06/29/2026
Some places live in your heart long before you ever get to photograph them.
Black Rocks in Michigan's Upper Peninsula has been on my photography bucket list for years. I had imagined crashing waves, dramatic skies, and the wild beauty Lake Superior is known for. Instead, the lake gave us something completely different.
She was calm.
The water stretched endlessly, reflecting the sky like glass. It was peaceful, breathtaking, and somehow made the moment feel even more intimate. It was as if Lake Superior knew this day wasn't about making a grand entrance~ it was about quietly witnessing something beautiful.
And then there were Rachel and James.
Their love was the fairytale. The way they looked at each other, the laughter they shared, and the excitement of beginning forever together fit this incredible place perfectly. Every image feels like a page from a storybook.
Dream locations don't always become dream weddings, but this one did.
Rachel and James, thank you for trusting me with one of the biggest days of your lives. Photographing your wedding at Black Rocks was everything I had hoped for and so much more.
🥂Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Gonzalez. May your marriage be as steady as the calm waters of Lake Superior and as breathtaking as the view that surrounded you. 🤍