Photography & Videography Blog
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.
Framing Love: Tips and Tricks for Building a Thriving Wedding Photography Business
WeddingDay | July 6, 2023Nothing is sweeter than attending the wedding of a couple truly in love. If you are hoping to make wedding photography a career, keep these tips in mind.
Grab a Bottle of Champagne to Toast to This South Bend E-Session: The Engagement of Tiffany and Terrance
Allyson Hutchison | June 12, 2023When Tiffany and Terrance met for the first time, they weren't able to exchange numbers as it was closing time at the bar. However, much to Tiffany's delight, Terrance showed up the next night to ask her to dinner.
This South Bend E-Session is Full of Midwestern Charm: The Engagement of Sadie and Jay
Allyson Hutchison | June 5, 2023After nearly a lifetime of friendship, Sadie and Jay started dating their senior year of high school and haven't looked back since. When it time for the engagement, Jay took Sadie out to a nice dinner while his dad set up a fire in their wood-burning fireplace at home.
This Elegant Chicago Art Institute E-Session is Classically Modern: The Engagement of Marissa and Garrett
Allyson Hutchison | May 30, 2023After a couple of almost-meetings in 2017, Marissa and Garrett met on Tinder in 2018 after both recently becoming single. "We haven’t been apart for more than five days after that date almost five years ago," Marissa explains.