The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Rochester, MI

The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Rochester, MI

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257 Wedding Photographers in Rochester, MI

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Mike Staff Productions Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,999
  • Serves Rochester, MI

Get stunning wedding photos that fit your budget. Find the perfect Wedding Photographer who matches your style and personality, without any added stress. We qualify every photographer and provide a backup, giving you peace of mind.

Mike Staff Productions Photography was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the very first interaction, their communication was prompt, informative, and engaging, making us feel completely at ease and confident in their abilities. On the day of the wedding, Vesna and Taylor were not only incredibly talented and creative, capturing the most beautiful, warm, and artistic photos, but they also went above and beyond to make sure every detail was documented, including special photos involving my great grandmother's handkerchief and a touching moment with my grandmother. They were so gracious in taking any photo requests from our guests as well. The entire experience, from booking to the engagement session and the big day, was seamless and resulted in high-quality photos that we will cherish forever. We cannot recommend Mike Staff Productions Photography highly enough.
Bridget D., 9 months ago
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Original Weddings Photo & Video 

4.9

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Rochester, MI

Original Weddings Photo & Video is a team of EMMY award winning storytellers. Our photography and videography packages are tailored to you, customizable and perfect for every wedding. We offer engagement photography, wedding photos, highlight films, wedding coverage and more.

Awarded Best of Zola
Sound Originals Photo & Video was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding day. Their communication throughout the planning process was fantastic - their online portal made it easy for us to share information and stay organized. On the day of, the team was flexible and patient, capturing stunning photos and video that perfectly documented all the special moments. We were thrilled to receive the final photos and videos just a few weeks after the wedding - the quick turnaround was an added bonus. Sound Originals truly went above and beyond to ensure our wedding day was captured beautifully.
Becky, a year ago
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Jlboone Photography 

5.0

Rochester, MI
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800

Since 2012, I’ve grown from a point-and-shoot camera and a dream into a 5-star-rated, award-winning photographer. Encouraged by my fiancé and family, I built a business rooted in capturing life’s most meaningful moments. I specialize in natural light lifestyle photography—seniors, weddings, and more—with a passion for authentic, timeless images. I believe every story deserves to be celebrated. I also give back through community projects and my annual tradition of donating Christmas toys to the local children’s hospital. I’m honored to help preserve your story, one photo at a time.

Jessica is an amazing photographer and we loved working with her! She is so friendly and fun - she made the whole experience very easy. Our wedding photos turned out so beautifully and we couldn’t be happier. Excellent value and wonderful communication, too. I would recommend Jessica to anyone in a heartbeat!
Kristin P., 2 years ago
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C’est La Vie Photographie 

4.8

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Rochester, MI

Hi there! My name is Tonya, it’s great to meet you! I am a mom to two kiddos who loves capturing memories. If you’re here, that means congratulations are in order on your engagement! Wedding planning, while stressful, is such an exciting journey leading to the start of your lives together. My hope is to capture those moments for you to relive over and over again throughout your lives. I have been photographing weddings since 2018. It’s a joy that I can’t put into words. Seeing two people love one another, capturing the creativity of each individual and unique wedding, it’s something I love having the opportunity to do!

Awarded Best of Zola
C’est La Vie was absolutely fantastic to work with her work is beautiful and I would highly recommend booking her for anything you need photography. Photos for my engagement session was gorgeous. My wedding photos are absolutely stunning and she sends sneak peaks very quickly after wedding which is so nice to have while waiting on the other photos. She was great to work with the Day Of and leading up to. She was very reliable and was able to be reached at basically any time of the day I would definitely book her again in the future for anything that I will need photos for. Thankyou Tonya for bringing my wedding to life
Alyssa S., 10 months ago
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Julia Cuddy Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Rochester, MI

I’m Julia - people always ask me how long I’ve been a photographer for and the cliché (but true) answer is for forever. I’ve walked through many alleys that led me to photographing weddings. I worked for the Field Museum photographing meteorites during my college years in Chicago, then worked as a freelancer in the automotive industry when I moved back to Michigan, and worked in a studio photographing everything from seniors to pets. It wasn’t until 5 years ago I decided I loved photographing weddings and couples. I feel like they’re all connected somehow. I'm lucky I found my niche and even luckier that I got to run with it.

