The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Elk Rapids, MI

The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Elk Rapids, MI

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March81 Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,100
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI
  • Offer

Your wedding day, not like anyone else’s but yours—bold, vibrant, and unforgettable. How will you capture these memories for a lifetime? At March81 Photography, we tell your story like no one else can, blending candid moments with epic, cinematic poses. We capture the real stuff—the laughter, the energy, and every perfectly imperfect detail. Then, we turn those memories into custom heirlooms, from wall-worthy portraits to handcrafted albums, so your love story can live on forever. Because your love deserves more than ordinary.

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I can't express how thrilled we are with the incredible work of March81 Photography, especially with Michael and Jennifer capturing our wedding day. Their talent and professionalism shone through, and the photos they delivered were absolutely breathtaking. We couldn't have asked for a better team to capture our special moments. Having both Michael and Jennifer was a brilliant decision, as it allowed them to be in multiple places at once, ensuring no precious moment was missed. Thank you, March81 Photography, for making our day unforgettable!
Elijah Haakinson, a year ago
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Anna Beth Smith 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

I am a Traverse City native, completely passionate about meeting new people and celebrating life's biggest adventures with them. Some of my favorite things in the world are Northern Michigan summers, a good story, and beautiful light. I am crazy about Jesus, my family, and adventures, and I consider it a great privilege to be a living my dream of being a wedding and portrait photographer in my absolute favorite place on earth.

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Hiring Anna as our photographer was one of the best decisions I ever made during the wedding planning process!! She exceeded my expectations with our wedding photos that we will cherish forever! You won’t regret hiring this girl! She’s the absolute BEST!
Stephanie C., a year ago
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Promani Weddings 

4.9

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

Hi! At Promani Weddings, we are a local wedding media team that specializes in capturing the magic of wedding celebrations. Led by owner and accomplished photographer/filmmaker Benjamin, our dedicated team of talented photographers and videographers excels at transforming your special day into timeless memories. In thanks to high demand from all of our amazing couples, we have established incredible teams in Michigan, Tennessee and North Carolina!! I can't wait to hear from you and learn more about your wedding.

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Promani Weddings was an incredible find for our wedding! From the very beginning, Shuhrat (the photographer) and Austin (the videographer) were incredibly communicative, reaching out to us regularly via text, email, and phone calls to ensure we were all on the same page. Their dedication to their craft and excitement to be a part of our special day was palpable - we had so much fun working with them! The quality of their work was incredible, and they were always happy to help with any questions or requests we had. Shuhrat and Austin are the BEST BEST BEST wedding vendor team we could have asked for, and we're thrilled with how our photos and video turned out. We highly recommend Promani Weddings to any couple looking for a talented, professional, and personable photography and videography duo to capture their big day!
Hannah, 3 months ago
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Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

We are team of traveling wedding photographers and videographers. For 2024, we have 120+ weddings booked in 34 different states. Our shooting style is photojournalistic, natural, CINEMATIC to traditional. Our editing and style depends. Very easygoing and flexible depending on the client's preference. Our team is dedicated in delivering memories.

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Ledd Lens LLC provided exceptional photography and videography services for our wedding. From start to finish, their communication was clear, prompt, and stress-free. On the big day, the photographers and videographers blended seamlessly to capture all of the special moments without ever feeling intrusive. The end result is a gorgeous collection of photos and a wedding video that far exceeded our expectations in capturing the joy and love of our special day. We couldn't recommend Ledd Lens more highly for any couple looking to preserve beautiful memories of their wedding through top-notch photography and videography.
Lisset M., 6 months ago
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Heather Christine Photo + Film 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,950
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

Hiii! I'm Heather Schoolcraft - owner & CEO! I'm a small town gal from WV who LOVES traveling and pops of color. I've designed my entire company around creating authentic + magical love stories. I have an associate team specifically trained to go and take on more couples! The only thing that's different on your wedding day is you see a different face! On your wedding day, our goal is to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera, and to focus on the raw + real moments on your day. Don't settle for less because you have to. Let ME help you get the photos + video that you've always dreamed of.

