DESTINATION & MICRO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER, based IN THE lush Forests OF MICHIGAN
You're looking for an all inclusive wedding photographer & planner who can design and photograph your intimate micro wedding,
and you came to the right place.
You want to skip the huge production and stress that comes with it, and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that.
You have every right to enjoy your wedding day - away from all the societal pressures.
It's okay to do it the unconventional way.
Actually...it's more than okay
It's something that your future selves will thank you for later. I promise you.
You're looking for an all inclusive destination wedding photographer & planner who will design and photograph your unique intimate micro wedding, and you came to the right place. You want to skip the huge production and stress that comes with it, and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that. You have every right to enjoy your wedding day - away from all the societal pressures. It's okay to do it the unconventional way.
Actually...it's more than okay. It's something that your future selves will thank you for later. I promise you.
MICHIGAN, Sevierville, Oregon, sedona, las vegas,scotland, CHICAGO, IRELAND, and beyond
MICHIGAN, Sevierville, Oregon, sedona, las vegas,scotland, CHICAGO, IRELAND, and beyond
Micro weddings are uniquely crafted and intended for couples just like you, craving to enjoy and feel present for your special day.
imagine embracing simplicity and authenticity,
while prioritizing your needs and vision, with a
deeply intimate and personalized celebration.
what is a
micro wedding?
Think of a micro wedding like the love child of an intimate dinner party and a grand wedding bash, where the guest list is trimmed down to your nearest and dearest. You get to enjoy all the perks of a normal wedding day, but on a smaller scale. Its a celebration where the love is just as big as a traditional wedding, but the crowd is small, and the stress and anxiety is
non-existent.
-Getting to relax and enjoy your day
-Avoiding the anxiety that comes with having a huge audience
-Feeling confident to show up exactly as you are
-Having only the people there that you really care about & feel comfortable around
-Saving money on areas that don't matter as much to you, and splurging on what does
-Intentional interactions, that don't feel rushed
-Having a timeline that feels perfectly paced
having a micro wedding means
Micro weddings are JUST like traditional weddings, WITHOUT the stress & production.
Think of a micro wedding like the love child of an intimate dinner party and a grand wedding bash, where the guest list is trimmed down to your nearest and dearest. You get to enjoy all the perks of a normal wedding day, but on a smaller scale. Its a celebration where the love is just as big as a traditional wedding, but the crowd is small, and the stress and anxiety is non-existent.
what is a micro wedding?
They think that having an intimate wedding means that you're missing out grandeur experience, when in reality - you're only missing out on the stress of planning a whole day that's about everyone else, anxiety over who to invite, and societal pressure on how your day should look.
You deserve better.
You deserve a day where the sole focus is your relationship and love that you share, and not some elaborate show you're pressured to put on for others, just because that's what all the other couples are doing.
Because one day, when you are sharing memories with your grand kids - you wont care about what cousin Sarah, twice removed, who you met once when you were seven, but felt pressured to invite anyway - yeah her -.you wont care what she or half of the other guests thought about the cake pops, or decorations.
Stay true to how you want to celebrate the best day of your life.
You don't have to put on a big wedding to feel celebrated; it is enough to say "i do" with the ones who are genuinely closest to you
My mission is to give you an intentional and personal experience because I care deeply about making you feel seen, heard, and confident. I want you to feel safe to show up exactly as you are, and feel your absolute best when you're in front of my camera, and every moment that follows.
Genuine and heart felt,
with a sprinkle of quirky
MEET YOUR MICHIGAN
HYPE GAL, CHEL
My mission is to give you an intentional and personal wedding experience, because I care deeply about making you feel seen, heard, and confident. I want you to experience a safe space to show up exactly as you are, and in turn feel peace and joy when you're in front of my camera, and all the moments that follow.
Cheleana is everything I could have asked for and more! I am SO thankful we chose her as our wedding photographer. She gained a client for life, and I can't wait for her to continue documenting my life! Cheleana not only does phenomenal work, but her personality is what sells her business! I feel like I gained a photographer and a friend, and I am so thankful. My guests absolutely loved her, and she made taking photos SO much fun! She also created the timeline for the entire day. I truly couldn't have done it without her. SHE IS THE best!
Kirsi + Noah
"Chel is THE BEST photographer, we cannot recommend her enough!! She is the sweetest, most gracious human and her work is to die for. She goes above and beyond in everything she does. Booking her will be the best decision you ever make! We will cherish our photos forever."
The Haffey's
"I can not recommend Cheleana enough! She is so down to earth and sweet. It was our first time getting professional photo’s taken and Cheleana kept us laughing and focused the entire time. She is great at communicating and you can tell she has a passion for what she does. I will always recommend her and can’t thank her enough!"
The Homouth's
"Cheleana was amazing to work with! Went above and beyond, listened to concerns we had, and even better, was able to control the family photo chaos on our wedding day. She stayed in constant contact with photo updates, and checking in about the wedding planning process. The actual wedding day, she battled the windy weather with grace, and got the most amazing photos. We look at them almost every day. Highly recommend her for shooting your wedding, it was well worth it, we are so grateful to have met and worked with her."
The Robert's
"Cheleana did an amazing job at our wedding. We got married in Grand Rapids, and she was so helpful throughout the whole process. She got our photos to us in a quick matter, and they look beautiful. I 10/10 recommend her for any of your photography needs!"
The Gallaghers
BRENNAN + MARY
