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THE CANDID CHRONICLES
A resource for couples to learn more about the wedding photography process, see in-depth summaries of past weddings, and learn more about what it’s like to work with Alleigh Somers Photography.
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MY PHOTOGRAPHY PROCESS
AND MY CREATIVE APPROACH
WELCOME
Learn more about why a rebrand was important to me personally and my business.
PREPARATION
Preparation is key to ensure you’re pleased with your engagement photos. Learn more!
EXPERIENCE
Want to know what it’s like to work together? This post is the perfect place to start.
CANDID
Learn what the difference really is between candid, prompted or posed.
MICHIGAN WEDDING VENUES
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- Ann Arbor
- Bridal Portraits
- Chic
- Classic
- Couples Portraits
- Detroit
- Editorial
- Estate
- Etre Farms
- Experience
- Fall
- Fox Hills Golf & Banquet Center
- Garden
- Greencrest Manor
- Grosse Pointe War Memorial
- Historic
- Intimate
- Lake Michigan
- Metro Detroit
- Photography Tips
- Romantic
- Saugatuck
- Shinola Hotel
- Spring
- Summer
- The Brooklyn Detroit
- The Holly Vault Collection
- The Inn at St. John's
- The Ivy House
- The Millhaven
- Traditional
- Venue3Two
- Wedding Day Details
- West Michigan
ALYSSA + ZEEK’S WEDDING
There’s something about a summer wedding along Lake Michigan that feels effortlessly beautiful.
Soft light, warm air, and the kind of joy that lingers in every moment.
For Alyssa and Zeek, their wedding day at The Ivy House was exactly that — a celebration filled with love, faith, and the people who mean the most to them.
WHAT TO WEAR FOR YOUR ENGAGEMENT SESSION
The number one question I get asked by my couples after they book with me is: “What should we wear for our engagement session?” — and it’s a great question.
The outfits you choose play a big role in how your engagement photos come together. Thoughtful styling helps your images feel timeless, natural, and truly reflective of who you are as a couple. It also becomes the first glimpse your guests get into your wedding story.
They’re guided. And that’s not a bad thing.
ALEXIS + AUSTIN’S WEDDING
There are some weddings that feel like stepping into another world — and Alexis and Austin’s wedding at Etre Farms was exactly that. Their entire day felt like something straight out of Bridgerton: soft spring colors, endless florals, glowing candlelight, and a love story that was so clearly at the center of it all.
MY FAVORITE WEDDING VENUES IN MICHIGAN
As a wedding photographer currently based in West Michigan & originally from Southeast Michigan, I’ve had the opportunity to photograph celebrations in many beautiful places throughout the state. Each venue has its own personality, aesthetic, and atmosphere, which makes choosing the right one such an exciting part of the wedding planning process.