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MORGAN STELL
Jessica + James Journeyman Distillery Wedding

Jessica and James beautiful August wedding with a Catholic ceremony. Such a fun day. It was killer hot and we were all so thankful for the A/C in the flat and we were able to stay inside and take pictures in the cool air… but also WAY COOL architecture. So fun having this stunning Three Oaks Michigan venue so close to home.

Venues: Journeyman Distillery, The Flat and St Mary's of the Lake

Assistant Photographer: Danielle Sergio

Flowers: Flowers by Anna

DJ: Bee Entertainment

Jessica + James Journeyman Distillery Wedding
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MORGAN STELL
Devon + Christopher - Shenandoah Sunrise ...

This sunrise Shenandoah National Park gave us was so moody. It gave us so many colors and versions of itself the first half of our session before the sun slipped behind the morning clouds.

Devon + Christopher - Shenandoah Sunrise Engagement Session
love, marriage
MORGAN STELL
Shelby + Daniel Shenandoah Waterfall - Virginia

This hike ended up being a little longer than we originally thought, but I loved hitting the trail with Shelby + Daniel in formal wear. And that waterfall. Heart eyes!

Shelby + Daniel Shenandoah Waterfall - Virginia
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MORGAN STELL
Aubree + Kieren - Downtown Mall ...

I loved dancing our way through Downtown Mall in Charlottesville, VA.

Aubree + Kieren - Downtown Mall Charlottesville, Virginia
senior portraits
MORGAN STELL
Bella - Senior Portrait - Sawyer Michigan

Sweet Bella. This beautiful high school senior was once my neighbor and I BABYSAT HER. And now she’s graduating high school. Does that make me old? The kids I babysat are graduating????

Back in 2009 I was in the beginning days of my photography journey. I took a film photography class. I carried my dad’s old 35mm film camera with me everywhere. I was at the park with Bella and I snapped a darling photo of her sitting in a playground tube. (I have the negative still. I should reprint and share!).

And this summer I got to take her senior pictures for her 13 years later. I love when life comes full circle like this. These moments are beautiful and I am trying not to take them for granted.

Bella - Senior Portrait - Sawyer Michigan

Morgan Stell

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Eric + Kayla Warren Dunes Engagement Session

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While I'm in a blogging mood, I may as well get this gorgeous Warren Dunes engagement session loaded up too! I'm so excited for Eric + Kayla's wedding at Tabor Hilly Winery this fall!

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Chris + Flory Post Wedding Beach Session

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Chris + Flory Post Wedding Beach Session

As you might have read in my previous post, it poured on Chris and Flory's wedding day. Chris had proposed to Flory on Silver Beach overlooking the pier. And it has been a very special place for them for a long time! Beach pictures were so important to them and they didn't get to have those on their wedding day. I was feeling quite empathetic because if it had rained on my wedding day, I would have been devastated! I quickly offered to do a quick make up session so they could have their dream beach pictures. So this is our post wedding session, we had a blast!

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Chris & Flory's Rainy Shadowland Ballroom Wedding

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Chris & Flory's Rainy Shadowland Ballroom Wedding

I have never met such troopers! Chris & Flory were in good spirits the whole day despite the fact that their wedding day came with lots of rain and freezing cold temperatures. Getting married in April is risky business in Michigan. They didn't get the Silver Beach pictures they were hoping for, but the rain let up just enough to give us a small window for outdoor pictures. I loved getting to know these two over the last year. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL COUPLE! Inside and out. SERIOUSLY. There was so much love every where they went.

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Winter Wonderland Wedding at Sarett Nature Center

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Winter Wonderland Wedding at Sarett Nature Center

Maybe real spring is waiting to arrive until I blog this gorgeous winter wedding! Here's to hoping!

Sarah & Irian winter wedding was everything you can hope for in a snowy, dreamy romantic day.

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Xulu + Joanna's Weko Beach Wedding Bridgman

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Xulu + Joanna's Weko Beach Wedding Bridgman

Xuxu & Joanna had a simple, quiet & beautiful beach wedding right in my hometown Bridgman. I'm always so happy to be close to home for my job. And Weko Beach gave us the most BEAUTIFUL sunset this night in late October. The sunset was so good that it literally STOPPED the reception and everyone went outside to watch.

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Dan + Fiona Three Oaks Blissful Barn Wedding

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Dan + Fiona Three Oaks Blissful Barn Wedding

I loved every minute of getting to work with Dan + Fiona. When first met at Journeyman Distillery to talk wedding details, I knew it was going to be a beautiful day at Blissful Barn. The way they looked at each other and the way they smiled at everyone around them spoke to me. And I am so grateful they let me capture the joy and excitement of their intimate day. 

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Chris + Flory Tiscornia Beach Engagement Session

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Chris and Flory are the definition of young, vivacious and IN LOVE! Had a blast with them on their engagement session at Tiscornia Park. I'm looking forward to their wedding next spring at Shadowland Ballroom!

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Luke + McKenzie Flower & Field Engagement

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Luke + McKenzie Flower & Field Engagement

McKenzie wanted field and flower pictures. And I finally found the perfect spot near Second Nature Gardens in Stevensville. When they stepped out of the car, I knew we were going to have a great time together. Can't wait for their wedding in Grand Rapids next June!

Morgan Stell

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