From the moment I met Shannon, we just clicked and I knew her wedding day would be full of fun and laughs! She is one of those people who lights up a room and it was so clear that everyone she was surrounded by her on her wedding day just adores her, including her groom Brian! The love they share was the sweetest thing ever (and made for some amazing photographs). The party got started early when the bridesmaid’s busted out cute mini bottles of moscato champagne. They perfectly coordinated with all of the blush/pink/gold toned bridesmaid dresses, the flowers, Shannon’s details and her gorgeous pink chiffon flower Badgley Mischka shoes (which I am obsessed with). It was all pink everything and I loved it!!! The pops of gold took it to another level and this was definitely a wedding where I just could not stop taking pictures! Wait until you see Shannon’s bridal portraits! I swear all of my 2016 brides this year could be models! Over at Brian’s, where the guys got ready, his parents were the sweetest things ever helping get their son ready to go off and marry the woman of his dreams. I just loved his mom and she was a great boutonniere pinner! Their Belle Isle wedding took place on the lawn in front of the Belle Isle Conservatory at it was such a stunning location for a wedding! The photos of it in the background as Shannon comes down the aisle are some of my favorites! After the ceremony, we had the Conservatory all to ourselves for the bride and groom photos. It was so amazing being the only 3 people in there and having the run of the place. I definitely took advantage and made Shannon and Brian dance along the paths in there in between all of the gorgeous palm trees and plants! I love Detroit’s little tropical oasis! Shannon and Brian, thank you so much for letting me into your lives to capture your wedding day and making me feel so welcome! All the love, Jen
Most days you'll find me sitting at my kitchen counter, clad in a mix of J.Crew and Zara (in neutral colors, of course), pouring my heart into this business of mine while dancing along to my latest Spotify playlist and sipping on a cup of hot tea. I'm an award-winning, published wedding photographer that is obsessed with all things classic and elegant. I'm a former California girl, but a true Midwesterner at heart. I love warm hugs, live music and getting texts from my brides that they cried when they saw their wedding photos!! I live for mornings on my yoga mat and green juice after. Among friends, I'm known for never missing an episode of The Bachelor on Monday nights, overusing exclamation points, and disliking coffee (but loving coffee shops)!