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Katie and Nate reached out to me to capture their love through engagement photos in Downtown Detroit. They loved the bar vibe, so we scheduled their Detroit engagement photos to be taken at Sugar House in Corktown! Corktown is one of the oldest part of Detroit with great history. It’s also a great place to […]

August 22, 2025

Detroit Engagement Photos with Katie & Nate

Downtown Detroit Engagement Photography by Savvy Shoots Photography

Our team recently photographed a beautiful wedding at Saint John’s Resort in Plymouth, Michigan. Samira and Andrew said “I do” in the newly-built garden pavilion. Their reception was in the spacious grand ballroom, one of the best spots in the resort! If you’re looking for Plymouth, MI wedding venues, Saint John’s Resort is on our […]

July 2, 2025

Saint John’s Resort Wedding with Samira & Andrew

Bride and groom walk down the aisle after wedding ceremony at Saint John's Resort in Plymouth, MI

If you’re looking for a unique wedding venue in Oakland County, check out the Pine Knob Mansion and Carriage House. Pine Knob has two wedding venues: the Carriage House and Mansion. The Pine Knob Mansion was originally built in the 1920’s to be the summer home for Colonel Sidney Dunn Waldon, VP of Packard Motor […]

April 24, 2025

Pine Knob Mansion and Carriage House Wedding Venues

Pine Knob Mansion Michigan Wedding Venue

In the winter of 2025, I had the honor of documenting Hannah & Hector’s Detroit elopement at the Fisher Building! Hannah inquired with me for a quick elopement photo session and wanted somewhere indoor and warm, and my first instinct was to recommend the Fisher! We started the day by taking a few photos at […]

April 15, 2025

Detroit Elopement Photography at Fisher Building

Bride and groom say vows during Detroit Elopement Photography

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

Small wedding venues offer an intimate setting that resonates with couples seeking a personal atmosphere for their special day. These venues are often nestled in charming locations like chapels, historic estates, or picturesque gardens. They cater to the desire for a more focused celebration, where every detail can be carefully crafted. With their limited capacity, […]

June 27, 2024

The Perfect Small Wedding Venues in Metro Detroit

wedding ceremony at Royal Park Hotel in Rochester Michigan

As a Detroit wedding photographer, The Treasury in Pontiac, Michigan is one of my favorite wedding venues in Metro Detroit! It’s an historic building with SO many unique features. This venue allows you to capture unique moments and images for your wedding day. From the details in the ceiling to the vault in the basement, […]

June 19, 2024

The Treasury Wedding Venue in Metro Detroit

Bride sitting on couch and groom standing in vault at the Treasury wedding venue in metro Detroit MI

A sneak peek inside a fall engagement session in Belle Isle Detroit.

June 5, 2024

Detroit Engagement Photos on Belle Isle with Madi and Drew

Engagement photography by Savvy Shoots Photography