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There is no one else on this EARTH that I would’ve wanted to take our wedding photos. Heather and her team are some of the sweetest people I’ve ever met. She made me feel so confident! Heather took our engagement photos, my boudoir photos, and our wedding photos. I’m so grateful for her and her whole team. I’ve known Heather for years and she’s the most amazing person. She’s so genuine and caring. She loves all kinds of love. I highly recommend her!! She’ll do an amazing job of capturing the memories you’ll want to cherish forever.
Hannah B., a month ago
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Emily Kyle Photography 

4.8

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

Hey! I’m Emily, (and Kyle is my middle name, in case you were curious). I'm your cat loving, adventure chasing, ride or die friend and photographer on your wedding day and beyond. I am all about the relaxed and real, here to preserve your moments, not poses. I want you to relive the heartbeat and the happily unplanned of your wedding or elopement day with your future family, over and over, which is why your love will be exquisitely, candidly, and genuinely captured, leaving you actually having fun instead of holding a cheesy smile. I'm Detroit-based with roots in Baltimore, Maryland and LOVE to travel, so I'll go anywhere your love takes you.

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Emily was outstanding!! She's so friendly and very talented. With the package my husband and I picked, we got to spend time with her during our engagement session and also had a one on one meeting to go over our wedding day schedule. We really got to know her and genuinely enjoyed spending our wedding day with her. Even guests committed on how fun yet professional she was. We 100% recommend!!!!
Charlotte A., 7 months ago
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JWhitehorn Media 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

I produce professional photography & videography. I'm creative & self-motivated. I will use my years of experience in digital media communications to provide you with quality, professional, & affordable production.

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Jeron was fantastic throughout our entire engagement and wedding process! He was super communicative, professional, and knowledgeable which was a huge stress relief throughout all the planning. He did our engagement photos too as part of our package, and was even able to find us a second photographer last minute for the wedding due to our time constraints. He is a 10/10 person to work with, and we are SO happy with our photos!
Sarah B., 3 months ago
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Millennial Lens Photography LLC 

4.8

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

Based in Flushing, Michigan, Millennial Lens Photography is a wedding photographer dedicated to capturing precious moments. I will work closely with you to best achieve an intriguing, intimate style befitting your special union. Specializing in elopements and micro weddings, they offer lifestyle photography infused with emotion and earthy tones.

Awarded Best of Zola
What can I say about Amber… I could not have imagined a better photographer for our wedding! She was professional, excellent at communication prior to our big day, and best of all FUN! She was SO good with our kids and so accommodating. She legitimately felt like one of our guests while still somehow managing to capture every beautiful moment of our day. We have only seen our preview so far (just got marrie two days ago) but every single photo is gorgeous. Amber, I sincerely hope you read this and know how much we appreciate everything you did for us. You made me feel, and look, like a goddess, even though I had no idea what I was doing. I could not have asked for anyone better to capture our special day, and I can never thank you enough!
Reanne A., 5 months ago
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Four Cubs Photo + Video 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI
  • Offer

I’m Barry Daley, a photographer and videographer dedicated to capturing the magic of your most unforgettable moments. With over a decade of experience, I specialize in creating timeless, heartfelt visuals that celebrate your unique love story. Your wedding isn’t just another event to me—it’s a once-in-a-lifetime celebration, and I’m here to preserve every genuine smile, happy tear, and joyous laugh. My relaxed and personal approach ensures you feel comfortable, so the moments I capture are as authentic as your love. Let’s create stunning photos and films that you’ll cherish for a lifetime, reliving every beautiful detail of your special day.

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Working with Barry the photographer was a wonderful experience, not only does he have an eye for detail but also have the personality that will make any client feel truly comfortable in front of the camera...We love every picture that was taken of us...Best photographer for 2023...
Marlon, a year ago
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McKenzie Blaszak Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

My mission is to freeze your milestones forever in time. I vow to make our experience together comfortable, full of laughter and unique to you! I truly mean it when I say that I want to be your friend. I will get to know you, encourage you and cheer you on as you navigate life.

Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment we booked McKenzie Blaszak Photography, we were impressed by her responsive, knowledgeable, and articulate communication style. McKenzie and her team were professional, fun, and great at putting everyone at ease during our wedding day. When a few unexpected issues arose, McKenzie helped us troubleshoot and work around them seamlessly. As a groom who typically dreads getting his photo taken, I was amazed at how comfortable and natural McKenzie made the experience feel. The final photos exceeded our expectations and beautifully captured all the special moments of our wedding day. We highly recommend McKenzie Blaszak Photography to any couple looking for a talented and personable photography team to document their big day.
Erca, 4 months ago
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Timeless Imagery & Media 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI
  • Offer

Lover of all things photography. I have been a photographer for over 10 years and love what we do. I have an amazing team that helps me out. My husband also second shoots with me. I like to say you get two professionals for the price of one. I try to offer quality at a reasonable cost. I know photography can be daunting for some people and my goal is always to put people at ease.

