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# Collier Studios | Mid-Michigan Wedding Photographer

Wedding Photography for Midland, Bay City & Saginaw Michigan.

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- [A Newborn Photography Session](https://collierstudios.com/a-newborn-photography-session/) - A few photo of newborn baby Grayson.
- [A Studio Engagement Session](https://collierstudios.com/a-studio-engagement-session/) - A very simple and elegant engagement shoot done over a black seamless.
- [Alternative Midland Engagement Photography](https://collierstudios.com/midland-mi-engagement-photography/) - A little photo preview of a Midland, Michigan engagement session done for my sister. Their alternative style made this a blast to shoot!
- [Meghan + Pete | Saginaw Temple Theater Wedding Photography](https://collierstudios.com/saginaw-temple-theater-wedding/) - A little preview of the Saginaw wedding of Meghan & Pete who had their reception at the Temple Theater in Saginaw, Michigan.
- [Nicki + Zack | Great Hall Midland Wedding Photography](https://collierstudios.com/great-hall-midland-wedding-photography/) - Nicki & Zack\'s beautiful wedding at the Great Hall Banquet Center in Midland, MI.
- [Lexis + Adam | Midland, MI wedding photography](https://collierstudios.com/lexis-adam-midland-mi-wedding-photography/) - A preview of a beautiful wedding at the Memorial Presbyterian Church in Midland, MI.
- [2012 Bay City Fireworks Display](https://collierstudios.com/2012-bay-city-fireworks/) - A few photos from the 2012 Bay City fireworks festival.
- [Julia + Mike | Bay City Engagement Photography](https://collierstudios.com/michiga-engagement-photography/) - A summer engagement session from Bay City State Park, in Bay City, MI
- [Kyle + Carrie | A Mount Pleasant Wedding](https://collierstudios.com/mount-pleasant-mi-wedding/) - Highlights from Carrie & Kyle\'s wedding which began in Mount Pleasant and ended at the beautiful Midland Country Club in Midland.
- [Houghton Lake Wedding | Tiffany & Michael](https://collierstudios.com/houghton-lake-wedding/) - TIffany & Michael\'s wedding in Houghton Lake, MI
- [Jessica + Chris | A St. Brigid & Great Hall wedding](https://collierstudios.com/st-brigid-great-hall-wedding/) - Wedding photographs for Jessica & Chris. A wedding that took us from St. Brigid Church to The Great Hall Banquet Center in Midland, Michigan.
- [Leighsa + Bryan | Frankenmuth Wedding](https://collierstudios.com/frankenmuth-wedding/) - Highlights from Leighsa & Bryan\'s summer wedding in Frankenmuth.
- [Ashley + Shawn | A SVSU and Bay City wedding](https://collierstudios.com/ashley-shaun-svsu-wedding/) - Ashley and Shawn\'s SVSU and Double Tree wedding.
- [Shannon + Matt | A Michigan Thumb Wedding](https://collierstudios.com/shannon-and-matt-a-michigan-thumb-wedding/) - Photos from Shannon & Matt\'s Michigan thumb wedding and reception.
- [Scott + Jacqueline | Grand Rapids Wedding](https://collierstudios.com/scott-jacqueline-grand-rapids-wedding/) - The wedding of Scott & Jacqueline at the Amway Grand Hotel in Grand Rapids.
- [Lindsey + Shan | Midland Wedding](https://collierstudios.com/lindsey-shan-midland-wedding/) - Lindsey & Shan\'s wedding at the Memorial Presbyterian Church in Midland, MI and H Hotel reception.
- [Amber + Caleb | Apple Mountain Wedding](https://collierstudios.com/ortega-apple-mountain-wedding/) - Although this technically wasn’t my first wedding of 2015 after a long winter break it sure felt like the first. Amber and Caleb were wed in the ballroom at Apple Mountain Resort in the late afternoon in a beautiful wedding ceremony. While we briefly took family photos the room was then converted for the reception.
- [Devri + Andrew | Frankenmuth Wedding](https://collierstudios.com/frankenmuth-wedding-2/) - Another beautiful winter wedding! Devri and Andrew were expecting a cold, snowy winter wedding and instead got sun! AND warm weather! Regardless, it was still a beautiful day that took us from the church to the Bavarian Inn lodge for the reception.Enjoy these shots from their wedding day!
