The Best Wedding Photographers in Empire, MI

The Best Wedding Photographers in Empire, MI

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445 Wedding Photographers in Empire, MI

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March81 Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Empire, 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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March81 Photography was an absolute delight to work with for our wedding day. Their communication style was intentional, kind, and fun throughout the entire process. The quality of their work and value was amazing - they captured every special moment beautifully. They were so helpful, patient, and great to work with, contributing immensely to making our wedding day truly special. I would highly recommend March81 Photography to any couple looking for an exceptional wedding photography experience.
Anne T., 2 months ago
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The Talented Photographer - Award Winning Photography. 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Empire, MI
  • Offer

Hello! My name is Christian. Whether camera shy or not, my couples have a great time with me. I've documented over 1200 weddings leaving many happy clients across the world. I'm also a master in the wedding industry - I have a high-end team of wedding pros, some of them have won awards by Sony, Vogue, and other big names. Not to brag, but hands-down the best team in USA. There is no team like it and I invite you to take a look. What does this mean to you? an awesome experience + end up looking extra amazing in your wedding photos. It requires great direction, that's something you can't buy in other companies: and that's what sets up apart.

Awarded Best of Zola
The Talented Photographer was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding. From the very first interaction, Alec's communication style was fun, professional, and incredibly personable. He had a true passion for his craft that shone through in every interaction. The quality of Alec's work was absolutely stunning - we got a wonderful variety of candids, formal shots, and editorial-style pictures that captured all the special moments of our day. Alec has an incredible eye for the right shots, and the final photos are absolutely gorgeous. Despite a complicated location schedule that I was worried about, Alec made the whole day seamless, traveling to over 4 different spots to ensure we got all the groupings and special shots we wanted. Alec truly went above and beyond, and we had such a great time working with him. I'm obsessed with the pictures and would give him an 11/10 rating!
Michelle M., 2 months ago
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Anna Beth Smith 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves Empire, 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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I’ve worked for Anna as a second shooter & hired Anna to capture my anniversary photos. She has such an incredible eye for detail and is gifted in capturing genuine emotion; she knows how to perfectly evoke joy from her clients and capture it in an elevated way. Once you get your photos, you’ll want to frame them. You’ll step back and think, “ Wow, look at all that love!” Whether you are looking for a wedding photographer, family photographer or just someone to capture a special season for you- you can trust that Anna will honor your moment and help capture your journey in the most beautiful way!
Emily Morrison, a year ago
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Captured by Grace Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,300
  • Serves Empire, MI

I'm a Michigan Native and moved north 6 years ago - best decision I've ever made. I prefer whiskey and lakeside campfires, but I also love a night out on the town. I'm a mom, major cat lady, and I'm currently loving Seinfield reruns. I'm a teacher by degree, and have worked in the event industry for years. I'm a big true crime junkie - podcasts, books, shows - all of it, but I cannot for the life of me watch a scary movie. I believe the best moments happen in the in-between, and these in-betweens tell our story. I love stopping time in these moments, just for a minute, so you can tell your story for years to come.

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We were thrilled with Grace from Captured by Grace Photography! Communication with Grace was excellent - she responded quickly and thoroughly answered all our questions during the planning process. On the big day, Grace brought an incredible energy - she made taking photos fun and kept things moving smoothly. The quality of Grace's work is simply stunning. She delivered way more high-quality, artistic photos than we expected, capturing all the special moments of our wedding day and telling the story beautifully. Grace also created a wonderful mix of posed portraits and candid shots that we will treasure forever. We felt like Grace intuitively understood what we wanted and needed on our wedding day. From our first couples photos years ago when we started dating, through our engagement session, and finally our wedding day, we have loved working with Grace. We can't recommend Captured by Grace highly enough - Grace is simply the best wedding photographer with an awesome talent and vibrant personality! If you need a photographer she is the one to hire!
Tia E., 7 months ago
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Alexis Brianne Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Empire, MI

Hey it's me Alexis! I am a Traverse City based wedding photographer! I have had the honor of photographing beautiful weddings all around Michigan the past 4 years. Having traveled to Arizona, Tennessee, Nebraska, Florida, South Carolina, California, and more, I am open and ready to travel abroad for your wedding as well!

