Inside a Black-Tie Wedding at the Detroit Athletic Club If you’re dreaming of a black-tie wedding in Detroit, it’s hard to imagine a more iconic venue than the Detroit Athletic Club. Located in the heart of downtown Detroit, the Detroit Athletic Club has long been known for its timeless architecture, elegant event spaces, and classic […]

Why Choose the MSU Gardens for Your Michigan Engagement Session by Caitlin Maloney Photography If you’re dreaming of an engagement session that feels romantic, elevated, and effortlessly timeless, the Michigan State University Gardens in East Lansing might be the perfect setting for you. As a Michigan wedding and engagement photographer specializing in classic, sophisticated, and […]

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 […]

Taylor and Bogdan mixed classic and timeless with some University of Michigan love for their engagement photos. We started their engagement session at the stunning law quad for some elegant engagement photos. Taylor had the prettiest dress! Then we headed over to the Block M for some U of M pics. Bogdan was so excited […]

Sarah and Nick were married at the new Book Tower wedding venue in downtown Detroit. They had the most beautiful spring day, everything ran on time, and they were the most laid back couple, enjoying every moment of the day. Their ceremony took place at the historic St. Anne de Detroit, and we captured some […]

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! […]

When I set out to photograph a wedding, I am not just shooting to shoot. Or shooting to provide a few good profile photos. I am shooting to tell a story- the story of a momentous day in a couple’s lives. Increasingly, when I chat with couples in initial consultations, we talk not only about […]

When Jadyn and Marc booked me for their wedding, they had already had an engagement session…in Italy! However, it was a year earlier and they confessed, all of their things had been stolen during the session when they set them down on the ground to take photos, so a second round of engagement photos sounded […]

When preparing for what to wear to an engagement session, many brides choose to wear white. However, I love it when brides choose to to wear something that really pops against the background of the location they chose. That is exactly what what Sydney did. She chose to wear a wine colored dress, which really […]

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. […]
