Luxury Wedding Photography in MICHIGAN & BEYOND

CHELCIE LOU PHOTOGRAPHY

Love Stories Captured

Matt & Lauren Wedding

Private Residence, Grosse Pointe Park MI

Paige & Eric Wedding

Book Cadillac, Detroit MI

Blake & Jaycie Wedding

Waterview Loft, Detroit MI

A bride and groom stand hand in hand outside a stone church, with the bride's long veil flowing to the left and her dress train spread on the ground.

Sydney & Alex Wedding

Waterview Loft Detroit, Detroit MI

Bill & Nicole Wedding

Colony Club, Detroit MI

Lienna & Evan Wedding

Piquette Avenue Plant, Detroit MI

Philip & Taylor Wedding

Infinity & Ovation Yacht Charter, MI

Lucas & Haven

John Ball Zoo, Grand Rapids MI

Joe & Jenna Wedding

Colony Club, Detroit MI

DESTINATION WEDDINGS

Molly & Damien Wedding

Bellewether Beach Resort St Petersburg, Florida

Laik & Zach Wedding

Rocky Mountain National Park in Estes Park, Colorado

Timeless, emotive photography for the modern romantic

Your wedding deserves more than beautiful images, it deserves to be remembered with feeling. Chelcie Lou Photography blends an editorial eye with heartfelt storytelling, capturing the real emotion, subtle details, and quiet in between moments that define your day. Voted Best Detroit Wedding Photographer by Channel 4 News and a multi year winner of Best of Zola, Chelcie is known for her warm presence, elegant direction, and the ability to make every couple feel instantly at ease. Her work is refined, luminous, and deeply personal.

A couple exchanging rings during a wedding or romantic ceremony, with a butterfly perched on one person's finger.

The Details

  • Once you reach out, you’ll receive a personalized response with availability and tailored collection details. If we’re aligned, your date is officially reserved with a signed contract and retainer. From there, you can exhale, knowing your memories are in trusted hands.

  • As your wedding day approaches, we’ll collaborate on a photography timeline that flows naturally with your day. I’m here to offer guidance on lighting, pacing, and intentional moments, ensuring your day feels calm, unforced, and beautifully documented without disruption.

    You’ll never be rushed, posed awkwardly, or pulled away from what matters most.

  • On the day itself, I arrive with a calm, attentive presence, blending seamlessly into your celebration. I focus on the in-between moments, the quiet glances, the laughter, and the emotions you didn’t even realize were happening, while also creating refined, timeless portraits you’ll treasure forever.

    My approach is gentle, intuitive, and deeply respectful of the energy of your day.

  • Every image is carefully hand-edited with a consistent, timeless aesthetic true to the Chelcie Lou style. Your gallery is curated with intention, ensuring the story of your day unfolds beautifully from beginning to end.

    No presets, no over-editing, just honest, elevated storytelling.

  • Your full gallery is delivered through a private, password-protected online gallery where you can download, share, and relive your wedding day. From there, you’ll have the option to preserve your images through heirloom albums and fine-art prints, designed to be held, passed down, and cherished for generations.

  • I take on a limited number of weddings each year to ensure every couple receives my full attention, care, and creative energy. This is more than photography, it’s an experience rooted in trust, presence, and storytelling.