Kellie Saunders Photography

table. We felt like we were best friends with her by the end of the day. On our wedding day, she exceeded all expectations! We not only had the best time with her, but she was able to put up with our pretty crazy bridal party and get the best shots. We also had the other Jen working our day and she was as sweet as can be! They were the PERFECT team. Throughout the planning process, Kellie was the best communicator and made it so stress-free. It amazes me how she edited and got our pictures back to us just 4 weeks after our wedding; we've heard it can take months! Each picture is better than the next. They are SO much better than we could have ever imagined. We can't thank the entire team at Kellie Saunders enough!!

o help us feel less awkward and made the whole experience fun. And on the day of the wedding, Courtney and Jen were both so kind, helpful, and the photos turned out amazing - I smile every time I look through all the images! Every interaction with Kellie's team was filled with laughter and just the ease of working with people who know what they're doing (WE definitely didn't - I swear Kellie's timeline of events is the only thing that kept us on track throughout the day!). We are so grateful to Kellie, Courtney, and Jen for their hard work and can't recommend them enough :)

relived the big day. Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts.

ched. From our engagement pictures, to our wedding pictures, we have over 1500 gorgeous images that are going to be impossible to choose from for an album! On top of the gorgeous photos, Kellie was organized in helping us plan our timeline, stay on schedule with our to-do’s, and genuinely cared about capturing our day - how we wanted to remember it. Thank you to Kellie, Jen and Aaron for making our day so special!

d a better time with them. They know how to make sure everyone is having a great time and how to be very time efficient. We had a blast with them! Kellie is super awesome to work with and filling out forms and making payments was a breeze. Jen truly made our wedding day so special, I couldn’t have done it with out her guidance and knowledge.

ling and hammering out all of the details. Jen took our engagement photos and shot our wedding (with Courtney) and was just so much fun! At this year's event Jen and Courtney were back again and it was like hanging out with old friends. Besides being so easy to get along with (they even helped my introverted husband who hates having his photo taken come out of his shell) they are such pros. I hardly even noticed them at our wedding they were so good at getting the shot without getting in the way or being overly noticeable. They took so many gorgeous shots the first time around - we haven't gotten our photos back this time but I know they will be spectacular too. We joked that we should have another wedding in 2022 to hang out with them again!

ble throughout the unknowns of the pandemic. We rescheduled our wedding twice and were able to move this team with us to each subsequent date, no ifs, ands, buts or need for additional deposit money. They provided a timeline which I was able to plan to rest of my day around. Because of how thorough they were, I didn’t feel the need to hire a wedding planner or day of coordinator. Jen was our wedding day photographer. Talk about a hype woman. Her personality is infectious and she made everyone in our wedding party feel relaxed and comfortable. She kept us on track with our timeline and was cool, calm and collected all day. I decided I wanted a few additional group shots in the moment and she was quick to accommodate and organize these. Again, the flexibility is something I was so grateful for as a bride. And of course the most important part.. the final product. Not only are our photos incredible, but we had our final album within 10 days of our wedding. The editing was exactly what we wanted and the variety of photos is broad. We truly couldn’t be happier with our choice to use Kellie and Jen for our wedding. We waited and waited for our dream wedding day, and these guys helped make sure it was absolutely worth the wait.

nish Jen and Kellie were timely with responses, incredibly flexible, and an absolute JOY to work with. Our favorite vendors from our wedding planning process, hands down! Highly recommend.

d questions and very professional. She made us feel like naturals in front of the camera and kept us laughing the whole time. Unfortunately due to COVID we had to postpone our wedding to August 2021 but the photos were worth the wait! Kellie was super flexible with making sure we were still able to have them for our wedding photography this year. We just got our photos back and WOW. We are speechless with how incredible the photos were. Kellie and Jen worked with us on our wedding day and made the flow of the day so easy and they were so helpful. They even calmed me down a few times when we had minor problems with other things. They truly make you feel like family!!! We are so grateful for the incredible experience. We would highly recommend them for your photos!

ghing through it all. Kellie was by far our favorite vendor to work with and picking Jen was the best decision ever. My advice to everyone is to have a first look and second hire Jen as your wedding photographer! Kellie's team is amazing and you won't be disappointed!