- [Tammy + Jeremy | Bay City, DoubleTree Hotel Wedding](https://collierstudios.com/bay-city-doubletree-hotel-wedding/) - Hard to believe this wedding was a year ago! Since the season is just starting to pick up I figure I’d start the blogging season off with a quick one from 2013.Tammy and Jeremy had an amazing outdoor wedding on the grounds of the Double Tree hotel in Bay City, right on the riverfront! Talk
- [Jennifer + Brett | Midland H Hotel Wedding](https://collierstudios.com/jennifer-brett-midland-h-hotel-wedding-3/) - Who doesn’t love a beautiful wedding at the H Hotel in Midland? I absolutely love every opportunity I have to photograph here. Jennifer & Brett traveled in from Pennsylvania and we all had a great time starting right with the first look. Prior to the wedding start we made sure we had time to photograph
- [Stephanie + Clint | Traverse City Engagement Photography](https://collierstudios.com/stephanie-clint-traverse-city-engagement-photography/) - Engagement Photographs taken at Chateau Chantal, along with Old Mission Point Lighthouse.
- [Dana + Adam | Dow Gardens Engagement Session](https://collierstudios.com/dana-adam-dow-gardens-engagement-session/) - Seriously why can’t the fall color season lasted 12 months out of the year.The window is short but we make the best of it every year, including this fall engagement session taken this past October at DOW Gardens in Midland. I unfortunately won’t be shooting their wedding (its in Montana), but still happy to have had
- [Hannah + Mike | Midland, MI Engagement Session](https://collierstudios.com/hannah-mike-midland-mi-engagement-session/) - Hannah & Mike will be married this upcoming May so they were in desperate need of engagement photos for their Save The Date mailing. We met up on a cool morning this past weekend and photographed down Main St. in Midland, stopping at Espresso Milano for a quick warmup of hot chocolate, and ended up
- [Katie + Nick | Bay City Wedding](https://collierstudios.com/katie-nick-bay-city-wedding/) - Its winter so time to show off some weddings from when the weather was warm. This wedding was photographed this past summer at Our Lady of Czestochowa Catholic Church (formally St. Stans) in Bay City, MI. Although I’ve photographed weddings there many times in the past it was my first time seeing their hall which
- [Allie + Jason | Midland Engagement Session](https://collierstudios.com/allie-jason-midland-engagement-session/) - Tis the season for another winter engagement session! I may not be able to photograph their wedding due to scheduling, but sure happy I had the chance to photograph their engagement session. We spend the majority of our time in and around the H Hotel, specifically the Oxygen Bar on Main St. Its there Jason
- [Keri + James | Saginaw Wedding Photography](https://collierstudios.com/kerijames-saginaw-wedding-photography/) - Keri and James are an amazing couple! If you recall, this was the couple that I produced the ‘stop motion’ engagement session video for. They used it for their Save the Dates. What an awesome and unique vision they brought to the table. See the video below, followed by images from their wedding this past
- [Jaime + Derek | Bay City Engagement Session](https://collierstudios.com/jaimederek-bay-city-e-session/) - Jaime & Derek had their engagement session on a beautiful summer evening this past year. We spent time at Vets Park, and also along the beautiful waterfront near the DoubleTree Hotel. Cant wait to photograph their wedding this summer!
- [Katie + Nathan | Clare, MI Wedding](https://collierstudios.com/clare-mi-wedding/) - A beautiful LATE fall wedding from this past year. Unfortunately the colorful leaves were long gone for this November wedding, not to mention the rain! However it was still a gorgeous wedding and we saw a break in the clouds for just long enough to get some great photos at a local horse ranch near
- [Ashley + Travis | Dow Gardens Wedding](https://collierstudios.com/ashley-travis-dow-gardens-wedding/) - Another preview from one of my favorite wedding venues, DOW Gardens & the Great Hall. Ashley & Travis were married this past summer (2014) in a beautiful ceremony. I actually share a hometown with both Ashley & Travis so it was an honor to capture their wedding day.
