Michigan Elopement & Micro weddings
2026-2027 Pricing & Info
"She captures all the perfect moments!"
Ali is an amazing photographer! She is personable, sweet and funny, which helps you to feel comfortable and at ease while she is shooting your photos! I highly recommend her for any occasion! She went above and beyond! She even got us a sneak peak of our wedding photos in less than 2 days, and they were absolutely amazing! The second photographer she brought with her(Richelle Healy-forsberg) matched her vibe and they were truly an amazing team! You will not be disappointed in her ability to capture the best moments. She truly brings your photographs to life! Thank you Ali for your passion and love for photography!
-Amber & Courtney
This is for the wallflowers, the weird kids, the queer kids, the nerds, & the nature lovers.
You’re the kind of people who’d rather wander through the woods than navigate a crowded room. The ones who crave connection over perfection, intention over performance. And on your wedding day, you deserve to feel as comfortable and seen as you do in your favorite quiet places.
My work is about creating a space where you can simply be. Where your love, in all its fun, beautiful, & magical glory, feels celebrated, not performed.
Hello Lovely!
I'm Ali Gidley
 
If you ask anyone even remotely close to me, including my lovely past clients, they'll tell you that I smell cozy and that my presence feels like home. It helps them feel peaceful and grounded. Like everything will be okay, and you can rest here. This key thing about me is what helps me approach your wedding day with all the love, care, and attention it deserves! Every wedding I take on is captured with heart.
 
I’m here to capture the real moments, the tender ones, the messy ones, joy-filled, & deeply human ones.
You’re planning a wedding that’s tailored to you and how unique you are!
I absolutely adore that about you!
You’re saying, “out the window with the same old same old, we want something that feels like US!”
Creating a wedding that is as fun and quirky as you are!
We’re gonna vibe just fine, my friend!
Down-to-earth and warm, with a touch of sparkle, your story deserves to be seen exactly as it is.
For the wild hearts and the ones who never fit the mold, welcome home, lovelies. Let's create some magic!
I've got to be honest!
I love taking photos, and being a photographer
But here's the truth: working with me is more than just photography. I don’t just show up with a camera; I show up to ground you in your day, to help you slow down, breathe, and be fully present with the person you love.
From our first convo to your final gallery, everything is built on trust, comfort, and connection. I guide gently when you need direction and step back to let moments unfold naturally.
I thrive on the art of anticipation and noticing.
Sometimes you even forget the camera is there, because that’s when the magic happens
It’s not about perfect poses or following some trend. It’s about honest storytelling, emotional depth, and cultivating a space amid wedding planning where your love can take root, exactly as it is. Uniquely you.
My promises to you
𓍊𓋼 Calm Grounded Energy
- I bring a laid-back, steady presence that helps you actually enjoy your day.
- Clients describe the experience as relaxed, comforting, and grounding, even for the anxious, the camera-shy, or the “we’ve never done this before” couples. I bring steadiness, softness, and presence.
- I meet your energy with warmth and ease, so you can settle into yourselves, fully.
𓍊𓋼 Feeling seen
- I work with the people who have spent a lifetime feeling unseen. The quiet ones, the quirky ones, the nature lovers, the queer kids, the soulful ones.
- My priority is making you feel safe, affirmed, and celebrated exactly as you are.
- Here, you don’t have to shrink or shape-shift. Here, you get to be held, witnessed, fully seen in the truth of who you are.
𓍊𓋼 Inclusive & Intentional
- No matter your story, identity, or background, you’re safe with me.
- I work intentionally with non-traditional, queer, art-minded, emotional, and deeply human couples who want their truth documented with care. Every identity, every body, every love is welcome here. Especially the ones who were told they were “too much” or “not enough.”
- You are safe.
- You are celebrated.
- You are allowed to take up space, to unfold, to exist in your fullness.
𓍊𓋼 Natural Unposed storytelling
- The experience isn’t about perfect poses.
- It’s about letting your love unfold naturally in the in-between moments, the laughter, the grounding breaths.
- You’ll be guided gently, but never forced into anything that doesn’t feel like you. I don’t pose you into someone else’s idea of perfect. I follow the way your hands reach for each other, the way you breathe when you’re close, the soft in-between moments where your love speaks the loudest.
- We move slowly, intentionally, and fully present, letting the story unfold like roots finding their way to water.
𓍊𓋼 Easy Clear Communication
From inquiry to gallery delivery, communication stays open, honest, and straightforward. I walk you through timelines, expectations, and the process so nothing feels confusing or stressful. You’ll never be left wondering what comes next. I guide gently, communicate clearly, and walk beside you through every step from timelines to the smallest details.