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Best decision we could have made. Communication was wonderful from the start and the photos are amazing. I felt Hdi has a gift of photography and what will look great. From the little details they were on it. She made me feel like family. Mostly, her images are what we have left of our day and I’m so glad we went with Timeless Imagery. Don’t cut your hours short - so you don’t feel rushed. Best advice I could give.
Logan M., 2 months ago
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Alasandra Photography LLC 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

Hi, I’m Danielle, the heart behind Alasandra Photography. As a Michigan-based fine art wedding photographer, I’m passionate about capturing the joyful, authentic moments that make each couple’s love story unique. My style blends editorial artistry with unposed, candid moments, ensuring that your wedding day is documented in a way that feels true to your connection and celebrates the beauty of your love.

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Alasandra Photography LLC was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding day. Danielle’s communication was efficient and responsive, putting us at ease throughout the planning process. The final photos they delivered were timeless, classy, elegant, and captured the warmth and joy of our celebration. Danielle made my husband and I feel so calm and confident on our wedding day, and we knew from the moment we booked her that we had made the right choice. We are thrilled with the beautiful memories Alasandra Photography has preserved for us to cherish forever.
Chelsea M., 3 months ago
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Banker Creative 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

Banker Creative is a small business consisting of myself Joe, and my wife Ashley. We are a Husband + Wife Creative Team that specializes in documenting weddings. We call Ohio home, but we are grateful to have the opportunity to continue to capture weddings all over the country. So far we have worked in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Colorado, Utah, Virgina, West Virginia and Washington DC. We can't wait to visit more states and experience new places!

Joe and Ashley were easy to work with on our engagement and wedding photography. They had great attention to detail and gave great direction for each shot. We would hire them again and recommend them to anyone looking for a photographer.
Lauren S., 4 months ago
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Alivia Gray Studios 

4.8

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

I captured my first wedding in August of 2018, it was the day I fell head over heels in love with wedding photography. It's all about capturing the love story for me..the feels from beginning to end. When you book with AGS, you're signing on for an adventure. Your engagement session is a celebration full of us getting to know one another, lots of laughter, and having fun! As your wedding nears closer AGS will help with your timeline, connect with your vendors ( or introduce you to some of the best) and help plan out the perfect photo locations, along with any other needs to create the perfect day.

I am a bit late, by bit maybe a lot... but we got married in September. Not only did Arleigh keep me grounded, but she was such a help with introducing me to an amazing wedding planner. Since day 1, Arleigh listened to my needs and worked with me to create the perfect package withing my budget. On our first meeting Arleigh was straightforward, communicated well, was professional and really made us feel so secure in our decisions. The day of, she was on top of every detail and moment, and although to me it went by in a blink, she captured every special moment with warmth and feeling. Our album came arrived within 2 days after we placed our order, and as I looked through our album, it was like reliving every moment all over again. Friends and family loved working with Arleigh and Joanna the day of. Everyone loved our photos, that I was even asked by something borrowed blooms to be featured in their marketing ads. If you are looking for beautiful, romantic, and just great aesthetic photos, Arleigh is your girl!!!!!
Yuri G., a year ago
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Angela Mallett Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

Angela is a Destination wedding photographer capturing timeless memories. She loves providing couples with candid images that they can look back on for a lifetime. Her passion is to connect and tell couples’ love stories through the beauty and emotion of the moments captured.

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I can't say enough wonderful things about Angela! She was absolutely amazing capturing every special moment with such grace and creativity. Her attention to detail and ability to make everyone feel comfortable was truly impressive. The photos turned out stunning and they perfectly reflect the joy of our special day. I highly recommend her to any bride looking for a talented and passionate photographer. Thank you for making our memories so beautiful!!
Mia B., 3 months ago
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Andy Hardman Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,995
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI
  • Offer

I specialize in St. Paul & Minneapolis Minnesota engagements, elopements & wedding photography. I love to work with people with vision, an appreciation for creativity and a love for adventure. If you're game then so am I. Let's make some gorgeous art together.

