Investment Guide for Michigan Weddings
TRUE TO LIFE IMAGERY FOR ELEGANT COUPLES WHO VALUE LEGACYYou care deeply about your wedding day — not just how it looks, but how it feels. You want photographs that reflect the intention behind every decision, while still allowing you to stay fully present with the people you love. With a clear plan, gentle guidance, and space for real moments to unfold, your day is documented as it truly happens — nothing forced, nothing rushed. Just honest storytelling, elevated with care and artistry. Your story, preserved with intention for generations to come.
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Meet Alaina
DETROIT WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER. AUDIOBOOK ENTHUSIAST. COFFEE EVERY MORNING.
Most photographers can deliver beautiful images. What matters just as much to me is the experience you have along the way — and the longevity of the photographs you’ll carry with you for a lifetime. True-to-life editing ensures your images remain timeless, grounded, and honest.
Beyond that, I believe deeply in creating space for you to feel comfortable, understood, and taken care of from the very beginning. We’ll set aside expectations of what a wedding “should” look like and focus instead on what feels most true to you. Through thoughtful planning and connection, your day becomes a reflection of who you are — not a performance.
Postcards with love
“Alaina is absolutely amazing to work with. From beginning to end, she provided the best customer experience and delivered quality photos. Alaina is clearly passionate about capturing life’s precious moments, and this is evident in her process and communication. I would highly recommend Alaina Miller Photography for any of your photography needs! Alaina photographed our wedding and delivered all photos on-time/earlier than expected”.
Audrey + Jaret
Your Dream Experience Begins Here
These packages and inclusions are based on my experience photographing nearly 50 weddings. All travel is included in the package price for Michigan-based weddings. If you're unsure which package is best for you, not to worry, we'll build it together.
Premier Collection
Your full wedding day, documented completely from details + getting ready to late night dance floor.
INCLUDESUP TO 10 HOURS OF COVERAGE
Your entire wedding day documented as one seamless, un-rushed story (without watching the clock).
500+ HAND-EDITED PHOTOS
A full, emotionally rich gallery that captures not just the moments you expect, but the ones you didn’t know you’d treasure most.
WELCOME + PLANNING GUIDE
Immediate confidence and clarity, so you feel supported, prepared, and completely at ease from the very beginning.
ONE (1) ROLL OF FILM PHOTOGRAPHY
An irreplaceable, heirloom-quality layer of imagery that feels timeless, nostalgic, and artistically distinct.
72 HOUR PREVIEW GALLERY
Instant emotional payoff, allowing you to relive and share the magic while the excitement is still fresh.
4-6 WEEK FULL GALLERY DELIVERY
A carefully curated, cohesive final gallery that reflects the day with intention — not haste.
TIMELINE ASSISTANCE, QUESTIONNAIRES, CALLS
Expert guidance that ensures your day flows beautifully, your priorities are protected, and nothing meaningful feels rushed or overlooked.
PROFESSIONAL PRINT LAB ACCESS
Museum-quality prints + albums that honor your images with the craftsmanship they deserve, turning pixels into tangible heirlooms.
ALL MICHIGAN TRAVEL INCLUDED
No extra or hidden fees. You shouldn’t have to think about your photographer’s logistics on your wedding day. That’s already taken care of.
$5,250
Classic Collection
Your wedding day covered from getting ready to partial reception, capturing all major moments.
INCLUDES
UP TO 8 HOURS OF COVERAGE
Focused, intentional documentation of the most meaningful portions of your day. Capturing the story where it matters most, without excess or overwhelm.
400+ HAND-EDITED PHOTOS
A thoughtfully curated gallery that preserves the emotion, beauty, and key moments of your day in a refined, cohesive collection.
WELCOME + PLANNING GUIDE
Immediate confidence and clarity, so you feel supported, prepared, and completely at ease from the very beginning.
ONE (1) ROLL OF FILM PHOTOGRAPHY
An irreplaceable, heirloom-quality layer of imagery that feels timeless, nostalgic, and artistically distinct.
72 HOUR PREVIEW GALLERY
Instant emotional payoff, allowing you to relive and share the magic while the excitement is still fresh.
4-6 WEEK FULL GALLERY DELIVERY
A carefully curated, cohesive final gallery that reflects the day with intention — not haste.