Buckle up, we are planning on writing an incredible review. To future brides & grooms reading our review: If you are going to do anything right for your wedding day (besides marrying your best friend), hire Julia as your wedding photographer!!! We can not stress enough how much Julia impacted our wedding day. First, she has your back. She helped us keep calm and keep our timeline on track. Julia had a great sense of reading the room. She was by our side when we needed her. Second, we had a BLAST! Julia kept our energy UP (she's a Leo, if you know you know). She had both of us laughing, smiling, and overall happy. Even our bridal party and family LOVED Julia's professionalism and how she conducts group photos. My bridesmaids were obsessed with her and plan on using her in the future. She's seriously that good. Third, her photography style was exactly what we needed. She is super knowledgeable about poses, lighting, background, etc. She was honest and explained why she had us do certain pictures. She took into account any preferences we had (standing on the left side rather than the right, mobility concerns, etc). Also, be ready to get creative! Overall, Julia is the best wedding photographer we could've asked for and so happy she got to capture our wedding day! Service we chose: 8-hour package with engagement photoshoot To Julia: thank you so much for making our wedding day amazing. You played such an important role in our day. We talk about how we miss you already and hope we can plan some photoshoots in the future!
Dana T., 2 years ago
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Jen Marie Imagery 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Rochester, 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!

Awarded Best of Zola
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 year ago
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Marci Curtis - The Michigan Wedding Photojournalist 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,900
  • Serves Rochester, MI

Hi There! I'm Marci... photographer, nurturer, and lover of life. You'll find me taking photos, traveling, in the water or preferably doing all three. I've been a full time photographer since I graduated from UMich and absolutely love what I do. Weddings are my happy place. I'm both calm and fun. I take my job seriously, but wedding days are a ton of fun and so I have a good time too... being creative, bonding with clients and enjoying capturing love stories. I think the joy I have for life is reflected throughout my photos. As one of my clients put it, "It’s wonderful energy to be around someone that loves what they do."

Awarded Best of Zola
Marci has shot many weddings for me and my clients and always produces amazing images. She works well with others and puts couples at ease so they are relaxed on the biggest day of their lives. Her creativity and attention to detail is captivating. Hire her today you will be so happy you did!
Tracie, 6 years ago
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Gold & Elm Wedding Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,999
  • Serves Rochester, MI
  • Offer

Hello, I'm Rich...I’m a wedding photographer for couples who want their day to feel natural, meaningful, and true to who they are. From palliative care nursing to raising twins, I’ve learned to bring a grounded, intuitive presence to every step of the process. I prioritize clear, prompt communication and thoughtful planning calls so we’re always on the same page. When details are aligned and the process feels calm, you can be fully present, resulting in a smoother experience and more genuine, true-to-life images.

Awarded Best of Zola
We were looking for fun, romantic, light & bright photos that are also timeless and true to color, and man did Rich deliver. Communication was amazing- he doesn't take long to respond and is easy to get ahold of. He was so easy to work with from handling a little last minute chaos with engagement photo locations to us replanning our entire wedding within three months. He made sure our engagement and wedding photos went without a hitch. Not only was Rich fun to work with, but he was a fantastic resource and we enjoyed the levity and expertise he brought to every step of the process. Our photos are STUNNING. I will recommend Gold & Elm to anybody who will listen!
Madison P., 2 years ago
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Wendy Thibodeau Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,100
  • Serves Rochester, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
I wish I could fully put into words what Wendy did for my husband and I, but what I can say is how AMAZING her and her photos were and how much attention to detail she paid. I constantly look at our photos in awe. she is the best photographer I could’ve ever asked for and I will CONSTANTLY recommend her and go back to her. she is the best, best, best!!!!
Mattie M., 2 years ago
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Kendall Jewel Photography LLC 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Rochester, MI

Hi, I'm Kendall, a portrait and wedding photographer based in Fenton, MI. As a photographer, I view every shoot as an opportunity to capture the beauty in the little moments- to make a masterpiece out of something that, to the naked eye, would seem mundane. My mission is to capture your story as beautifully as you've lived it.