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Andy for our engagement and wedding photos has been amazing! He’s quick to respond, awesome at what he does, and so fun to be around. We met Andy for the first time when he did our engagement photos, and there was no awkwardness or weird energy. We instantly hit it off and got to work. His ideas and recommendations and willingness to go along with ANY idea makes him the greatest photographer ever.
Jes G., 5 months ago
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Spectacular Photographer - A Better DJ and Photographer Nationwide 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $799
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI
  • Offer

We've been in business over 26 years! Don't spend thousands of dollars for your wedding photos! Before you book your photographer visit our site for over a million beautiful photos and thousands of testimonials, then give us a call! Elopements are just $499 and full wedding photo packages start at just $799. We will capture amazing photos in natural color and create a custom online album where you can share all your photos from. You can purchase prints at wholesale prices. Planning help is included in every package! We also provide top level DJ & video services in budget friendly packages! We are available nationwide including your area!

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Their staff was prompt, professional, involved! Our pictures are top of the line! The DJ was great got people up dancing in the sweltering weather!
Barbara B., 6 months ago
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HEARTS in FOCUS 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

Hi, I’m Heather! (that's me on the left) I'm a wedding photographer with a deep passion for capturing the genuine moments and raw emotions that make each wedding day so special. I’ve always been drawn to storytelling through photography, and over the years, I’ve developed a style that combines artistry with authenticity. My goal is to not just take pictures, but to tell the unique love story of each couple I work with, from the grand moments to the quiet, intimate details. My husband is a wedding videographer. So, if you are also looking for video, look no further!

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We were recommended to Hearts in Focus by our wedding planner, and we're so glad we went with them. From our first conversation, the team was incredibly responsive, professional, and friendly. On the day of the wedding, they were a calming presence and captured all the special moments beautifully. The quality of the photos and video is stunning - we love how they were able to artfully document our day. Hearts in Focus provided excellent value and we would highly recommend them to any couple looking for talented photographers who will make the process seamless.
Sirin P., 7 days ago
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Birchfields 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,200
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI
  • Offer

Hi! My name is Steve. I do visual storytelling. I’m married with three kids and in my spare time I record music and build things. I've been filming and photographing weddings since 2009. I love travel and getting to know unique couples.

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From the moment we reached out to Birchfields, their communication was quick, thorough, and sincere. Their attention to detail and ability to make us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera resulted in exceptional photographs that captured every special moment of our wedding day. Birchfields truly went above and beyond, taking unique angles and perspectives that allowed us to relive the entire day through their stunning imagery. When it’s hard to figure out which photo you want to print out and hang on the wall, you know you picked the right photographer! We could not be happier with the final product and would highly recommend Steve to any couple looking for a talented, professional, and personable wedding photographer.
Jeneca G., 4 months ago
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Treehouse Studios Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI
  • Offer

Hello there! I'm Karly, a Traverse City local with an uncontainable passion for capturing life’s most cherished moments. I thrive on meeting new people and sharing in their amazing journeys, whether that’s through the lens of my camera or during a spontaneous road trip to catch a breathtaking sunset. My heart belongs to beautiful stories, my family, and my playful pups, who always keep me on my toes. I am incredibly grateful for the privilege of living my dream as a wedding and portrait photographer, and I can’t wait to celebrate your story, wherever it may lead us. Let’s create something unforgettable together!

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Treehouse Studios Photography was an absolute delight to work with for our wedding day! From the start, their communication style was fun, professional, and creative. The quality of their work was truly stunning - the photos they captured were detailed, professional, and exceeded our expectations. One example of how they contributed to our special day was that the photographer made sure to get couple shot with our direct family members who we had forgotten to include. Additionally, the sneak peeks we received were gorgeous and came promptly. We were greatly impressed by the value of their services, as the pricing was very reasonable for the amazing photos they delivered. I would highly recommend Treehouse Studios Photography to any couple looking for a talented and dedicated wedding photography team.
Jessica, 2 months ago
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Mae Krell Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,250
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

Hi! My name is Mae, and I live in Brooklyn with my girlfriend, our two dogs Apollo and Bia, her cat Gigi and my lizard, Basil! I’ve always been passionate about capturing moments as authentically and magically as possible, and as i’ve settled more into this career path, I love that i’ve landed in a place where I have the privilege to capture and preserve people’s love stories. Weddings and elopements are so distinctly and uniquely human, and it’s truly the biggest honor to be trusted to document them.