Alexis Brianne Photography was an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. Their communication style was easily understandable, thorough, and very organized, which helped put our minds at ease throughout the wedding planning process. Alexis' photos and editing skills are truly amazing - there were so many beautiful pictures to choose from, it was almost overwhelming. Her attention to detail and ability to freeze special moments in time is just incredible. Before the wedding, Alexis was in constant contact with us, and on the day of, her calm presence helped reassure my wife when her anxiety started to get the best of her. When I needed to make a last-minute change, Alexis was incredibly reassuring and helped me work through it. We really appreciated the time she spent with us going over specific shots we wanted, as well as her suggestions for other unique angles and perspectives. Compared to some of our friends who paid almost 15,000 for their wedding photography, Alexis' work and value is unmatched. In fact, I even suggested she consider raising her prices (after our wedding, of course!). Overall, Alexis Brianne Photography exceeded our expectations in every way and we couldn't be happier with the results.
Brian and V., 4 months ago
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Michael Murphy IV Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Serves Empire, MI

People often bring me around to document the good times. Whether it be a wedding, a family gathering, a milestone, or any of the other exciting landmarks we experience in life. I couldn’t be more grateful for this. My goal in my work is to capture your story in a true and honest way. This means becoming part of your event and documenting the story from the inside out. I believe the best images come from real, authentic, unaltered moments. These moments aren’t staged or set up… they are captured.

I work with Michael often. I have worked with him as a wedding vendor and I have hired him to shoot my family photos numerous times. He's always a joy to be around and his work is beautiful. He knows how to get a smile out of you and make you feel comfortable when working with him.
Casey Rusch, a year ago
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Chelsea Erwin Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $5,150
  • Serves Empire, MI

Based in Traverse city Michigan but available anywhere!! Looking for couples who think outside the box for their wedding and just want to have fun and enjoy their friends and family. OF COURSE also get some epic photos along the way.

I cannot recommend Chelsea enough. We used her as our engagement and wedding photographer and I can barely put into words how much we fell in love! She is so crazy talented and artistic and she truly captured our personalities and love as a couple. Being two very camera shy and goofy individuals, Chelsea made us feel so comfortable and at peace. We laughed, we cried, we had a blast. I would highly recommend doing an adventure session before your wedding! I can stress this enough. It prepares you so much for your big day. Chelsea was also great with recommending and helping with other vendors she felt would mesh well with our style. So blessed to have her now as a friend. Can’t wait for babies and family photos!!
Traci + K., 4 years ago
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Little Lee Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Empire, MI

I specialize in weddings/portraits with an editorial/whimsical style. Little Lee Photography is based in Traverse City, Michigan. My main focus is capturing magical moments and creating a simplistic and adventurous experience for couples and more! Feel free to take a look! My mission is to capture your most treasured memories. My focus is weddings and families. I can’t wait to be your photographer!

Taylor was wonderful! She captured our wedding in the most beautiful way. We have A LOT of family and she was able to handle it all very well and professional. I am a huge introvert, but I was able to come out of my shell and feel very comfortable around her! Shes super nice and sweet! I do think communication could have been better before and after the wedding, but overall, everything was perfect! I would recommend Taylor to everyone! Her pictures really show just how beautiful and fun our wedding was. And I’m so grateful and glad she could give us that lifetime gift!
Daisy & R., a year ago
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Rustling Leaf Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Empire, MI

My name is Charity Sizemore, I am soon to be Charity Miltenberger. I am a mom of one beautiful little girl. Photography has been my true passion since 2012, but I really started to expand my knowledge in 2016. My dream is to capture as many love stories as possible. I am an avid reader, with the majority of those books being romance novels, and I love getting out with my family. I have lived in Northern Michigan my entire life, and I wouldn't live anywhere else.

