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Downtown Detroit Engagement Photos: My Favorite Free Locations Detroit has no shortage of beautiful places for engagement photos—but many of the most popular locations also come with photography permits and pretty significant fees. The good news is that some of my favorite Detroit engagement photo locations are completely free. In fact, one of my favorite […]

MSU Engagement Session Guide | The Best Engagement Photo Location in East Lansing If you’re looking for a beautiful engagement photo location in Mid-Michigan, Michigan State University’s south campus is one of my favorite recommendations. You don’t have to be a Michigan State graduate to have your engagement photos here. In fact, I recommend MSU […]

If you’re looking for classic Ann Arbor engagement photo locations, the combination of the Clements Library and the Peony Garden provide just that. Together, they offer two completely different looks within a short driving distance—elegant architecture followed by lush spring blooms. For this session, we originally planned to photograph at the Law Quad, but ongoing […]

If you’re dreaming of engagement photos that feel timeless with a modern, editorial edge, the War Memorial in Grosse Pointe is one of the most beautiful locations in Metro Detroit. For this spring engagement session, we photographed both inside the historic mansion and throughout the waterfront grounds on a gorgeous May afternoon. The combination of […]

Why the Ford House in Grosse Pointe Is One of Michigan’s Top Engagement Session Locations If you’re dreaming of a timeless, classic, and artfully elevated setting for your engagement session, the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe is truly one of Michigan’s most breathtaking locations. As a Michigan wedding photographer, I’ve had the […]

Timeless Engagement Sessions at Cranbrook House & Gardens by Caitlin Maloney | Detroit Wedding & Engagement Photographer There’s something undeniably romantic about Cranbrook House & Gardens in Bloomfield Hills. The historic stone architecture, sculpted hedges, and sunlit reflecting pools feel like a scene from Europe — right here in Michigan. If you’re dreaming of a […]

If you asked me what my favorite season was to photograph in, it would be hard for me to answer! They are all wonderful for different reasons. However, there is something special about spring…the excitement and energy of everyone emerging from the winter slumber…the excitement for the green, the warmth and of course, the flowers! […]

Let’s face it- engagement photos feel awkward! That’s one of the benefits to doing them- you won’t feel as awkward on your wedding day, right? To combat some of that awkwardness and to make things feel as comfortable as possible, these two chose to have their engagement session at their beautiful home in Grosse Pointe. […]

The Law Quad on the campus of U of M is one of the few locations that looks amazing in photos in any season and any form of weather. It can be used in rain, in spring, in summer, and in fall. It’s a classic and elegant background, so photos taken here look even better […]

When the leaves are no longer on the trees, my favorite locations for engagement sessions are downtown/city spots! Especially around the holidays with the hanging twinkling lights, the vibe is cozy, the architecture provides interest, and long coats add texture. As long as it’s not freezing (so that noses aren’t running and extremities aren’t turning […]