Awarded Best of Zola
I loved having her as a photographer for my wedding, she told us how to pose and communicated everything so well, she looked up places to do pictures and was emailing about how the day would go that really eased my mind for the anticipation for the big wedding day! She gave me my pictures back very fast, within two days I had received all my pictures and they looked awesome!
Veronica, 2 years ago
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Kate Diamond Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Rochester, MI

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Awarded Best of Zola
We were so lucky to have Katelynn as our photographer! She was truly amazing to work with! We found Katelynn through a friend who had previously booked her for her wedding. Wedding photos were really important to me and I wanted memories that we could cherish for the rest of our lives. After seeing her work, we knew that we wanted her to capture our wedding day! She made coordinating locations and poses stress free. We had a large bridal party and were a little worried about pictures being chaotic, but Katelynn was so patient with everyone and made it look like a breeze! Her kindness radiated all day and our families could not say enough good things about her. She was so great at making us feel comfortable and at ease in front of the camera! She also made my sunset and veil photo dreams come true with her amazing photography skills! We are so in love with every picture that she took! She captured the best memories for us and we can’t recommend her enough!
Rachel C., 4 years ago
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E.J.O. Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,300
  • Serves Rochester, MI

My name is Erin Oginsky and I am the owner and photographer behind EJO Photography. I first learned how to use a camera in 1999, when I took a photography class in college. Since then I have loved taking pictures, but did not start taking photos professionally until 2008! Since then I have learned and grown as a photographer. I love photographing weddings, engagements, and families. In addition to photography, my passion is my children, my husband, and the non-profit we run, Mission 25.

Awarded Best of Zola
Erin shot my wedding and made my day absolutely incredible! To be honest I was so happy to get married that I didn’t do the best job of delegating and knowing every single photo I wanted. But it was like Erin read my mind. Every single moment I would want captured from that day was caught in an even better way than I could’ve imagined. She somehow managed to freeze our emotions and our love from that day and actually helped inspire me and my love of photography as well! She does a great job of keeping everyone on track and doing the hard things that you don’t want to be in charge of on your wedding day. I highly recommend her!
Rachel, 5 years ago
Erica Kearns Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,700
  • Serves Rochester, 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
I've worked with Erica Kearns Photography a few times while creating save the dates & wedding suites for clients. Erica was very easy to work with and quick to respond. Files were delivered promptly and in an organized fashion. Plus, her photos are excellent and I love working with them on my designs!
Sam from HellCat Creative, 5 years ago
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Madalyn Muncy Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Rochester, 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, 5 years ago
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Ramyphotography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,109
  • Serves Rochester, MI

I am a street photographer and our business is built around that. We opened our doors to couples in June 2004. We have learned, experienced and honed in our skills at documenting weddings. We would like to share what we have with you.

We are absolutely thrilled with everything! I found Ramy on The Knot and knew right away I wanted him to be our photographer. From the consultation to the night, we took our pictures to receive our final photos, we couldn't be happier. Our photos are stunning, and Ramy made us feel so comfortable. He is incredibly talented, and I would recommend him to anyone! He is easy to talk to and took a genuine interest in getting to know my fiancé and me. He is also open to any of your ideas but gives directions when needed.
Katie S., 6 months ago
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Kindred Light Photography LLC 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Rochester, MI

Hi! I'm Danielle. I'm a Midwest elopement and intimate wedding photographer. Currently based in a small suburb just outside Detroit, Michigan, but available for travel anywhere! I have had a love for creating for as long as I can remember. When I was little, I drew everything as I saw it and I think that's why photography feels so perfect. It's an absolute dream to be an artist by trade and capturing special moments is a job I take to heart.

