Tracy Grosshans Photography

Celia & Jim

Celia & Jim brought some NYC style with them when they came to Celia’s hometown of Detroit for their June wedding. Celia got ready at her mother’s chic and art-filled home (we both loved her wallpaper!). Her vintage-inspired dress, elegant feather hair piece, and thoughtful accessories were quite lovely. Meanwhile, Jim was prepping for the day at Detroit’s historic Omni Hotel. His summer pincord suit was classic, summer-appropriate and just plain sharp. Their ceremony was in the gardens at the acclaimed Rattlesnake Club on the Detroit Riverfront. The handsome couple was serenaded by a trio of friends with The Beatles’ Here, There and Everywhere (which brought one of these photographers to tears), as well a variety of rock classics played by a string quartet for their recessional. Celia and Jim danced to their first song played by the Alex Colista Quartet, a talented jazz ensemble led by Celia’s nephew. The ballroom at the Rattlesnake looked amazing, and the staff, as always, was gracious and professional. We had such a wonderful time photographing Celia, Jim, and their friends and family. So many people came from out of town and were truly moved by the emotional and happy day they were able to share with the couple. Thank you for letting us be a part of it!

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Orna & Josh

Orna and Josh were married at the always fabulous Michigan League in Ann Arbor, MI. Orna’s dress was gorgeous- she got ready at the Inn at the League with the help of her excited mother and sisters. The couple saw each other for the first time at the Law Quad on the University of Michigan’s campus. They are so in love! The historic buildings and lush foliage were such a beautiful backdrop for their photos. The Ketubah ceremony was joyous and festive, as was their wedding ceremony. The Ketubah itself was amazing- hand-painted and beautifully detailed. Everyone had a wonderful time dancing the night away, and we had a great time working with the happy couple and their families.

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Mara & John

We feel so fortunate to have spent Mara & John’s wedding day with them! Their wedding was at Waldenwoods, a gorgeous and woodsy getaway resort in Hartland, MI. Their wedding was full of charming details, including paper flowers, vintage glass coke bottles, and mason jars galore! The beautiful bouquets, boutonnieres, and wildflower centerpieces were put together by Mara’s friends and family. The whole day had such a unique mix of vintage glamour and an organic DIY spirit. They didn’t even let the torrential downpour (starting right after their vows no less!) get them down. Everyone had a blast, dancing the night away and eating an incredible variety of homemade pies! We want to thank Mara and John for the opportunity to work with them, their family, and friends. Here is a sneak peek at some of our favorite shots from their wedding- we hope you enjoy them!

Christy & James

We had a great time working with Christy and James for their May wedding- the weather was just perfect! Their wedding ceremony took place at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Saline, MI. We were able to stop off at Curtis Park, which was so green and lush- the recent rainy days really worked in our favor! We then headed to downtown Saline for some more photos, using the textures of the vintage town’s buildings as our backdrop. The reception was at Kensington Court in Ann Arbor. The decor was elegant and perfectly matched Christy’s color theme of periwinkle and black, along with polka dots and blue hydrangeas. They had an awesome DJ to keep the evening flowing- Kevin from First Dance Entertainment kept the dancers happy all night.

New Wedding Blog!

Why haven’t I posted anything on my blog in so long you ask….because I have been working so hard on a new wedding blog for Riva and I!  We are very excited about our new logo and website.  Thanks to the wonderful work of Constructure Design for the new logo, we love it!  Check it out www.tracyandriva.com  So I will still be posting to my blog, I’m just running behind on it!

Kristina

I had so much fun photographing Kristina for her 3 year old photo!  She is such a little character!  What a joy to be around, so happy and silly!

Evan & Mikah

I had the pleasure of photographing Evan and Mikah for their 3 year old photo.  I can’t believe how big they are getting!  The first time I photographed them they were a mere 5 lbs!  We had a great time hanging out in their back yard soaking up the spring sunshine!

Lilac

I am so lucky to have four Lilac bushes in my front yard, I just love them!  They smell amazing, if only they lasted more than a couple of weeks!

Sophie

My friends just got a new puppy - meet Sophie!  Isn’t she a cutie!  Her ears are so long that when she runs, she trips on them!

Pittsburgh

I was lucky to get out of town before our busy wedding season starts, so I headed to Pittsburgh!  What a great city, I loved it!  So much to see and do - walked around downtown a bit, went to the Andy Warhol Museum, and ate at an awesome brewery that was in an old church - Church Brew Works.