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Mae Krell Photo was the perfect choice for our wedding photography. From the very first interaction, they were communicative, professional, and made us feel so comfortable and at ease. As a queer couple where one of us is plus-size, we were nervous about being in front of the camera, but Mae put us right at ease. The photos they captured are absolutely beautiful - they have such an artistic eye and really highlighted the love and joy of our special day. We had never had professional photos taken before, but Mae made the entire experience comfortable and affordable. We would highly recommend Mae Krell Photo to any couple looking for gorgeous, personalized wedding photography.
Jo D., 2 months ago
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Wendy Thibodeau Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,700
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

Hii! I am Wendy! I love storytelling and my heart loves endlessly. No two stories are alike and we all have something to learn from each other. I have been on this journey as a wedding photographer for over a decade. I have been taken to so many places that I would have never been to if it weren't for my wonderful clients. I have shared the most beautiful, important and heartfelt moments with my couples, their friends and their families.

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Booking with Wendy was the best wedding decision I made! From day one she was excellent with communication, very detailed in the planning process, and such a joy to work with! She has been photographing weddings for years and you can see that through her stunning work! Wendy made my husband and I feel so special on our wedding day. Wendy and the photos she gave us from our wedding were well worth the investment! I look back on them daily. To any bride who is contemplating booking with Wendy, DO IT! I promise you won’t regret it. Thank you Wendy for helping make my wedding so special and for capturing our day so beautifully! You are the best!!!
Kayla H., 4 months ago
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Jen Marie Imagery 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

Hi!! I'm Jen, the heart and soul behind Jen Marie Imagery! I'm passionate about creating unforgettable memories through my lens. Beyond being a dedicated photographer, I'm a coffee lover, taco enthusiast, concert junkie, Netflix aficionado, and proud pet parent. My journey with photography started as a childhood passion, using up all my mom's film on disposable cameras. What began as a hobby transformed into my life's calling in 2016 when I booked my first wedding. From that moment, I knew I had found my true purpose. There’s nothing I love more than photographing love!

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From the very first interaction, Jen Marie Imagery demonstrated perfect communication, making the process incredibly easy and well-organized. Their work was simply amazing - they captured every moment of our wedding day flawlessly. Jen and her team were super friendly to work with, and we would absolutely use them again if we ever needed a photographer in the future. We highly recommend Jen Marie Imagery to anyone looking for an excellent wedding photographer.
Jennah B., a month ago
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Nicole Leoné Miller Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

I've been behind the camera more years that not. I've gotten on lots of planes, driven many miles, and gotten up before the sun for the sake of a good story. I like collaborating and telling a story that resonates true to my subjects.

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Nicole made my partner and I immediately feel at ease and comfortable from the time we first met. She communicates consistently with ease and kindness. She was someone I could talk through things with for planning photos ops to make sure the small soecial moments were captured in an organic way. She and Tyler both were so funny and kind, making my husband and I both feel like we had friends that were there with us for some of the most intimate moments of our relationship. This is an important aspect that I didn’t realize until we were in the wedding! Nicole and tyler both have an incredible way to capture their vision effortlessly. They brought our day to life through photos- which was extra meaningful because we did not have a videographer. We were so appreciative when they took our disposable cameras and developed the photos, seamlessly integrating them into our online album. Nicole and tyler have a way of capturing the saturated, golden, sparkly feeling we felt all throughout the day in photo 3 it is so important to have a photographer that makes you feel comfortable and Nicole is just that & more
Lauren M., a month ago
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Willow + Rove Creative 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,900
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

At Willow + Rove Creative, based in Knoxville, Tennessee, we specialize in light and airy, documentary-style wedding photography that beautifully tells your love story. With a passion for capturing genuine moments, we create timeless images that reflect each couple’s unique essence. Whether it’s an intimate ceremony or a grand celebration, we ensure your personality shines through. We love to travel to stunning locations, including the Smoky Mountains, to craft unforgettable memories. Let us capture the joy of your special day in a way that feels authentic and true to you.

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We worked with Ashlyn for our wedding vow renewal and she was able to capture every idea that came to my head! She was all in and awesome to work with! Very easy going and easy to communicate with also! So happy we went with Willow & Rove to capture something so special to us!
Susy H., 7 months ago
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Andreoni Photography & Videography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

Capturing life's most precious moments through the lens of love. At Andreoni Photography, we are more than just photographers and videographers — we're a family-centered team that understands the significance of each moment and bring a unique blend of passion and expertise to every project. From engagements to weddings, we're here to freeze- frame the love, joy, and connections that make life extraordinary. Let us tell your story through our lens, preserving memories that will warm your heart for generations to come.