This isn’t just a service. It’s a relationship built on trust, care, and the belief that your story deserves tenderness.
𓍊𓋼 Support Beyond the camera
- On your wedding day, I’m more than your photographer, I’m a calm anchor.
- I fix dresses, straighten ties, advocate for you, remind you to pause and make room for the two of you to breathe, and remember what this day is really about. I protect your pockets of peace and help create moments that are wholly yours.
𓍊𓋼 Fun, Warm & Honest connection
- We’ll laugh, wander through mossy paths, climb rocks, kick off our shoes, or chase the last light across a shoreline. breathing, moving, and letting the world fall away for a while. It will feel organic, effortless, like photos that grew from the inside out.
𓍊𓋼 Deeply Emotional Images
- When you open your gallery, you’ll feel the day before you remember it.
- The emotion.
- The tenderness.
- The quiet breaths and wild joy.
- This is the kind of storytelling that feels lived-in, warm, and honest enough to return you to the moment again and again.
𓍊𓋼 Personalized Human experience
- You’re not a number, and this isn’t a production line. I stay connected, invested, and involved even for couples who book years in advance. I show up with my whole heart, not just as your photographer,
- But as someone who cares deeply about how you feel during all of this. Whether we meet next month or two years from now, you’ll always feel valued, remembered, and known. You become a deep part of my story and human experience because photos are more than just a digital file. They are a part of your legacy, and what's more human than that!
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What to look forward to when you work with me!
1. The Human Experience
And Human Focused:
𓍊𓋼 A calm, grounding, stress-free presence rooted in trust and patience
- When you’re with me, you can breathe. I move intentionally so you never feel rushed or overwhelmed. I’ll guide you when you need it and step back when the moment is yours. My goal is to help you feel held, understood, and completely at ease.
𓍊𓋼 A laidback, warm, emotionally safe experience.
- You deserve a space where you can show up exactly as you are. With me, there’s no pressure to perform or pretend. I’m here to create a warm, grounded atmosphere where you can relax, be open, and feel emotionally safe throughout your entire experience.
𓍊𓋼 You feel like you're spending time with a friend.
- I want this to feel less like “being photographed” and more like spending time with someone who genuinely cares about you. I’ll laugh with you, listen to you, and celebrate you so that the whole process feels natural and comfortable, never stiff or awkward.
𓍊𓋼 Even camera-shy or anxious, you'll leave feeling confident.
- If being in front of the camera makes you nervous, you’re not alone, and I’ve got you. I’ll walk you through everything with gentle direction and lots of reassurance so you never feel unsure of yourself. My couples always tell me they end up feeling confident, grounded, and surprised by how easy it all felt.
𓍊𓋼 Wholehearted LGBTQIA+ inclusion.
- Your love is safe with me. I deeply value queer joy, queer relationships, and queer stories, and my space is built to honor you without hesitation or explanation. You never have to wonder if you’ll be understood or respected here. You already are.
𓍊𓋼 Trusted vendor recommendations.
- You don’t have to plan this alone. I’m happy to share my favorite planners, florists, artists, and wedding pros, all people I trust, who care as deeply as I do, and who will support your vision with the same heart and intention.
𓍊𓋼 Engagement sessions are crafted around your relationship.
- Your session won’t look like anyone else’s. We’ll choose a location and vibe that feels like you, whether that’s exploring a place you love, adventuring in nature, or spending time somewhere meaningful to your relationship. I want your photos to feel personal and true to your connection.
𓍊𓋼 Low client volume for high-touch service.
- I take on a limited number of weddings because I never want to split my energy between too many couples. When you book with me, you get my full attention, care, and presence, from the very first conversation to the day your gallery arrives.
2. The Art & Process
How your story is captured:
𓍊𓋼 Documentary & candid style photography.
- I focus on capturing your day exactly as it naturally unfolds — the quiet moments, the in-between glances, the emotions you didn’t even realize were showing. Nothing forced, nothing staged unless you ask. Just the truth of your day in its most beautiful form.
𓍊𓋼 Natural posing with gentle cues for connection.
- You never have to wonder what to do with your hands or how to stand. I guide you softly with prompts and cues that help you fall into your natural rhythm together. The result: photos that feel like you, comfortable and connected.
𓍊𓋼 Hand-edited images (no AI).
- Every image you receive is edited by hand, with intention and care. I don’t use AI shortcuts — your photos deserve human attention, emotion, and artistry. This ensures your gallery stays true to your story, your colors, and your connection.
𓍊𓋼 Emotional, candid, timeless galleries.
- My goal is for you to look back on your images years from now and still feel everything. Your gallery will be rich with emotion, full of movement, and timeless enough to remain meaningful for a lifetime.
