My approach focuses on documenting your love and your day as it unfolds. The natural moments between you and your loved ones & all the memories you'll hold dear. I strive to capture you as you are and will be with you every step of the way to capture your unique story!
details of your grandma's heirloom, letters written to your lover, the last moments with your best friends before walking down the aisle, the celebration of you saying "I do!", tender moments with your loved ones, your aunt & uncle belting love story & everything in between. When you allow yourself to be present for each other and the ones you love, you create a space to fully embrace all that the day is - unscripted, genuine, passionate!
Once you have inquired, I will reach out to you within 24-48 hours! For my wedding clients, we will set up a time for a discovery call. During our discovery call we will get to know each other. I would love to hear about the engagement story/couple story and your vision for the wedding! We will go over the packages I offer and find one that works best for you! Any questions you have, we will go over too! If we decide we are a good fit, I will send over a contract & a 50% deposit is required to secure your date!
Once the contract is signed and the deposit is paid, the planning begins!!! I will send over a wedding questionnaire to get more in depth with some details to help our planning! I am a BIG Pinterest girl and would love to start boards with you! From here till your wedding day (even after) I am your girl! I’m here to help style you, pose you, help you figure out all the little details. If you do not have a planning coordinator, I would love to help you build a timeline. We will do a rough timeline 3 months from the wedding date & finalize it the month before!
EEEEK! The big day! This day is all about your love and all the people coming together to celebrate you two! I want you both to enjoy the day as it is. All the emotions, joy, tears, laughter, take it all in! I am there to capture you as you are and to be a fly on the wall to this celebration!
All wedding packages will include timeline & location scouting assistance! Previews will be available within 48 hours of your wedding! Any a la carte items can be added to any package! Please inquire for custom elopement packages!
10 hours of wedding coverage, 2 rolls of film, Gallery of professionally edited digital & film photos, Full engagement session experience, Second shooter included
6 hours of wedding coverage, 1 roll of film, Gallery of professionally edited digital & film photos, 30 min engagement session, Add a second shooter for $250
8 hours of wedding coverage, 1 roll of film, Gallery of professionally edited digital & film photos, Full engagement session experience, Second shooter included
Couple sessions can range from 30 minutes to 2 hours. Each session will be tailored to your vision with Pinterest boards & a clothing consultation. Travel outside of Michigan and film is available to add on to any package.
1 hour session, 1 location, 2 outfits
30 minute session, 1 location, 1 outfit
2 hour session, Up to 2 locations, Unlimited outfits
As much as I love photographing couples, I also absolutely love doing lifestyle sessions. Anywhere from families, maternity, to branding headshots to creative styled shoots to marketing concepts, etc!! I love it all. Please inquire, share your vision & let's find a package that best fits your needs!
A collection for all of my nostalgia lovers! I first began my photography journey with film and instantly fell in love with the raw, unfiltered moments that film encapsulates. Each photo is taken with delicacy and is a process of slowing down as a photographer. These are perfect for capturing light and love in a unique and "one-time" only kind of way. Please inquire & let's find a package that works best for you(couples, weddings, elopements etc)
A nostalgic video collection, ranging from 1-3 minutes! This can be an addition to your wedding package, session or a stand alone package! Please inquire & let's find a package that works best for you!!
I absolutely LOVE traveling and would love to go on an adventure to photograph your love! Any weddings/elopements in these locations, I will shoot for a heavy discounted package as long as my travel+lodging is covered! If you don't see your location, please reach out, I'd love to chat!!
Each wedding & story is beautiful & distinctive & I created these options to best serve you! Click on any of the add ons below to learn more about the goodness that could be added to your wedding package! Additonal travel fees 30 miles outside of Grand Rapids or East Lansing
This add on is perfect for wedding packages! Throughout the day, I, along with my second shooter will take behind the scene videos of the details of the ceremony, the reception, during your portraits & little moments of your day for you two to look back on! These will be compiled and sent immediately to you for anything you'd like to use them for (insta, to look back on, etc)
The wedding celebration doesn't begin on your wedding day but truly before your wedding at all the special events your people are showering you with love! This is a great add on for any brides who want photos at the bridal shower, bachelorette, rehearsal dinner, etc! This package is great if you’re looking for more individual photos with people who may be at the wedding. Please reach out with details & let's customize this add on to fit your needs!
"We cannot say enough good things about Carolyn! Carolyn is such a light and can bring out a smile in anyone. Not only can she do that, she makes you feel so comfortable in front of the camera. It was not just my husband and I that felt this, but our extended family as well! Carolyn was open to all of our ideas and has such a creative eye! She cared about our vision and how we wanted our wedding day to be captured. Carolyn truly made our Pinterest inspo board come to life!"
"I am so glad that Carolyn captured memories of me and my fiancé that I will cherish forever! She made the whole process so easy and made the photo shoot feel so comfortable and natural. We felt like we could be ourselves the whole time, and she was so reassuring! Absolutely loved the way the images were edited. Couldn’t be happier!! Highly recommend."
"Carolyn is one of the best photographers I’ve ever worked with!! I decided to gift my mom a family photoshoot for Mothers Day, and I knew I wanted to book Carolyn. She was so patient, kind, and bubbly with my family.
She helped pose us all to capture the perfect shot. She is SO good with children. Carolyn was making my baby cousin, who’s only 16 months old, smile the whole time. Our hour session was so efficient and full of giggles. Thank you Carolyn for the beautiful photos my family and I will cherish them forever!"
"Carolyn was such a fun addition to our special day. I was a pretty anxious bride who didn't love the spotlight, and Carolyn was able to make me feel so comfortable in front of the camera. She makes it a fun and light-hearted experience, which makes her pictures so natural and genuine. We couldn't have asked for anything more! Carolyn is the absolute best!!"