Matthaei Botanical Garden wedding photographer Natalie Mae

Matthaei Botanical Gardens Wedding | Amanda & Mark

For being one of the more popular locations I photograph at in Ann Arbor, surprisingly I had not photographed a Matthaei Botanical Gardens wedding before Amanda and Mark’s big day. Engagements, couples sessions, micro weddings, sure, but a full wedding, not yet. So I was pumped when Amanda told me that’s where the ceremony was….

Balance: 2022 focus word

2022 Focus Word | Balance

Phew! What a year 2021 has been! Devoted was my focus word and let me tell you, that’s exactly what I was. I might even say maybe a little too devoted. This year was spent making up for all the time we missed in 2020. I had so many weddings this year which is amazing!…

Ann Arbor micro wedding couple kisses outside of hotel

Micro Wedding in Ann Arbor | Ashley & Roger

Ashley and Roger had slightly different agenda when they first contacted me, but like most things during COVID, plans were derailed. Originally, we were going to meet at the courthouse for their ceremony, then do some photos downtown Ann Arbor, and meet up with their guests for an intimate dinner. Instead, a few days before,…