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How to find the Perfect Wedding Photographer for you! Finding The Perfect Fit Doesn’t Have to Be Stressful Wedding photography is not just a job, it’s an art that can bring out your true personality and make you feel comfortable in front of the camera. When hiring a wedding photographer for your special day, make […]

How to Find Your Wedding Photographer

Bride and Groom embrace during tearful first look.

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Bride and Groom sitting on the couch in a vintage Vegas vibe.

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Planning your Vegas Wedding with your Destination Wedding Photographer Who’s ready to ditch the big wedding and get married in Vegas?! Alright, so you’re ready to just say “screw it” and go get married without all the people. But you’re trying to decide whether or not you really want to do something like that. What […]

How to Plan Your Vegas Wedding

Detroit Wedding Photographer’s 2022 Wedding Advice Compilation When you really just wanna know how to have the best day ever… Now I want to add before we start that I personally went to the polls (Facebook Bride groups, and my own personal followers) and asked all the recent graduate couples to give me their BEST […]

Relatable Advice From Real Couples

Bride and Bridesmaids popping confetti bottles.

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Bridal details.

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Getting excited about taking photos for your wedding, when you really don’t like doing photos… When the feeling of awkwardness takes over the joy Welcome to the best place ever, your new home for comfortable and empowering photos. It’s no secret that being photographed can feel overwhelming and scary for many people. If that’s you, […]

So you hate photos… but you’re getting married?

For the couple who just needs a little insight on how this whole ‘wedding timeline thing’ works. My Personal Approach For me, starting with ‘Golden Hour’ portraits, ceremony time, and when the reception and dinner starts are the key components we need to coordinate your timeline. And you will definitely want those sunset photos, trust […]

How to Plan Your Wedding Day Timeline

Bride and Groom kissing in front of a castle at Wilder Creek Nature center.

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We just got engaged, now what!? When it comes to the wild world of Weddings and Social Media it’s easy to get caught up in a frenzy. After all, you just got engaged (that ring looks FABULOUS, by the way), and it’s time to party! Right? Unfortunately, most couples find it difficult to enjoy the […]

You Popped the Q, Now What?

Strategies from a veteran Detroit wedding photographer on being “there” on your big day! If you are worried about spending too much time away from your family, AND not getting enough one-on-one time with your partner on your wedding day; there is a simple fix – plan for a few photo “sets’ throughout the day. […]

How to Feel Like You’re Present At Your Wedding

Brides at their first look in the Detroit Club Hotel lobby.

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Newly engaged couple crosses Campus Martius Downtown Detroit.

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Take a look at this stunning Downtown Detroit Proposal set in The Apparatus Room, of The Detroit Foundation Hotel. When Ben contacted me in early November to get plans in line for a stunning slightly-“styled” surprise proposal in Downtown Detroit for his girlfriend Janya, I was so excited to get started! We scheduled a phone […]

Stunning Surprise Downtown Detroit Proposal

Do you and your partner like to travel? Adventure, hike, whatever. If you’re still wanting a wedding with the whole fam back at home, but still want a twist on how you do things – planning an adventure engagement session, is the perfect compromise! For this adventure, in particular, they decided on Washington! I could […]

Everything You Wanted to Know About An Adventure Engagement Session at Mt. Rainier

Couple kissing during their engagement session in the mountains, Mt Rainier Washington.

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Couples hands posing for photo of new engagement ring.

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I’m planning a proposal and I need help! The day has come. You’ve finally decided the person you’re with is it for you. Welcome to the Ultimate Proposal Photoshoot Planning strategy. You know without a doubt, you need to document such a special day because your partner would love it. Let’s do that but, I […]

How To Plan the Perfect Proposal

"Magan was hands down the best choice we made (other than marrying my husband!) for our wedding."

Jessica & Goutham

"Hire Magan if you want beautiful pictures. She had us literally tearing up at how stunning all her photos of us are and you don’t spend your entire wedding posing for pictures. Magan was hands down the best choice we made (other than marrying my husband!) for our wedding. You’ll love her personality and you will never regret hiring her for any occasion."

"She captures moments like no on I've seen in the business."

Matt & Stephanie

"Magan is a pro. If you're looking for artist to deliver on the biggest day of your life (wedding) she's your woman. She's honest, fair and fun to hang around with. I never write reviews but needed to for Evoke as the caliber of her work is amazing. It also helps she's leaned in digitally and can deliver your photos back in a seamless and easy way. Well done Magan. Keep on making people look like movie stars. :)"

" Her approach to personalize and tailor your experience to match your needs makes her an easey recommendation."

Ben & Janya

"I can't say enough good things about my experience with Magan. I was in the market for a photographer to capture a special moment and Magan was a joy to work with throughout the entire process. In order to look comfortable in photos, it is so crucial to have an upbeat, energetic personality that simultaneously can break any awkwardness with conversation or humor and Magan fulfills that in spades! Her approach to personalize and tailor your experience to match your needs makes her an easy recommendation."

"The pictures from our wedding day left us speechless."

Danny & Victoria

Our engagement photo session, with Magan, was an absolute blast. We are so appreciative of Magan’s help and guidance throughout our wedding planning and forever GRATEFUL to have had her and her husband with us on our wedding day. Magan and Jared were perfect for us and our wedding group, and a huge part in making it all happen. The pictures from our wedding day left us speechless. We can’t stop looking at them. She captured every moment. We’re so thankful to not only have gained a photographer for life, but also a friend.