- [Kristen + Brandon | Bay City, DoubleTree Wedding](https://collierstudios.com/kristen-brandon-bay-city-doubletree-wedding/) - In preparation for the upcoming 2015 wedding season my previews of 2014 weddings continues. This week is the wedding of Kristen & Brandon. Both the ceremony and reception were in Bay City, with the reception taking place at the beautiful DoubleTree hotel. This was one of the few weddings I shoot every year with a
- [Michelle + Nathan | Dow Gardens Engagement Session](https://collierstudios.com/michelle-nathan-dow-gardens-engagement-session/) - Beautiful spring engagement session at DOW Gardens in Midland.
- [Teri + Alex | Fox Hills Golf, Plymouth MI Wedding](https://collierstudios.com/teri-alex/) - I have known Teri for quite some time so it was an absolutely honor to be asked to photograph her wedding the past August. I had not seen the Fox Hills Golf and Banquet Center previously but what a great place it turned out to be. The outdoor reception and ceremony were absolutely beautiful!Ceremony Venue:
- [Saginaw Commercial Photography | Corporate Headshots](https://collierstudios.com/saginaw-commercial-photography-corporate-headshots/) - One common misconception is that I only photograph weddings. Over the course of the coming weeks I am going to try to post a few more photos of corporate photography commissions I have tackled over the last year. This recent example was for a corporate client in Saginaw who needed headshot taken of some staff
- [Jennifer + Daniel | DOW Gardens Fall Wedding](https://collierstudios.com/jennifer-daniel-dow-gardens-fall-wedding/) - DOW Gardens is obviously a beautiful location for any event, and particularly for weddings. A wedding at DOW Gardens in the fall however? Now thats taking it to a whole new level. You just can’t beat the fall colors available for backdrops!
- [Kara + Dan | Bay City, DoubleTree Hotel Wedding](https://collierstudios.com/kara-dan-bay-city-doubletree-hotel-wedding/) - Well its official, the 2015 wedding season is here! I’ve been dying to share this wedding with you as I thought it was absolutely beautiful. Kara & Dan were an absolute joy to work with. Even in the face of adversity (plenty of rain) they did great. Letting me take them in some cold, damp
- [Nick | A Midland Senior Photo Session](https://collierstudios.com/nick-a-midland-senior-photo-session/) - Although I don’t advertise it enough, I do in fact shoot a number of senior photo sessions each your. This past week I had the pleasure of shooting Nick, a soon-to-be Bullock Creek high school grad. We started off with some casual shots around his grandparents home (which included an amazing water fall!). Then transitioned
- [Ericca + Shawn | Crooked River, Vintage Barn Wedding in Gladwin, MI](https://collierstudios.com/ericca-shawn-crooked-river-vintage-barn-wedding-in-gladwin-mi/) - Ericca & Shawn had an absolutely gorgeous vintage themed wedding this past June at the Crooked River wedding venue in Gladwin. What an amazing place & amazing staff at Crooked River. It is by far now one of my favorite venues I’ve photographed and can’t wait to go back. The sun setting over the barn
- [The Wall Family | A Family Photo Session at Bay City State Park](https://collierstudios.com/the-wall-family-a-family-photo-session-at-bay-city-state-park/) - Back in 2009 I photographed the wedding of Nathan and Teana. Well here we are a few years later and they’re back, this time with their little boy. Had a great session with them at Bay City State Park. Amazing place to shoot! Enjoy a few previews from their family photo session.
- [Mary + Eric | E Session](https://collierstudios.com/mary-eric-e-session/) - Highlights from Mary & Eric’s Engagement session. Taken in Downtown Midland around The H Hotel on a beautiful fall afternoon. Looking forward to their wedding next summer!
- [Becky + Andy | Michigan Thumb Area Wedding](https://collierstudios.com/becky-andy-michigan-thumb-area-wedding/) - Becky & Andy were married just a few weeks ago on an absolutely gorgeous day in Michigan’s thumb. The wedding ceremony was in Pigeon. Afterwards we traveled to some private property for our bridal party portraits, followed by a reception at the Franklin Inn which is in Bad Axe. Beautiful people, venues, and weather all
- [Krista + Coty | Rhodes, MI Engagement Session.](https://collierstudios.com/krista-coty-rhodes-mi-engagement-session/) - I will be photographing the beautiful winter wedding of Krista & Coty this upcoming January. What a great couple! We met recently at some property in Rhodes that offered a wonderful backdrop for their engagement session. Enjoy this little preview!
