Cinematic, candid engagement photography in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Depot Town and Riverside Park are our most popular pairing because you get historic red-brick architecture, vintage storefronts, and the Freighthouse, and then walk right across the Huron River Tridge into lush willow-lined riverbanks in less than two minutes! For expansive water views, North Bay Park on Ford Lake features incredible curving wooden boardwalks, while Eastern Michigan University's historic campus (Welch Hall, Pease Auditorium) offers stately limestone collegiate elegance.

We recommend a cohesive color palette of 2 to 3 complementary shades (warm creams, camel, muted navy, sage, terracotta, olive, or slate). Avoid matching identically in plain white shirts and jeans. For our Signature Story session, we encourage bringing two outfits: one dressier look (flowing dress, tailored blazer) and one casual outfit (denim, knit sweaters, leather boots) for great visual variety across brick and nature backdrops.

Nearly all of our couples tell us they feel awkward before we start! We never expect you to know how to pose or model. We guide you with conversational prompts, gentle movement, and playful interactions—walking together, whispering inside jokes, and focusing on each other rather than staring into the camera. Within ten minutes, you'll forget about the gear and simply enjoy being together.

Yes, absolutely! We love capturing surprise proposals. We coordinate in advance to map out the exact location (like the Huron River Tridge footbridge, Riverside Park willow grove, or the Depot Town Freighthouse), send you satellite pin drops, and arrive early to blend in with a telephoto lens. After you pop the question and celebrate the 'YES!', we immediately transition into a joyful engagement mini-session!

For autumn golden hour sessions along Depot Town and Riverside Park (late September through early November), we recommend reaching out 4 to 6 weeks in advance to secure peak foliage weekend dates. Spring and summer sessions can typically be scheduled with 2 to 3 weeks notice. If you are up against a Save-the-Date printing deadline, rush delivery is available upon request.

Yes, 100%! Dogs are welcome on leashes across Riverside Park, Frog Island, and North Bay Park. We recommend bringing a friend or family member along for the first 15–20 minutes to hold the leash so we can also capture intimate portraits of just the two of you. Celebratory props like champagne pops, a vintage picnic blanket, or acoustic guitars are also fantastic additions.

We monitor the radar closely 24 to 48 hours prior to your scheduled shoot. If heavy rain or thunderstorms are forecasted, we will reschedule your session to a clear sunset day at zero fee, or pivot to charming covered indoor locations like a local Depot Town coffee shop, brewery, or EMU indoor architecture if you prefer.

We provide a curated sneak peek gallery within 48 to 72 hours so you can share your favorite images right away. Your full high-resolution retouched gallery is delivered within 10 to 14 business days with a private download PIN and full personal printing release. You have unrestricted rights to print Save-the-Date cards, invitations, and upload to your wedding website.