METRO DETROIT PHOTOGRAPHER

true to life imagery for elegant couples who value legacy

MEET ALAINA

The greatest commitment two people can make deserves the same in return. I approach every wedding with care, presence, and purpose — so you can celebrate fully, knowing your story is being preserved with intention. My work is true to life, crafted to serve you for generations, not just today.

I’m Alaina - your native Metro-Detroit photographer. I’ve been serving engaged and wedding couples in the Metro-Detroit area since 2023. Prior to starting my professional career in photography, I attended Bowling Green State University for Film Production and received my Bachelor of Arts in the spring of 2021. My photographic approach combines both the documentary and cinematic styles with an editorial influence beneath it all.

My goal is to capture genuine moments between wedding couples that feels true to your stories. I am all about the unplanned and candid moments that make you, you.

My mission is to capture and deliver a cohesive, artful gallery through a documentary yet editorially-inspired approach at your wedding or session - because you deserve a variety of photos to accurately represent your love and your story. The elevated bride and groom portraits alongside the high quality candid moments of you laughing with your favorite people on your wedding day. Always with your future selves at the front of my mind, reliving your memories as if they were yesterday. That is my promise to you.

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50+

WEDDINGS PHOTOGRAPHED

4-6 WEEK

FULL WEDDING
GALLERY DELIVERY

72 HOUR

PREVIEW
IMAGES

100%

5-STAR
REVIEW RATING

Alaina is just lovely and so is her work. Every part of the process was well organized, professional and thoughtful.

The memories captured are pure and beautiful. She had it all covered and with special touches. Perfection!

- Melinda + Dean W.

We might be a good fit if:

  • You value being fully present on your wedding day — not performing for it

  • You care more about how your day felt than how it looked on a checklist

  • You’re drawn to imagery that feels honest, timeless, and true-to-color — not trend-driven

  • You want your photos to live beyond a screen — framed in your home, carried into your future

  • You trust your photographer to notice what you can’t — the in-between, the quiet, the meaningful

  • You appreciate calm, clear guidance without being rushed or overly directed

  • You’ve chosen your day with intention — your people, your space, your details — and want that reflected truthfully

  • You want a photographer who feels like a steady presence, not another source of pressure

WE MAY NOT BE A RIGHT FIT IF:

  • You’re looking for highly posed, heavily curated, or trend-focused imagery

  • You want your wedding day structured primarily around photos

  • You prefer fast-paced direction over a more natural, observational approach

  • You see photography as something mainly for social media or short-term use

  • You’re drawn to dramatic edits, filters, or styles that may not age with time

  • You’re looking for a vendor to execute a shot list rather than a presence you trust

INSPIRED BY

FILM PHOTOGRAPHY
LIGHT AND SHADOW
CLASSIC ARCHITECTURE
MOVEMENT AND TEXTURE
DINNER WITH LOVED ONES
NATURE
CINEMA AND MUSIC
YOUR LOVE STORIES

brand values & Promises

transparency

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LEGACY

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calm energy

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collaboration

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communication

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transparency | LEGACY | calm energy | collaboration | communication |

TRAVEL dates

Sessions booked during dates for a destination I am traveling to are offered with no additional travel fees. It’s a simple way to plan intentionally without added logistics or cost.

February 27-28

Raleigh, NC

March 1-3

Nashville, TN

July 24-26

Chicago, IL

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Shoutout Michigan

BELOVED

Voyage Michigan

ART of the Heart

ALWAYS WHERE THE MOMENT MATTERS MOST.

GET TO KNOW YOUR metro detroit PHOTOGRAPHER:

I LOVE ANTIQUE STORES AND THRIFTING. SOMETHING ABOUT OLD THINGS, I JUST APPRECIATE. IF YOU RESONATE WITH ME & WANT TO TAKE YOUR ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS IN AN ANTIQUE STORE, I’M YOUR GIRL!

Detroit, MI.

 

Based in Metro Detroit Michigan. Serving wherever you are.