FAQs

I live in Empire, Michigan, just a few blocks from Lake Michigan. I have lived in Leelanau County for ten years, and was drawn here because of my love for the water and landscape. I photograph most of my weddings in northern Michigan, and love connecting with couples who feel are working to highlight a sense of place in their wedding plans.

I began photographing weddings in 2009, and went full time as a photographer in 2010. I was still in college at the time, and upon graduating with a BA in Creative Writing, I continued to work as a wedding photographer as part of a studio collective. In 2015, I opened my current studio- Mae Stier Weddings.

Sometimes! Depending upon your wedding’s timeline, venue, and guest list, I may recommend bringing a second photographer to document your celebration. Often, I work with couples who are building room into their day for presence, which often allows for coverage by just one photographer, as the pacing is slower and the timeline less full. When I photograph weddings solo, I always bring along an assistant to help navigate logistics, load film, and capture any aerial footage.

I do shoot film, and it is included in my workflow. Most weddings will receive between 50-100 film images, interspersed with their digital files in the final gallery. I love the intention shooting film requires, and find it helps add a grounding presence to my process and the overall gallery.

I also include drone coverage in my wedding coverage! I outsource operations to my assistant, who is a certified drone pilot, and direct the specific imagery to make sure it fits seamlessly into your gallery.

I am a wedding and family photographer who focuses primarily on documenting weddings in northern Michigan. I offer full-service wedding photography, with day-of and full weekend collections available. Whether you’re looking for coverage of your rehearsal dinner, wedding day, and a beach day, or simply coverage of the day-of, we can customize a collection to document your wedding weekend exactly as you envision it.

I photograph between 12-16 weddings every year. I currently have availability for just 3 more weddings in 2026, and am now booking for 2027!

Wedding collections begin at $8,000, with most couples spending between $8,000-$12,000. You can view my 2026 pricing guide here.

The best way to get started is to send me an email! Once I’ve verified that I have your date available, we’ll set up a call to make sure we’re a great fit. After we chat, I’ll send you a contract to review. The signed contract and a $2500 retainer fee are due to reserve your date.