I cannot recommend Rustling Leaf enough! Simple spectacular!!! She went above and beyond and took care of everything, captured everything I wanted and moved seamlessly in the background. We had tons of last minute oopsies with hair and setup and even though I was busy with that, she made sure EVERYTHING was taken care of! I could not be more thrilled with our photos and our day, not to mention she got our photos back so quickly! Highly recommend!
Chad and L., 2 years ago
Marcela Rowe Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Empire, MI

Marcela Rowe Photography is a wedding photography business Based in the Northern Michigan. The company’s approach is inspired by candid moments and fine art. This results in bright, timeless images that preserve the dazzling details of newlyweds’ special days. Owner and main photographer, Marcela Rowe started the business in 2019 and has specialized in wedding and portrait photography ever since. When working with this photography business, to-be-weds can expect a joyful, relaxing experience that allows their natural chemistry to shine through.

Marcela Rowe Photography truly captured the magic of our wedding day! Her fun and bubbly personality was contagious from the start. She was organized and detailed, which kept us informed and stress-free throughout the entire process from our first engagement photo session to our wedding day! The quality of her work and value was unparalleled - she captured all of the emotions of our special day in a fun, bright, and photojournalistic style that was irreplaceable. The beach photos, especially the iconic "windblown veil" shot, were absolutely stunning, even with the challenging windy conditions. We received so many compliments on how gorgeous and high-quality our photos were, and we can't stop looking at them! We cannot recommend Marcela Rowe Photography highly enough - she truly helped make our wedding day a timeless, elegant and unforgettable celebration that we will cherish forever. 5 stars all the way!
Carly H., 2 months ago
Carly Lynne Visuals 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,695
  • Serves Empire, MI

Hi! I’m Carly :) Your new bestie behind the camera! I am located in Traverse City, Michigan, where I was born and raised, but I am always happy to travel for weddings + elopements. I fell in love with taking pictures at a very young age when I received my first film camera as a gift from my parents and have been obsessed ever since. My goal is to create timeless images that you can cherish forever, images that freeze your favorite moments in time. I’m not just a photographer, but a visual storyteller for loved-up souls.

Carly Lynne Visuals provided excellent photography services for our wedding day. Carly's communication style is direct, honest and kind - she was always responsive and helped guide us through the process. The quality and value of Carly's work is fantastic, she captured so many sweet moments with great detail. We appreciated that Carly was able to be present without being intrusive. A few examples that contributed to our special day - Carly adapted our portrait timeline based on lighting conditions which resulted in beautiful golden hour photos. My husband was more comfortable after changing the schedule. We highly recommend Carly, she is very talented and kind. Her photography beautifully documented our wedding celebrations and we will treasure the photos for years to come.
Samantha H., 6 months ago
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Juan Photographer 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Empire, MI

Hello, I am Juan Amezquita, a professional photographer with over 9 years of experience in the field of wedding photography. My Instagram is juandaphotos_ I take great pride and joy in capturing the intimate and magical moments that make each wedding unique. My passion lies not just in creating beautiful images, but in the opportunity to be a part of a couple's special journey into marriage. I believe that every picture holds a story, and I am here to help tell yours.

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I am so glad that we found you and that you were our photographer for the wedding! You did such an amazing job with the photos. All of your photos really do speak 1000 words and they each tell a beautiful story! I can’t thank you enough for how kind and fun you were and how patient you were with me and my crazy groomsmen! I hope you had as much fun as we did! If there any couples scrolling through his photos trying to decide if this is the photographer for you, the answer is 10000x YES!
Faith & R., 5 months ago
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Latek Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Empire, MI

Hi! I’m Connie! First of all congrats!🍾 ✨Thank you for visiting my profile and considering me as your photographer! I am so excited for your big day! Here are some things you might wanna know! I’m not typical photog- I don’t just arrive on your day, leave after few hours, and deliver few months later! I’m there for all the moments leading to the big day! You can hit me up any time- we can brainstorm all the ideas, timelines, all the tiniest details! I am a fan of Pinterest vision boards, sending each other tons of messages and be open about EVERYTHING! This is your day! Let’s make it all about YOU!

