I hired Marcie to do maternity photos for me last spring. Right from the beginning, I knew I would…read moreenjoy working with her because she was so friendly and detail-oriented. I explained that I was looking for something different than just typical maternity photos and she did not disappoint. My portraits are beautiful, vibrant, and I've received so many compliments on them. On the day of our shoot, Marcie was on time, and I never felt rushed or hurried. She took her time with me and gave great instructions about how I should pose (because I'm not a model!), and we had a lot of fun laughing together as she worked. I would recommend Marcie to anyone looking for a great photographer in the Ann Arbor area.

marcie of pink moon photography captured my hard but redeeming vbac experience from beginning to…read moreend and also did a maternity shoot for us a couple weeks prior to the birth. she is very personable and was such a pleasure to work with. my husband and i were a little leery about having someone we didn't know capturing such an intimate experience. but when i initially spoke to her on the phone i knew she was the right person for the job and meeting her in person before the birth to go over the process put me and my husband totally at ease. marcie documented every emotion of the labor and delivery process. priceless looks exchanged between me and my husband. the support of our doula. joy, exhaustion, pain, setback, perseverance, accomplishment. our daughter crowning and being delivered from my body and placed onto my chest, something i had not had the privilege of experiencing during my first birth. i will forever treasure these moments marcie so beautifully captured that make up my redeeming vbac experience. our maternity photos were taken at the botanical gardens in ann arbor. i love outdoor photos but didn't think they were possible in january in michigan. but marcie informed me the impossible was definitely possible! the greenhouse of the gardens was like a balmy bit of florida in the middle of winter. marcie made this 36 week pregnant mama feeling like a whale look like a goddess! i can't recommend marcie highly enough. i loved working with her and plan to continue to do so in the future.

Melanie was absolutely amazing! From the beginning she was easy to get a hold of and great with…read morecommunication. She made sure mine and the groom's needs were met with the photos wanted and much more. Her equipment is top of the line. She was great at getting people's attention and knew what would look great in locations and lighting. She was good at hiding in the crowd at the reception, no one really noticed her. My family and friends had nothing to say but wonderful things about Melanie. My husband and I are looking forward to seeing how the photos turned out, we know they will be great. Melanie is definitely worth the money and I recommend her for any photography needs!

Melanie is super talented, super lovely, and we feel extremely lucky that she was our photographer…read moreat our wedding. She was also kind enough to work with our budget, and went above and beyond to make sure we got great photos in an efficient amount of time. To say she was a good value is an understatement. Melanie has such an eye for composing the shot, and great ideas for posing and content so that you can just let go and relax and let her do her magic. We felt so comfortable with her and her assistant Deana, which makes for even better photos and enjoying your wedding that much more. She's the kind of photographer who will fix details of your wedding that have nothing to do with the pictures, just because she's good people. Her whistle to get babies' attention is awe-inspiring, haha, seriously. She's just the best.

I reached out to Leah for a family/pet photo shoot when we adopted our new dog, and I was so happy…read morewith the results, I re-booked her to capture some graduation photos!! She's a very skilled photographer AND she is very accommodating and reliable. A real pleasure to work with! Thanks, Leah!!

For me, photography is a way of connecting, remembering, and preserving. Leah shares this…read morephilosophy, plus a love for adventure. Her photography talents are diverse: we have done studio-style portraits with her, and also climbed trees and hiked with her! One of my favorite things about Leah is her energy. She takes the time to make sure that everyone feels as comfortable as possible, but particularly the children. Leah has a magical way of connecting with them.

Alison and I exchanged a lot of emails and I told her how excited I was to work with her and that…read moreto please mark my wedding date on her calendar. We scheduled to meet face to face 3 weeks later since I live in Michigan and I had to make travel plans. In our emails she confirmed with me twice that she had put me in her calendar. Literally hours before I was getting on the flight to meet with her she emails me to tell me that she gave my date to someone else. She knew I was flying in from another state and she knew we were scheduled to meet. I signed up for yelp just to write this review because I really thought you all should know!

I really can't say enough about Alison Bank. She was, hands down, the best decision I made with…read moreregard to my wedding vendors. Here's a list of the great things about Alison, since I'm merely restating what others have written and want to do something snazzy to be different! - Alison is the best at communication. From the first email we shared, I have never waited more than a day for a response. Even when she was on her own honeymoon, she managed to send me a "Ack, I am out of town! But, when I get back I will send you the pricing info! " email. That is so helpful to a bride who is planning at all hours of the night (because, honestly, what bride doesn't plan at 2am?) - Alison is organized and thorough. I got all the information about pricing, albums, expectations and requests up front. Our initial meeting with Alison left us feeling completely comfortable in her hands since she was on top of her game. I never had to worry once we decided to utilize her talents! - Alison makes the pre-wedding and day of wedding run so smoothly. She helped me craft a pristine wedding schedule of events and was an expert at keeping us on track during the actual wedding without being bossy or pushy. She arrived on time and ready to shoot and kept the mood light and worry free! She even reminded me to eat (thanks Alison!) so I wouldn't pass out when walking down the aisle. She brought snacks with her, in case I didn't have any. During the day, she blended into the background and I barely even noticed her stealthily snapping shots during the ceremony and dinner. - Alison got my proofs back to me in a month and boy, are they STUNNING! The final product from our day is exactly what we wanted -- relaxed, candid, bright and thoughtful images of the best day of our lives. She caught every detail, every smile, every bouquet of flowers and edited the group down to 550 of the most beautiful pictures. I've just been skipping through them for the 5th time in a day and I am completely in love. Thrilled doesn't even begin to describe what I am about these pictures! I can't wait to pick out the photos I want for our album and work with Alison to create that heirloom piece. I'm sure her album work is as professional, creative and comprehensive as she has been throughout the wedding process. Bottom Line: Choose Alison Bank - First Comes Love Wedding Photography. You will not be disappointed.

