PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRITTNI MARIE SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN | WORLDWIDE | WEDDINGS | ELOPEMENTS | DESTINATION WEDDINGS Traditional Wedding Traditions to Kick to the Curb in 2023 I'm guessing if you clicked this blog, you aren't a traditional couple and you might want to venture outside of the norm for your wedding. Here are some traditions I say to leave behind in 2022 and out of 2023. INVITING GUESTS YOU DON'T WANT TO INVITE It is hard not to feel the pressure to invite everyone you know to your wedding. M.....

And Not Feel Awkward! Brittni Marie is a Destination Wedding Photographer based in Southeast Michigan who Travels Worldwide! Here is my guide on how to not feel awkward in your engagement photos! Don't even worry, so many couples feel kind of silly during their engagement and wedding photos. After all, its not every day that someone follows you two around taking photographs of you and especially not intimate photographs of you two! Its perfectly normal to feel awkward. One thing that will help y.....

After over 10 years of wedding and engagement photography. Here are some of my favorite locations to do engagement photos in the Metro-Detroit area! 1.) The Edsel & Elenor Ford HouseWhile there is a small fee to get your engagement photos here. I would say that it is definitely worth it! ?The grounds are stunning. Between the beautiful building, amazing landscapes, views of the water, and ivy walls galore. This is one of my absolute favorite locations! 2.) Belle IsleBella isle is also a stu.....

These two met me out in the 20 degree weather for these photos! It was definitely worth it! The sun coming through the trees was absolutely stunning on this cold January day! Nathan & Madison met online and chatted for about two years before they met in person! And the rest is history! Now, I get the honor of photographing their engagement and wedding! Madison even brought some wine to cheers to the occasion! <3 <3

?So, you've narrowed your wedding budget down to the last penny. But you might be forgetting a costly, but necessary, expense: Tips!Your wedding vendors are KEY to the success of your big day, and if they meet—or exceed—your expectations you're going to want to reward them! But which vendors should you tip? And how much? And when? We know it's confusing, so we've put together a handy-dandy guide to tipping your vendors. A few things to consider:1. First take a good, hard look at your wedding.....

Brittni is an engagement and wedding photographer based in Southeast Michigan but she travels worldwide. When is the best time to get your engagement photographs taken?GOLDEN HOURMost photographers will tell you that the first hour of sun and the last hour of sun are the best times to take photos. The reason? Well, there are several!1.) Mid-day shoots have you battling harsh overhead sun, harsh shadows, and so on! Unless you can find a nice shaded area, this time of day is less flattering for o.....

Brittni is an engagement and wedding photographer based in Southeast Michigan but she travels worldwide! So you're recently engaged? Planning your engagement session out will help ease the stress!? Here are some tips to help everything run smoothly so you get photos you LOVE!Choose Your PhotographerThis is an important first step! You want to choose a photographer who's style you love! This way you know you will love your photographs too. A lot of photographers (myself included) will include an.....

WHAT TO WEAR TO YOUR ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS Wear something that feels like you! I get asked a lot, What should we wear to our engagement photos? And the answer is simple! I always recommend wearing something that feels like you! I had a groom to be who always wore flannel shirts so his fiance made sure he wore his favorite flannel to their engagement photos! RecommendationsMake sure your outfits do not clash. For example, if one of you is wearing flannel or plaid and the other is wearing bright purpl.....

James + Nina BOOK TODAY Get yourself a fiance that makes you laugh!I honestly love couples that can have fun during their engagement sessions. It makes it soooo much more fun! .ss-embed-container-tVghvm {position:relative; padding-bottom:66.6%; height:0; overflow:hidden; max-width:100%} .ss-embed-container-tVghvm iframe {position:absolute; top:0;left:0; width:100%!important; height:100%!important;}

Create a Wedding Timeline that your Photographer will LOVE! Figure out the most important details of your wedding day and start your timeline there. For example, once you know when your ceremony is everything else can be planned around that. Quick Tip: If your ceremony and reception are at the same location is saves you soooooo much hassle! GETTING READY As a wedding photographer, I personally recommend having the bride be the second to last person to get hair and make up done. The reason behind.....

Hi, I'm Brittni, an Intimate Wedding Photographer based in Southeast Michigan who documents honest moments in Michigan and Worldwide! Photographer for the lovers of love, the sunset chasers, the dreamers, the free spirits!MORE ABOUT BRITTNI CLICK TO SEE MORE ENGAGEMENTS CLICK TO SEE MORE WEDDINGS I find that every good photographer is a storyteller. They find those little moments and capture them. Those are the moments you want to pass on to your family. It is so important to document all the im.....