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Andreoni Photography was wonderful to work with. The pictures and videos from my wedding turned out amazing! They are so friendly and really helped to make the day go smoothly. I definitely recommend them.
Hannah M., a year ago
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Wildcrest Studio 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

Wildcrest Studio, established by Jessie Harris, is a natural light, lifestyle photographer. I aim to capture the magic of your wedding day and you as a unique couple through peerless, stunning photographs!

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I am going to try and get off my soapbox for this review but I make no promises. Hiring Jessie Harris and Wildcrest Studios for my wedding was the single best decision I have ever made, except for marrying my husband. We had a small wedding, with a small budget, a very specific vision, no planner or coordinator, and no freaking clue what we were doing. From my first phone call with Jessie I knew that she was something special. She is experienced, organized, diligent, detail oriented, creative, kind, patient, and funny as heck. She truly listens to what you are hoping for and - somehow, despite all odds - she makes it happen. She LITERALLY threw off her shoes and climbed into Lake Michigan to get a shot of my husband and I on a dock at sunset. She kicked the groomsmen out of the area during our first touch because it was ruining the moment and I was too emotional and nervous to say anything. She drove across the state to shoot a pre-wedding reception for us. Alex, the second shooter, tied my husband’s bow tie for him before he walked down the aisle… and my brother’s… and my dad’s… and I’m pretty sure half the groomsmen’s bow ties too. She helped us create the timeline for our wedding day. She even gave us advice on what to pick for our first dance. And, to top it all off, she has provided us with the most unbelievable and stunning engagement, reception, and wedding day photos I could have imagined. Grateful doesn’t begin to cover how I feel when thinking about finding Jessie and Wildcrest Studios. Do yourself a favor and at least send an inquiry. Or don’t, and I’ll keep her all to myself :)
Morgen P., 4 months ago
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Chettara T. Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

I’m addicted to capturing who you are and your tale as it unfolds (the photojournalistic approach gives me life). I can occasionally be found sipping on bubble tea while indulging in Doctor Who, Sherlock, or Merlin marathons. Being diagnosed with Lupus at 16, I had to give up my ultimate goal of being a pilot in the Air Force. After my first year of Law School, I felt a bit empty and sat down to take a serious look at my life. I never saw it as a career path and pretty much wrote it off until 2016. I'm extremely blessed to be able to work with so many amazing people. Full: www.chettaratphotography.com/about

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We were married on 11.18 and Chettara shot our wedding. She was able to capture every moment with sheer perfection. As someone who hated having pictures taken, I was very nervous about being in front of the camera!!! She is able to work her magic ensuring that everyone feels comfortable in front of the camera. I cannot stress enough how amazing her work is! From the colors, lighting, her humor to make everyone comfortable, the time she invests in ensuring your vision comes to life, and her attention to detail are amazing! I promise you, you will not regret going to Chettara!
Sarah, a year ago
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Sol Luna Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,398
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

* INQUIRE THROUGH WEBSITE * Sol Luna Photography is a Destination Wedding Photographer based out Michigan serving Detroit, Chicago, Grand Rapids, New York City, Italy + Worldwide. Lyndsey is a talented and dedicated wedding professional that strives to provide couples with photographs that capture the depth of their story. Specializing in Documentary Style photographs and fine art portraitures. Lyndsey offers a variety of collections to ensure that every memory is photographed. Lyndsey also has optional add on's available such as Film Photos + Wedding Weekend Coverage.

Lyndsey was amazing through our whole wedding process; from engagement photos, meetings, and the wedding day! She helped two people who generally don’t like their pictures taken feel so comfortable in front of the camera. Her style of photography was exactly what we were looking for and we are so thrilled with the outcome. Lyndsey set up a meeting prior to our wedding and created a whole timeline for photos that went along with what our coordinators at the venue had planned. As a big planning person this was so nice for me to see how the whole day would fit together. My favorite thing about working with Lyndsey was just her in general. She is truly a kind person who is passionate about her work. She has an eye for photography that I haven’t seen in any one else’s work. The poses that she created felt natural and came across beautifully. I can’t recommend her enough. If you are looking for timeless looking photos that don’t fit into that standard wedding photo box then she is the one for you! I am so thankful to have worked with her during my wedding journey, she made everything amazing! I look forward to working with her again in the future.
Erika, 7 months ago
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The Narrative Weddings (Photo + Video) 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $8,800
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

I'm Jarrod. I'm a wedding photographer based in the US. Originally from Florida and now traveling full-time in a Sprinter van shooting love stories. ​I like to describe my approach to wedding photography as documentary with an editorial flare. About 80% of the day I am capturing your day as it naturally unfolds in a beautiful way. The other 20% I love to prompt you or direct you to create romantic images that have intention and FEELING. Sometimes portraits will feel romantic and editorial and other times they will feel playful and fun. It fully depends on your personal relationship. I love to tell your story as authentically as I can.

