Bride in white pearl-embellished dress reading a Love newspaper, showcasing her diamond engagement ring.
Couple sharing an intimate moment by large windows in an elegant urban venue with warm lighting.

Forget trying to recreate Pinterest.


The best engagement sessions happen when you stop worrying about posing and start thinking about what your relationship feels like.


Your location? It honestly doesn't matter as much as you think.


Yes, Detroit has endless incredible spots. Wander through Eastern Market with a coffee in hand. Catch sunset on Belle Isle. Get dressed up for the glowing city lights in Downtown Detroit. Explore Midtown, sneak onto a rooftop, order fries at your favorite late night diner, browse a record shop or end the night with cocktails at the restaurant where you had your first date.


Maybe your story belongs in nature: barefoot on a beach (we have plenty of lakes to choose from here), hiking through the woods (hello, metroparks) or biking the Dequindre Cut.


Anywhere can become cinematic with the right light and the right energy.


The biggest question to ask yourself isn't "Where should we take photos?" It's...



"What do we want to remember?"

Maybe it's the way you dance in the kitchen. The inside jokes. The way they tuck your hair behind your ear. The nervous excitement before the question was popped. Those are the moments worth chasing.


Don't be afraid to do something during your session. Build a campfire. Grab tacos. Roller skate. Browse a bookstore. Listen to vinyl. Paint together. Ride bikes around the city. Get ice cream that melts all over your hands. When you're busy making memories instead of thinking about the camera, the magic happens naturally.


And let's talk about light.


Golden hour is beautiful but don't rule out moody blue hour, dramatic direct flash, rainy sidewalks, glowing neon signs or the few first minutes of daylight.


Some of the most unforgettable images happen when we embrace the mood instead of chasing perfection.


At the end of the day, I don't want your engagement photos to just show what you looked like. I want them to remind you exactly what it felt like to fall in love.

You don't have to figure all of this out on your own—that's where I come in.


Once you book, we'll dream everything up together. We'll talk about places that mean something to you, brainstorm weird and wonderful ideas, build a vibe instead of a shot list, and choose a location that fits your story. Whether that's wandering through Eastern Market at sunrise, chasing the skyline from a rooftop, grabbing pizza at your favorite neighborhood spot, or discovering a hidden beach together, I'll help shape a session that feels effortless, personal, and completely unlike anyone else's.


My goal isn't just to take beautiful photos, it's to create an adventure you'll want to relive long after the gallery is delivered.

FAQ

 

What should we wear?

Keep it comfortable and true to your style. The best outfits are the ones that make you feel like yourselves...whether that's dressy, casual, vintage, all black, or something completely unexpected. I always recommend coordinating rather than matching, avoiding loud logos and consider bringing a second outfit if you want to switch up the vibe.

We feel awkward in front of the camera. Is that okay?

Absolutely. Almost every couple tells me this before their session. You don't need to know how to pose or perform. I'll guide you with movement, prompts and little adventures that keep you interacting with each other instead of staring at the camera. My goal is for your photos to feel natural, not forced.

What are some popular locations around Detroit for engagement sessions?

Don't just pick a location—pick an experience.


Instead of asking, "Where should we take photos?" ask, "What would we actually love doing together for two hours?" That's where the magic happens.


Belle Isle, Downtown Detroit, DIA or another museum, a flower conservatory, Eastern Market, The Fisher Building, Roosevelt Park, The Guardian Building, The Belt, The Whitney Mansion, a public library, Book Tower, The Siren Hotel, and I also know of several really cool studios to rent, etc.

What if the weather is bad?

Michigan weather loves to keep us guessing...but don't panic. If conditions are unsafe, we'll reschedule. If it's simply overcast, foggy, windy, or lightly raining, we may lean into it instead. Some of the most cinematic, emotional photos happen when we embrace the mood rather than wait for perfect sunshine. Don't want to worry about any of that? Book a cool indoor session instead!

