Michigan And Beyond

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Alisa and Braxton tied the knot last October at one of my favorite wedding venues, The Morris Estate in Niles, Michigan! From their wedding details to the absolute perfect fall day.. their wedding was one to remember! There are so many reasons I love Alisa and Braxton, but I think the thing that sticks out […]

Bride and groom in front of their wedding chapel, The Morris Estate, on their wedding day
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What an honor it was to shoot Marie and Justin’s gorgeous wedding in Chicago’s western suburbs before I wrapped up this 2022 season! (I can’t believe it’s already over! Yes.. more blog posts coming very soon once I fully recover from photographing 6 weddings in a 2 and a half week timespan.) The pair seamlessly […]

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Madison & Dillon chose to celebrate the highlight of their lives so far—their engagement and upcoming nuptials—at the highest point overlooking Gull Lake, the W.K. Kellogg Manor House. The lakeside views and gorgeous green-and-white colors of the home served as a beautiful backdrop to showcase their love for one another and their excitement to take […]

Madison and Dillon embrace each other in front of Kellogg Manor House in Hickory Corners, Michigan photo by Cynthia Mae Photography
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Summers in Michigan come with plenty of heat and excitement, but they also bring a soft vibrancy and a sense that these are the best days of our lives. Meghan and Austin’s wedding at The Collins Off Main in Chelsea, Michigan, drew together all of these highlights of summer, and so much more.  The care […]

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I’d like to introduce you all to Brenna and Keegan! They are the sweetest couple. We met up for their engagement session at Oak Beach in South Haven, Michigan. South Haven holds a special place in their hearts because it is the place they got engaged! These two did long distance for a lot of […]

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Sharing another beautiful wedding today. Sierra and Michael got married a couple weeks ago at The Morris Estate wedding chapel in Niles, Michigan! It was a beautiful summer day (with a couple surprise showers, but beautiful nonetheless!). But hey, rain is good luck on your wedding day, right?! Everything about this wedding was so special.. […]

Summer wedding inspiration at The Morris Estate in Niles, Michigan photo by Cynthia Mae Photography
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I don’t normally do engagement sessions in March because Michigan weather can be so unpredictable. However, I am so glad I made an exception for Courtney and Ben because we lucked out with a 75 degree, sunny, beautiful day! Is it a coincidence that it took place on St. Patrick’s Day? We’ll just say it’s […]

Courtney and Ben share a moment at their downtown Grand Rapids engagement session
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With nine years of experience and over 150 weddings captured, Cynthia’s photography career is built on a foundation of artistry and a deep appreciation for genuine connection. She believes that the most meaningful moments are often the quiet, unspoken, and unrehearsed ones. Cynthia strives to preserve those fleeting instances with an artistic touch that reflects the authenticity of each couple's unique story.

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Artfully Told - Perfectly Captured

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