TIMELINE ASSISTANCE, QUESTIONNAIRES, CALLS
Expert guidance that ensures your day flows beautifully, your priorities are protected, and nothing meaningful feels rushed or overlooked.
PROFESSIONAL PRINT LAB ACCESS
Museum-quality prints + albums that honor your images with the craftsmanship they deserve, turning pixels into tangible heirlooms.
ALL MICHIGAN TRAVEL INCLUDED
No extra or hidden fees. You shouldn’t have to think about your photographer’s logistics on your wedding day. That’s already taken care of.
MOST POPULAR
$4,750
Base Collection
Half wedding day coverage, documenting the essential moments of your day - from ceremony to start of dance floor.
INCLUDESUP TO 6 HOURS OF COVERAGE
Intentional coverage centered on your core moments. Your biggest moments to be captured with care, efficiency, and artistic focus.
300+ HAND-EDITED PHOTOS
A focused gallery that preserves the most meaningful memories of your celebration, from “I do” to your first moments on the dance floor.
WELCOME + PLANNING GUIDE
Immediate confidence and clarity, so you feel supported, prepared, and completely at ease from the very beginning.
72 HOUR PREVIEW GALLERY
Instant emotional payoff, allowing you to relive and share the magic while the excitement is still fresh.
4-6 WEEK FULL GALLERY DELIVERY
A carefully curated, cohesive final gallery that reflects the day with intention — not haste.
TIMELINE ASSISTANCE, QUESTIONNAIRES, CALLS
Expert guidance that ensures your day flows beautifully, your priorities are protected, and nothing meaningful feels rushed or overlooked.
PROFESSIONAL PRINT LAB ACCESS
Museum-quality prints + albums that honor your images with the craftsmanship they deserve, turning pixels into tangible heirlooms.
ALL MICHIGAN TRAVEL INCLUDED
No extra or hidden fees. You shouldn’t have to think about your photographer’s logistics on your wedding day. That’s already taken care of.
$4,150
How to work together
WEDDING CONSULTATION
Use this link to schedule a call with your partner, yourself and me. We’ll get to know each other, go over questions and see if our personalities + values align for your day.
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RESERVE YOUR DATE
When you’re ready to book, submit your Proposal + contract received post-call. A flat-rate $1,500 retainer fee will be due upon signing to secure your date.
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YOU’RE BOOKED!
You will receive emails from me over the months leading up to your wedding, and we will have a Final Timeline Walkthrough call 1-2 weeks out. This can be in-person on online.
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WEDDING DAY
It’s officially wedding day! I will send you an email prior to my arrival re-confirming details. Today, I will wholly dedicate myself to serving you.
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GALLERY DELIVERY
Wedding galleries are delivered within 4-6 weeks and previews are sent within a 72 hours. I will send an editing update about halfway through so you never have to wonder about the status of your photos.
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ALBUMS + THANK YOU
If your package includes an album, we will design this together. Post-gallery delivery, you will be mailed film negatives to the address provided on your contract to wrap up our relationship.
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AVAILABLE ADD-ONS
Most popular add-ons to build the wedding coverage of your dreams.
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To use at your welcome party, rehearsal dinner, pool party, day-after send off, or other fun event you’re planning to celebrate your love.
FROM $850
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Whether you’ve got a slow morning brunch or an epic send off planned at the end of the night, I will dedicate as many hours of my day to you as you’d like.
+$400/HR
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Getting ready in separate locations but want coverage of both of you? Want additional angles of your key moments? Large guest count? Add-on a second photographer to receive bonus angles and perspectives of your day.
FROM $600
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Keep your wedding memories tangible and at arms-length by turning your gallery into an heirloom album, perfect for a statement coffee table piece.
You have the opportunity to select your favorite images to be professionally designed in a luxury coffee table album. One round of revisions included.
FROM $300
Engagement Session add-on
As an Official AMP Wedding Couple, you receive an exclusive offer of $200 off your engagement session add-on at the time of booking your wedding package. These sessions are a great opportunity for us to meet and become comfortable in front of the camera in a casual manner, in a place that means a lot to the two of you.
