Simple Wedding Photography in Traverse City & Northern Michigan

Beautiful wedding photography. Simple pricing. Real moments.


If you're searching for an affordable Traverse City wedding photographer or Northern Michigan wedding photographer, this collection offers professional wedding photography with transparent pricing and no unnecessary extras.


Bride in white gown sitting in wooden chair at rustic barn wedding venue with illuminated LOVE sign backdrop.
Groom in navy suit with red bow tie laughs at bride in floral embroidered wedding dress and veil outdoors.
Bride and groom share first kiss under rustic triangular wooden arch with fall floral arrangement in forest setting.
Bride in white gown walks down outdoor aisle with older man in dark suit, holding white floral bouquet under decorated arch.

This collection was created for couples who value genuine moments, beautiful photography, and an experienced photographer, while keeping their wedding budget in mind.


Whether you're getting married in Traverse City, Sutton's Bay, Frankfort, Thompsonville, or Manistee, you'll receive genuine storytelling, beautiful portraits, and all the moments that matter most.


Now booking select 2026 & 2027 wedding dates.

Bride and groom share a kiss at golden hour by a pond, bride holding vibrant sunflower bouquet in lace gown.
Bride in white wedding gown smiling joyfully while dancing with groom at elegant wedding reception.

 

What's Included

$3,200 Wedding Collection
  • Eight hours of wedding day photography
  • Personal photography coverage by Karly Walker
  • Complimentary engagement session or print credit
  • Wedding photography planning questionnaire
  • Pre-wedding planning call
  • Timeline guidance for your photography coverage
  • 400+ Images
  • Personal Print Store
  • Online Gallery hosting for 13 months
  • Unlimited downloads
  • Personal printing rights

What is a Simple Edit?


This collection was intentionally designed to make professional wedding photography more affordable without sacrificing beautiful memories.


Every image is professionally edited for:

  • Color correction
  • Exposure balancing
  • White balance
  • Cropping and straightening


Unlike my Signature Wedding Experience, this collection does not include extensive hand retouching such as distraction removal, detailed object cleanup, or advanced artistic edits on every image.


The result is a beautiful, natural gallery that tells the story of your day while keeping your investment more affordable.

 

Is This Collection Right For You?



 

Wedding party in blue dresses and black suits surrounds smiling bride and groom outdoors.

This collection is perfect if you:


  • Want beautiful professional wedding photos without spending $5,000+ for a full day
  • Care more about memories than extensive artistic retouching
  • Want an awesome photographer who knows Northern Michigan
  • Love candid moments with a few guided portraits
  • Want straightforward pricing with no surprises
  • Are planning a wedding in Northern Michigan
Black and white photo of bride and groom holding hands, viewed through a gap, walking in sunlight.

Available Throughout Northern Michigan


This collection is available for weddings in:


Traverse City

Glen Arbor

Suttons Bay

Northport

Frankfort

Elberta

Onekama

Manistee

Cadillac

Thompsonville

Crystal Mountain


No travel fees within these locations.

Why Couples Choose Karly Walker For Their Photography


With years of experience photographing weddings throughout Northern Michigan, I know when to step in and guide you—and when to quietly document the moments you'll never want to forget.


My goal is simple:


To help you feel comfortable, enjoy your wedding day, and leave you with photographs that feel like your memories.


No awkward posing.

No unnecessary stress.

Just honest photographs that tell your story.

FAQ

How many photos will we receive?

Every wedding includes 400+ edited images, though most galleries contain even more.

 

Can we order prints?

Absolutely.


Your gallery includes a professional print store where you can order prints, canvases, albums, and wall art.

 

How long until we receive our gallery?

 

The delivery timeline is 6-8 weeks for your full gallery, but I will send sneaks within 3 days.

 

Can we upgrade later?

Yes.


If your wedding plans change or you'd like additional coverage, a second photographer, more personalized planning support, or my Signature Editing Style, you can upgrade to one of my full wedding collections any time before your wedding.

 

Black and white photo of a groom kissing bride on cheek as she laughs joyfully, sitting on rocks by the water.

Reserve Your Wedding Date


Once your date is booked, it's yours.


Because this collection is offered in limited quantities each season, availability is first-come, first-served.


$3,200


8 Hours


One Photographer


Engagement Session or Print Credit


400+ Edited Images

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This collection does not include specialty edits

Designed to Keep Things Simple



To keep this collection affordable, it does not include:


• A second photographer

• Extensive image retouching or distraction removal

• Unlimited planning support throughout your engagement

• Statewide travel outside the included service area

• Long-term gallery hosting (your gallery will expire after 13 months)

• Black & white copies of every image


This allows me to offer the same care on your wedding day while keeping the overall investment significantly lower than my Signature Wedding Experience.

Bride and groom walking hand in hand on a tree-lined path, bride in a white ballgown, groom in a black tuxedo.

Looking for a More Personalized Wedding Experience?

This collection was intentionally created for couples who want beautiful, professional wedding photography while keeping things simple.


If you're planning a larger celebration, have a more complex timeline, or simply want a more hands-on experience, my Signature Wedding Collections offer an expanded level of service before, during, and after your wedding.


Signature Collections include:


  • Detailed hand-edited images with distraction removal
  • Black & white versions of every delivered image
  • Expanded planning support throughout your engagement
  • Flexible communication whenever questions come up
  • Second photographer options
  • Travel throughout Michigan with no travel fees
  • Long-term gallery hosting
  • Additional customization options


My Signature Wedding Experience begins at $4,200, and I'd love to help you decide which collection is the best fit for your wedding.