Editorial style Detroit wedding photographer for couples who value presence, intentional design and space for a slow champagne toast or lingering embrace. Through calm direction and genuine connection, I create effortless, emotive imagery that preserves how your day felt -- the laughter, the stillness, the in-between moments that tell your story with elegance and grace. Serving Detroit, Cincinnati, Chicago, and worldwide!
documenting YOUR celebration
detroit michigan wedding photographer
naturally, intentionally and with an editorial eye.
blending editorial & documentary
effortless emotion & Connection
Rooted in connection and guided by emotion, my approach as a wedding photographer in Detroit seeks to quietly honor the sacred bonds between you and those you hold dear; preserving connection in its most heartfelt form.
Through a blend of thoughtful storytelling and an eye for honest moments, each frame will effortlessly hold what words can’t: the way it all felt in the in-between.
thoughtful
STORYTELLING
WITH AN EYE FOR honest MOMENTS
thoughtful STORYTELLING WITH AN EYE FOR honest MOMENTS
my approach as a wedding photographer in detroit
Polished refinement with honest connection for images that are both artful and deeply real.
My photographs feel soft, joyful, and effortlessly emotive through connection-focused storytelling.
As a wife and mother, the heart behind what I do is rooted in presence -- capturing connection, emotion and the deeply human moments that are often unseen.
I'm known to be more than just a Detroit photographer, though. I'm your calm in the chaos, encouraging comfort behind the lens and reminder to settle into each moment.
My work weaves together the refined and the real; creating imagery that is both elevated and authentically your own.
courtney RUDICEL
meet your detroit michigan WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
"We had the best experience working with Courtney! From start to finish, she was absolutely amazing. Our engagement session was so much fun, she was flexible, down for anything, and happy to let us explore multiple locations to capture the shots we wanted. On our wedding day, she brought the perfect balance of organization, fun, and calm energy. She made us feel completely at ease and truly felt like someone we wanted by our side on such an important day. We never felt like just another client, she made us feel like a top priority from beginning to end. We were so happy when we received our gallery, the photos are all incredible! She perfectly captured the emotion of the day, the little moments with our guests, and so many beautiful, artistic details. Every shot felt so thoughtful and intentional. Hiring Courtney was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. She delivered our previews and final gallery so quickly, and we couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out!"
"Hiring Courtney was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding."
Courtney was an amazing photographer to work with. I’m so glad we found her to capture our wedding day. The images she created are beyond perfect. We can’t get over how many behind the scenes raw moment she got of us. We had no idea she was snapping a lot of the pics she got. (Some of our favorites!) Not only is she talented behind the camera - she makes you feel totally comfortable. You spend so much time with your photographer on your wedding day so it’s crucial to find someone who is easy to work with, and Courtney is just that. Photo taking isn’t really our thing, especially my husband, and Courtney made both of us feel so incredibly comfortable and natural, and it shows in our pics. Even our wedding party complimented Courtney for that. To us - that’s priceless. If you want someone who creates timeless wedding photos + makes you feel incredibly comfortable and candid + takes good care of you - she’s your gal! She’s so talented. I cant wait to cherish these photos forever. Booking Courtney was the best decision we made.
"We can’t get over how many behind the scenes raw moment she got of us."
"In my opinion, her photos make everything look better than they did in real life. Your photographer is with you your entire wedding day, it’s important to pick one that feels like you’re hanging out with a friend. We booked with her after a phone call and even on our call, I could tell her personality was exactly what I was looking for!"
"Courtney is such an amazing photographer and PERFECTLY captured our wedding in the way I want to look back on forever."
I cannot say enough about how phenomenal Courtney is. Not only did she do an amazing job on our engagement photos, but absolutely rocked our wedding photos. She was able to get all of the different photos that my husband and I were wanting, with many more. Her personality just seals the deal on how great she is. Our guests even commented on how amazing she was with everything. If you’re looking for a photographer- look no further. Courtney is the best choice!
"I cannot say enough about how phenomenal Courtney is. Our guests even commented on how amazing she was."
FAQ
about working with your detroit wedding photographer
Wedding collections are customized to each wedding couple but options include 8-12 hours of coverage, engagement sessions, rehearsal coverage and albums and always include a second photographer. And while each wedding varies, on average, I deliver 75-100 images per hour of coverage.
I can book out as early as 18-24 months from the wedding date but if your date is still available, I can join your Detroit wedding day team as late as 30 days out!
Absolutely -- although typically engagement sessions are only for booked wedding couples, unless my schedule allows an opening. As an engagement and wedding photographer in metro Detroit metro, I love the historic buildings and city vibes of Detroit!
If you're interested in working together, head over to my contact page and submit the form! To officially book, I need a signed contract and your booking fee paid. If you need to reschedule, I do allow payments to transfer to a date one time but any reschedules after that will incur a fee.
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