely cannot wait!