- [Krista + Coty | A winter wedding and reception at Forest Edge in Freeland, MI](https://collierstudios.com/krista-coty-a-winter-wedding-and-reception-at-forest-edge-in-freeland-mi/) - Had an amazing day with Coty & Krista on a beautiful sunny winter day. Could not have asked for more both in terms of venue/location and subjects. Krista and her bridesmaids were troopers during our travels up the road to the park for some snowy bridal party portraits. Enjoy the preview from their wedding below.Venue:
- [Kara + Tyler | Pinconning & Midland County Fairgrounds wedding](https://collierstudios.com/kara-tyler-pinconning-midland-county-fairgrounds-wedding/) - By far one of my favorite weddings from this past season. Kara & Tyler had a BEAUTIFUL backyard wedding at Kara’s parents home near the Pinconning and Linwood area. They also had a reception with a huge guest list of family and friends and chose to have their wedding reception at Midland Country Fairgrounds in Midland.
- [Michelle + Lance | Riverwalk Place Wedding | Gladwin, MI](https://collierstudios.com/michelle-lance-riverwalk-place-wedding-gladwin-mi/) - One of my first weddings of 2016! Well sort of… I did have another wedding earlier in the year in Colorado (which was my first destination wedding). This one I consider the official kick off of the 2016 summer.
- [Christy + Patrick | Fort Collins, Colorado Wedding](https://collierstudios.com/christy-patrick-colorado-windsong-estates-wedding/) - My first destination wedding and boy was it a good one. Traveled all the way to Fort Collins Colorado for this one which was held at Windsong Estates. Absolutely beautiful venue and a beautiful couple.
- [Shauna + Doug | Bad Axe & Harbor Beach Wedding](https://collierstudios.com/harbor-beach-bad-axe-wedding/) - Shauna & Doug were married this past October on a beautiful & sunny fall day. Their wedding was in Helena, MI, followed by a trip to Harbor Beach Marina, as well as a local farm that had a vintage tractor and an old barn. Amazing locations all around. The evening ended at the Knights of
- [Jaime + Derek | Bay City Wedding Photography](https://collierstudios.com/jaime-derek-bay-city-wedding-photography/)
- [Mary + Eric | Apple Mountain & Saginaw Wedding](https://collierstudios.com/mary-eric-apple-mountain-saginaw-wedding/) - A few previews from one of my favorite weddings from 2016. Not only were Mary & Eric wonderful to work with, their venues were amazing. The Ceremony was at St. Stephen’s church in Saginaw with the reception following at Apple Mountain. Flower details at St. Stephens church in Saginaw Flower details at St. Stephens church
- [Stephanie + Clint | A beautiful wedding at Nazareth Hall | Grand Rapids, OH](https://collierstudios.com/stephanie-clint-a-beautiful-wedding-at-nazareth-hall-grand-rapids-oh/) - An awesomely moody shoot taken in the grotto Another one of Stephanie's must have shots is overlooking the grotto during the ceremony. Another awesome shot of my bride and groom in the grotto Love this shot taken in the grotto. We had to get out at sunset for a couple of backlit shots. This was
- [Derek + Chris | Midland, H Hotel Wedding](https://collierstudios.com/derek-chris-midland-h-hotel-wedding/)
- [Stone Cottage Gardens | Gladwin Wedding](https://collierstudios.com/stone-cottage-gardens-gladwin-wedding/) - For the first time this past summer I had the chance to shoot a wedding at the Stone Cottage Gardens in Gladwin. What a cool venue! Not only that, we had a very small, intimate wedding party. So small in fact that I had the honor of being one of the witnesses! Enjoy some of
- [Megan + Cody | Crooked River, Gladwin Wedding](https://collierstudios.com/megan-cody-crooked-river-gladwin-wedding/) - Megan and Cody were married on a (mostly) gorgeous day in June at Crooked River Weddings in Gladwin. I say mostly only due to the rain showers that visited us shortly after the conclusion of the ceremony. Even so, we definitely had an awesome time shooting our portraits around this beautiful wedding venue.