Spring!

Don’t you just love spring??  One of my favorite things are flowering trees!  I Can’t get enough!

Emma

I have had the pleasure of photographing Emma since she was a newborn and I can’t believe she is two already! I was so glad that I has able to capture some of her cute personality and expressions. She is such a character and a joy to photograph!

Surroundings Fine Art & Design

I just met Acadia from Surroundings Fine Art and Design. She makes really unique accessories for weddings, very cool stuff! So if you are looking for something different for your wedding, check out her work!

2010 Bride’s Choice Award

I am excited to show this off!  We were chosen for the 2010 Bride’s Choice Award! Below is the official press release.

WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, just announced Tracy Grosshans Photography has been selected to receive the WeddingWire 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™ for Photography!

The annual Bride’s Choice Awards recognizes and celebrates excellence in quality and service within the wedding industry, as determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 500,000 newlyweds.

Tracy Grosshans Photography is among the top five percent of all vendors in the WeddingWire community, which includes over 100,000 wedding professionals across the US and Canada. Awards were given to winners across 19 different service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers.

“We are excited to recognize and honor the success of the top wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Community” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “The annual Bride’s Choice Awards program has given us the unique opportunity to highlight the best wedding professionals in each region as reviewed by brides and grooms who have utilized their services in the past year.”

We are happy to announce that Tracy Grosshans Photography is among the very best Wedding Photographers within the WeddingWire Network, which includes WeddingWire and Martha Stewart Weddings. We would like to thank our past newlyweds for nominating us for the 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards.

Elaine & Paul

Riva and I had a great time photographing Elaine and Paul’s winter wedding. It took place at The Inn at St. John’s in Plymouth, Mi. They braved the cold for some awesome outdoor photos. Even in the winter, the outdoor setting is beautiful. It really is an amazing venue.  Thanks Elaine and Paul for allowing us to capture your special day!

Kaela & Quinn

Riva and I had a great time working with Kaela and Quinn for their late fall wedding.  I loved her blue shoes!  After the ceremony we headed over the Woodward Avenue Brewery for some fun photos.  We set up the photobooth at the reception which always equals a good time!!

Lisa & Dave

I photographed Lisa and Dave for their engagement photos in late fall. We could not have timed the lighting any better, it was amazing! There is just something about fall light, I love it. We of course used the farm as a backdrop for several of the photos, then we ventured over to property that is part of the Superior Township Land Conservancy. It was so beautiful, the wetland is awesome! Riva and I are looking forward to working with them for their October wedding!!

Dana & Khaaliq

Riva and I had the pleasure of working with Dana and Khaaliq for their late fall wedding! Yes I am a bit behind on blogging, but I’m getting there! They were so great to work with, so relaxed and excited about their day! I loved the guy’s pink and gray ties, very cool!

Reviews

Riva and I have had such a great experience with so many clients, they have all been wonderful! We are really thankful for that and look forward to the new couples that we will be working with in the future. Here are a few nice words…

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Theresa & Brian

Theresa and Brian had an intimate gathering at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Troy to celebrate their recent nuptials. Before we went to the celebration, we took some time to walk around downtown Birmingham for photos. They were both so relaxed about everything, it was awesome! I loved the details of her dress!

Andrea & Adam

Andrea and Adam were such a great couple to work with!  Their wedding took place at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church in Livonia and the reception was at Oakland Hills Country Club. The landscape at Oakland Hills was amazing! I just loved the argyle socks that Andrea picked out for all of the guys. Both of their families were so wonderful to work with, and they loved to dance! I have never seen such a jam-packed dance floor!! I also wanted to mention that Adam is a very talented Videographer, check out his work at Two Penny Productions. Thanks Andrea and Adam for allowing us capture your awesome day!

Brandon

It was great working with Brandon for his senior photos! I always love using the barns as a backdrop!

Kerry & Darin Engagement Session

I was so excited to work with Kerry and Darin for their engagement session.  We met up in Depot Town located in Ypsilanti, it was an awesome place for photos!  We walked all through Riverside park, made our way through some alleys, and then headed to the old farmers market building.  I highly suggested they finish their day at Sidetrack for sweet potato fries!  Riva and I are looking forward to working with them for their wedding this coming summer!

