Business Details
16 Years
experience
Trusted Wedding Photographers in Traverse City & Connecticut
Founded in 2010, Oden and Janelle is a husband-and-wife photography and videography team dedicated to capturing life's most meaningful moments. With over 14 years of experience, we specialize in candid and timeless imagery that authentically reflects the emotions and connections of our clients. Our approach prioritizes natural storytelling, ensuring every photograph preserves the genuine joy, intimacy, and spontaneity of weddings, portraits, and special events. Based in Traverse City, Michigan, and serving clients in Connecticut and beyond, we have built a reputation for excellence through our commitment to personalized service and artistic excellence.Our team of skilled photographers and videographers shares our passion for creating visual narratives that resonate deeply with couples and families. We approach every project with professionalism, creativity, and a focus on making clients feel comfortable and celebrated throughout the process. Our work has been featured in prominent wedding publications, and we continue to innovate while staying true to our core philosophy of capturing moments that matter most.
Services
Wedding Photography
Videography
Engagement Sessions
Portrait Sessions
Elopement Coverage
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We have 14 years of experience capturing candid wedding moments
- Our husband-and-wife team offers unique collaborative perspective
- We prioritize natural storytelling over posed photography
- We guarantee prompt, personalized communication throughout planning
- Our work has been featured in leading wedding publications
What people say
Best photographers
Amazing beyond belief
Perfect photographers
Genuine connection
Unforgettable memories
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography captures authentic moments through a documentary-style approach. We focus on emotional storytelling, preserving candid interactions and spontaneous joy throughout your celebration. With experienced coordination and artistic composition, we ensure every important moment from preparations to reception is documented naturally while maintaining a non-intrusive presence.
Videography
Our videography services create dynamic visual narratives of your wedding day. Using professional-grade equipment and cinematic techniques, we capture key moments in high-quality video with ambient sound. Our editing style emphasizes emotional pacing and musical storytelling while maintaining authenticity through minimal staged elements.
Engagement Sessions
Engagement sessions help couples build comfort with being photographed while creating beautiful imagery for wedding planning. These relaxed sessions focus on natural interactions, providing practice for wedding day photography while capturing your unique relationship dynamics in scenic locations.
Portrait Sessions
Portrait sessions emphasize genuine connections and authentic expressions for individuals, couples, and families. We create timeless images that reflect personal stories through natural lighting and lifestyle-based compositions. Sessions prioritize relaxed environments to capture subjects' true personalities and relationships.
Elopement Coverage
Elopement packages provide focused documentation for smaller celebrations. We capture essential moments with a streamlined approach while maintaining our signature storytelling style. Services include timeline coordination and tailored coverage options for couples seeking minimal yet meaningful documentation.
People
Oden
Photographer
Co-founder with 14 years of wedding photography experience, known for his outgoing personality and ability to capture spontaneous moments naturally.
Janelle
Photographer
Co-founder and organizational expert with 14 years of experience, specializing in creating comfortable environments for authentic photographic moments.
Erika
Associate Photographer
Michigan-based associate photographer since 2019, skilled in capturing candid moments and preserving emotional storytelling elements during weddings.
Eric
Associate Photographer
Experienced associate photographer working with couples since 2019, known for his ability to document genuine interactions discreetly during events.
Melissa
Photographer
15-year wedding photography veteran with over 300 weddings documented, specializing in golden hour lighting and natural composition techniques.
Questions
What photography styles do you specialize in?
We focus on candid, documentary-style photography that captures authentic moments and emotions naturally.
Do you travel for weddings outside Michigan?
Yes, we regularly photograph weddings in Connecticut and will travel to other locations upon request.
How long does it take to receive photos?
Wedding galleries are typically delivered within 6-8 weeks, with sneak peeks available sooner.
Can we customize our wedding package?
Yes, we create tailored packages to match each couple's specific needs and timeline.
Do you offer engagement sessions?
Yes, engagement sessions are included in most packages to help couples feel comfortable on camera.
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