- [Trisha + Bryant | Bay City Wedding Photography](https://collierstudios.com/trisha-bryant-bay-city-wedding-photography/) - Trisha and Bryant had a beautiful fall wedding here in Midland that took us over to the Bay City Riverfront for photos, and then back to Auburn for the reception.
- [Rene + Austin | Chippewa Nature Center Engagement Session](https://collierstudios.com/rene-austin-chippewa-nature-center-engagement-session/) - A few previews from Rene & Austin’s engagement session from this past fall. Looking forward to shooting their wedding photos in 2018!
- [Chelsie + Jake | Bay City DoubleTree Wedding](https://collierstudios.com/chelsie-jake-bay-city-doubletree-wedding/)
- [Brandi + Josh | Riverwalk Place wedding in Gladwin, MI](https://collierstudios.com/riverwalk-place-gladwin-wedding/) - Brandi & Josh found me after winning an engagement package through a wonderful grand price in a contest hosted by the Riverwalk Place in Gladwin. Their day was absolutely stunning with a ton of great details throughout the day such as a horse drawn carriage ride after the ceremony. We really had a great time
- [Brandi + Josh | Riverwalk Place, Gladwin Engagement Session](https://collierstudios.com/brandi-josh-riverwalk-place-gladwin-engagement-session/) - Another Engagement session from the summer of 2017. Brandi and Josh had their wedding at the Riverwalk place in Gladwin after winning a complete wedding package in a contest hosted by the venue! Part of the winnings was an engagement session from Collier Studios Photography, which actually led me to shoot there wedding in later
- [Bay City Commercial Photos](https://collierstudios.com/commercial-photos-in-bay-city/) - Something different for a preview tonight. Had the chance to shoot some business headshots and group photos or a cousin who just opened up Collier Chiropractic in Bay City. Look for these on a billboard in the Bay City area soon!
- [Elise + Mitch | Horizons Conference Center Wedding, Saginaw](https://collierstudios.com/elise-mitch-horizons-conference-center-wedding-saginaw/) - Mitch & Elise were married on a beautiful early fall day in Auburn, Michigan. Check out their wedding photos taken at Imerman Memorial Park, and the Horizons Conference Center in Saginaw.
- [Cassie + Jason | Bay City DoubleTree Hotel and Conference Center Wedding](https://collierstudios.com/cassie-jason-bay-city-doubletree-hotel-and-conference-center-wedding/) - A few previews from Cassie and Jason’s beautiful spring wedding in Linwood and Bay City. We started off at St. Anne church in Linwood and ended with a beautiful reception at the DoubleTree Hotel.
- [Amy + Josh | DOW Gardens Engagement Session](https://collierstudios.com/amy-josh-dow-gardens-engagement-session/) - A beautiful, snowy DOW Gardens engagement session in Midland, MI.
- [Ali + Chad | A beautiful Linwood Michigan Outdoor Wedding](https://collierstudios.com/ali-chad-a-beautiful-linwood-michigan-outdoor-wedding/) - Ali and Chad had a beautiful, small, intimate wedding ceremony with only their closest friends and family.
- [Brandi + Stefphen | Riverwalk Place Wedding](https://collierstudios.com/brandi-stephen-riverwalk-place-wedding/) - Here are a few photos of Brandi & Stefphen. I recently ran into them both at one of my more recent weddings and was reminded that I never posted a blog post from their wedding! I’m playing catch up with this one. As usual the Riverwalk Place in Gladwin provided a wonderful backdrop for their
- [Rebecca + Shaun | Harbor Beach Wedding Photography](https://collierstudios.com/rebecca-shaun-harbor-beach-wedding-photography/) - I always love traveling out to the thumb area of Michigan for weddings. Its a great getaway from what I know here and a great opportunity to explore some new areas in Michigan. I’ve had the pleasure a few times of the last couple of years to visit the Harbor Beach and Bad Axe areas
- [Paige + Craig | Midland Backyard Spring Wedding](https://collierstudios.com/paige-craig-midland-backyard-spring-wedding/) - Paige & Craig had a beautiful spring wedding here in Midland in their back yard. They worked extremely hard over the year leading up to the wedding to get their new home and barn ready for the ceremony and reception and it turned out beautifully. One of my favorite weddings of 2019!