Awarded Best of Zola
Jarrod did an amazing job on our wedding day! We were so very grateful to have him there with us. He was absolutely amazing and did a great job collaborating with our other vendors and coordinating logistics and timing of what we wanted to have done. We were so happy that we got videography done for our big day- feels like we’re reliving it each time we watch it! Highly recommend and very worth it!!!
Nila & T., a year ago
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Erica Kearns Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,700
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

For the unscripted- Your love story deserves to be told unscripted. We believe that the magic lies in the spontaneous laughter, the stolen glances, and the heartfelt gestures that develop authentically throughout your wedding day. Our unobtrusive approach allows us to blend seamlessly into your day, ensuring that you and your loved ones can savor each moment while we work our magic behind the scenes. We strive to be invisible storytellers, capturing the raw emotions, the unexpected surprises, and the authentic connections that make your wedding day truly unique.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had so much fun working with Erica, she was incredibly laid back through our engagement shoot and wedding. We were able to get into a fun groove and she was so accommodating. She has a great line of communication which I appreciated so much, she always got back with me and gave clear answers through all my wedding stress and questions. You can really tell she is in her element shooting!
Eleni + M., 4 years ago
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Avery Kate Photography, LLC 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,300
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

Hi, I'm Avery! I am West Michigan born and raised, with a bit of a roaming side. You can find me traveling the great outdoors, reading a good book or sunset watching at the lake. I thrive on God’s great love and creation. Farming runs deep through my family roots, so I guess you could call me a farm girl. I’m a homebody at heart, with a passion to adventure. I fell in love with photography when I picked up my mom’s old camera in middle school. I'd capture everything from blades of grass to the cattle on my farm. 5 years later, using my cattle as models has turned into photographing weddings and capturing everything from portraits to families.

Awarded Best of Zola
Avery is such a fun and enthusiastic person to work with, she is so kind and creative. She has such a talent for photography and her work showcases this. She is also very hard-working and will do anything to give you the best experience as a client. She has helped me so much along my photography journey and has become someone I look up to in the photography world.
Blaire Ensing, 2 years ago
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M/K Studios LLC 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

M/K Studios LLC is a wedding photographer based in Houghton, MI. We specialize in capturing adventurous weddings and intimate elopements in the enchanting regions of Northern Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. We are passionate about capturing the essence of your love and adventure, and we strive to create timeless images that you will cherish for a lifetime.

Awarded Best of Zola
I recently attended a workshop with Mary and have been following along with her work before that. She is the absolute sweetest & has such a fun energy! I love her attention to light & detail. She does a beautiful job of capturing the scenery to tell the whole story.
Amanda, 9 months ago
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Madalyn Muncy Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

Hi, I'm Madalyn Muncy-Piens, the lady behind the lens over here at Madalyn Muncy Photography. I'm not into being the center of attention so I keep your wedding ALL ABOUT YOU. I'm all about balance, so I'm the perfect combination of organized and flexible, proactive yet not overbearing, knowledgeable but not bossy, and a comforting presence both with and without a camera in hand. When you hire me, you get someone who genuinely cares about comparing photos of our dogs, sharing recipes for dinner, and listening to your book recommendations. Check out my website or Instagram to learn more about me!

