Visual Poetry Weddings
Celebrating each love story through a creative perspective.
All love stories are welcome here.
So much time, passion and energy are put into planning the perfect day; picking out flowers to compliment the gowns, choosing which cake flavor makes you swoon, designing a gorgeous tablescape for your guests, choosing which songs will set the mood. After the celebrating is over your photographs are what keep all those memories and special touches alive. Not only do they beautifully showcase your efforts and style, but they tell a story of your day and how it unfolded, they document the emotion and love that was present.
I'm based out of Michigan, but no celebration is too far. I've photographed weddings in Las Vegas, New York City, New Hampshire, Ohio, Indiana and, of course, all over Michigan's lower and upper peninsula and have every hope of adding more places to this growing list. Whether you're getting married near or far, I'd love the opportunity to join you on this adventure.
I make it a point to keep in touch throughout your planning process and am happy to answer questions along the way. I gather a few specifics from you to create a wedding day timeline early in our planning that we can work together to customize so it fits your day perfectly while ensuring we aren't rushed so your entire day is thoroughly enjoyed.
I get asked often about my style of work. I'd love to share some full wedding galleries with you so you can see a finished product, start-to-finish, to see the style I shoot in, the way I edit and the consistency in quality throughout the full day (scroll down for those galleries). My style of shooting is less of an esthetic style and more of an emotional style. I don't consider my work 'trendy' - my goal is to deliver images to couples that want them to be classic for decades to come. I'm inspired by real moments + emotion. My goal is not to just take pretty pictures, but to make people FEEL something when they look through them.
I'm honored by the opportunity to not only document your most important memories, but to celebrate alongside you and get to witness the joy first hand. Below you will find multiple package options and add-on options. I am accepting wedding bookings up to 18 months in advance and hourly coverage up to 6 months in advance.
 
Wedding Collections
 
 
#01
Collection #01
*Our most popular option! This package includes a savings of $350.
One Photographer
8 Consecutive Hours of Coverage
Timeline Consultation
30 Minute Engagement Session*
Unlimited Edited Photographs
Elegant Online Proofing Gallery
 
$3,300
 
 
#02
Collection #02
One Photographer
6 Consecutive Hours of Coverage
Timeline Consultation
Unlimited Edited Photographs
Elegant Online Proofing Gallery
 
$2,700
 
 
#03
Elopements
This option is available for elopements or intimate weddings of 50 guests or less, only.
One Photographer
4 Consecutive Hours of Coverage
Timeline Consultation
Unlimited Edited Photographs
Elegant Online Proofing Gallery
 
$2,000
 
*Collection #01 - If an engagement session isn't needed or distance becomes a factor, I will happily add that additional 30 minutes to your wedding day coverage.
Hourly coverage is available for a rate of $500/hr with a 2 hour minimum.
I'm accepting hourly bookings 6 months prior to your wedding date.
Details
In order to secure your date I require both an e-signed contract as well as a retainer payment ($750 for Collection 1 and 2, $500 for Elopement Collection). The final balance doesn't come due until 30 days before your wedding date.
Card or bank transfer payments can be made through our invoicing system with a 4% card processing fee, or cash and checks are welcome.
All proofing galleries are temporary and will be removed after 90 days. All image downloads and/or print orders must be complete during that time frame.
We never limit your access to your photos - we offer an unlimited amount of edited photographs for you to download. You get every single one of them!
Print permissions are included. Visual Poetry LLC retains copyright. Images must remain as-is.
Wedding locations are complimentary within a 100 mile / 2 hour radius, whichever is greater. Locations that exceed that distance are welcome but may incur travel expenses.
For engagement or boudoir sessions, a complimentary 15 mile radius applies.
Locations that exceed that distance are welcome but may incur a travel fee.
 
Add-Ons | A La Carte Items
 
TIME
Coverage is always consecutive. This rate includes add-on time for primary photographer (Jen!). This rate is only for add-on time to the above packages, not for hourly coverage.
 
Starting From
 
$ 350/hr
Second Photographer
6 Hours of consecutive coverage for second photographer. Additional time can be added-on @ $150/hr
 
Starting From
 
$750
 
Add-On Session
Add an engagement or boudoir session to your package.
 
Starting From
 
$350
Albums | Wall Art | Prints
I offer professional prints, custom albums and wall art. A list of these items can be found within your PRINT STORE when your gallery is ready to view. If you'd like information in advance on these items, please inquire.
Travel
Travel expenses will be incurred for all events outside a 100 mile / 2 hour radius (which ever is greater) of New Lothrop, MI . The travel fee will be dependent on the distance from the Photographer’s location. Locations outside of that radius will require additional travel expenses; See below.
- For locations 2-3 hours from New Lothrop, Michigan, Photographer requires a travel fee of $350 to apply towards travel expenses.
- For locations 3-5 hours from New Lothrop, Michigan, Photographer requires a travel fee of $550 to apply towards travel expenses.
- For locations 5-6 hours from New Lothrop, Michigan, Photographer requires a travel fee of $750 to apply towards travel expenses.
- For destination weddings, the client agrees to pay for roundtrip coach airline tickets for each photographer booked, one room for two nights at the host or nearby hotel, a rental car and modest travel expense. This amount will be dependent on actual travel expenses at the time of booking.
Full Wedding Galleries
 
Northern Michigan - Esch Beach
 
Castle Farms - Charlevoix, MI
 
Pine Tree Barn - Flushing, MI
 
Backyard Wedding - Fenton, MI
 
Private Property - Gaylord, MI
 
Ostego Resort - Gaylord, MI
 
Eagle Eye Golf Club- Bath, MI
 
Train Depot - Chelsea, MI (LGBTQ)
 
Wedding Inquiries
 
Have questions? Let me help.