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If you’re on the hunt for Metro Detroit wedding venues, you’re in the right place! As a 2023 bride and Detroit area wedding photographer, I know how overwhelming wedding planning can be. My mission is to make wedding planning easier for you so you can focus more on the fun stuff, like cake tastings and […]

August 6, 2024

The Ultimate Guide to Metro Detroit Wedding Venues

bride and groom at Hidden Grove Estate by Detroit wedding photographer Savvy Shoots Photography

When it comes to planning the perfect wedding, your venue sets the tone for the entire celebration. For those captivated by the elegance and charm of estate wedding venues, Michigan is home to several estate wedding venues perfect for an elegant, classic wedding. Estate-style venues provide a unique backdrop for your wedding. They are often […]

July 17, 2024

Estate Wedding Venues in Michigan

Bride posing on couch at Hidden Grove Estate wedding venue by Savvy Shoots Photography

Decisions, decisions. It’s that time to start answering some of the big and small ticket item questions for your Metro Detroit wedding. At this point, you’re probably starting to think about how many people you’ll have celebrating with you, your rough price range, and a location for the ceremony and reception to take place. Whether […]

May 31, 2024

10 All Inclusive Wedding Venues in Oakland County

Bride in white dress sitting on the couch in The Treasury captured by Savvy Shoots Photography

The westside of Michigan is home to so many beautiful wedding venues. If you’re looking for Grand Rapids wedding venues, I highly recommend Venue3Two. During the summer of 2024, I had the honor of photographing Makayla and Will’s wedding day at this venue, and they day was so fun I didn’t want to leave! Even […]

February 25, 2025

Grand Rapids Wedding Photography at Venue3Two

There is no greater joy in this world than welcoming a new baby! You’ve spent months preparing for your little one’s arrival, and now it’s time to document this special season. At Savvy Shoots Photography, I specialize in creating images of your newborn in a comfortable, safe environment. To help you get the most out […]

February 21, 2025

How to Prepare for Your Newborn Photoshoot

Meet Jaheda and Sammy! These two contacted me for a maternity and newborn bundle. This is a package deal that includes a maternity and newborn session to document these beautiful moments for families! Jaheda and Sammy opted for a studio maternity photoshoot since their last trimester was during the winter months in Metro Detroit. A […]

February 16, 2025

Royal Oak Studio Maternity Photography with Jaheda and Sammy

Husband and wife hands on stomach during royal oak maternity photoshoot

When you’re figuring out how to choose a wedding venue, there are many factors to consider. You’ll want to make sure the venue is available during the season in which you get married and is within your budget. The ambiance and feel of the venue will either draw you in or make you second guess […]

January 23, 2025

Five Overlooked Details when Choosing a Wedding Venue

Hidden Grove Estate Wedding Venue

Wedding planning as a whole is quite an adventure. When it comes to planning your venue, you want it to be perfect like everything else. You may have heard about all-inclusive venues, where the wedding packages are prepared and brought straight to you, and all you have to do is choose which one you want. […]

January 22, 2025

DIY Wedding Venues in Metro Detroit 

Downtown Detroit is one of my favorite locations to take elegant engagement photos. Historic buildings with grand architecture create some of the most beautiful backdrops! When looking for places to take engagement photos in Downtown Detroit, Book Tower is always one of my recommendations! The Book Tower was built in the 1920’s, and it was […]

January 17, 2025

Book Tower Detroit Engagement Photos

Danielle and Andrew’s downtown Detroit wedding was absolutely gorgeous! They hosted their ceremony at Fort Street Presbyterian Church in the heart of the city. After their ceremony, we spent time taking downtown Detroit wedding photos at the Detroit Institute of arts and the Fort Street Church. Detroit Church Wedding Fort Street Presbyterian Church is a historic […]

January 16, 2025

Downtown Detroit Wedding Photos with Danielle and Andrew

Bride and groom kissing in Detroit church wedding

Downtown Detroit offers a variety of locations perfect for your engagement photos. From the elegant architecture of the Fisher Building to the greenery of Belle Isle, there’s something for everyone! When Kiersten contacted me for engagement photos, we decided that mixing the Fisher Building and the Detroit Institute of Arts would be the perfect settings […]

January 13, 2025

Detroit Engagement Photos with Kiersten and Stefan

Newborn photography is one of my favorite parts of my job! I absolutely love watching you hold your new baby and documenting the love and excitement from this very special time. I have offered in-home newborn photography sessions for a few years now, but I have started doing more and more studio newborn photography sessions, […]

January 5, 2025

Studio Newborn Photography in Royal Oak

Being pregnant may not always be the most glorious experience, but it’s definitely one you won’t want to forget. Before you know it, your little one will be with you and your bump will be gone. I started offering maternity photography in addition to newborn photography to help you document every stage of this journey! […]

December 24, 2024

Fall Maternity Photography

woman holding belly during maternity photography in Oakland County MI