For as long as I can remember, I have loved photography! Every vacation with my parents, every event, I always had a camera in my hand! My dream almost disappeared with the fear of failure just a couple years in, but then I was asked to photograph my first wedding in 2010 and I was hooked!
There's nothing like being the fly on the wall at a wedding and witnessing all that love, firsthand. My passion for the craft has been alive in me since I was a child, and capturing life as it goes by brings me immeasurable joy! What I love most about photography is the ability to capture someone's personality and the responsibility of freezing a single moment in time.
Welcome
Rachel & Joe
"From the moment we met I felt like we were fast friends. She made my day so much more special! She is such an amazing person and hard worker!"
cherish & barry
"She was very professional and did a great to provide a variety of AWSOME photos! We will cherish these photos forever!"
Megan & Mike
"We didn’t get to meet until 2 months before the wedding but through all my planning, she kept in contact.. Even when I needed a shoulder to lean on during my bridezilla/corona bride moments."
Alexis & AJ
"Michelle made us feel so comfortable and natural in front of the camera. It feels like we have known her so much longer than about a couple of hours together in person!"
Shalyn & Stephen
"Michelle is always on time, always prepared, and flexible! She is the BEST. She made sure my day was perfect. We love her and highly recommend."
Daniela & Charly
"She really makes herself feel as if she’s a part of the family for that one special day! If I could get married again I would definitely call Michelle!"
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client testimonials
While many things about a wedding are optional (except, of course, the marriage license), engagement photos are something that I believe are a must! It gives us the perfect opportunity for you to get familiar with my style of direction and me the opportunity to get to know the two of you on a deeper level, as well as showcasing your personality as a couple! Engagement sessions are a practice round for your wedding day, but more casual, lighthearted, and fun. Don't forget, you're welcome to do MORE than one!
What to wear, making sure your hair falls the right way and timing the perfect lighting are all important parts of what I do, but my key role is to capture the essence that makes you unique as a couple.
The practice round for your wedding day
Engagement Session
The best part of engagements that I've seen from a photographers aspect, as well as on the other side of the camera during my own engagement, is to have nice photos of the two of you instead of just all the cute selfies in your phones. PLUS, you can use these photos for your save the dates!
($2,200 value)
2 Hours
Two Locations
2-3 outfits
Grand Rapids to Detroit
Closet walkthrough & outfit assistance
4x4 Memory Book
Styled $1,900
($1,000 value)
1 Hour
One Location
1-2 outfits
Grand Rapids to Detroit
Access to MLP Style Guide
Classic $800
($4,800 value)
3 Hour Session
Two Locations
2-3 outfit
Anywhere in Michigan
Closet walkthrough & outfit assistance
8x8 Memory Book
Wanderlust $3,400
($4,900 value)
7 hours of wedding coverage
Classic Engagement Session
Michelle as Lead Photographer
Fully Retouched, Fine Art Edits
30-Day Online Gallery
One Year Gallery Back-up
Exclusive Client Print Release
Personalized Timeline Creation
Includes travel to Grand Rapids, Detroit, Midland, Toledo (100 miles from Howell)
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8x8 Highlight Album with 20 pages
CHERISHED $3,900
($3,400 value)
Up to 6 hours of wedding coverage
30 Minute Engagement Session
Michelle as Lead Photographer
Fully Retouched, Fine Art Edits
30-Day Online Gallery
One Year Gallery Back-up
Exclusive Client Print Release
Personalized Timeline Creation
Includes travel to Lansing, Southfield, Ann Arbor (40 miles from Howell)
Sweetheart $2,895
($7,200 value)
8 hours of coverage
Michelle as Lead Photographer
Second Lead Photographer
Fully Retouched Edits
One Year Online Gallery
Three Year Gallery Back-up
Exclusive Client Print Release
Personalized Timeline Creation
Includes Wedding Day Travel to Grand Rapids, Detroit, Midland, Toledo (100 miles from Howell)
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Styled Engagement Session
8x8 Highlight Album with 20 pages
Fine Art Film Matching of Digital Images
Signature $5,900
($10,900 value)
10 hours of coverage
Michelle as Lead Photographer
Second Lead Photographer
Fully Retouched Edits
One Year Online Gallery
Five Year Gallery Back-up
Exclusive Client Print Release
Personalized Timeline Creation
Includes Wedding Day Travel to Chicago & Traverse City (250 Miles from Howell)
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Wanderlust Engagement Session
10x10 Heirloom Album with 20 pages
Fine Art Matching of Digital Images to Film
Crystal USB for Lifetime Back-up
Walk-through of the Venue prior to Wedding Day for Peace of Mind
TIMELESS $8,400
See Below For Album Information...
I will curate the perfect storybook of your love story. This will be a 30 day process, with up to 2 revisions and will include your favorite photos along with many more to tell the complete story of your day.
8x8 highlight album $2000
10x10 Heirloom Album $3000
Duplicate parent albums $2000
Just a few weeks after you said "I do" to forever with the love of your life, you'll receive a link with your final digital gallery.
This is perfect for right now, but times and technologies change. Who knows how we'll be viewing our wedding photos 50 years from now!
The solution: a beautiful album full of memories to share with generations.
Handcrafted Albums are the perfect way to remember your wedding day
albums
Starting Prices
What is the booking process?
When you're ready to move forward, you'll accept your quote and sign my service contract. Once I've signed as well, a $1000 non-refundable retainer is due to reserve your date. A $300 service fee is due at booking to cover services rendered during the planning process and will be applied to your invoice. The remaining balance is due 30 days prior to your wedding date.
How and when will I receive my gallery?
You will receive an email including a link to your sneak peek within 7 days of getting married! Your full wedding gallery will be available to view in an online gallery approximately eight weeks following your wedding. This email will include all high resolution images and social media sized images that are available for download.
Can I print my own photos?
Your online gallery includes a print release you can use for your thank you cards! Your gallery is a simple way to order high end, fine art quality prints and canvases.
What's your favorite part of photographing weddings?
Aside from getting to know my couples and and their stories during the booking process: I love first looks and capturing their family as it grows, but my absolute favorite part of weddings is when the officiant talks to the couple about how they've already committed to each other up to the point of marriage. Watching the couples' faces as they exchange rings and say their vows, these are the moments that I have to keep tears from my eyes.
Thank you so much for considering me to be a part of your wedding day! If you’re interested in working with me, the next step is to set up a time to chat! You can reach me directly at michellelippertphoto@gmail.com or jump right in to my calendar.
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