There’s no doubt about it – Northern Michigan is a spellbinding place to get married. From the dune-crested beaches to the inland lakes and forests, natural beauty abounds in all seasons. This beautiful landscape we share is an honored guest in its own right. We respond to our environment in deep and powerful ways, and the setting you have chosen will shape this landmark moment both for you and for the friends and family who gather to celebrate with you.

As your elopement photographer, my role is to tell the story of the relationships that matter most to both of you by capturing shared moments throughout your day of joy and celebration. In my experience, the best way to do this is by encouraging a spirit of adventure and playful exploration. Some of my best shoots have involved off-trail romps, ski outings, and rickety docks.

I want to hear all about your elopement plans! Whether you plan on exchanging vows amid the burnished reds and golds of autumn, or to dance into the night as the world outside slumbers under a shelf of brilliant snow. Whether you are set on a sunset ceremony atop a hill overlooking Lake Michigan or an intrepid elopement to the dunes. Send me a message and we’ll find a time to chat over coffee about how your photos can best celebrate who you are and what you value. Let’s explore a fresh coast together!

Josh Hartman, Traverse City Elopement Photographer