West Michigan Wedding Photographer - Jennifer Mayo Studios

Located near the Lake Michigan shoreline, Jennifer Mayo Studios wedding photography has been featured in magazines, like the Knot and Brides, and on theknot.com. For Michigan brides, Jennifer Mayo Studios is the premier beach and vineyard wedding photographer, and their artistically diverse team travels to Northern Michigan, Detroit, Chicago, and around the country to capture urban architectural and natural landscapes.

Jennifer Mayo Studios’ wedding photos are delicate and rich, always alive and in the moment. Jennifer attributes her artistic eye to her children, seeing the world through their lens and translating that awe inspiring vision to her photography - sunlight coming through a window, creating rainbows, the feel of touching snow for the first time. “ It might sound silly,” she said, “but these little things that I used to disregard have reconstructed the way I think and the way I see.”

These Jennifer Mayo Studios wedding photos are taken from a recent Exceptional Events wedding -
Jennifer holds a degree in art and design from the University of Notre Dame, and has studied under photography legends, such as Denis Reggie, Yervant, and Joe Buissink. Combining her artistic background and personal passion, Jennifer says, “we take a documentary approach to photographing every wedding. My single piece of advice to every couple on their wedding day is to just have fun and live in the moment. As long as you're happily married at the end of the day and you enjoy every moment, planned our surprise, we'll capture great images for you to enjoy for the rest of your lives.”

In designing your big day, Exceptional Events will help Jennifer Mayo Studios capture each breathtaking moment of your wedding. “In our experience working with Exceptional Events,” Jennifer said, “all the details were managed to perfection and the staff's direction of the timeline for the day allowed us to focus on photographing in real-time rather than directing people all day long. From an aesthetic standpoint, Exceptional Events designs unique and sophisticated celebrations that are visually breathtaking, which, of course, makes capturing beautiful images that much easier for us. We always look forward to working with the Exceptional Events team.”

Rochester Michigan Weddings with Exceptional Events

Exceptional Events recently brought together some of Metro Detroit’s best wedding vendors, designing and directing one of our most beautiful weddings to date.

Arising Images shot the wedding photos at the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester, Michigan, and posted their own blog about the gorgeous daytime reception.

Other favorite vendors of Exceptional Events contributed to this glamorous Rochester wedding, including videographer Epic Motion, who we just profiled Wednesday on the Exceptional Events blog, and the Royal Park Hotel, which we recommended to Michigan brides in our July 23rd blog post.

Thanks to everyone involved for helping make Sydney and Dave’s Rochester, Michigan Wedding memorable and spectacular, and be sure to visit the Arising Images blog for more photos of the event.

Around the World with Ian Johnson and Exceptional Events

Widely regarded as one of the top wedding photographers in the world, Ian Johnson Photo captures the story of every wedding with a flair for fashion and an eye for the artistic.

Shooting through his worldly, cosmopolitan lens, Ian Johnson hails from Sweden, and has received international acclaim for his breathtaking destination wedding photography, impressing debutantes and celebrities alike.

With studios in Los Angeles, London, and Stockholm, Johnson travels the globe to capture the most high-end, dazzling weddings in the Americas, Europe, the Caribbean, and anywhere in the world, including weddings in Detroit and throughout Michigan.

Ian Johnson Photo’s cinematic edge and wide-ranging style, from the classic to the avant garde, makes this international trendsetter one of Exceptional Events most highly recommended wedding photographers, for a Detroit wedding or an elaborate destination affair.

Visit Ian Johnson’s photo gallery to enjoy a sampling of his work, and check out the Ian Johnson Photo Blog to track this jet-setting photographer as he lends his “cinematic storybook reportage” to brides the world over.

Amuse Wedding Guests With ShutterBooth

At Exceptional Events we’re always on the lookout for those little uncommon touches that make weddings stylish and unique – and sometimes, even humorous. For some added flair, include ShutterBooth at your celebration – their photos will have your guests talking for years to come.

Available throughout Michigan, ShutterBooth produces old-time photo booth pictures using modern technology. Your guests will love the novelty of posing behind the curtain and hamming it up for the camera, and ShutterBooth’s online photo gallery is a fun way to look back at your wedding shenanigans.

ShutterBooth photos are a great memento for guests to take home, and the pictures will provide you with a lasting memory of the true “personalities” at your wedding reception.

At past events, ShutterBooth has been a joy to work with, and following our most recent collaboration, ShutterBooth had this to say -

"We have had the pleasure of working with Exceptional Events and their creativity and attention to detail is remarkable. We have been so impressed by the quality of service and professionalism each member of the Exceptional Events team exhibits. Their name says it all, 'Exceptional.'" The feeling is mutual, which is why we recommend ShutterBooth.

Visit ShutterBooth online for print packages, custom table settings, save-the-dates, keychains, and other options, or call 1.888.780.8837 for more information.

Jessica Johnston - Featured Photographer

Winner of Top Knots 2007- best wedding photographers in the country award, Jessica Johnston Photography’s artistry is renowned, both locally in Ann Arbor and on a national stage.

Owners and photographers, Jessica and Nathan bring their unique, trend-setting style to local weddings. Their diverse backgrounds in graphic design and architecture, coupled with a cinematic-inspired eye, creates a one-of-a-kind blend of vision and form, sure to delight area brides.

For classically-inspired images or avant-garde beauty, Jessica Johnston is one of Exceptional Events’ favorite southeast Michigan photographers. In addition to their magazine features in Brides and The Knot, and their numerous accolades and awards, Anna herself says, “Nate and Jess are warm, wonderful people, and they’re a joy to work with.” Their combination of talent and service has earned Jessica Johnston Photography the respect of brides and industry insiders throughout Michigan.

Enjoy this small sampling of their work – and for complete information, visit their website at www.jessica-johnston.com.

Recommended Vendor of the Month

Exceptional Events is proud to work with the premier vendors in Michigan to ensure our clients receive the best service available. Each month, we profile local florists, photographers, caterers, and other respected service purveyors so that our clients and website visitors are aware of all their planning options. As always, we never charge referral fees, we simply work with the most highly-regarded businesses to achieve the top results. Because we believe that an informed client is sure to achieve their unique event goals, we are happy to present some of the best in the area -

Voted Metro Detroit’s “Best Wedding Photographer” in the 2007 WDIV Vote 4 the Best Contest, Arising Images Inc. blends artistry and photography for a unique style. The personality and artistic vision of this husband and wife team will provide you with images that are fashionable and casual, with a goal of keeping your wedding day fun.

The artistry of Arising Images Inc. is perfectly suited to match the personalized attention of Exceptional Events. A mutual respect and admiration of one another’s work helps this professional relationship flourish, giving you, the client, the absolute best in service.

Arising Images Inc. owner, Prem Mukherjee says, “Exceptional Events has absolutely blown me away since the time we met them. They are a perfect example of what a professionally run business should look like. Every aspect of what they do is top-notch and detail-oriented, with a significant amount of thought and planning going into every step.” Thank you, Prem, this goes for you as well. Arising Images Inc. meets our high standards for professionalism and planning, making this trend-setting photographer one of our favorites in the area. We’re sure you’ll agree.

Below, check out a small sampling of their work, and be sure to visit their website at www.arisingimages.com to view the online photo galleries.