Wedding and elopement photographer drawn to honest connection, nostalgic storytelling, and the quiet in-between moments. My approach is rooted in creating a calm, comfortable experience so you can be fully present while I document your day in a way that feels natural, emotional, and true to you.
From intimate Upper Peninsula elopements to lakeshore weddings and adventurous destination celebrations, I focus on timeless imagery that feels deeply personal rather than overly posed — photographs that preserve not only how your day looked, but how it felt.
Wedding and portrait photographer based in Northern Michigan
Serving clients in Northern Michigan and destinations worldwide
Hi, I'm Kayla
wedding and elopement photographer who has been storytelling since 2012
I specialize in both intimate gatherings and big celebrations, preserving genuine and honest moments as they happen. My work has taken me from the hills of Tuscany to multiple states across the U.S. My mission is to provide you with a joyful, relaxed experience and deliver imagery that moves you again and again.
I don’t remember a time when I wasn’t trying to hold onto moments. As a kid, I was constantly reaching for the camera, wanting to document all the moments I shared with my friends and everything I saw around me. That desire never left. As I grew older, I realized this isn’t just something that I love - it’s something that I am meant to do.
Because these moments deserve to be remembered exactly how they felt, not staged or rushed, but real and fully lived in. And being trusted to document that for someone else is something I’ll never take lightly.
I’ve always been a nostalgic soul
"She captured so many beautiful, authentic moments throughout the day — the kind of memories you want to relive over and over again."
Claire and James
"Kayla was our wedding photographer, and we are so incredibly grateful for her. She is incredibly caring, sweet and passionate about what she does. She captured so many beautiful, authentic moments throughout the day — the kind of memories you want to relive over and over again. Her eye for detail is outstanding, and her editing style is absolutely stunning. Every photo feels true to the moment. We truly couldn't recommend her enough. If you're looking for someone to capture your special moments with care, creativity, and heart — Kayla is the one. She seriously is the best."
"She made us feel comfortable and was great at organizing our family and wedding party."
Anna and Matt
"Kayla was absolutely amazing to work with! She was professional, genuine, responsive and took the BEST pictures. We were so lucky to have her for our engagement pictures and on our wedding day. She made us feel comfortable and was great at organizing our family and wedding party. Our pictures turned out absolutely amazing and we’re so thankful for getting to know Kayla on a professional and personal level. Couldn’t have asked for a better photographer!"
"The minute we had our first zoom “interview” I knew she would be our photographer."
Lissa and Jamison
"Kayla is truly one of the kindest, most talented, and professional photographers in the area. The minute we had our first zoom “interview” I knew she would be our photographer. She knows lighting and photos like the back of her hand. She also makes sure what she shoots is exactly what you’re wanting. We could not recommend her more!"
