MICHIGAN WEDDING & LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHER

Hi, I'm Jason. Thanks for stopping by my blog. This is where you'll find stuff that's happening with me. You'll find photographs of my incredible clients, along with personal "stuff" - like photos of my insanely cute daughter Maddie, and my best-friend/wonderful wife Beth.

I love what I do. I love that I get to be a part of something so significant in people's lives.

Weddings are significant, for so many reasons, but for me - they are significant because there is nothing quite like two people committing, to each other, the rest of their lives. They are significant because of what they represent, and they are significant because - for our clients - they are the beginning of a journey. They are the beginning of a story.

I believe that an event of such significance requires a commitment on my part. It’s a commitment to document the people, the moments and the details - all the things that are a part of your story. Your wedding isn't about the photography, and it's not about the photographer. Your wedding will be incredible no matter who you ask to help you remember it. My commitment is to do just that - help you remember exactly the way you feel on your wedding day - for the rest of your life.

Thanks for stopping by!

Wednesday

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MARC & AMY | A NORTHERN MICHIGAN WEDDING | JULY 24, 2010

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 12:54PM

Marc and Amy were married in the church Amy's sister was married in. It's the church that her mother was married in. It's the church her grandmother was married in. On Saturday, it was the perfect location for two people who so genuinely love each other. On Saturday, Marc and Amy were married in a perfect northern Michigan wedding.

A few of my favorite images are below. To see their entire gallery, simply click here!

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Sunday

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SCOTT & ASHLEY | AN ALUMNI CHAPEL WEDDING BY ANDREA | JULY 17, 2010

Sunday, July 18, 2010 at 7:12PM

You could literally see the tear as it started to roll down Scott's cheek. There was no stopping it. There wasn't anything he could do. There was no avoiding the fact that this man was totally crazy about the girl walking down the aisle. What a beautiful thing it was.

You may remember Scott and Ashley from their engagement session - they're the totally cute couple that couldn't stop cuddling the entire time. They are totally in love, and it was such an honor to photograph their wedding. From the moment we arrived at the salon, to Ashley's dad leading them back down the aisle with the bagpipes, everything about this wedding was exactly Scott and Ashley. What a beautiful thing it was.

Thanks for letting us be a part of your incredible day! Here's a few of our favorites. Then click here to visit their complete gallery.

Weddings at Michigan State University, Michigan Wedding Photographer, The Alumni Chapel, Hawk Hollow, Weddings at Hawk Hollow, Scott and Ashley Rettmann

Wedding Venue: MSU Alumni Chapel. East Lansing, MI

Reception Venue: Hawk Hollow Golf Club, East Lansing, MI

Salon: Douglas J Exchange, East Lansing, MI

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BELLA RUSE IS COMING TO THE BRIDGE STREET STUDIO

Monday, July 12, 2010 at 2:43PM

I'm super excited to tell you that my friends Kay and Joseph from Bella Ruse are performing a concert Friday night at our studio! These two are amazing - in fact, it's their song that you'll find on our main portfolio site! I'd love for you to join us. You can get all the details here, but get here if you can!

You can also check out their music at: www.bellaruse.com

Last year I photographed them in Minneapolis for their debut album, so I'll leave you with a few images from that session!

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NICK & ALLISON | ENGAGEMENT SESSION | JUNE 28, 2010

Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 1:41PM

Have you ever had 8 cameras pointed at you at the same time? Do you have any idea what that's like? Let's just say, I'm glad I stay on my side of the camera! For their engagement session, Nick and Allison volunteered to hang out with myself and the rest of our FOCUS: Intensive friends - and they were AMAZING!

Seriously, check out how adorable these two are! We had a blast, and I'm so excited for their wedding in October! After you've had a chance to peak at a few favorites, you can click here to view their entire gallery when it's ready!

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Saturday

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MARC & SARAH | A PETOSKEY, MI ENGAGEMENT SESSION | JUNE 26, 2010

Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 8:31PM

So, I thought 7:45 was an early start for an engagement session - and it is. Of course, 4:00am is even earlier. No, I would never make a couple start a session at 4:00AM, but that's the time I left Saturday morning for the 3.5 hour drive up to Petoskey for Marc and Sarah's e-session.

I don't know when I became a morning person, but I'm sure glad I am! Take a look at the photos - I can't complain, and it was definitely worth it. Marc and Sarah are such a fun couple, and I can't wait for their wedding in August! Here's a few of my favorites from the wonderful little town of Petoskey. Leave them some love below - and click here to see the full collection when they are ready.

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