Awarded Best of Zola
I had an incredible experience working with Connie from Latek Photography for my wedding! Her communication style was quick, friendly, and understanding throughout the entire process. The quality of her work was truly astonishing - the photos she captured were breathtaking and exceeded all of our expectations. She very clearly understood the architectural vision for our photos and knew exactly where to take us to get the most stunning shots. She was also so easy to work with and never pressured us into anything we weren't comfortable with. I would highly recommend Latek Photography to any couple looking for a professional, easy-going and truly remarkable wedding photography experience.
Kirstie L., 6 months ago
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Promani Weddings 

4.9

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Empire, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
Promani Weddings was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From our very first interaction, their communication was seamless and professional, putting us at ease throughout the entire planning process. As master photographers, they demonstrated an exceptional level of technical skill and attention to detail, capturing truly timeless and amazing photos that we will cherish forever. Their contribution with the incredible photographs of our special day was invaluable, and we are thrilled with the final results. We highly recommend Promani Weddings to any couple looking for an experienced, talented, and dedicated photography team to document their wedding.
Iscard & J., 3 months ago
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Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Empire, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
We are beyond thrilled with the photos and video from our wedding, thanks to Ledd! Ledd and his partner captured every special moment beautifully! His good sense of humor kept us relaxed and laughing, which made the experience even more enjoyable! The quality of his work exceeded our expectations—each shot was stunning, and the video perfectly captured the emotion of our day. From the beginning, Ledd was professional, attentive, and made the entire process easy and enjoyable. We highly recommend him to anyone looking to preserve their special day with amazing photography and videography! Thank you, Ledd, for making our wedding day unforgettable!
Jessica M., 6 months ago
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Love Knot Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Empire, MI

Hi, I’m Isaac. In my world, light is everything. The cool ambient hues at dawn, hinting at what the day may bring. Golden sun rays catching particles through a tree as friends gathers to celebrate. A Cotton candy sunset peppered by patio string-lights as a DJ plays my favorite song. We all have timeless memories logged in our minds. For me, they are based in a language of light. As a wedding photographer, this deep connection to special lighting helps me produce dynamic visual stories of romance, personality and beauty.

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Isaac did a wonderful job photographing our backyard wedding. He did a brilliant job capturing my visions as well as brought ideas of his own. We are very grateful we were able to book Isaac for our wedding, he truly immortalized the day and we have so many beautiful photos to reflect on for the rest of our lives.
Molly M., 2 months ago
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Heather Christine Photo + Film 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Empire, MI
  • Offer

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
You know when you meet someone and it feels like you've been friends forever? That's Heather for you! Heather is fun, kind, warm, and will be your ultimate hype girl! Aside from being an awesome human, Heather is a talented photographer. Don't know how to pose and feel super awkward in front of a camera like me? No worries, Heather's got you! She'll direct you on how to stand, how to put your hands, how your face should look, give you hot tips... all of it! She also has a sharp eye for beautiful landscapes. You're in good hands and will have cute photos, I promise. In addition to Heather, we were lucky enough to work with her videographer, Andrew, and another shooter from her team. The entire HCP team was so fun to work with you and will put you right at ease. I've gotten to do 3 shoots with Heather to date and am incredibly pleased with how our photos have come out. In fact, I haven't even gotten the final album for our wedding yet (just previews) and i'm STILL impressed! If you have the opportunity to work with this team, take it. I couldn't recommend them enough.
Phi B., 7 months ago
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Captured Couture, LLC 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,195
  • Serves Empire, MI

So there’s no “I” in team right?! While Captured Couture is the product of years of hard work that I built from the ground up. I have an amazing team because sometimes takes more than just me. For larger events or on occasions when I am already booked one of my team members will gladly assist with your event. We’ve covered hundreds of weddings together, and have refined our editing style and way of shooting to be completely consistent. You won’t be able to tell the difference. Pinky promise! No matter where you’re planning from when it clicks, it clicks.

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Jennifer and her team were astonishing! I did a boudoir session as a bridal gift to my husband, it was such a breeze and I felt so comfortable, although I was quite nervous, she made me feel like I was a pro! Our wedding day was behind schedule all day and with a bridal party of 21 it was a chore keeping everyone on point. They not only kept us going but also checked off all the must have shots for us. Everyone was so professional and kind, we had an absolute fantastic time! I would 10/10 recommend! We budgeted for a good photographer and I am so grateful we did they were amazing to work with!
Brittney, 5 months ago

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About wedding photographers in Empire, MI

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

A Empire, 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 Empire, 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 Empire, 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?

Are you interested in an engagement shoot as a test run? Drone photography? Wedding albums? All helpful things to ask about when you’re considering which wedding photographer to book!

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