Madison

Vintage Boudoir Session in Historical Downtown Detroit, Michigan

You’re going to want to sit down for this one. We’ve brought you Wedding blogs that have brought you to tears, we have showcased Engagement Sessions that have made you feel all the love, but we have never shared anything this fierce on our blog to date. And we don’t know if you are ready for it. We weren’t. WOW.

It’s nice to play in the light during the day. but at these shoots we want to capture all sides of you, so let’s darken things up, and slip into the shadows for a bit, embrace that dark side for a moment!

Alright, time to change into something more comfortable. Think vintage, think romantic, but don’t think Marilyn Monroe because we threw a little BoHo vibe in there too and what we got was a totally artistic and powerful Boudoir Session that left us speechless.

This was a gift to Madison’s soon to be hubby (keep an eye out for their wedding on the blog as well!) so we had to make sure it was glamorous and made a statement. For that reason we knew an outdated or overused local hotel would NOT cut it. If you’re wondering where these were shot we rented an Air BnB, drove from Port Huron to Historic Downtown Detroit and did it up right!

In many ways we also kept the day super simplistic and fun. No crazy props, poses, or multiple appointments, I did her makeup, Amazon hooked up the lingerie, and the rest was all left up to this gorgeous girl and that to die for natural light flooding the space! This last outfit we totally adore because it completely says BRIDAL boudoir in the most elegant and stunning way.

To say we’re not obsessed and over the idea of another Boudoir shoot would be a straight up lie. We can not wait to capture and celebrate more beautiful brides (or any woman!) so please reach out with any questions you might have or to book your own Boudoir Shoot with us by clicking here!

Molly + Daniel

Intimate COVID wedding in St. Clair, Michigan

Normally we classify Weddings by the beautiful seasons of Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter. But this year Covid was a real, long, difficult season, that as I write this, we are still in.

These two young love birds found themselves right in the middle of it bu that did not stop them from getting married and making it beyond special.

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The Wedding Ceremony was small, at a private home. We know that venues can bring great charm, but this truly brought such a comfortable and personal touch to the day.

This was by far one of the most romantic weddings we have ever had the pleasure of photographing. The love between this bride and groom filled the air, and emotions were high after their first intimate kiss and the I Dos were said. It’s moments like this that remind us you don’t need all the bells and whistles to fall in love and celebrate (don’t get us wrong- we like bells and whistles, and moody centerpiece candles, and delicious cake, and good music on the dance floor. But… this is beautiful too in such a unique way!)

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The moment when we can all run off together, away from the wedding shenanigans, is where the real magic happens. It’s that quiet rainbow after the storm of an exciting ceremony. It’s where serious moments are candidly captured, the sweetest kisses are shared, and the best sunsets fill the frame.

Scroll down and take in some of the sweet moments we captured while hopping around St. Clair, Michigan.

For more romantic Wedding Vibes in the most chic barn you’ve ever seen check out this Wedding we drove to Kentucky to shoot!

Claire + Zach

Romantic Sunset Engagement in Port Huron, MI

Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE the city life, give me a ticket to New York City any day, but I’m pretty partial to our little country town too and all that it offers. Claire and Zach made the drive from their busy, big city of Detroit, MI to our small, little town of Port Huron for their Summer Engagement Session. They opted to trade big buildings for tall trees and 4 lane expressways for dirt back roads, and it turned out both classy and romantic. Take a look!

Now that you’re done staring, and googling for that exact same white jumpsuit, because…. let’s be honest, it’s PERFECT for a Bride To Be’s Engagement Photos, we’ll change into something more casual and venture out into the woods. Let’s go!

I shouldn’t tell all my secrets, but these next photos are the perfect example of fully trusting your photographer, and embracing less than romanticized locations when we bring them up. We’re pretty good at turning trash to treasure on the fly when it comes to backgrounds AND seeing the possibility in all spaces. Ya know… like this graveyard!! Yep. These golden hour beauties look like they were snapped in a whimsical field full of magic and love. And, for the most part that is true. We just had to be surrounded by gravestones. You know the golden glow was worth it though- see for yourself!

We are so excited for this (covid) couple! We can not wait to photograph their wedding next and see what beauty we can capture, no matter the space, even in the middle of a pandemic- here at RSP, we always got you!

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If you want to see more photos and lovebirds that we captured through out Port Huron check out Sarah and Jeremy’s Spring Engagement Session! There are lilacs, a puppy, and champagne. Don’t skip it!

For a more retro feel and natural vintage vibes click on Alex and Carlie’s Engagement Session in Port Huron, MI (who’s Wedding that we also photographed got featured in THE KNOT! You can creep that here!)

Sarah + Jeremy

Tour of Port Huron, MI

A downtown Engagement Session

It was Spring in Michigan and you could smell the flowers starting to bloom. Sarah and Jeremy made the long drive from Midland to come shoot with us, and I’m not sure, but it might have something to do with our shared obsession for lilacs. A typical overcast day meant just the right amount of wind and clouds to make this Engagement Session along the streets of Historic Down Town Port Huron Michigan perfect. We started tucked under the awning at the newly renovated Sperry’s Moviehouse and slowly started to stroll and tour the city from there.

And yes, the WHOLE family was involved. Can we just stare at that face for a few minutes before you scroll on?

A change of clothes and location made for a whole new look. That’s what is perfect about these shoots- you can show off all sides of you and your love story. The casual, the classy, or anything in between. You can go from relaxing in the overgrown field with your pup to totally glamming it up, popping the bubbly. Yep. Keep scrolling- it keeps getting better!

And if you’re ever concerned about getting the perfect location, don’t worry, we always got you! In search for a beautiful lilac background, in the middle of Covid season, I came across this perfection and did what any dedicated photographer would do- found the house they belonged to, knocked on the door, stood 6ft away, and asked if we could borrow them for a shoot! Thankfully they were so kind and said yes!

The shoot ended with a total mood- like the evening was pulled straight from a classy black and white film. Dancing. Champagne. We may make this mandatory for every shoot- this was SO fun!

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Take another trip with us through downtown Port Huron when we photographed Claire and Zach’s Summer Engagement Session! <—- Click here!