The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Utica, MI

The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Utica, MI

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257 Wedding Photographers in Utica, MI

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Original Weddings Photo & Video 

4.9

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Utica, 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
Working with Sound Originals was a dream! They were incredibly communicative leading up to the wedding, eager to send reminders and answer questions as needed. They listened to our concerns and made sure to prioritize the things we valued- like taking photos outside, getting LOTS of group pictures, and enjoying candid snapshots. The day was unexpectedly rainy, but our two photographers were ready, enthusiastic, and full of creative ideas. They were so fun to work with and incredibly flexible when things got slightly off schedule. We got our photos within a month, and we loved how they turned out. Both the candid and staged photographs were amazing. Our experience was incredible, and we would highly recommend them!
Athena A + A., a year ago
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C’est La Vie Photographie 

4.8

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Utica, 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
Tonya was incredible. I got engaged December 2019 and was looking to book a photographer pretty early on. Then the pandemic began and my plans changed, slowly at first, then drastically. Tonya was caring and understanding of my situation even before i was an official customer. She kept my date closed in her books until i was finally able to pay in full. She's a very sweet person and so easy to get along with. She's versatile in her editing style and is great if you are looking for something "light and airy" or something a little more "moody". Booking Tonya was hands down the best decision i made with my wedding (second only to picking the man i married).
Brianna & B., 2 years ago
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Julia Cuddy Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Utica, 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 Utica, 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
Jen was absolutely incredible to work with! From the very beginning, her communication was clear, prompt, and so reassuring. She brought such a friendly, calming presence to our wedding day and truly went above and beyond to make everything run smoothly. She made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera, and the photos she captured are absolutely stunning. We can’t thank her enough for being such an important part of our wedding day! Highly, highly recommend!
Taylor and J., 4 months ago
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Marci Curtis - The Michigan Wedding Photojournalist 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,900
  • Serves Utica, 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
My husband and I have worked with Marci on many occasions and every time it is amazing. She makes you feel confident, comfortable and gorgeous all at the same time. Her work ethic is unlike anyone else we’ve worked with. She has a fast turnaround time which always blows our minds. Marci is the top photographer in Michigan and the best we’ve ever worked with. 10/10 recommend working with this talented, creative, kind individual. You’ll be so happy you picked her!
Taylor and J., 6 years ago
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Gold & Elm Wedding Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,999
  • Serves Utica, 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 Utica, 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
We loved having Wendy as our wedding photographer. She is very professional and easy to communicate with. As someone who doesn't love being in front of the camera, Wendy made me feel very comfortable and at ease. She was very timely and helped keep our timeline on track throughout the day which was greatly appreciated. We are thrilled with the final photos and would highly recommend Wendy Thibodeau Photography to any couple looking for a photographer!
Sophia L., 4 months ago
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Kendall Jewel Photography LLC 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Utica, 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 Utica, 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 Utica, 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 Utica, 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 Utica, 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
I hired Madalyn for my wedding in 2020, and have since recommended her to every bride I've met! No one in my family was necessarily comfortable in front of the camera, but Madalyn has a way of calming people and getting them to relax. We have beautiful posed photos from our wedding, but some of my favorites were the natural, candid shots! Additionally, she is always responsive and timely; she delivered sneak peeks of our pictures just days after our wedding, and the rest of our photos came exactly when she set the expectation for delivery. If you're looking for a vendor who is personable, calming, and kind, she's your gal!
Dani N., 5 years ago
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J&B Patton Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,100
  • Serves Utica, MI

Hello! Jodi and Bryan here. We specialize in the wedding and engagement photography. We believe in transparent, straight forward pricing and delivering a great experience. Please give us a call or check out our website for more details on our pricing and a sample of our work.

Awarded Best of Zola
Had the please of working with "J" for years while in the photo biz myself. She has the eye to capture the best possible images. She was trusted enough to photograph my own daughter's wedding here at Milkhouse Meadows. "B" brings both technical savvy and creativeness that will make your images stand out. Their vision, timing, and ability to set up a shot brings out the best possible images. The proof is in the pictures!
Milkhouse Meadows, 2 years ago
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Kindred Light Photography LLC 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Utica, 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 Utica, 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 Utica, 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 Utica, 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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Jlboone Photography 

5.0

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

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.

I was beyond pleased with our experience having Jessica as our photographer for our wedding! She was very efficient with communication and making sure we had everything in place for the big day! When the day came she was so good at picking poses and different photos to take and worked so well with me having my dogs incorporated into my photos! She also got our photos back to me so fast I couldn’t believe it! The photos were absolutely breathtaking! Would use her again in a heartbeat!
Jessica + C., 6 years ago
Jacquelyn Genevieve Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Utica, 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.

I'm a firm believer that things happen for a reason, and finding Jacquelyn has proven this! Before talking to her, we fell in love with her creative art style and knew I had to reach out! Jacquelyn made us feel so comfortable, and understood exactly what we wanted from day one. Very professional, helpful, open minded and always quick to respond with any questions or concerns. I can honestly say that our wedding day would not have been the same without her, and for that we are forever grateful!
Katie&Matt S., 5 years ago
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Santacruz Imagery 

5.0

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

We hired Mariah for our wedding this December and I cannot express how amazing she was to work with! She is highly professional and her work is stunning! She was very flexible the day and checked in on me and my husband through out the day to make sure she captured all the shots we wanted. She already gave us a large sneak peek and I am so glad we picked her as our photographer for our big day. I cannot thank her enough for everything! I would highly recommend her to any couple out there searching for their photographer.
Hanna M., 2 years ago
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Juniper Woods Photography LLC 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Utica, 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
Christina is absolutely wonderful! She is one of the most creative photographers you’ll ever meet. I just knew she would capture all the special moments to remember, and she did just that. The detail she puts into editing is pure magic - you can tell she spends a lot of her time pouring her passion into her work. My surprise proposal photos that Christina captured of my fiancé and I were just so lovely – I had to ask her if she could be there for my wedding in Maine and she joyfully accepted. I would recommend Christina to anyone who loves the moody and romantic side of photography – you won’t regret it! I will cherish these photographs forever!
Marissa and A., 4 years ago