Happy young couple smiling and laughing together outdoors at dusk with city lights in the background.
Couple holding hands in front of ornate wooden door on brick building, woman in blue dress, man in gray suit.
Close-up of a woman's red Mary Jane heels and man's brown boots on lush green grass.
Gucci luxury store on a rainy street corner with green facade, traffic lights, and wet reflective pavement.
Couple posing together outdoors in autumn, woman resting head on man's shoulder, surrounded by colorful fall foliage.
Couple sharing a kiss at dusk surrounded by wildflowers with a dark tower silhouette behind them.
A couple shares a romantic kiss in front of a framed black and white artwork, lit by a warm overhead light.
Couple kissing outdoors while showing off engagement ring with diamond solitaire, both wearing leather jackets.
Couple embracing near a street lamp at dusk with dramatic storm clouds and colorful sunset sky in background.
Couple holding hands in front of a large glass greenhouse dome at dusk, wearing denim and plaid outfits.
Couple sharing a tender moment, man gently touching woman's face, wearing elegant earrings and teal dress.
Romantic couple leaning in for a kiss while sitting on grass with a stone tower backdrop.
Couple walking under a clear umbrella past a storefront on a rainy city sidewalk, dressed in elegant attire.
Couple sharing a romantic kiss at dusk in a park, surrounded by trees with a pink sunset sky backdrop.
Marquise diamond engagement ring in gold setting displayed in black velvet box on wedding newspaper backdrop.
Couple sitting on green grass at dusk, wearing flannel shirts and jeans, smiling at each other romantically.
Couple sitting together on green grass with a historic tower in the background under a cloudy sky.
Couple lying on a blanket in a park, sharing a romantic moment on a sunny autumn day.
Couple sharing a romantic moment in front of a large mirror while a man in a suit stands nearby.
Couple sharing a romantic moment outdoors, surrounded by autumn foliage near a brick wall.
Two people holding hands across a table in warm evening light.
Close-up of a woman's hand wearing a diamond engagement ring while holding hands with a man in a suit.
Couple smiling at each other under a clear bubble umbrella in the rain with a city building in the background.
Person in Detroit hoodie sitting alone on bed in monochrome bedroom with large windows and city view.
A couple sits closely outdoors, holding hands and smiling, dressed in plaid and denim jackets on a cloudy day.
Couple walking at dusk near a riverboat in a scenic garden park.
Black and white photo of a couple holding hands intimately while seated on a couch, man wearing a watch.
Couple holding hands in front of brick wall with autumn foliage, woman in blue dress, man in gray suit.
A couple shares a joyful moment, man whispering to laughing woman in green dress, seated by window.
Couple holding hands and walking together laughing in front of a marble wall on green grass.
Black and white photo of a couple walking through a narrow alley sharing a clear umbrella on a rainy day.
Couple sharing a romantic kiss against a colorful graffiti wall outdoors in autumn.
Close-up of two people holding hands, one wearing a diamond engagement ring, dressed in white and gray outfits.
Couple poses in autumn park, man in gray vest and tie embraces woman in teal dress, engagement ring visible.
Couple standing together in an arched doorway of a grand white stone building with ornate lamp posts.
Couple holding hands wearing denim jacket and plaid shirt, standing on green grass in casual outdoor setting.
Couple walking under a clear umbrella on a rooftop, woman in red coat and man in black blazer smiling at each other.
Romantic couple sharing a kiss under warm string lights at an outdoor venue at dusk.
Couple holding hands and smiling by a city window, dressed in formal attire for a special occasion.
Couple sharing a romantic sunset kiss near the water with golden backlight and lens flare.
Couple embracing on steps of elegant white marble building with arched windows and ornate architecture.
Woman in sage green satin dress lying on a couch during a relaxation or wellness therapy session.
A couple holds hands and smiles at each other beside a marble column, dressed in casual chic outfits.
Couple sharing romantic embrace on rooftop with city skyline in background on cloudy day.
A young couple holds hands and poses in front of a large glass greenhouse dome in a park at dusk.
Couple in formal attire embracing by a window near a Pool Town art print in an elegant hotel corridor.
Couple sharing a romantic moment outdoors in golden sunset light, surrounded by autumn foliage in a park setting.
Couple holding hands walking up marble steps toward elegant building entrance with ornate black and gold doors.
Black and white photo of a couple walking hand in hand through a sunlit garden path surrounded by lush greenery.
Romantic couple in elegant attire sharing an intimate moment in front of a lush floral backdrop outdoors.
Couple walking hand in hand through a park at dusk with illuminated building in background.
Couple sharing a romantic moment in front of a blue wall with white columns.
A romantic couple shares an intimate moment by a window in a cozy urban apartment, with city buildings visible outside.
