Hello friend, I'm Dylan,
your wedding photographer in Spain, Michigan, and beyond
I believe in the beauty of human beings.
No matter who they are or where they are, if they are experiencing genuine emotions with their closest loved ones, there is immense beauty in that and I know I’m incredibly lucky to have the opportunity to capture it.
"Dylan was incredible! We are not used to being photographed professionally, and Dylan gave us the right level of guidance and direction during the portrait portions - not too much but enough so that we didn't feel awkward in front of the camera.
Furthermore, Dylan was super pleasant to work with. He was flexible in supporting our wedding day schedule including being willing to shuttle us from our ceremony to the boat that took us to our reception.
Dylan understood our vision and captured our day beautifully. "
Brooke and Andy (Marquette, MI Wedding)
Origins
I was lucky enough to be born into an art forward family, where creation was a part of everyday life. This upbringing led me to art school, where I studied design. At the same moment, my wedding photographer sister handed me a camera and said, ‘try this out.’ After assisting her at a few weddings I was hooked. As she was the pro and got all the ‘necessary’ shots, I was free to be creative and focus on the interesting moments that tickled something in my brain.
So from my beginning I’ve gone after capturing the unique, candid moments that many photographers overlook.
Over time I realized I loved this ‘hunt’ and being a part of such deeply beautiful events. It is an immense privilege to be invited into these incredibly meaningful moments and to create the art that clients will live with as treasured keepsakes for years and decades after. I created a photo business with a partner in 2016 and continued refining my craft through hundreds of weddings, couples, and family sessions. In 2023 I finally started shooting solo, and am so glad that I stuck with it. There were many moments when I could have turned to another skill and line of work, but the pure joy and love and outpouring of human emotion that come through at weddings has kept drawing me back.
What's different?
Beyond taking photos, I care most about capturing moments that carry meaning and connect you to your day and the people you shared it with. I prioritize an experience that feels relaxing and natural. I think that your enjoyment is the most important thing, not the photography, and I love creating photos that stun even the most fervent believer of their ‘unphotogenicness’ into seeing their incredible beauty.
I love searching for the unseen, overlooked, but deeply meaningful little moments, then capturing them through my design oriented eye. Though I never had a full time job in design, my schooling is with me everyday as a filter through which I see the world. In every photo I compose I am paying attention to the visual balance, the leading lines, and how I can create a harmonious composition.
This vast knowledge base means that the creative risks I take are intentional and backed by my well trained, artistic eye, so my clients don’t have to worry that their gallery will simply be a reflection of whatever trend went viral that year.
 
Approach
 
Prioritizing a relaxing atmosphere means my energy is always calm. Knowing my clients prioritize natural, candid photos in beautiful settings, I scout each scene and am constantly scanning my surroundings for the frame with the best light and most beautiful backdrop, taking in everything through my well trained design based filter. If posing is needed, I keep the prompts simple and easy to follow. Creating uniquely beautiful images takes time, so even when I think I got ‘the shot,’ I will often tell my couples to hold on for a moment, while I rescan the scene for another possible angle that might be overlooked. This often unlocks a whole new perspective to a moment.
Fun Facts
35
5 star reviews on Google
13+
years of photographing amazing humans
1049+
tubs of hummus crushed while editing photos
3
is my favorite number :)
Favorite music
Ben Howard, Bon Iver (and Justin Vernon's other projects like Big Red Machine), Iron and Wine, Adrianne Lenker ♥️ and Big Thief, Grayson Fields, Hand Habits, and a million more that scratch my heart in the best way (Check out my 2025 Top Played songs here)
hobbies
creating album covers for songs I’ve written but will probably never play 🙈, learning about human history, political and economic systems, and all their fascinating intricacies
 
Shows I binge
Ted Lasso 👨🏻, Fleabag, The Office (of course)
Fave travel hack
scheduling every trip so it coincides with a concert of a fave artist
 
unique abilities
perfect mix of main and second photographer in one, spatial reasoning (I honestly love packing), 13 years living without meat 🐮, certified C1 Spanish level 😎
"Dylan’s work is simply outstanding. He captured the beauty, emotion, and intimacy of my last days of pregnancy with incredible sensitivity and artistry. The photos are not only stunning — they feel timeless. He made the entire experience feel natural and relaxed, and the result is a collection of images that will be treasured for generations. A true talent with a brilliant eye — highly recommended for anyone looking to capture meaningful moments."
Müberra (Madrid Maternity Photoshoot)
 
Personal blog posts
 
 
Why take photos?
 
favorite photos 2025
 
what do photos give us?
 
favorite photos 2024
 
Next Steps
 
Like what you’re seeing and curious to connect? Head to my contact page, fill me in on all the dreamy details, and I’ll be onboard as your planning buddy from there!