Northern Michigan Wedding Photographer | Treehouse Studios
True-to-life documentary wedding photography
Hey, how's it going? Welcome!
I'm Karly Walker. owner, photographer, lead shenanigans coordinatior.
Having photographed hundreds of weddings across Michigan and drawing on my background in wedding planning, I'm a pro at capturing your day while keeping you fully present to experience it.
As your Traverse City wedding photographer, my mission is simple: to protect your peace and handle the logistics so you can create better memories.
The Treehouse Studios Experience
• A seasoned professional: I learn exactly what you want captured before your big day, so you can relax and enjoy it. If you'd like a second photographer, we can add one, but you can count on me as the lead photographer at your wedding.
• Natural Direction: Create the memories you want to make. Family portraits run smoothly. I keep it quick and painless while still taking the time to fix details like backwards necklaces and bunched up clothing. For your portraits, I'll direct with prompts designed to avoid stiff posing and keep it candid + romantic then let you get back to the celebration.
• What we capture: Everything from your thoughtfully curated details to the celebration after the sun goes down. Our approach will remain documentary and candid for the most part, but I'll step in with suggestions to elevate the moment whenever it can be done unobtrusively.
• How we edit: True to life colors with a vibrant finish. Every image is delivered in both our signature color edit and a classic black and white, all organized into an easy-to-navigate gallery.
• What we deliver: On average, we deliver 50 to 100 photos per hour of coverage. Every image is available for download in both full-size and web-friendly sharing versions, with unlimited capacity. Plus, we offer heirloom albums, custom artwork, and long-term gallery hosting.
Full-Day Weddings
Investment starting from $4,200 for 8 hours of coverage + choice of engagement session or a custom USB drive and photo book.
Proposals & Engagements
Local sessions tailored around the Traverse City area. Custom proposal coverage starts at $450.
Family Portraits
Family sessions designed to capture your memories up north. Session options from $450-$600.
Serving Premier Venues Across Northern Michigan
Based near Crystal Mountain, Treehouse Studios covers locations including Blue Bridge, Lakebluff Preserve, Bay View Weddings, and Black Star Farms, alongside regions spanning Traverse City, Petoskey, Charlevoix, and Frankfort.
A photographer who keeps the day moving.
Timelines, family photos, details, transitions, weather, last-minute changes—I’m paying attention to the wedding logistics so you don't have to.
A photographer who makes people comfortable.
Natural direction when you need it, space when you don't, and enough humor to get everyone laughing when the moment calls for it.
A photographer who notices everything.
The dress, the flowers, the grandparents, the ridiculous dance moves, the hand squeeze during the ceremony. The big things matter. So do the tiny ones.
Someone who gives you the pretty pictures AND the real ones.
Beautifully directed portraits alongside honest documentary wedding candids, thoughtful details, emotional moments, and emotional highlights featuring the people who made your day what it was.
Editorial + Candid
What does that mean?
Editorial = The pretty stuff
Candid = The emotional stuff
Natural direction so you can have beautiful portraits that feel like you.
Attention to detail so that everything is captured.
"Amazing photographer! Karly was incredible to work with and her photos truly captured how the day felt. She was so professional but at the same time made us feel like we were old friends taking photos. We felt so comfortable and had so much fun with her which helped the photos turn out so great. She was able to accommodate all of our requests (some being last minute) with such grace and I am forever appreciative of her!"
Rachel and Kevin, The Peninsula Room 2026
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“Karly was an absolute blast to work with and everyone in my wedding party had fun taking photos together. I truly enjoyed her company at my wedding and if you book with her, you will have the same experience.”
– Jessica and Seth