Pazong & Ryan

Riva and I had the pleasure of working with Pazong and Ryan for their late summer wedding. They were a fun couple! We went to a nature center in Troy and then headed to downtown Royal Oak. We met a pretty awesome Videographer at their wedding, Ryan from Epic Motion in Royal Oak. Be sure to check out his work, it’s amazing!

Max’s Snowman

My nephew Max made an awesome snowman yesterday (with a little help from Grandma and Grandpa). It turned out really good, unfortunately I don’t think it will last long with these warm temperatures!

kids, kids and more kids!!

So much blogging to do and so little time to do it in!  I am so behind on posting some updates!  I had the opportunity to photograph so many kids before the holidays, so I decided to do one big posting!!  They were all so darn cute and fun to work with, I had a great time. So check out all of these cuties!

Mallory & Mike

Riva and I had a wonderful time working with Mallory and Mike for their wedding! They were such a great couple. They had their ceremony at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Ypsilanti, it was so pretty. Then we headed to downtown Ann Arbor for lots of fun photos. We went to the Law Quad which is one of our favorite spots and then we took them to graffiti alley by the Michigan Theater. Their reception was at the beautiful Michigan League.

Oscar

Isn’t Oscar a cutie!  He was so much fun, such a busy little guy!

Mary Kate

I really enjoyed working with Mary Kate for her senior photos!  It was great to get some outdoor shots, of course around the farm!

Laura & Drew

Riva and I had such a great time photographing Laura and Drew’s wedding, it was alot of fun! We were able to stop at a park in Saline for some photos, it was beautiful! At the reception, we set up a photo booth for their guests. I think everyone enjoyed themselves! I’m not really sure where the props came from, but they were pretty entertaining!!

Heather & Scott

Riva and I had a great time photographing Heather and Scott’s wedding! The church was beautiful! After the ceremony we were able to go to Kensington Park for photos, I loved the girls’ green dresses!

Kaitlyn

It was great fun photographing Kaitlyn for her senior photos! She brought her sister along to help out, they both made it such a fun experience. Luckily the weather was good so we were able to do lots of outdoor photos!

New York City!

In the middle of our busy wedding season, I was able to get away for the weekend to New York City!  I love that city!  So much to see, so much to do, it is awesome.  If you haven’t been, you should put it on your list of places to visit!

Christa & Doug

Christa and Doug had such a wonderful wedding at the Thomas Edison Inn in Port Huron. It was a beautiful setting for their special day!

Melissa & Allen

Missy and Allen’s wedding was a great celebration! I love being able to capture the “getting ready” portion of the day, it’s just so fun to capture all of the anticipation. After the ceremony, we were able to go to downtown Royal Oak for some fun photos. They are such a cute couple!

Annie & Doug

Riva and I had a great time working with Annie and Doug for their wedding.  The details were just wonderful, everything from the flowers to the cake.  It was at The Michigan League, we can’t say enough nice things about the venue.  We have been there a few times this year and have always had a great experience.  The ceremony took place out in the gardens, it was awesome!

Michigan Brides Magazine

Riva and I are so excited!! Alisa & Aaron’s wedding that we photographed last September is featured in the fall issue of Michigan Brides Magazine! We were so lucky to be part of their awesome day, it really was a great wedding!! It was at The English Inn, in Eaton Rapids. It is an amazing venue!! As soon as we arrived to photograph the wedding, we could tell how much Alisa and Aaron put into planning the event - from the flowers in mason jars, to the handmade feather boutonnieres. We ended the day with the bridal party playing a little croquet on the lawn of the Inn. Thanks Alisa and Aaron for letting us be part of your day!!

Kaela & Quinn

It was great fun photographing Kaela and Quinn for their engagement photos. We look forward to working with them in November for their wedding! They are such a cute couple!

Abby & Julia

Abby and Julia were too cute! We met at the Arb to take in the Peony garden - it was amazing! Abby gave me a workout. I think she liked the fact that I was chasing her around the garden! Then we headed back to the studio. It was a fun photo shoot!

Dana & Ronnie

Riva and I had such a great time photographing Dana and Ronnie’s wedding. It was such a joyous and memorable event. The dancing just did not stop, they must have been exhausted!! It was at The Eagle Crest Marriott in Ypsilanti, what a wonderful venue!