of Kellie’s pictures, I knew I wanted her team to be my photographers. That thought was cemented after the first time I talked to Kellie. She is so down to earth and funny, you can’t help but love her. Kellie took our engagement pictures in August 2019. Everyone that sees those pictures comments about how much we’re smiling in them and how comfortable we seem. That’s all Kellie - she kept us laughing the whole time. We were set to get married in June 2020 and when COVID hit, Kellie immediately reached out. She was so flexible and kind as we worked through figuring out what we wanted to do. When we decided to move forward with a small ceremony on our original date and push our “big wedding” to June 2021, Kellie made photography happen for us. For our small ceremony, we got to work with Courtney as she began transitioning to Kellie’s team. She was phenomenal. She captured the most breathtaking photos of us and paid attention to so many little details. Our immediate family were the only people in attendance and they all told us how great they thought Courtney was to work with. She was a calming presence, organized, and great at directing everyone. We have so many photos from that day on display in our home because of how great Courtney is. For our June 2021 wedding, we got to have both Courtney and Kellie. It honestly felt like the dream team. They were flexible, yet kept us on track with time so that we could get in all the photos I wanted (my shot list was 5 pages so it was a lot to cover!) While I haven’t seen the photos yet, I know they’ll be amazing. Booking Kellie Saunder’s Photography was one of the best decisions I made during wedding planning. You can’t go wrong working with this fabulous team.

me over the phone for a long time, answering all my questions and confirming that they would be able to meet our needs! They were so personable, caring, friendly and treated us like they had been working with us for years. Kellie and Courtney were so responsive, pretty much instantly with any emails I sent. Kellie & Courtney ( and the rest of the team at Kellie Saunder's) is just incrediable. On our wedding day, Courtney was amazing! She was so easy going, despite the fact that I was so anxious and super nervous. She caught every single moment I could have ever dreamed of. Our wedding pictures turned out absolutely phenomenal. I highly recommend Kellie Saunders and her team for any photography needs that you have. You will NOT be disappointed!! Thank you again to Kellie, Courtney and team for making our day unforgettable!

made our day intimate. We can’t picture our special day without her!

in about a week after our wedding! Jen & Aaron were troopers and even followed us out in the rain to capture a few more stunning pictures! They were very organized, on top of everything and such a pleasure the day-of! We would 100% recommend Kellie & her team!

e was accomodating. Kellie and Rachel (assistant photographer) did an amazing job working with everyone in our bridal party and family members, and truly kept everyone smiling, laughing and on schedule for our day. They were both so easy to work with and were flexible throughout the entire process. Most importantly, her photos are beautiful! If I could give them 6 out of 5 stars, I would. 100% recommend Kellie and her team.

even my mom and grandma loved her (and they are hard to please)! We had both an engagement shoot with her and she photographed our wedding and both experiences were beyond what we anticipated. We had such a great time and the pictures are better than I ever thought possible. She took her time to make sure we were relaxed and she was able to get posed pictures that look like we are actually having fun and also candid style photos that we also love. She is a master at posing. I don't know how to explain it, but she posed us without us feeling that we were being posed. When she started working with us, we didn't feel awkward, but rather she explained to us what would work with our body types and why and then she gave us fun things to do so that the pictures came out looking so natural. We didn't look or feel stiff at all. We had fun and the whole process was easy. Leah was her second photographer on our wedding day and she was so happy all day long and made us laugh and feel so good. Leah and Kellie even got on the dance floor with everyone during the reception so they could get really get up close to get good dancing pictures of our guests. She was one of the best decisions we made and was have no regrets hiring her. We do regret not giving her enough time for pictures though. She didn't push a first look on us, but she did ask for a little more time during cocktail hour. We regret not being able to give that to her because we know we would have gotten even more photos. After the wedding pictures are all we have, so that's one thing we would tell everyone. That's not her fault though. The photos we got were amazing, we just wish we gave her more time so we could have more amazing pictures. Other than that we have absolutely no regrets hiring Kellie and highly recommend her to everyone!

s feel comfortable taking pictures which to us, was the most important thing. Our pictures are absolutely beautiful and we are so grateful to kellie and her team for all the hard work. We 100% recommend Kellie!