Awarded Best of Zola
We loved working with Danielle. We decided to hire a photographer on super short notice and she was able to accommodate us; she did a lovely job making our families feel comfortable and catching shots both candid and posed. We've already printed an album and thank-you cards -- we're so grateful to have these photos!
Hetali L., 4 years ago
Heidi Koerber Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Rochester, MI

Michigan-based wedding, elopement & lifestyle photographer. I call my style naturally posed/documentary. My galleries are filled with both artfully posed photos and candid moments. I will be your biggest hype woman (:

I found Heidi Koerber Photo scrolling through instagram and it ended up being the best vendor decision we made for our wedding. Heidi had great communication - she responded thoroughly and thoughtfully to all my emails and texts, and was so incredibly helpful every step of the way leading up to the wedding. She helped me tweak and finalize my entire wedding timeline, and I would not have gotten through my wedding day without her calming voice and guidance. Heidi's photos are beautiful, thoughtful, unique, authentic, and joyful - her work truly speaks for itself. She is the sweetest, and booking her as our photographer was a decision I would make over and over again.
morgan k., 7 months ago
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Teresa Mead Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Rochester, MI
  • Offer

Hi, I'm Teresa Mead, a wedding, family, and lifestyle photographer in Lapeer, Mi. Ive been capturing real love and life for 16 years, now with my husband Ryan as our videographer. We specialize in weddings, travel weddings, and family sessions, using natural light, flash photography, and beautiful scenery to create memories you'll treasure forever. Lets tell your story beautifully!

Teresa is the sweetest, kindest person you could ever meet. And if that wasn’t enough in itself, she takes some pretty bomb photos too!! You will NOT be disappointed if you hire her! Just do it! Teresa photographed a friend’s wedding years ago and I always knew I wanted her to photograph my wedding too. She did a fun couples shoot for us a couple years back as well at the fair and those are some of my favorite photos of us to date! Every time we work with her she is professional, kind, so easy to work with, and captures us perfectly! We loved having her there to document our elopement day and can’t wait to have her capture our family as it hopefully grows over the years. Thanks Teresa, you’re the best!
Jane H., 5 months ago
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Daniels Portraits 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Rochester, MI

I am Aaron Daniels, a published photographer and filmmaker based in Metro Detroit. I love capturing the moments that matter most, from the first look to the last dance, and telling the story of your day through photos and video. I see myself as an extended family member on your wedding day, bringing a calm presence, jumping in to help, and making sure you feel supported every step of the way. For me, it is all about starting families, sharing your joy, and creating timeless memories you will cherish forever.

We received our photo gallery and were in such awe. I knew when booking with Aaron that he had the photography style we were looking for - but getting the photos back exceeded all expectations. It was also such a breeze working with him. It had felt like we were working with a close friend that was able to allow everyone to relax and truly look candid and enjoy the day. I went into this not really having a shot list and Aaron and his team delivered everything I didn’t even know I needed! I could not recommend Daniel’s Portraits enough and we will definitely be booking with him again in the future!
Marisa H., 2 months ago
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Jacquelyn Genevieve Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Rochester, MI

update 1/2026- I am no longer active on responses through Zola and ask you to connect with me through my website only to check on availability. Thank you so much! On the day of your wedding, you will see me laughing, crying during the first look and dances, and enjoying the day with you so I blend in better to capture those true raw moments. I keep us on schedule, whether it's photography related or not, to make sure everything is running smoothly on your day.

