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MICHIGAN
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
MICHIGAN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
MICHIGAN
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
MICHIGAN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Before I started photography in a professional capacity, I worked as a palliative care nurse, offering emotional support and providing relief for my patients. In both my career as a nurse and now as a photographer, I have experienced the biggest moments of people’s lives, and it’s an honor to be there for them.
When I’m not behind the camera, I can be found chasing my kids around! Me and my wife are extremely blessed to have them in our lives, and becoming a dad has been a surreal and beautiful experience.
A wedding day isn’t something to control or constantly direct — it’s something to experience. The moments that matter most are often the ones you don’t plan for: the quiet pauses, the energy between you, the way everything naturally unfolds.
I approach the day with that in mind, focusing on what’s real rather than what’s forced. By staying present and paying attention to what’s happening as it happens, I’m able to capture images that feel honest, intentional, and true to you — not just how it looked, but how it felt.
Every image is shaped with purpose — from how light falls across a scene to how you naturally move within it. I pay close attention to composition and environment, using them to elevate what’s already happening rather than forcing something artificial.
But more than anything, it’s about what’s real. The emotion, the energy, the in-between moments that can’t be staged. That balance of intention and authenticity is what gives your photos depth — images that don’t just look good, but actually feel like something.
You care more about how your day feels than how it looks on a checklist. You’re not interested in stiff poses or over-orchestrated moments — you want something honest, natural, and true to you.
You trust the process, stay present with each other, and understand that the best images come from real connection, not forced perfection. If that sounds like you, we’ll work well together — and create something that feels effortless, but deeply intentional.
“Rich is an incredible photographer that I would highly recommend. He is so personable, great attention to detail, and communication is so easy with him! He checks in often and responds right away. He provided prompts when we needed them and captured everything that I requested. He is also incredibly flexible. Outdoor pictures didn’t work out for my wedding as it rained, but he quickly was able to identify great spots within the venue and captured really beautiful photographs of everyone. Everything turned out even better than I expected. I honestly couldn’t be more happy with my wedding photos!”
Amanda + Keith