Jen for our September wedding and both were the best! A lot of time was spent with Jen and Kellie and it was like they were honorary wedding party members. Their work speaks for itself - amazing - but considering you have to spend a lot of time with your photographers on your wedding day, you want to make sure you like them as well and these two did not disappoint! Kellie was so insightful on helping us plan out our photo locations and worked with me the weeks prior to our wedding to plan everything down to the minute (which any organizational freak like myself can greatly appreciate). She is an awesome photographer and is so knowledgeable in all things weddings as well, so you get more than just a photographer when you book her. Thank you, Kellie and Jen, you are the best!

her – we had SO much fun with these two! You spend A LOT of time with your photographer(s), so even though how much you like them doesn’t always come as one of your top items on your checklists, it should be! Jen and Aaron not only helped capture moments from what will be one of the best days of our lives, but we had a blast doing it! Tons of laughs, smiles and fun! We had an intimate wedding of 46 people so we only needed them for a short time of 5 hours, but we managed to go to so many locations and snag all the photos we needed and wanted! We’ve only seen the sneak peeks but are supposed to get the full gallery this month and we know based off of what we’ve seen so far that they’ll be wonderful! Family portraits – the things you have to do but no one likes doing them. They were the dream team! Aaron shot the photos while Jen got us all in place and helped grab the kiddo’s attention by making them laugh and smile! We sped through those with ease! I truly was so sad when they had to leave since we had TRULY, the best day ever with them. The day flies by and hubby and I were so glad we were lucky enough to spend it with Jen and Aaron! You’re in great hands!

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feel comfortable throughout the whole experience. Kellie was always available to talk and although I know she works with tons of couples, she gave us her 100% attention when ever we needed her. Kellie does amazing work and are absolutely thrilled with how are pictures turned out!

not take us long to know she was the one. Every interaction was so relaxed, reassuring, professional, and fun. Her talent is paramount at capturing the real essence of people's emotions and personalities. Plus, she was great with our shy flower girl. DO NOT hesitate in hiring Kellie! She's the best hands down! I wish we could get married again just to have her as a photographer. She is genuine and kind, and truly is passionate about photography. Her staff was absolutely wonderful as well . We loved them both :) Will definitely be referring to everyone and anyone <3

dding itself, she was great at communicating, figuring out what we were looking for, and most importantly, having fun! She's so energetic and easy to work with that we never felt uncomfortable in front of the camera, even though neither of us had professional pictures done before. She's also great at taking control during the posed portraits at the wedding to assure that the bride and groom get the photos they want, and was able to politely keep camera happy relatives from getting in the way! Our pictures turned out absolutely gorgeous and we cannot wait to hang them in our home. Every time we look at them, we love them even more! Overall, Kellie is a fun and fantastic professional to work with who will provide you with wonderful photos that you will love for years to come! I recommend her to any couple looking for a photographer who will not only capture their day, but help assure that it is truly special as well!

NG spots that belle isle and Detroit had to offer. During the wedding Kellie and her amazing team were like ghost! Didn't even know they were there and BAM all these amazing pictures so up. I can't thank kellie her second shooter aaron and their trainee enough for capturing our big day and adding so much positivity and fun to the day. In addition we got a sneak preview of our pictures quickly and all of our photos came back with very little wait time! Look no further and select Kellie Saunders!

difference. She worked well with our video guy and I cant wait to see the final pictures. She is the best! <3