- [Danielle + Marc | DOW Gardens Engagement Session](https://collierstudios.com/danielle-marc-dow-gardens-engagement-session/) - Another of my favorite engagement sessions from 2019. I met Danielle and Marc while attending the bridal giveaway as a vendor at the Riverwalk Place. This happy couple won a bunch of great giveaways during the event, including this very engagement session! Had a great time meeting them last summer.
- [Katie + Phil | Blumen Gardens Wedding](https://collierstudios.com/katie-phil-blumen-gardens-wedding/) - I photographed Katie’s sister’s wedding here in Midland a few years ago and had a chance to photograph Katie’s last summer. The wedding was at a beautiful venue in Illinois called the Blumen Garden. Check out the shots from this beautiful couple and beautiful venue!
- [A Winter Engagement Session | Midland Engagement Photography](https://collierstudios.com/a-winter-engagement-session-midland-engagement-photography/) - With the weather turning it looks like this might be my last snow engagement session of the season. As much as I’m looking forward to spring I’m surely going to miss the snow in shots like these.
- [Cari + Todd | Riverwalk Place Winter Wedding](https://collierstudios.com/cari-todd-riverwalk-place-winter-wedding/) - Cari and Todd were wed in a very small, intimate winter wedding ceremony at the Riverwalk Place in Gladwin this past January. We spent a solid hour touring the grounds and photographing then during and after their ceremony. Check out a few of the highlights below.
- [Laura + Josh | DoubleTree Bay City Wedding Photography](https://collierstudios.com/laura-josh-doubletree-bay-city-wedding-photography/) - A few previews of the outdoor wedding and ceremony of Josh & Laura at the Bay City DoubleTree riverfront hotel.
- [Meghan + Martin | Northern Michigan Backyard Wedding](https://collierstudios.com/meghan-martin-a-northern-michigan-wedding/) - Had a wonderful time photographing the wedding of Meghan and Martin. A small, intimate ceremony that took place in Meghan’s parents Northern Michigan back yard. It may not have been their original planned event due to COVID, but it was still a beautiful ceremony on a beautiful spring day.
- [Katelyn + Dave | Port Austin, Michigan Wedding](https://collierstudios.com/katelyn-dave-port-austin-michigan-wedding/) - Katelyn & Dave had a wonderful early October wedding in the beautiful town of Port Austin.
- [A Midland Winter Engagement Session](https://collierstudios.com/a-midland-winter-engagement-session/) - Excited to be photographing the wedding of Ali and Nate this October. Had a great morning after some fresh snow shooting at the Midland City Forest. Be on the lookout for images from their full wedding this fall.
- [Kyle + Timmi | Midland Winter Wedding](https://collierstudios.com/kyle-timmi-midland-winter-wedding/) - Kyle and Timmi were married in a beautiful winter wedding at The Great Hall in Midland. A venue with beautiful event space as well as atrium area that is a perfect spot for that winter wedding. Since we had a bus to travel we also visited the Downtown Midland area and spent a few minutes
- [Kellie + Nolan | DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City Wedding](https://collierstudios.com/kellie-nolan-doubletree-by-hilton-bay-city-wedding/) - State Theatre & DoubleTree Wedding | Bay City, MIKellie & Nolan’s Downtown CelebrationKellie and Nolan’s Bay City wedding combined vintage charm and modern elegance, with a ceremony at the State Theatre and a waterfront reception at the DoubleTree Hotel.Getting Ready & First LooksThe day started in the Wenona Suite at the DoubleTree, where Kellie and her bridesmaids prepped for the
- [Marisa + Kyle | Frankenmuth Brewery Wedding](https://collierstudios.com/frankenmuth-brewery-wedding/) - Frankenmuth Brewery Wedding | Marisa & KyleA Laid-Back Summer Wedding in Michigan’s Little BavariaMarisa and Kyle’s wedding at Frankenmuth Brewery was full of personality, family, and fun. With a riverside ceremony, bird release, and a lively reception, their day reflected everything they love.Getting Ready & Pre-CeremonyThe couple got ready in nearby Airbnbs just minutes from the venue.