Jacquelyn Genevieve Photography was the perfect choice for our wedding photographer. From the moment we first spoke, we were impressed by her personal and attentive communication style. She truly listened to the details that were important to us and was always quick to respond to our questions. On the day of our wedding, Jacquelyn was a fly on the wall, capturing all the moments and details of our special day in a way that felt intimate and personal. Looking at the photos now, it's like reliving the whole day. Jacquelyn was so easy to work with and really helped everyone feel at ease, allowing her to beautifully tell the story of our wedding through her exceptional photography. We are thrilled with the quality of Jacquelyn Genevieve Photography's work and the value she provided for our wedding day. I will use her for any future family portraits or big life moments. She is the best!
Allie W., a year ago
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Santacruz Imagery 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Rochester, MI

Hi there! My name is Janelle, a 26-year-old Metro Detroit based photographer passionate about capturing emotional moments. Whether it’s your wedding day, engagement, or growing family, my top priority is staying true to the essence of each scene—preserving it in time for you to cherish forever. Aquí también se habla español! Photography is a part-time pursuit for me, I also work full-time and stay active in the Detroit alternative music scene as a concert photographer.

I went with Santacruz imagery because I knew Janelle would be able to capture us perfectly! She’s very thoughtful in her approach and we knew we would feel extremely comfortable with her. She made our day so special and made us feel like superstars through a lens!! Not to mention she travelled many many miles from Michigan to Massachusetts for this day, forever grateful! The best memories forever captured by a beautiful soul with a beautiful vision.
Erin K., a year ago
Mariah Kasten Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,698
  • Serves Rochester, MI

Hello there! My name is Mariah Kasten and I am a Michigan Wedding Photographerphotographer. I love watching my couples interact and seeing their love for one another. I have absolutely fallen in love with couples, engagements, and wedding photography. As an extrovert, I find it so fun to meet so many couples and capture these moments in their lives. I would love to work with you and capture some beautiful moments in your life!

If I could give her more than 5 stars I would. Not only did she expertly capture all of the precious moments of our wedding day, but she was also very friendly as well as very professional. I loved how she made a wedding photo site for all of the photos and they were just edited so nice and quick with care. If you’re looking for a photographer for your wedding day, I would choose Mariah Kasten.
Cathryn L., a year ago
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Juniper Woods Photography LLC 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Rochester, MI

Hey! I'm Christina- an elopement + intimate wedding photographer based in Michigan and travel worldwide. If you're looking for the traditional wedding photographer- you won't find that here. An adventurous spirit and a sucker for true love. I yearn to capture those wildly intimate moments for ALL couples. I'm here for the wild souls, the madly in love, those who romanticize the world around them. Capturing honest love in the most beautiful places on the planet is what fuels my fire. If you are seeking cinematic, documentary style art- you're in the right place.

Awarded Best of Zola
We have worked with Christina many times for our pictures and I promise you, we won’t go anywhere else ever again! The first time we did pictures with Christina she made us feel SO comfortable and she was so professional guiding us on what poses to do (because we had no idea), you feel like you’ve known her your entire life right when you first meet her. If you want absolutely stunning pictures, and a fantastic experience Christina of Juniper woods is the way to go, I cannot recommend her enough!
Stephanie and C., 4 years ago
The Larson Lens 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Rochester, MI

My name is Charlie and I have been working weddings in the Detroit area since 2014. I have a variety of experience-- everything from a proposal movie trailer staged at a theater to emergency photography when a wedding experienced a hiccup and photography was needed on short notice. I'm always here to make sure your event runs smoothly and you have beautiful works to remember it by.

The Larson Lens were the perfect wedding videographers for our special day. As a longtime friend, their communication, as always, was professional, generous and prompt. They made our wedding video and took backup photos, providing an amazing service we otherwise would not have even considered. The quality of their work was high-quality, high-value and truly impressive - I am absolutely blown away by the wedding video they made that I watch every year. They even came through for us when our original photographer had difficulties, ensuring we had beautiful memories captured of our wedding. We highly recommend The Larson Lens to any couple looking for talented, reliable and thoughtful wedding vendors.
Molly W., a year ago