veryone and takes great care to ensure she captures all the shots on your list. In addition to Kellie’s talents, she enlists a skilled assistant to help capture your day. We had Nick and he was a joy to work with as well! We were referred to Kellie through a friend who’s wedding she shot and who had some of the most beautiful wedding pictures. I was a bit anxious as we lived in San Francisco, California and were getting married in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Our timeframe did not allow for us to meet Kellie prior to our wedding day. However, as soon as we did it was like we were old friends. She was able to understand our vision perfectly without ever meeting us. Kellie answered all of my questions throughout the processes and I trusted her knowing she would capture everything I asked for and more. She was a delight to work with, always positive and optimistic. Kellie takes on any challenge that might arise throughout the day and is able to problem solve quickly in the moment. I had a tight timeline and really wanted some shots on the water. As soon as the ceremony was over, Kellie had us on the water in 5 minutes and quickly captured beautiful shots of the entire wedding party. I never had to worry, Kellie was always on it. When we had nerves, Kellie was able to calm us down. One of my favorite pictures of us as a couple is a laugh we shared when Kellie asked Chris to whisper his favorite pizza toppings in my ear. Seriously, in that moment it totally worked! At the reception, she was out on the dance floor capturing some of the most fun candids I’ve ever seen. She even captured a gorgeous sunset with us! I’m so glad that I was fortunate enough to work with Kellie. I’ve recommended her to every single new bride I know! Kellie is an excellent choice for a photographer and will not let you down!

throughout our entire process with her. From the first day we spent in downtown Detroit shooting our engagement photos we knew we had made a great decision, and nothing thereafter ever caused us to question that choice. Her great communication from day one was truly a pleasure, and we could not have been more pleased with the entire experience. If you are searching for a wedding photographer who will work WITH you to capture your special day then look no further, Kellie is as good as it gets!

She is made us feel comfortable every step of the way from our engagement to our reception. She is professional yet relaxed and has a fantastic sense of humor. We love our beautiful photos! We would recommend Kellie to everyone.

forever moments. We completed lists for all the shots we needed to have and would like to have. She took all of our special requests into consideration, made recommendations, and made it work. She used the time she had perfectly, and we were able to enjoy ourselves and the day without feeling like we were constantly posing (after the formal shots were taken). We received photos that we never knew that she or her assistant Nick took, and that's exactly what we wanted. Kellie kept us laughing and smiling all day and throughout the night. After 6+ hours of shooting, we received over 800 gorgeous shots! She presented them electronically for download, and also on a flash drive. You will want Kellie as your photographer for your special day.

I was a ball of stress leading up to the wedding because I was taking the bar exam. I sent Kellie a million questions--mainly concerning the fact that I did not really want to take pictures in Milford. Even though we are both from there, our relationship doesn't have a very big connection to Milford. I wanted more of a city feel, but I knew it was a longshot based on where the wedding was. Kellie killed it when she suggested that we go to Detroit for our pictures. I haven't received them yet, but I know they are amazing. THANK YOU KELLIE!

k, and I can honestly say that Kellie is probably the best wedding photographer out there. I'm saying that because she not only captured us having fun and went with the flow of our crazy families, but she really took her time to make sure our portraits were beautiful. She didn't just say "stand there and smile". She interacted with us and our bridal party so when we laughed and smiled it was a real moment. Everyone loved her! She also really knows lighting and was able to give us a couple of shots when she set her lights up that just blew us away. They were magazine worthy. Unbelievable! She also got on the dance floor with us and our guests and captured the funniest and most awesome dance pictures I've ever seen. She didn't just sit on the sidelines, but interacted with our guests. I personally think she's one of the areas hidden treasures because she keeps her pricing so affordable for her style and level of expertise. You would be lucky to work with her - I know we were! Oh and she was so fast to respond to our emails and questions and even checked in with us along the way. We loved her and our photos are amazing!

We met a TON of photographers before and even a couple after we met her. We were honestly so confused at the options and people out there. I felt overwhelmed and there's like a million wedding photographers out there. We are educated people, but not about photography. I felt rushed with everyone else we met with. Rushed as in "sold to". When we met her, it was just easy. She literally sat on the floor with us like a friend during our meeting and just got to know us. She didn't try to sell us on a high package. To be fair, she's not cheap, but if you shop around, her prices are really great for what you receive compared to others who aren't even half as good as she is. She was upfront about everything and there were no hidden costs. Anyway, we hired her and the husband and I were finishing up residency at the time. She was so flexible with our crazy schedules so we could get our engagement photos done. WE LOVED our time with her during the engagement photos and we LOVED the photos. We looked like we belonged in a magazine. I have no idea how she was able to do that, but she worked with us just a little bit on posing but not too much where it was over the top and annoying. Moreover, we had so much fun. She played games and had us interact with each other. We laughed together during our engagement session than we had in a long time. Our wedding day came and oh my goodness - first of all she was early. Her positive energy was infectious. I was nervous and I think she could sense that because as soon as she arrived to my hotel room the energy in the room changed. I don't know how she did it, but she made everyone relax and even my bridesmaids were cracking up having a good time. Her assistant was so talented and fun too. The wedding day went off without any problems. The weather, being a March wedding was kind of crappy, but we still were able to get such beautiful photos. She really knows her stuff. If you are considering her, I say go for it - if you can get her! You will not regret hiring her! You will love her, your family with love her and your friends will love her! Hiring her was the BEST decision.

