Photographing Love Across Traverse City’s Most Beautiful Venues
INTERNATIONAL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER +
VIDEOGRAPHERS BASED OUT OF TRAVERSE CITY
Traverse City's Most Well Known Photographers
Why Traverse City is Our Favorite Place to Capture Weddings?
There’s something truly magical about photographing weddings in Traverse City. From the breathtaking views of Grand Traverse Bay to the rustic charm of Northern Michigan vineyards and barns, this region offers the perfect backdrop for unforgettable wedding moments. As a Traverse City wedding photographer, I’ve been lucky to capture love stories at some of the area’s most iconic venues—including The Homestead, BlueBridge Events Centre, Ciccone Vineyard, and The Ridge at Verterra.
Whether it's a beachside ceremony, a forest elopement, or a classic church wedding in downtown Traverse City, every couple brings something unique—and this area makes it shine. I specialize in natural, storytelling-style wedding photography that reflects the beauty of your relationship and the charm of Northern Michigan.
Being a part of the Michigan wedding photography community means so much to me. I live and work here, and I know the light, the locations, and the little local touches that make a wedding in Traverse City unlike anywhere else.
If you're planning your wedding in Traverse City or anywhere in Northern Michigan, I’d be honored to tell your story through timeless, heartfelt images.
THE FACES BEHIND
THE CAMERAS
Mary Bottke & Emily Elliott
Beyond just capturing moments, we have a sincere mission: to bring your unique vision to life. In every frame, we aim to encapsulate the essence of your relationship. Our approach is not one-size-fits-all; it’s tailored, thoughtful, and deeply personal. We engage with you, delve into your vision, and ensure that what we create resonates with the heartbeat of your love story.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
"We had a great experience with Lyons Media!!! Mary and Emily were nothing less of amazing! They both have great personalities and you can tell they love what they do. From the first initial call and every single detail and what our expectations were. The type of lighting, angle, and shooting we expected to have and get. They covered it all. They were very detail oriented and organized. We also did our engagement shoot with them as well and it took our breath away too. They are both great individuals. Emily and Mary make a wonderful team and are super fun to work with. They help you with ideas and always want to know your inspiration ideas. From the moment they walked in to start shooting the morning of our wedding they were on top of it all getting every shot at every angle and we could not of been more impressed with their work. Browse their website, look at their gallery and their channel on you tube. Their work speaks volume for itself. They are also very reasonable and quick with timing on getting your photos and videos back to you. Book with them!! They are worth every penny spent. Thank you Mary & Emily for making our special day even more special with the outstanding work you do. We had so much fun!! Tasha+Kevin"
Tasha H. - 2024 Traverse City Michigan