All successful images (50+ guaranteed)
60-90 Minute Session
Location Recommendations
72 Hour Sneak Peeks
3 Week Delivery via Online Gallery
Access to professional print store
+ $250 Total
$450 total
Additional film photography
Film slows the pace of the day in the best way, allowing moments to unfold naturally and be preserved with intention. Each roll captures subtle emotion, texture, and atmosphere that can’t be replicated or rushed, creating images that feel honest, lived-in, and enduring. Your wedding — preserved in a way that feels archival, elevated, and worthy of the legacy you’re creating.
All successful film scans
Delivered with your digital gallery in 4-6 weeks
Negatives mailed back to you for keepsakes
Supports independent film labs
+ $159/roll (inc. tax)
Frequently Asked Questions
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My home base is Detroit, Michigan. I serve wedding couples all around Michigan and worldwide.
If my work resonates with you, I’d love to have a conversation. Wherever your celebration takes you, I cannot wait to chat through the finer details with you.
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All travel is included in your package for Lower Peninsula Michigan-based weddings. Whether your wedding is in Erie, MI or Mackinaw City - I’ll be there for you with no additional or hidden fees.
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Absolutely! Seeing how a photographer documents an entire wedding day ensures you feel confident and excited about how every moment will be captured and edited. Browse the Galleries here to explore full wedding stories, or read about them in more depth on the Blog.
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Every wedding day and coverage is different, so it’s hard to put an exact number to your photo gallery, but I typically deliver 50-75 photos per hour of coverage. Your final gallery will include all successful images of your day that tell the full story as it was.
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I deliver all galleries online sent to you via email with instructions on how to download for safe keeping. You can share this gallery link with family and friends, and even order prints directly within your gallery.
You also have the option to add-on a custom engraved USB box to commemorate your wedding day. The USB will be mailed to you with your entire gallery pre-loaded on it for gallery access always at hand’s reach.
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Yes, while the copyright remains with Alaina Miller Photography, all galleries receive freedom to print, share, and preserve your images, now and for generations to come.
If you’re interested in submitting your wedding to publications, please let me know and we will work on that process together.
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Yes! All wedding couples are automatically placed on a 4-Installment payment plan — a flat-rate $1,500 non-refundable retainer due upon contract to book, ⅓ remaining balance due 4-months out, ⅓ due 2-months out. The final ⅓ of balance is due 2-weeks out so you can be fully present and not have to worry about any payments day-of.
Custom plans are available upon request. Just let me know what works best for you on our initial call.
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I will come prepared ready to provide coverage for your wedding day rain or shine! Overcast days give such soft light making for stunning wedding photos! What happens if it rains? We have two options - we can relocated any planned outdoor photos to a covered or indoor area OR we can embrace the rain and create some magical photos! I want you to LOVE everything about your photos and experience, so I will always be as flexible as possible so that everything can go beautifully!
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I have a short-list of go-to preferred second photographers who I like to have on my team. I will always choose a skilled and tested second photographer to assist me at your wedding. Your memories are too important to me to not have a trusted second at my side.
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You will receive the digital scans of your film images at the same time as your full digital gallery so you can view your full day all at once.
Your film negatives will be mailed to the address provided on your contract post-gallery delivery.
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Life naturally comes with unexpected moments, so I understand. The retainer is non-refundable but is transferable to a new date.
I do offer a reschedule for a fee stated within the contract. If you're concerned about this, let's have a conversation because I would love to hear and address those concerns!
What to expect on your wedding day
On the day itself, you can expect a calm, steady presence — someone who provides thoughtful guidance when direction is welcome, such as during portraits and family groupings, someone who steps back when moments deserve to unfold naturally, and someone who isn’t afraid to capture that dance floor magic.
This balance of documentary storytelling and editorial refinement allows your day to be captured honestly, beautifully, and without pressure.
YOUR NEXT STEP
If my approach feels aligned with the way you want your wedding day to be experienced and remembered, the next step in reserving your wedding date is to book a Wedding Consultation Call.
This call is a relaxed, no-pressure conversation where we’ll talk through your vision, priorities, and what matters most to you. It’s a chance to ensure we’re the right fit — creatively and personally — before moving forward.
If it feels like a “yes!”, I’d love to meet you.
Please use the calendar or the button below to book your call.