uts forth the effort to get you the most beautiful and exquisite photographs you can imagine! She is also incredibly hilarious and fun, and I can’t emphasize this enough-you need this on your wedding day! We worked with her for our engagement shoot months beforehand in December-which was seriously THE WORST weather Detroit could offer-and we still had a blast and got gorgeous photos! She was enthusiastic and made it happen since it was our only possible chance. Our wedding was just this past weekend, so I haven’t seen the photos yet but I know they will be amazing. I couldn’t have been happier with the experience. She moved through our portraits at the church with poise and organization-there was no yelling or barking orders or people running around. Our family all commented that it was by far the easiest and nicest photo session ever. She was creative and open to ideas including following us to our house after to take photos with our dog! I cannot wait to see those! Overall, I would highly, highly recommend Kellie, she will not disappoint!

ly you are going to love her photos. She gets to know you as a couple, what your style is ( whimsical, classic, romantic and so on) finds out what pictures are a must have etc. She was a such a trooper on our wedding day, working in the rain to make sure we had plenty of photos. She is super flexible and her second shooter was awesome!

do. She was worth every single penny and was great to work with. She kept us laughing and made us feel great the whole time she was taking our photos. Everyone loved her and everyone loves the photos. We had a holiday wedding and she worked really hard for us and did a great job! We got our photos back earlier than promised and we loved EVERY SINGLE ONE of them! We are working on the album now and she's making this process incredibly easy. We couldn't ask for more. Thank you Kellie!!!! We are so happy that we picked you! We want everyone to know how great you are.

us and NO other vendor (including our planner - who we did love really) did as much as Kellie and her assistant photographer did for us. First let me tell you she is a no nonsense kind of person. When we met her we never, not ONE time felt like she wanted to just make a buck from us. She even told us that we didn't need as much coverage as we thought and in the end it saved us money. She could have just signed us up for the largest package but she knew we didn't need it. Her albums are beautiful and even though I loved the most expensive one (my husband was not thrilled by how much wedding albums were), she knew we were on a budget so she showed us less expensive albums that were really nice too. She even told us how we could go about making our own book if we wanted to, but in the end we just bought the less expensive books that she has. We have it now and it's gorgeous! Okay so the wedding day. She was so much fun and energetic! She bounced around and we just loved her sense of humor and how comfortable we felt in front of the camera. She seriously posed my bridal party like a magazine photo shoot. The final image of the group is one of my favorites of all time! We look like movie stars! My husband loved her and the guys had a blast with the other photographer. She had snacks in her bag for us (she was right when she said we can get grumpy if we get hungry) - and that was a big help! I felt like she was intuitive with our needs. Like she knew I was getting irritated with my family before I even said something. She looked at me and asked if she could ask everyone to leave so she could work with us alone - and when everyone was gone she told me she knew we needed to be alone. We were like YES - we needed to be alone. How she knew that - well it was awesome! She also knew to make sure we had water and breaks while taking photos. All in all she kept us laughing and was so great to work with. She was true to our personalities and we feel that the photos are really "us". We aren't super romantic - just fun people. The photos are just that. Fun. She really just "got us". We couldn't recommend her enough! Like I said, if you have the chance - you need to work with her.