- [Emily + Tyler | Clare Michigan wedding at The Venue](https://collierstudios.com/emily-tyler-clare-michigan-wedding-at-the-venue/) - Wedding at The Venue at 501 | Clare, MIEmily & Tyler’s Cozy Winter CelebrationEmily and Tyler’s December wedding at The Venue at 501 in Clare, MI was intimate, personal, and full of charm. With a warm, rustic vibe and 80 close friends and family, their day was beautifully relaxed from start to finish.Getting Ready & First LookEmily
- [Liz + Spencer | A Dow Gardens & Midland Country Club Wedding](https://collierstudios.com/liz-spencer-a-dow-gardens-midland-country-club-wedding/) - Dow Gardens & Midland Country Club Wedding | Midland, MILiz & Spencer’s Spring CelebrationLiz and Spencer’s May wedding combined natural beauty with classic elegance, featuring a sweet outdoor ceremony at Dow Gardens and a cozy reception at Midland Country Club.Getting Ready & CeremonyThe morning started at a private home in Midland before heading to Dow Gardens’ Willow Tree site.
- [Ashley + Brendon | Bay City Country Club Wedding](https://collierstudios.com/ashley-brendon-bay-city-country-club-wedding/) - Bay City Country Club Wedding | Bay City, MIAshley & Brendon’s Elegant Fall CelebrationAshley and Brendon’s wedding at Bay City Country Club was a beautiful fall day filled with love, laughter, and meaningful family moments. From a sweet first look with her dad to a heartfelt ceremony, everything came together perfectly.Getting Ready & First LookThe morning started
- [Kayla + Mack | The Barn at Evergreen Farms in St. Helen Wedding](https://collierstudios.com/kayla-mack-the-barn-at-evergreen-farms-in-st-helen-wedding/) - Barn Wedding at Evergreen Farms | St. Helen, MIKayla & Mack’s Rustic CelebrationKayla and Mack’s wedding at The Barn at Evergreen Farms in St. Helen, MI was filled with love, laughter, and personal touches—from a lakeside first look to a surprise hot dog boat at the end of the night.Getting Ready & First LookPrep started in a
- [Brad + Amanda | Apple Mountain Wedding Photography](https://collierstudios.com/brad-amanda-apple-mountain-wedding-photography/) - Apple Mountain Wedding in Freeland, MIBrad & Amanda’s Summer CelebrationBrad and Amanda tied the knot at Apple Mountain in Freeland, MI, with a heartfelt outdoor ceremony at the Pavilion followed by a fun-filled reception at the clubhouse. The day was full of emotion, laughter, and family-focused moments.Getting Ready & Personal TouchesThe morning started with detail
- [Morgan + Zach | Great Hall & DOW Gardens Wedding](https://collierstudios.com/great-hall-dow-gardens-wedding/) - Elegant Wedding at The Great Hall & Dow Gardens | Midland, MIMorgan & Zach’s Wedding Day HighlightsMorgan and Zach’s wedding was a perfect mix of elegance and personality, with two beautiful Midland locations setting the scene—The Great Hall Banquet Center and Dow Gardens.Getting Ready at The Great HallBoth sides of the wedding party got ready onsite at The
- [Justin + McKenna | PohlCat Golf Course Wedding](https://collierstudios.com/justin-mckenna-pohlcat-golf-course-wedding/) - A Summer Wedding at the Pohlcat Golf Course in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan If you’re searching for the perfect Mt. Pleasant wedding venue, look no further than the Pohlcat Golf Course. This past summer, I had the pleasure of photographing Justin and McKenna’s big day here, and it was pure magic. The lush fairways, towering trees, and
- [Ashley + Kyle | DOW Gardens Midland, MI Engagement Session](https://collierstudios.com/ashley_kyle_dow_gardens_midland_engagement_photos/) - I will be photographing the wedding of Ashley and Kyle this coming year and had the pleasure to shoot their engagement photos. They turned out awesome in some fresh snow at DOW Gardens here in Midland. Enjoy the preview!
