You don’t need a perfect plan — you just need space to be present. That’s where I come in. When everyone has an opinion about your day, I’ll help you create space for the moments that matter — the ones that make the best photos.
Just You, Your People, and the Right Photographer.
Your Wedding Doesn’t Need an Audience
I’ve got a soft spot for couples who break the “rules” — because honestly, tradition doesn’t mean much if it doesn’t feel good. Call me a rebel. Idc.
Over the years, I’ve photographed everything from backyard weddings where dinner was served on paper plates and the dance floor was the lawn, to cliffside vows on Lake Superior with the wind tangling hair and dresses. And here’s what I’ve learned: the best photos aren’t about stiff, cringey poses or perfectly curated details. They’re about the messy, emotional, blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moments that turn into the scrapbook pages you’ll actually keep.
plant collector with zero shelf space left, and passionate about guiding couples toward the kind of day that feels and photographs like them — like bonfires, barefoot dancing, and backyard tacos than ballroom timelines. (Sorry, Gramma.)
documentary wedding photographer in Michigan
I 'm Gabbie...
It’s a little chaotic, a little cozy — and honestly, the perfect energy for making your wedding day feel fun instead of stressful.
⟡ Editing with Bob’s Burgers reruns at midnight and laughing at the same punchline for the tenth time while I argue with myself about whether Twilight was peak cinema or a fever dream.
⟡ Getting dragged (literally) through the neighborhood by my two Newfies, who refuse to accept that they aren’t the size of chihuahuas.
⟡ Balancing yet another antique-store plant on a shelf that gave up months ago.
When I’m not behind the camera, I’m probably…
Along the way, my work has been featured in places like:
⟡ You’re down for adventure (and a little chaos) — whether that’s hiking up a sand dune in wedding gear, letting your dog crash family photos, or realizing halfway through the night that the best dance floor is actually the kitchen.
⟡ You want wedding photos that look like inside jokes, tear-streaked mascara, and the exact way your partner squeezes your hand — not like a styled shoot for Pinterest.
⟡ You care more about sneaking away from the reception to watch the sunset than making sure every centerpiece is perfectly straight.
You’ll probably love working with me if…
Whether it’s vows under the pines in the UP, a backyard dinner party with paper plates and string lights, or dancing barefoot by the lake, I’d love to capture the moments that will still make you tear up 20 years from now.