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Madalyn is dream a come true! I will say that a hundred times over. Throughout our wedding planning process, especially in this time of change and uncertainty, we couldn’t help but to compare all our other vendors to Madalyn and the way she runs her business. No one else even measured close! Madalyn is organized, proactive, supportive, honest, and obviously has an eye for both detail and aesthetic. Our communications with Madalyn leading up to our day were a perfect balance of face-to-face conversations and seamless digital interactions. When our wedding day finally arrived we felt like we really knew her and completely trusted her. I thought we couldn’t love Madalyn anymore, but then we received the final product -our gallery. Madalyn captured a thousand memories so perfectly that we’ll truly treasure forever. A particular photo is so classically beautiful that we exclaimed, “That’s it! That’s the photo we’ll show our grandchildren someday.” Thank you again, Madalyn!
Jayne, 3 years ago
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Kirsten Wray Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

Hi, I’m Kirsten, the creative heart behind Kirsten Wray Photography! Since 2008, KWP has been capturing life’s most amazing moments, right here in Indianapolis and beyond. After earning my Bachelor of Fine Arts from Ball State University, I followed my passion for photography to the vibrant city of Indy, where I’ve been telling stories through my lens ever since. Whether it's local events or adventures across the globe, I’m all about creating stunning, authentic images for my incredible clients. Let’s make magic together!

I wish I could give 6 stars! Kirsten was incredible! She did such an amazing job, we couldn’t have been happier. She is so great to work with, and she ensured that we had great photos and lots of them. Our wedding included my toddler nephew and our dog, and she did such a great job getting their attention and giving us wonderful photos. We really got to know her, and she is very friendly, open and honest. She genuinely loves weddings and gets so excited for a great shot. She gave us feedback in the moment, which I really appreciated so that I could make small adjustments if needed. She was also great with working with our fixed set of time after the ceremony to ensure we got our priority photos done. She really knows what she’s doing and her work is great. I would highly recommend her for your wedding!
Rachael R., 2 months ago
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Akachi Media | Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

From beginning to end, our goal is to capture the beauty of your love and preserve memories that will last a lifetime. Akachi Media blends together the raw beauty of your wedding day to create a heart warming experience.

Awarded Best of Zola
Akachi Media delivered beautiful photos and video of our wedding and I am so happy we worked with Kyla throughout our wedding planning process and on the day of! I was a little anxious about the wind and Kyla alleviated my fears the day before and during that everything looked great. I highly recommend if you're only considering photo to add on the video package! We loved the photos, but the videos had us tearing up and we will cherish the speeches and ceremony videos for years to come. Thank you to Akachi Media for making the memories of our wedding so special and capturing every smile and tear!
Kirsten, 14 days ago
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Mollan Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

I've been specializing in weddings for nearly 15 years. My style includes capturing the many genuine moments that occur during the wedding day in an unobtrusive and low key way. Documenting the day in an artistic and non cheesy way really tells the story of a couple's big day. I feed off the energy from couple's and their guests and craft a story of their day through photos. On a personal note, I have a loving wife, 3 kids and 2 dogs!

Awarded Best of Zola
Matt is simply the best. He exceeded every expectation and was so easy to work with. He helped us plan our entire timeline for the day and everything went phenomenal. Highly recommended.
Matthew G., a year ago
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Pluvia Studios 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

Pluvia Studios is a wedding photography and videography company that is passionate about strong story-telling. We extract the best elements for our couples and curate an unforgettable viewing experience. Contact us directly to customize your desired wedding photo and/or video package.

Awarded Best of Zola
Planning the wedding was not easy. But with help from friends and even a stranger made a huge impactful experience. Our photo/videographer team were more than capable of doing their tasks at its finest, they were more than willing to make sure that we have the best experience we could even ask for. They were generous to used most of their equipments, top-up more crew just to make sure that they can capture moments that we can reminisce in our lifetime. Needless to say, our experience with them was superb. The video presentation made our friends and family cried in which resonates how genuine, magical and heartfelt emotions put into it which we would treasure forever.
Rosiene, a month ago

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About wedding photographers in Elk Rapids, MI

How much does a wedding photographer typically cost in Elk Rapids, MI?

A Elk Rapids, MI wedding photographer ranges from $300 to $10,000 and averages at $2,500. The cost reflects the number of hours included, if there is a second photographer, any prints or albums, and, most importantly, the experience of the photographer. But every snapshot they take is a priceless memory of your big day — way better than your bestie's blurry smartphone pics, right?

Do most photographers include a second photographer?

96% of photographers in Elk Rapids, MI offer a second photographer, although it typically depends on the package you book! Second photographers are helpful because one person can’t be everywhere at once, and the second photographer ensures all the details are covered.

Which are the most popular photographers in Elk Rapids, MI?

Some of the most popular photographers in this area include Imagesxpert Media, Ryheem Williams Photography and Ashley Cynthia Photography.

What else should I keep in mind when booking a wedding photographer?

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