Happy young couple smiling and laughing together outdoors at dusk with city lights in the background.
Couple holding hands in front of ornate wooden door on brick building, woman in blue dress, man in gray suit.
Close-up of a woman's red Mary Jane heels and man's brown boots on lush green grass.
Gucci luxury store on a rainy street corner with green facade, traffic lights, and wet reflective pavement.
Couple posing together outdoors in autumn, woman resting head on man's shoulder, surrounded by colorful fall foliage.
Couple sharing a kiss at dusk surrounded by wildflowers with a dark tower silhouette behind them.
A couple shares a romantic kiss in front of a framed black and white artwork, lit by a warm overhead light.
Couple kissing outdoors while showing off engagement ring with diamond solitaire, both wearing leather jackets.
Couple embracing near a street lamp at dusk with dramatic storm clouds and colorful sunset sky in background.
Couple holding hands in front of a large glass greenhouse dome at dusk, wearing denim and plaid outfits.
Couple sharing a tender moment, man gently touching woman's face, wearing elegant earrings and teal dress.
Romantic couple leaning in for a kiss while sitting on grass with a stone tower backdrop.
Couple walking under a clear umbrella past a storefront on a rainy city sidewalk, dressed in elegant attire.
Couple sharing a romantic kiss at dusk in a park, surrounded by trees with a pink sunset sky backdrop.
Marquise diamond engagement ring in gold setting displayed in black velvet box on wedding newspaper backdrop.
Couple sitting on green grass at dusk, wearing flannel shirts and jeans, smiling at each other romantically.
Couple sitting together on green grass with a historic tower in the background under a cloudy sky.
Couple lying on a blanket in a park, sharing a romantic moment on a sunny autumn day.
Couple sharing a romantic moment in front of a large mirror while a man in a suit stands nearby.
Couple sharing a romantic moment outdoors, surrounded by autumn foliage near a brick wall.
Two people holding hands across a table in warm evening light.
Close-up of a woman's hand wearing a diamond engagement ring while holding hands with a man in a suit.
Couple smiling at each other under a clear bubble umbrella in the rain with a city building in the background.
Person in Detroit hoodie sitting alone on bed in monochrome bedroom with large windows and city view.
A couple sits closely outdoors, holding hands and smiling, dressed in plaid and denim jackets on a cloudy day.
Couple walking at dusk near a riverboat in a scenic garden park.
Black and white photo of a couple holding hands intimately while seated on a couch, man wearing a watch.
Couple holding hands in front of brick wall with autumn foliage, woman in blue dress, man in gray suit.
A couple shares a joyful moment, man whispering to laughing woman in green dress, seated by window.
Couple holding hands and walking together laughing in front of a marble wall on green grass.
Black and white photo of a couple walking through a narrow alley sharing a clear umbrella on a rainy day.
Couple sharing a romantic kiss against a colorful graffiti wall outdoors in autumn.
Close-up of two people holding hands, one wearing a diamond engagement ring, dressed in white and gray outfits.
Couple poses in autumn park, man in gray vest and tie embraces woman in teal dress, engagement ring visible.
Couple standing together in an arched doorway of a grand white stone building with ornate lamp posts.
Couple holding hands wearing denim jacket and plaid shirt, standing on green grass in casual outdoor setting.
Couple walking under a clear umbrella on a rooftop, woman in red coat and man in black blazer smiling at each other.
Romantic couple sharing a kiss under warm string lights at an outdoor venue at dusk.
Couple holding hands and smiling by a city window, dressed in formal attire for a special occasion.
Couple sharing a romantic sunset kiss near the water with golden backlight and lens flare.
Couple embracing on steps of elegant white marble building with arched windows and ornate architecture.
Woman in sage green satin dress lying on a couch during a relaxation or wellness therapy session.
A couple holds hands and smiles at each other beside a marble column, dressed in casual chic outfits.
Couple sharing romantic embrace on rooftop with city skyline in background on cloudy day.
A young couple holds hands and poses in front of a large glass greenhouse dome in a park at dusk.
Couple in formal attire embracing by a window near a Pool Town art print in an elegant hotel corridor.
Couple sharing a romantic moment outdoors in golden sunset light, surrounded by autumn foliage in a park setting.
Couple holding hands walking up marble steps toward elegant building entrance with ornate black and gold doors.
Black and white photo of a couple walking hand in hand through a sunlit garden path surrounded by lush greenery.
Romantic couple in elegant attire sharing an intimate moment in front of a lush floral backdrop outdoors.
Couple walking hand in hand through a park at dusk with illuminated building in background.
Couple sharing a romantic moment in front of a blue wall with white columns.
A romantic couple shares an intimate moment by a window in a cozy urban apartment, with city buildings visible outside.

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