About this vendor
If you're seeking more than just a wedding photographer, you've come to the right place. I aim to offer a holistic experience, infusing my work with empathy, engagement, and a keen eye for capturing your most authentic moments. As Peat Woods Photo, I'm not just behind the lens, I'm a guide navigating you through the entire process, eliminating any uncertainties you may have. I've been living my dream for over a decade, specializing in weddings and having the privilege of capturing over 300 love stories across four countries and several states. This journey has gifted me a unique perspective, backed by my BFA in Photography and experience in advertising, documentary, and fashion photography. I focus on the emotions, the details, and the connections made - understanding that each wedding is as unique as the couple themselves. No fluff, no hyperbole, just genuine, heartfelt photography.
Details
Business Attributes
- LGBTQ+-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Boudoir
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Drone
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Printed Proofs
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
2-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2024.2021.
Best of Weddings
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From the moment we met Caleb, we knew we had found someone special to capture our wedding day. His passion for photography is palpable, and his creative vision truly sets him apart...
. Caleb not only has an incredible eye for detail but also a unique ability to make everyone feel at ease in front of the camera.
On our wedding day, Caleb arrived with a warm smile and an infectious energy that immediately put us and our guests at ease. He seamlessly blended into the background, capturing candid moments that truly reflected the joy and emotion of the day. Every time we looked up, he was there, snapping away, yet never intrusive.
The way he frames shots is simply magical. From the intimate glances between us during the ceremony to the joyful dance floor chaos later in the evening, Caleb managed to document every precious moment with artistry and authenticity. His use of natural light and composition turned our wedding into a stunning visual story that we will cherish forever.
When we received our photos, we were blown away. Each image was a work of art, telling the story of our day in a way we could have only dreamed of. The colors were vibrant, the emotions were raw, and every shot radiated the love that surrounded us.
Beyond his technical skill, Caleb's genuine kindness and professionalism made the entire experience enjoyable. He took the time to understand our vision and was flexible with our requests, ensuring that we got exactly what we wanted.
If you’re looking for a photographer who will not only capture your wedding beautifully but also make the process enjoyable and stress-free, look no further than Caleb. We are beyond grateful for the incredible memories he has given us, and we can’t recommend him highly enough!
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Caleb was wonderful to work with. He was great for our engagement photos and our wedding. He gave clear directions on posing and was direct. He was also great with his comm...
unication throughout the entire planning process. He responded to any of my concerns quickly and with care. He delivered two beautiful galleries that we were impressed with.
We found Caleb (Peat Woods Photo) through his free engagement session, which was a great chance to get to work together before deciding who to go with for our wedding. We were beyo...
nd relieved he was available for our wedding date because our engagement photos are beautiful and Caleb is a joy to work with. We can’t wait for our wedding photos! He has an amazing turn around time of 3 weeks, which is impressive considering the volume of photos we are getting!
He’s very relaxed while still very direct. He’s able to wrangle groups and keep things on track. He’s also so efficient. He will get the shot. He knows what he wants, what looks good, and how to get the results, so trust. He also will scope out your location ahead of time and pays attention to the times you’ll be there to ensure he knows the lighting, equipment, and best places to get the photos. That’s a level of detail that you simply do not get anywhere else.
He was a source of calm for me and handled most of the organizing of the people for the photos on the day of, which was a much needed break for me (because we had to decorate the day of). He was invaluable to my husband and the groomsmen for making sure they were looking their best. He has such an eye for detail that he will fix venue items and make sure everything looks photo ready without being prompted or asked. This is also an attention to detail that only experience can bring, which he has in spades.
He made such a positive impression because of his professionalism that several of our friends asked for his card so they can use his services.
We are beyond impressed with Caleb! He did such an amazing job with our engagement shoot. He made us feel so comfortable and at ease the entire time, it honestly felt like we were ...
hanging out with a friend. The photos turned out absolutely stunning, and we couldn’t be happier with his work. We’re so grateful to have found such a talented photographer!
Caleb, aka Peat Woods Photo, was awesome! My husband and I found Caleb through his free engagement session giveaway and fell in love with his portfolio of work. He was so nice, com...
municative, and easy to work with. He helped us feel comfortable for the engagement session and the photos turned out great! Since he did SUCH a great job, we also asked Caleb to photograph our wedding, and once again his work was stunning!
I was really anxious the morning of the wedding, but Caleb was looking out for me and helped me relax and stay on schedule. He is so creative and has a great eye for setting us in the right poses, and he even managed to get some great photos of our very excitable pup who did not want to sit still!
All in all, we loved working with Caleb. He was able to get our photos to us super fast - just a little over a week after the wedding, and he event sent us Instagram previews in the days after! We have gotten so many compliments on our wedding photos already, and even though Caleb is located in Grand Rapids and we're in Ann Arbor, I'll definitely hit him up for any other photo needs in the future!
Thank you so much for being a part of our special day!
Working with Caleb was an absolute joy from start to finish. He has an incredible eye for capturing the perfect shot—whether it's a couple, an individual portrait, or a larger grou...
p. His calm, confident presence instantly puts everyone at ease, making the entire experience feel natural and fun.
Caleb is also a fantastic communicator. From planning the shoot to final delivery, he was organized, responsive, and made sure we felt taken care of every step of the way. And the results? Absolutely stunning. Every photo was beautifully composed, edited to perfection, and captured the genuine emotion of the moment.
