Traverse City Wedding Photography
For couples who want their wedding day to be lived, felt, and remembered.
Natural posing guidance + images individually edited delivered in a vibrant, true to life finish.
Wedding photography is available throughout Michigan and available for travel anywhere.
Engagement, proposal and family sessions are available throughout Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and Northern Michigan.
Beautiful photos matter.
How you remember your day matters just as much.
Think about your favorite photos.
Chances are, they're connected to people you love and memories you never want to forget.
That's why I focus on what’s really happening: the laughter, the big emotions, the in‑between moments.
Years from now, those are the images that will bring you right back to how it felt to be in each moment.
Let’s work together
Hope and Andrew, 2022
"Karly was so fun to work with and really had an eye for all the details!
It felt like she was a friend whom I’ve known for years, helping me through one of the most important days of my life. Her photos really captured all the emotions of our day. I give her 100 stars."
- True to Life
True-to-life in color and lighting.
- Individually Edited Images
Detailed edits with distraction removal.
- Documentary and Editorial
Artistic details and moments as they unfold
- Natural, guided portraits
Candid storytelling and intentional direction so you can look your best & feel like yourself
Full Day Wedding Collections
range from $4,200–6,500
No watching the clock, I’m here for the whole story.
- I don’t miss moments—and I don’t interrupt them either. I work with two cameras at all times so I’m always ready—no lens swapping, no missed moments. Most of the day, I’m able to photograph from a comfortable distance, which means you and your people can stay fully present while I document what’s actually happening.
- Your photos will feel natural, flattering, and intentional. I use longer lenses for many portraits, which creates that soft background blur and natural compression you see in my work. It’s more flattering, less distracting, and keeps the focus exactly where it should be—on you.
- You'll receive custom posing guidance so that you can stay relaxed and confident, knowing you look your best.
- I’m experienced with large weddings and family dynamics, so you know I can confidently navigate anything that comes up and direct 200 people into one group photo while making it fun for everyone.
- I don't do burnout You need someone you can trust to be fully present for you before, during and after your wedding. I limit bookings to protect your experience.
- You deserve someone who cares. I will laugh with you. I will cry with you. I will dance in celebration of you, and I will capture everything through the lens of someone who cares about preserving the legacy of your day as much as you do.
The result: a gallery that captures the full story —the emotion, the people, and the energy of your celebration.
STEP 01
Fill out the form
I limit bookings to protect your experience, find out if your date is available.
STEP 02
Call or meet up
Let's connect. Tell me about your day and what matters most to you.
STEP 03
Picture time
Celebrate! You enjoy your day; I capture the story.
STEP 04
Delivering photos
You receive sneaks in 2 days! Full galleries in 6-8 weeks.
“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
Ready to Feel Fully Present on Your Wedding Day?
Let’s make sure you can experience it — and remember all of it.
Northern Michigan wedding photography based near Traverse City, documenting weddings across Michigan and throughout the Midwest—with no travel fees anywhere in Michigan.
Treehouse Studios regularly photographs weddings in Traverse City, Charlevoix, Petoskey, Bay Harbor, Glen Arbor, Frankfort, Ludington, and Boyne City, and we love working with couples wherever their celebration takes place.
Planning a destination wedding? Ask about travel options
Engagement sessions, proposals, and family photography are available in the greater Traverse City area, including Sleeping Bear Dunes, Glen Arbor, and Frankfort. Online booking is available below and on the contact page.