Relaxed couples. Real photos.

Traverse City & Northern Michigan wedding photography by Jesse Anders, based in Interlochen.

Weddings since 2012 · Full days from $3,500 · Now booking 2027

Check your date See packages & pricing →

Moments from Northern Michigan Weddings

Bride and groom's first look on the beach in Traverse City

Veil catching the wind in the vineyard at Mari Vineyards, Old Mission Peninsula

Couple silhouetted against the sunset at The Barn at French Valley Vineyard, Cedar

Golden-hour portrait on the shoreline in Northport, Michigan

First kiss under the heart-shaped arch at Torch Lake Cellars, Bellaire

Couple in golden light among the pines at Caberfae Peaks, Cadillac

Bride laughing while getting ready before her Mari Vineyards wedding

Newlyweds cheering during their grand entrance at the City Opera House, Traverse City

Quiet moment in the orchard at The Barn at French Valley Vineyard

Couple laughing together on the beach in Northport, Michigan

Final touches on the bride's dress in the lodge at Caberfae Peaks

Couple in the vineyard rows above the hills at Torch Lake Cellars

Couple in the barrel cellar at Mari Vineyards, Traverse City

First dance in the barn at French Valley Vineyard

Bride laughing during the first dance at the City Opera House

Bride sharing a dance with family under the tent at Torch Lake Cellars

Kiss by the harbor in Northport, Michigan

Sparkler send-off at the end of the night at Caberfae Peaks

Check your date

“We are so glad that we chose you for our wedding. After meeting with you the first time, we both knew that you were our choice for a photographer. This was absolutely the easiest choice for us during the whole wedding planning process.”

— Kayla & Erik

“We can’t recommend Jesse enough. He is incredibly wonderful to work with; he listens to you and what you want, he makes you very comfortable, and he has the ability to capture beautiful moments.”

— Tatiana & Andrew

Just a little bit about me...

Jesse Anders, Traverse City wedding photographer

I've been photographing weddings since 2012, and today Northern Michigan is my home base. From vineyard celebrations on Old Mission and the Leelanau Peninsula to lakeside ceremonies and historic downtown Traverse City venues, I love telling the real story of a wedding day — the big moments and the quiet in-between ones.

My Approach

My style is candid, natural, and relaxed. I'll guide you when you need it and step back when a moment is unfolding on its own, so your photos feel like your day — not a series of stiff poses. I edit true-to-color and timeless, for images that still feel right decades from now.

Weddings & Engagements in Northern Michigan

However you're celebrating — a full wedding day or an engagement session in your favorite spot — I'd love to tell your story. Explore weddings, engagement sessions, and packages & pricing.