- [Carter & Kristen’s Elegant Wedding at the H Hotel in Midland, MI](https://collierstudios.com/carter-kristens-elegant-wedding-at-the-h-hotel-in-midland-mi/) - Carter & Kristen’s Elegant Wedding at the H Hotel in Midland, MI
- [Kim + Peter | A Midland Backyard Wedding](https://collierstudios.com/kim-peter-a-midland-backyard-wedding/) - Intimate Backyard Wedding | Kim & PeterA Sweet, Simple Celebration Close to HomeKim and Peter’s wedding was a beautiful reminder that love doesn’t need a big stage. They chose to get married in their own backyard, surrounded by their sons and a small group of close friends and family.I had the honor of photographing just
- [Maddalyn & Matthew | Wedding at the Manor at Fire Tower Hill](https://collierstudios.com/maddalyn-matthew-wedding-at-the-manor-at-fire-tower-hill/) - Madelynne and Matt’s summer wedding at The Manor at Fire Tower Hill in Lewiston, MI, was an incredible day to be a part of. Held on the longest day of the year, their celebration was full of sunshine, laughter, and unforgettable moments from start to finish.The Manor is one of Northern Michigan’s most charming venues—surrounded by trees,
- [Alysa + Lee | wedding preview](https://collierstudios.com/linwood-wedding-preview/) - A quick preview of Alysa & Lee\'s wedding this past weekend.
- [Bay City State Park Engagement Preview](https://collierstudios.com/bay-city-state-park-engagement-preview/) - A little preview from my session with Rachel & Ryan. We met on a beautiful evening at Bay City State Park and captured this amazing sunlit image. Cant wait to photograph their wedding next summer!

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- [Collier Studios | Bay City & Saginaw Wedding Photographer](https://collierstudios.com/) - Ryan Collier is a Midland, Saginaw, and Bay City Michigan wedding photographer. Serving the Great Lakes Bay region, with candid & creative wedding coverage.
- [Thank You for your submission](https://collierstudios.com/thank-you/) - Thank you for your submission I will be in touch soon! Recent Weddings Maddalyn & Matthew | Wedding at the Manor at Fire Tower Hill August 6, 2025 Kim + Peter | A Midland Backyard Wedding August 5, 2025 Carter & Kristen’s Elegant Wedding at the H Hotel in Midland, MI July 6, 2025
- [Portfolio](https://collierstudios.com/portfolio/) - A sampling of wedding photography and engagement photography highlights from around Midland, Bay City, and Saginaw.
- [weddings](https://collierstudios.com/weddings/) - Featured Weddings Maddalyn & Matthew | Wedding at the Manor at Fire Tower Hill August 6, 2025 Kim + Peter | A Midland Backyard Wedding August 5, 2025 Carter & Kristen’s Elegant Wedding at the H Hotel in Midland, MI July 6, 2025 Justin + McKenna | PohlCat Golf Course Wedding December 10, 2024 Morgan
- [Engagements](https://collierstudios.com/engagements/) - Featured Engagement Sessions Ashley + Kyle | DOW Gardens Midland, MI Engagement Session February 10, 2025 A Midland Winter Engagement Session February 22, 2022 A Winter Engagement Session | Midland Engagement Photography March 8, 2020 Danielle + Marc | DOW Gardens Engagement Session February 22, 2020 Amy + Josh | DOW Gardens Engagement Session April
- [contact](https://collierstudios.com/contact/) - See my starting wedding photography rates, as well as get in touch. Lets grab a cup of coffee!
- [Blog](https://collierstudios.com/blog/) - See the recent weddings, engagement, and family photography sessions by Collier Studios.
- [Test](https://collierstudios.com/test/)
- [Investment](https://collierstudios.com/wedding-photography-pricing/) - ContactIt’s my philosophy that you shouldn’t have to plan your wedding around your photographers schedule. Its YOUR day, therefore coverage for all wedding commissions cover your arrival at the church through the formalities at your reception. All wedding collections also include an image disk of (edited) high resolution digital negatives. 2024 wedding commissions start at
- [Wedding Photography at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bay City Riverfront](https://collierstudios.com/doubletree-bay-city-weddings/) - The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel on the Bay City riverfront has always been one of my favorite wedding venues. With amazing wedding spaces, beautiful, spacious hotel rooms, and an awesome riverfront, you really cant ask for more. [pp_gallery id="25018" style-id="743843e2-f670-4846-980c-ebe65ffd7f93"]

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