𓍊𓋼 Leave No Trace principles for outdoor weddings.
- If we’re adventuring outdoors, I make sure we honor the land we’re on. I follow Leave No Trace practices so we can explore, celebrate, and create beautiful images without harming the spaces you love.
𓍊𓋼 Guided, joyful, organized process.
- I’m here to make the entire experience easy and enjoyable. From planning to the final gallery, I guide you through every step with clarity and joy so you always feel supported and never overwhelmed.
𓍊𓋼 Sneak peeks delivered quickly.
- I know how excited you’ll be to relive your day, so I send sneak peeks quickly, giving you beautiful moments to hold onto and share while your full gallery is being perfected.
𓍊𓋼 All images securely archived long-term.
- Your memories matter. I keep your images backed up and safely archived, so even years down the line, you’ll never have to worry about losing them. Your story stays protected.
3. The Offerings & Deliverables
What you'll Recieve:
𓍊𓋼 Travel included.
- Wherever your story takes you, up north, through the woods, across the shoreline, or somewhere completely new, I’m already there with you. Travel is included so you never have to calculate miles or fees. You just choose the place that feels like home to your love.
𓍊𓋼 Save the dates, guest books, prints, and print release options.
- Your photos deserve to live beyond the screen. I offer beautifully designed save the dates, heirloom guest books, professional-quality prints, and full print release so you can bring your story into the hands and homes of the people you love.
𓍊𓋼 Complete wedding planning guide.
- You don’t have to figure this out alone. I’ll send you a full planning guide filled with helpful timelines, posing tips, vendor insight, and everything you need to feel prepared, supported, and confident from start to finish.
𓍊𓋼 High-quality, lasting deliverables.
- Your images are delivered in high resolution, beautifully curated, and built to last. Every piece, from your gallery to your prints to your keepsakes, is created with longevity and artistry in mind so your story stays as vivid as the day it happened.
𓍊𓋼 Thoughtful keepsakes that preserve their story.
- I believe in tangible memory. Whether it’s a photo box, prints, polaroids, or a handcrafted album, I offer keepsakes that allow you to revisit your day through touch, texture, and presence, treasures you’ll carry through your life together.
 
Michigan Wedding Packages
 
Things included in every package
🌿Hand edited and personally culled Images (No AI here, friend)
🌿High-resolution images delivered via an Online gallery with access to a personal online print store
🌿Print release
🌿Travel, no hidden costs or fees
Lavender
🌿Rehearsal Dinner coverage up to 4 hours, one photographer
🌿All-day coverage of the wedding up to 12 hours
🌿Engagement session
🌿Timeline planning
🌿Heirloom photo box
🌿personally curated guest book
🌿72hr sneaks
🌿2 photographers
🌿Small Polaroid album
🌿Content creation with small clips and a highlight reel
$8000
Peony
🌿All-day coverage up to 10 hours
🌿Engagement session
🌿Timeline planning
🌿Heirloom photo box
🌿72hr sneaks
🌿2 photographers
🌿Small Polaroid album delivered the night of
🌿Content videos with small clips and a highlight reel for even more wonderful memories out of your day!
$6000
Hydrangea
🌿All-day coverage up to 10 hours
🌿Timeline planning
🌿Heirloom photo box
🌿72hr sneaks
🌿2 photographers
$5000
Questions?
FAQ
How do you Capture weddings?
Our biggest goal and passion is to make sure you look back on your memories and remember all those special moments between the two of you that make you as a couple so unique. It's an honor and a privilege to be a part of your day and that reflects into your gallery. We understand that this is a once-in-a-lifetime moment for the two of you and we do everything we can to make sure you have something worthwhile and memorable to look back on!
Where are you located and do you travel?
We are Michigan-based but love to travel! So we serve the greater Michigan area and beyond. Travel is included in your package unless it is a destination wedding!
How long will it take for me to receive my Gallery?
Wedding galleries typically take 8-12 weeks, especially during busy season (June- November), to ensure you get the absolute best images from your day! But you will receive sneak peeks 48 hours after your wedding day!
How to you keep my Images safe?
Back up back up back up! We shoot with dual slots for our sd cards on our cameras so every time we shoot they write to two cards! Which are always bought brand new for each wedding. Then as soon as we arrive home they are backed up to an external hard drive and stay on the original cards until your memories are delivered via your online gallery!
When should I reach out to you?
As soon as you can! We take a limited number of weddings per year to ensure We give the best service to each of our clients and we absolutely want you to be one of them!
Do you have vendor recommendations?
Absolutely! We've worked with a lot of people in this industry and will absolutely love to help you find your whole wedding day team!