Heartfelt, connective, and intentional imagery.
Weddings are all about connection. The connection and commitment of you and your partner. The relationships you have formed throughout your lives with friends and family who support you. Your link to the place and the landscape you have chosen to celebrate in.
Your photographs offer the opportunity to reflect all of that connection back to you, to ground you in the love that surrounds you. My goal is to support your ability to be present throughout your day, creating heartfelt, connective, and intentional imagery that you will return to year after year.
“My wife and I would recommend Mae to any and all couples looking for THE photographer to capture their special day.
First and foremost, her pictures were exceptional - she captured candid moments between family and friends that brought to life the love and authenticity of the moment. The other (and just as important factor in our eyes) was her kind, calm, and positive demeanor throughout the day. Nerves, stress, and anxiety can come in waves on the wedding day, and Mae provided a warm and calming presence throughout. My wife and I get a bit camera shy when all the attention is on us, but Mae had a natural way of making us feel comfortable, and truly brought the best out of us. Both her organized and candid pictures of us, our family, and friends are moments we will cherish for a lifetime. Thank you Mae for everything!!”
— A&M
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“Not only is Mae extremely talented and a master of her craft, she is also a kind and beautiful soul. She made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and was able to fully capture the magic of our special day! Our wedding photos turned out AMAZING! We still look at them daily, and are just so happy that we chose Mae as our wedding photographer. She is the BEST, and we can’t recommend her enough!”
I’m Mae, a photographer and writer
living in northern Michigan next to the Sleeping Bear Dunes. I have been photographing weddings since 2009, and typically accept 10-15 weddings a year. I photograph weddings all over the state of Michigan, but my homebase is Leelanau County. This region carries a certain magic to it, and I love telling the stories of folks who choose to get married here.
My husband and I have two small children, and in my spare time you’ll find me swimming in Lake Michigan (even in the winter) or hiking with my family. I am actively involved in our small community, and am always contemplating what it means to live collectively. You can read more about my life through my newsletter Lake Letters.
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Mae Stier Photography is honored to photograph the meaningful moments in your life and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, physical or mental ability, religion, or age. I am honored to celebrate your love, your family, and your achievements by documenting a glimpse of the stories that make you YOU.