Traverse City Wedding Photographer

Bride and groom share a romantic moment on a wooden bridge over a pond with a fountain in a lush green garden.



Natural posing guidance | Individually edited images | Vibrant, true to life finish

Bride and groom share a romantic moment outdoors, her veil flowing, as she holds white hydrangeas in a lush garden setting.
Joyful outdoor beach wedding ceremony with couple kissing as guests toss confetti under bright blue sky.
Emotional wedding guests crying and smiling during outdoor ceremony, seated on wooden chairs in a garden venue.
Bride and groom sharing a romantic moment leaning against birch trees in a forest wedding photo.
Black and white wedding photo of bride and groom holding hands, soft veil draped over couple in garden setting.
Man proposes to woman on sandy beach with floral arrangement, ocean waves and green cliffs in background.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom sharing a tender moment inside a vintage classic car on their wedding day.
Bride and groom embracing family members in front of a stone wall at their wedding ceremony.

Weddings | Engagements | Proposals | Family Sessions

Bride in white gown and groom in dark suit holding pink bouquet on green lawn with trees.
Elegant bridal platform sandals with floral details rest on sheer veil beside a burgundy calla lily.

Feel comfortable. Stay present.

Have photographs that feel like you.

After eight seasons photographing weddings in Traverse City, Northern Michigan, and beyond, I know how to make photography feel natural—not like another thing you have to manage.


I’ll guide you when you need it, step back when you don’t, and make sure the people and moments that matter most are captured.


The result is a gallery that feels like your day—with the traditional photographs you want and the candid moments that made it uniquely yours.

A joyful group dances and celebrates together at a wedding reception in black and white.
People dancing and celebrating at a lively party with colorful lights illuminating the dance floor.
Wedding guests dance and celebrate together on a dimly lit dance floor at an evening reception.
Person in pink satin dress and white sunglasses poses playfully against dark background with glowing orange lights.
Wedding party dancing and celebrating on the dance floor with wooden paneled walls in a dark reception venue.
Romantic couple dancing at an elegant wedding reception with string lights and rustic decor in the background.
Wedding guests dance and celebrate on a dimly lit dance floor decorated with string lights during an evening reception.
Group of party-goers wearing colorful dresses and sunglasses celebrate with pink leis and raised arms at festive event.

 


Photography That gets the vibe


direction when you need it,

candid coverage all day

artistic details

A personality behind the lens that makes it all super fun & easy




The goal is never just more photos, It's better memories.

 

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Bride and groom sharing a romantic kiss under a flowing veil by a serene green lake on their wedding day.
Elegant wedding table setting with gold cutlery, light blue napkins, white hydrangeas, and menu cards on a dark wood table.

Experienced Leadership


Years of photographing weddings means family portraits stay organized, timelines stay flexible, and changes are handled without adding stress to your day.


You get to be present.

Everything else is taken care of.

Bride and groom lying on green grass, showing white wedding heels and brown leather dress shoes with navy suit pants.
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
Joyful wedding party celebrates as bride and groom kiss outdoors, surrounded by cheering bridesmaids and groomsmen.

Full Day Wedding Coverage

Starts at $4,200

Black and white photo of a smiling bride and groom sitting on rocks by the water in wedding attire.
Black and white photo of a bride in a flowing gown with veil billowing in the wind near a lakeside dock.
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Black and white photo of a young child wrapped in a bride's veil at a wedding, smiling joyfully outdoors.
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A sequence of black and white photos showing a person in a white wedding dress descending a staircase.
A bride in a white wedding dress adjusts her veil while looking in a mirror during wedding preparations.
Wedding party members in dark suits with orange and white floral boutonnieres stand together outdoors in autumn.
Aerial view of a traditional Catholic church interior during a wedding ceremony with green carpet and ornate altar.
Close-up of hands exchanging wedding rings during a traditional marriage ceremony.
Bride and groom exchange vows at outdoor vineyard wedding ceremony under rustic wooden arch with floral arrangements.
Wedding guests enjoy an elegant outdoor reception dinner at long tables decorated with floral centerpieces.
Wedding party wearing lavender bridesmaid dresses poses together outdoors under blue sky with white clouds.
A wedding couple embraces outdoors with a flowing white veil and delicate floral bouquet in soft pastel colors.
Stunning panoramic sequence of a sunset over a tranquil lake with sunburst through clouds and silhouetted trees.

"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."

Hope and Andrew, 2022

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Bride and groom stand at outdoor vineyard wedding ceremony with wooden folding chairs and lush green vines under cloudy sky.

“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

 

Northern Michigan wedding photography based at Crystal Mountain 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.