Haley captured the most precious moments of my first pregnancy. She has a true talent & is super…read moreeasy to work with! I had no idea how to pose at first & she knew exactly what to say & how to capture the most natural looking poses. Everything about shooting with Haley is a positive & exciting experience. If you're looking for any special moments or memories to be captured you should book a session with her you won't regret it!

Nicole was so wonderful to work with and did an amazing job capturing our special day. She was easy…read moregoing, fun to work with, and her photos speak for themselves. She is extremely responsive and quick to get photos back! Would rebook in a heartbeat!

Biggest regret of my wedding day? Hiring Mishelle. She's SUPER responsive when you're trying to…read morehire her but after you've signed your contract, it's radio silence. She's great at making you feel like you are sooo lucky to have her as a photographer. She charges $5700 for an engagement photo shoot, 8 hours of photography on day of with 2 shooters (herself and a friend). We were traveling from out of town for the engagement photos. It took multiple emails (like 5) to get her to respond to a date that could work for us so that we could buy our flights. Our engagement photos weren't great. She tends to shoot from below, which wasn't the best angle for my husband or me. There's very little direction from her (I.e. put your hand on his chest). She does do a good job of feeling like the photos she's taking are fabulous during the shoot. On the day of, she likes to claim that she "takes charge" which I thought I'd like. She's not lying, she takes charge but doesn't pay attention to the schedule. She made me 30 min late to my own wedding bc she was taking pics and not paying attention to the time. My family actually said they thought I was getting cold feet. I kept giving her the benefit of the doubt but we finally got our photos over 3 months after the wedding. I cried when I got them, and not for a good reason. The photos are terrible. They're unedited.....there's trash in the background of my bridal portraits that she chose to not edit out. She put a filter on all of them but it just washes us out. I do not have a single one of my mom and me that's in focus. She took a million of my husband and me but I can't find one that I like. It is truly disappointing. I don't have a single photo from cocktail hour, no photos of our signature cocktail signs, no photos of our beverage napkins. It's like she was just shooting random things that aren't in focus. To top it off, multiple people came up to me and asked who my photographer was bc she was so crabby during the day. I will be asking her to edit our photos...tbd. I would never recommend Mishelle.

Unfortunately felt compelled to write a review after seeing a review that wasa very similar…read moreexperience to ours. I was thinking our day was just a one off bad day for her but it seems like that's not the case. I don't think it's always been this way with Mishelle but I believe the quality of service/work has gone downhill and it should be noted for the prices being paid. Non responsive up until wedding day and multiple ignored messages. When we did talk I could barely get a word in or share our vision. Showing up late/distracted on wedding day. Didn't get many of the family portraits that were outlined, odd angles/lighting/bad editing/blurriness in photos that doesn't seem normal for a 15+ year experience photographer. While I will say there are some good photos, overall we were disappointed in our experience and the delivered work for the amount paid. There are many many anecdotes I could share that reflect our experience but overall, the day and 'edited' images reflected a lack of passion, care, or attention to detail. I try to give the benefit of the doubt but for a once in a lifetime event, the photographer experience is very important and unfortunately Mishelle missed the mark.

I can't say enough wonderful things about Elisha!…read more She was such a pleasure to work with during a photo shoot for my business and I'm forever grateful for her kindness and understanding throughout the whole shoot! The photos are ALL gorgeous and have helped me build my brand! Thank YOU!

Elisha and Michael are absolutely fantastic. My husband and I live in Washington, DC so trying to…read morefind a photographer for our wedding in Michigan was a tad stressful. Elisha and Michael are so easygoing and put us at ease not only the day of our wedding, but throughout the entire process. Elisha came out to the wedding venue a week before to find the best spots to take photos, Michael was able to take photos of my husband's golf outing the morning of the wedding. These two went above and beyond to capture our day, and they did it perfectly. If you're considering hiring Elisha and Michael, DO IT! You won't regret it and in the end you'll have a bunch of amazing photos to remember your big day.

Photography by Trudi Lynn has been one of the best experiences ever! The nurturing spirit she had…read morewhile handling my daughter's newborn son was amazing. She was welcoming, caring and very open to our ideas and any concerns we may have had during our session. Not only did Trudi move quickly, she was very professional and patient. As we know newborns are so unpredictable. Trudi had so many props and colors to choose from. We love the outcome of the photos! If you are looking for anyone to take your newborn pictures, Photography by Trudi Lynn is the way to go!! Thanks, Tarina and Maddison

I had a great experience with Trudi for my senior photos. She was super kind, supportive and even…read morerushed a photograph that I needed on short notice! I would highly recommend her for anyone who wants high quality senior pictures.