If you’re on the fence about using Port Huron for your Engagement Photos in Michigan, we’re here today with a preview into Alison and Manuel’s session to convince you to pull the plug. Alison approached us and was interested in doing her engagement photography session in the Port Huron area, because it holds a special place in their hearts. Manuel works in downtown Port Huron, and used to live in one of the lofts in downtown, too. They often take their boat out up here, even after they both moved to Oakland County and away from Port Huron. (Manuel just commutes in now!) Some of their most special memories of their early dating time was spent along the river in Port Huron, walking up by the Desmond area, and also down by the brides on the river-walk, so it was the perfect location to do their engagement photos in Michigan with them.

Alison and Manuel met in 2017 while they were both out with friends in downtown Detroit and eating sushi at Maru. Alison overheard Manuel’s German accent, and struck up a conversation with him immediately. Manuel moved to Michigan from Ulm Germany, and taught himself how to speak English when he moved here, and has a pretty rad story. Watching the two of them interact and spending a few hours with them last week, it was obvious to us that Manuel is head over heels for Alison, and that the feeling is absolutely mutual. They are always laughing with each other, and happily snuggled pretty much non-stop during their engagement photography session. The two of them are eagerly planning their wedding that is happening at the Burg Hohenneuffen Castle in Germany in 2019. We also told Alison that we humbly volunteer to travel alongside them to Germany to be their destination wedding photography team, as well. (We love destination weddings!)

We also wanted to highlight how diverse of a location that Port Huron is for engagement photos in Michigan. We began underneath the Blue Water Bridges (which connects Michigan to Canada) and then drove about 2 miles south to the Desmond Area, where there is a beautiful mixture of river views, industrial items, and riverside trees and foliage that can turn around the look of any session, easily. Then, I begged the two of them to join me downtown quickly after sunset to capture them underneath the new lights that Port Huron installed over the streets (that are up year round, now!) back this past winter, for a city/urban vibe. I also wanted to highlight that the sunset that night did NOT disappoint, either.

We hope you enjoy this highlight into Alison and Manuel’s engagement photos in Michigan and their session. If you’re in the market, we would love to connect with you!