I can't recommend Peat Woods Photography highly enough. If you're looking for someone who blends artistry with professionalism and makes you feel confident in front of the camera, Caleb is your guy!
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Caleb is a very friendly and personable fellow who really helped ease the stress of the wedding day. Super patient and very open communication leading up to the day. He was able to...
take the reins where needed and is clear in what he was looking for in the posed photos.
He was so friendly to everyone there that I was still getting compliments for weeks afterward for what a great pick he was! And his product is top-notch. The posed family photos are jumbo- sized, framed-in-the-livingroom worthy, and his candid photos really capture the love and joy that were in the room.
I would highly recommend for his product and double points for having such a sparkling personality.
Caleb was great to work with! He brought such a great energy to our engagement shoot. He had a lot of ideas and poses, so no work on our part at all. The photos were edited and ret...
urned timely, too.
Jess did our wedding and we're so glad Caleb connected us - she was Amazing. So helpful and went above and beyond! And such a fun energy! Will definitely recommend Peat Woods to friends and family for their events!
I couldn’t say enough wonderful words to describe the experience Caleb fostered. Caleb was so kind and professional from getting the timeline set up, coordinating his travel to Chi...
cago, from the first snapshot to the last. Caleb was accommodating and flexible when working with me on my requests from getting both groom and bride getting ready pics, he covered all bases -even those I didn’t think of. We loved seeing him all over the venue capturing the set up, getting guest shots, and flying across the dance floor for our dances and open dancing. Thank you Caleb sincerely and whole heartedly.
We hired Caleb with Peat Woods Photography for our wedding in Aug 2024 and he was awesome! Our first look, ceremony, and reception photos are breath taking and exactly the style th...
at we wanted and saw in his portfolio. He caught all the right moments and guided us with his artistry. We got compliments on how nice he was and his professionalism all night long. We were so glad he was a part of our big day, and we can't recommend this vendor enough!
Just perfect addition to our day! Not only was he professional he was also so easy to get along with!
Caleb went above and beyond not only in our photos but also within communication and help in planning and organizing! Most of us will only do this once in our lifetime and his exp...
erience and insight was so very helpful in planning our day!
Just the best! He did our engagements and wedding! The way that he pulls together the emotion of the day and the details put in is just so perfect!
Caleb did an amazing job with our engagement photos! He chose an amazing location and made us feel so comfortable the entire time. His professionalism and personality make us so ex...
cited for our wedding. Not to mention I am IN LOVE with our photos
Caleb was amazing 👏!
He captured our wedding perfectly 🥰.
He is a super easy person to be around as well! We were very comfortable and he gave us simple direction at times and...
we loved his vision!
He captured every natural raw moment as well. He would be around for all the moments that meant most.
The quality is nothing short but amazing as well.
I wouldn't have changed anything about our photography choice for our wedding day.
Caleb was fantastic to work with! I was beyond happy with how our photos turned out from our engagement session! He made sure to capture beautiful moments and we couldn't be more t...
hankful!! and thank you so much for letting us bring our dogs! We cannot wait for you to capture our wedding!!
Caleb is the person you want to spend an entire day with! He is attentive, and incredibly creative and has a way of making you feel beautifully natural! He was available to talk ab...
out any questions or fears we had, photography-related or not, and spent an impressive amount of time studying our outdoor ceremony location and creating amazingly romantic photo ops! We truly enjoyed his company and his artistic eye! So grateful to have found him!
Caleb was amazing in capturing my husband and I’s big day. He really took the time to get to know us and our style before our wedding day. We felt very comfortable having him aroun...
d and trusting he would get the right shots for us to remember this big moment. The photos turned out more beautiful than I could ever imagine.
Caleb is a true artist, his photography is living proof of that. The composition and light in each photo tells a story, and captures an essense. That's just the beginning. Once you...
meet Caleb, you get a feel for the man behind the lens and love the work even more. He felt more like a friend to us by the time the wedding rolled around. He even took the time to meet us all the way in downtown Chicago when we lived up north. We met him at a coffee shop on a snowy day back when he was part of Willow Noavi and we just clicked. At the wedding, it was like friends were shooting it for us and not just a photographer we rented for the day. Caleb took the time to really understand the vision we had for our wedding, to learn about us as a couple, and what kind of elements we wanted to capture specifically. For me, I wanted our nieces to be captured in the teepee we made, and all the random details! It was so well worth it. I highly recommend Peat Woods!
Seriously, I could not LOVE my wedding photos more! The attention to detail and whimsy in every shot is stunning. I think I was most impressed with the shots taken that I did not a...
nticipate - details from the ceremony, decor, and reception. THANK YOU!
Truly blessed to have had Caleb shoot our wedding!
I had the pleasure of working with Caleb at a wedding that I was hired to film as the videographer. The photos speak for themselves, but what you can't always see in photos is the ...
experience working with the photographer. At the wedding where we worked together, he was an excellent team player and communicator. He was mindful of the 'big picture', helping to make sure we both got the shots we needed, and helping communicate event details between the working vendors that evening. He brings an easy going, yet confident vibe to the day, which is super important at an event that has the potential to be high-stress. I'd be more than happy to work shoulder-to-shoulder with Caleb any day.
LOVE our pictures from our wedding! We will cherish them forever! Great to work with, so many beautiful moments captured, and incredibly kind! You will be glad you chose Peat Wood...
s Photography! Everything was wonderful!
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