Artistic, romantic engagement photography in Ann Arbor.

Ann Arbor offers exceptional variety within a short drive. Our top recommendations include:

• University of Michigan Law Quadrangle: Timeless English Gothic architecture, stone archways, and European courtyards.
• Nichols Arboretum (“The Arb”): Forested valley trails, rolling meadows, riverbanks, and the famous W.E. Upjohn Peony Garden.
• Gallup Park & Huron River: Picturesque wooden pedestrian bridges and tranquil waterside pathways.
• Matthaei Botanical Gardens: Curated outdoor gardens, trails, and an indoor tropical conservatory that stays warm and lush year-round.
• Graffiti Alley & Downtown: Vibrant street murals, antique brick textures, and vibrant urban character.

For outdoor portrait sessions across public campus grounds (such as the Law Quad courtyards, the Diag, and Ingalls Mall), formal permits are generally not required for personal photography sessions.

However, indoor shooting inside academic facilities (including the Law Library / Reading Room) and athletic grounds (such as Michigan Stadium) is strictly restricted or requires special University department authorization. We handle location logistics so your session is relaxed and easy.

Michigan weather can be unpredictable, and we remain fully flexible. If severe weather or continuous downpours are forecast, we can easily reschedule your session to a mutually convenient backup date at no extra charge.

Ann Arbor also features fantastic rain-sheltered locations: the massive covered stone arches at the Law Quad keep you dry while providing gorgeous natural directional light, Nickels Arcade offers a glass-roofed arcade, and the Matthaei Botanical Gardens Conservatory provides a tropical indoor oasis.

Yes! Our Signature Engagement Session includes up to 2 hours of coverage, allowing for two complementary locations (such as the Law Quad for architectural elegance followed by The Arb for nature) and up to two outfit changes (e.g. dressy and casual).

For our 1-hour Portrait sessions, we recommend focusing on one primary location and one cohesive outfit to maximize your camera time.

We strongly recommend scheduling during Golden Hour—the 90 minutes leading up to sunset or immediately following sunrise. The light is soft, warm, and exceptionally flattering, avoiding harsh overhead midday shadows.

If your schedule requires a morning or midday session, we select shaded architectural arcades and tree-canopied pathways that filter light beautifully.

Yes, full-day Aperture wedding photography collections include a complimentary Signature Engagement Session.

An engagement session serves as a relaxed dress rehearsal before your wedding day, helping us get to know your personal chemistry, rhythm, and favorite angles so that photography on your wedding day feels second nature.

Within 48 hours of your session, you will receive an edited preview gallery with highlights you can immediately share with friends, family, or on social media.

Your complete collection of masterfully color-graded, high-resolution photographs is delivered in your private cloud gallery within 7 to 10 days, complete with instant full-resolution download rights and print releases for save-the-dates.

Yes! Dogs and pets are family, and we warmly welcome them. Outdoor spots like Nichols Arboretum, Gallup Park, and campus lawns are ideal for pet portraits.

We recommend bringing treats, a leash, and inviting a friend or family member along who can hold your pet while we capture portraits of just the two of you.

We recommend coordinating colors rather than matching identically. Soft neutrals, earth tones (warm grays, cream, taupe, olive, sage, navy), and muted jewel tones harmonize beautifully with Ann Arbor's historic stone and lush nature.

Avoid neon shades, micro-patterns that cause digital moiré, and large visible branding. Most importantly, choose clothing that makes you feel confident and comfortable moving freely.

Simply submit an inquiry via our contact form below or call/text us directly at (734) 681-0716. We’ll verify date availability, talk through your vision and preferred backdrops, and reserve your date with a simple electronic agreement.