MICHIGAN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

MICHIGAN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Creating Truly Unique Wedding Photography

Moments Shaped by light, space & real connection

Wedding photography focused on creating one-of-a-kind images shaped by light, composition, environment, and real moments. Every wedding is approached as it naturally unfolds—because it’s not a photoshoot, it’s a real, unscripted experience. The in-between moments, the movement, and even the unpredictability are all part of what make it meaningful. Subtle direction is used when needed to keep everything natural and intentional. The result is imagery that feels cinematic, honest, and completely true to your day.

my commitment

wedding planning

I’m dedicated to supporting you through every step of your wedding planning journey.

By seamlessly collaborating with your vendors and maintaining prompt communication, we ensure everything comes together beautifully.

As part of your wedding planning team, our goal is to keep you feeling calm, confident, and completely at ease throughout the entire process.

Bride and groom wedding photos at The Pine Tree Barn in Flushing Twp, Michigan

Built Around Real Moments

Guided lightly, never over-directed.

Every wedding moves with its own rhythm—quiet moments, movement, energy, and stillness. The approach is built around anticipating those moments as they unfold—watching how people interact and where emotion is about to happen. Instead of stepping in too early, timing becomes everything. Subtle direction is used when needed, but the focus remains on capturing what’s real. The images feel intentional, natural, and deeply connected.

Not every wedding is the same — your photos shouldn’t look like everyone else’s.

my commitment

wedding planning

I’m dedicated to supporting you through every step of your wedding planning journey.

By seamlessly collaborating with your vendors and maintaining prompt communication, we ensure everything comes together beautifully.

As part of your wedding planning team, our goal is to keep you feeling calm, confident, and completely at ease throughout the entire process.

Behind the Camera: I'm Rich

Michigan Wedding Photographer

Weddings aren’t photoshoots—they’re real, unpredictable, and often a little messy in the best way. That’s exactly what makes them meaningful, and it’s what this approach is built around. Rather than trying to control every moment, the focus stays on observing how the day naturally unfolds—how light shapes emotion, how people connect, and how the environment becomes part of the story. Subtle direction is used when needed, but nothing is forced. What’s captured reflects the day as it actually felt—natural, intentional, and full of real connection.

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What Couples Say...

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"We were looking for fun, romantic, light & bright photos that are also timeless and true to color, and man did Rich deliver. Communication was amazing- he doesn't take long to respond and is easy to get ahold of. He was so easy to work with from handling a little last minute chaos with engagement photo locations to us replanning our entire wedding within three months. He made sure our engagement and wedding photos went without a hitch. Not only was Rich fun to work with, but he was a fantastic resource and we enjoyed the levity and expertise he brought to every step of the process. Our photos are STUNNING. I will recommend Gold & Elm to anybody who will listen!"
Madison + Chris
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"Rich was absolutely phenomenal. He was patient even when it was like herding cats with our crazy family. He gave great suggestions for what photos to get and was very GI with the flow considering we thought it was going to rain all day and then we ended up taking some outside shots anyways. He puts your mind at ease all day and never makes you feel anything but beautiful and special on your big day. We loved having him and will suggest him to everyone we know that needs a photographer for any life event! ”
Kaytlynn + Daniel
The Knot
"Rich was incredible — he helped us plan what photos we wanted and all the logistics surrounding them from Day 1 via multiple meetings, so we felt already confident going into our wedding that we would be happy with the final product. He was super flexible and made it clear that he was there to support us in making sure everything went smoothly… and it did! His suggestions of poses and locations were excellent and really captured the spirit of the day and our love for each other. The pictures of us and our families/attendants came out gorgeous, and we are incredibly grateful for his expertise. He got everything right — from detail shots to group pics. (And the candid photos of the reception are incredibly fun and will be cherished for years to come, as well!)"
Annelie + Tom
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Let’s Create Something Unique

Now booking a limited number of weddings for 2026 & 2027

For couples who value natural, cinematic, and one-of-a-kind imagery. If that feels like you, the next step is simple.