hing. She totally got my vision right out of the gate and she really delivered. I can't stress enough how important a photographer is - it's not one place to scrimp and Kellie is worth every penny. Leading up to the wedding, every interaction with Kellie was fun, energetic, calming and professional. She knows her stuff inside and out so I never had a worry. On the day of the wedding, she and her assistant were wonderful! My bridal party loved her as much as we did. She really added to the day's festivities with her easy-going personality. And again, because she is so professional, I never had to worry about a thing. I worked with a wedding planner and she worked with her seamlessly. The end result are AMAZING photos that we LOVE. I wanted candid moments more than staged pics and she caught the most amazing laughs, cries, funny dance moves, tender moments and every moment in between. I can't recommend her enough. If she is available on your wedding date -- snatch her up. You won't be disappointed.

d I'm in the wedding business. Kellie even stepped in helping set up for the big day when the venue was crunched for time. She's an amazing artist and most of all an amazing person. She will not disappoint.

a very vibrant, fun person and an excellent photographer.

ven though she was sick) and did an amazing job! The whole reason we went up north was for the fall colors (we got married in the middle of Oct. during the peak color time), but the night before my wedding, it was a blizzard outside. I was pretty devastated because I really wanted outdoor pictures with all of the vibrant fall colors, but with the heavy snow flakes falling, it wasn't looking good to me. Kellie completely eased my fears!!! She kept reassuring me that no matter what the weather was, we were going outside and would get awesome pictures. And holy moley did we ever!!! The night before the wedding she sat with me and showed me some of her work from other weddings that had snow or rain and all of the pictures were gorgeous. I don't think she even knew, but she really helped me sleep that night! Even though I woke up to 3 inches of snow the morning of my wedding, because of the talk we had, I knew that she was still going to be able to capture all of the wonderful and amazing moments throughout the day. The weather that day was bizarre! By the time we married, the snow had melted and the sun came out, but it didn't stay out. As we were taking pictures, a snow squall came through, so not only did Kellie capture us in sun with the vibrant colors, she also took pictures of us with snow falling all around as well. Kellie is super creative and talented. I have received so many compliments on my pictures! People keep asking how I will choose which ones to use for my photo album because they are all so gorgeous. What I love most, is that they aren't your typical wedding photos. They have more flare to them! She captured not only the surroundings, but our true emotions throughout the day. I can't thank her enough for giving me such a wonderful lasting memory!! When I first met Kellie, I told her that I hate having my picture taken, I'm not a selfie person and I'm squinter no matter how cloudy it is, so I usually hate every picture I take. She promised me that she would change my mind when she was done with me and she definitely did! Do yourself a favor and book her now!!!

ompliments on our pictures from friends and family. We HIGHLY recommend her!

n them. I have gotten SO many compliments on my engagement and wedding photos Kellie took for us. She is seriously amazing. On top of all of that she doesn't rip people off. A lot of wedding photographers will only give you some of your wedding photos and then try to charge you a ton for the rest. Kellie never did that. She was upfront, gave us all of our photos in a very timely manner and her prices are so cheap compared to how good she is. She is the best you will not be dissapointed

like I was being sold to. She was always prompt with returning calls and emails and even made sure she was extra available on our wedding week. She checked in a couple of times and it just helped ease my nerves. She was just great to work with and the photos - well - they speak for themselves. I have to say that my wedding photos (sorry to my friends), but they are more beautiful than most of my friends wedding pictures. She even took us outside at night and took a wildly beautiful nighttime shot. My only regret is that we didn't give her enough time to take more photos. She warned us though when we went over the timeline. The venue pushed us for an early announcement and I really wish I would have taken her advice and given her an extra thirty minutes. I do feel that we got beautiful photos - I just know with more time we would have even more. We did purchase an album and that does take a little time. I think it took ours about two months to receive. But what a BEAUTIFUL album! It was worth the wait. As far as value goes - I think that everyone I was looking at was really expensive. Kellie was a little more expensive than some of the other photographers and a little less than others, but I don't think she was outrageous at all. I feel that some of the others were just so crazy expensive and there was no way I could afford them. I feel that we received great value for our money. I don't feel that she took advantage of us one bit. Her prices were what I would call middle of the road. At the end of the day I would highly recommend Kellie. She's so much fun, incredibly talented, friendly and I am more than happy with our photos.

ge extended family into one photo! Kellie did a great job of making us and our bridal party feel comfortable taking the photos as well, which made a big difference. I cannot recommend her highly enough!!