Photography & Videography Blog
A Magical Lake Michigan Golden Hour E-Session: The Engagement of Zoe and Aaron
Allyson Hutchison | September 25, 2023Since Zoe and Aaron attended the same church, they became friends through their youth group activities. It wasn't until eighth grade that they developed a close friendship and then high school when they realized they had feelings for each other.
A Rainy Indianapolis Woodland Fairytale: The Real Wedding of Kristina and Dan Ambrogi
Allyson Hutchison | September 20, 2023Dan and Kristina were friends in high school after sharing multiple classes together. When Kristina moved away to Arizona State University, she liked some of Dan's tweets. He texted her saying he'd noticed, and the two started FaceTiming and texting.
Pretty in Pink: A Simplistic, Airy Style Shoot in Kenosha
Allyson Hutchison | September 8, 2023Wanting to create a simplistic, monochromatic design, this creative team decided that a soft baby pink would create the unique look this team was trying to achieve for this shoot. Of course, one of the most important details it needed was flowers!
Harmony of Spring: A Modern Ann Arbor Shoot Full of Color
Allyson Hutchison | September 4, 2023Inspired by marrying bright and pastel colors as well as classic and modern themes, the creative team for this shoot came together to create a unique spring wedding scene.
Delicate Vintage Love: A Muskegon Style Shoot Where Retro and Modernity Collide
Allyson Hutchison | August 24, 2023First set of photos by Kara Hanes Photography
Roman Feast Meets Summer Camp in Southwest Michigan: The Real Wedding of Whitney Sharpe & Brian Ellis
Allyson Hutchison | August 23, 2023As soon as Whitney was engaged to Brian, she knew two things. One, she wanted to honor where she came from by getting married on the lake she grew up on, even though she now lives in California.
Styling Trends for Grooms and Groomsmen
WeddingDay | August 23, 2023While the rate of people getting married has seen a relatively significant decrease in the past several years, data from market research company Wedding Report showed that
Beachy Bliss: A Styled Elopement on the Shores of Lake Michigan
Allyson Hutchison | August 11, 2023This styled elopement came about thanks to a surprise giveaway for one happy couple! Since they were already getting married later in the month, this shoot sounded like a great trial-run for the big day.
Boho Disco in Michigan: The Real Wedding of Molly & Bruce
Allyson Hutchison | August 2, 2023With Molly’s job as a wedding photographer, Molly and Bruce knew that choosing the right vendors was the most important thing if they wanted to see their boho disco celebration come to life. “We hired vendors that I trusted could take my vision to the next level.
Flirty Vintage Chic: A 70s-Inspired Style Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | August 1, 2023This style shoot was born out of the retro resurgence the wedding industry has seen over the past few years. As the theme developed, the creative team realized they were incorporating some boho elements that blended beautifully into this shoot as well.