Abbey Moore Photography

08/26/2021

I never seem to use Facebook anymore to feature my work. It's a hard app to be on these days. If you miss seeing my photos you can always see recent work on my instagram and my website. I'm still just doing my best to document personal and honest photos of wedding days and I'm currently booking just a few more weddings for 2022 and portrait sessions for this september and october.

08/25/2020

Excited to have a feature on The Knot yesterday for one of my favorite weddings of 2020!

Wedding blogs seem to mostly showcase the details - which are gorgeous and so special - but so much of what
also made this weekend special were the people and the energy surrounding them. I'm talking night before the wedding karaoke parties and dancing Grandma's.

To see the article on The Knot ----> https://www.theknot.com/real-weddings/music-was-central-to-this-wedding-at-fountain-point-resort-in-lake-leelanau-michigan-album

To see my full blog post ---> https://www.abbeymoore.net/2019/11/13/fountain-point-inn-lake-leelanau-wedding/

07/24/2020

Sharing a sweet small intimate ceremony on a bluff in South Haven.

Ally + John
June 21 2020

LINK ---> https://www.abbeymoore.net/2020/07/24/south-haven-bluff-small-ceremony/

07/20/2020

Masked up and documenting families all summer long. If you are still hoping for a session this summer please don't hesitate to reach out and book your session.

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06/22/2020

It feels like life since COVID hit our world - we've had to re-evaluate what's really important to us. What used to be normal has now been stripped down and we've realized that we are a lot stronger than we thought, we can get by with a lot less and we're more aware with what's important. The social injustice we are coming face to face with right now is also helping us to unlearn ways of thinking that hurt others, become more empathetic and fight for what's important.

In the wedding industry - I feel a slight reflection of this change as well. People have had to upend their entire plans and create something new within weeks. Guest lists have dropped, wedding venues have changed and things that were a big deal before - no longer mattered as much. There is grief that comes with that - but I've also witnessed an incredible amount of joy at these small gatherings. There has been no lack of laughter, smiling, happy tears or emotions. If anything - those things aren't lost behind the stresses that come with hosting a large event.

I'm so grateful to every couple of mine that I've already photographed - and the ones to come this summer who are navigating in uncharted waters. They're handling it with grace and they're appreciating the things they do have control over. I'm so thankful to witness and document these historic times.

Ali + JP
Chris + Caitlin
Alex + John

06/02/2020

“I understand I will never understand, however, I stand.” If anyone knows the source of this statement, please let me know so I can credit appropriately.
I am muting myself and listening. From June 1-7 you will not see me share any of my own work or promote my own business in any way. This is not the time. There are other voices that need to be heard and amplified. // a brilliant campaign started by + .msrd
As for me personally? I’m learning, listening, having tough conversations when I would usually stay quiet and I’m reading the book White Fragility. In therapy this week we talked about how overwhelming it is to try and solve every problem - so instead I’m focusing on what impact I can make here in my community. That means, talking to family members, donating where I can, checking in with my Black friends and amplifying others voices besides my own.

05/09/2020

I haven't posted this to Facebook because this app can be incredibly emotionally draining - but over the past four weeks I have been taking photos of people using Facetime on my computer. In four weeks I've "traveled" to over 110 different homes across the world. Some as far as Australia and some as close as a block away. Some are strangers - others are families and friends. People have welcomed new babies into the world, lost babies, adopted their children, graduated from college, graduated from high school, postponed their weddings and even have become engaged during this time. Just because we were social distancing - life kept moving. I got this idea from two other incredible photographers (Jenny Anderson and Tim Dunk) and just ran with it. It felt like a way for me to document this historic time.

Rather than reading my words - I hope you'll read and look through this EXTREMELY large blog post. I pulled quotes from everyones writings to try and give a bigger picture to what this time has been like.

We can argue back and forth about conspiracy theories, government parties, our economy or more - or we can remember that we are all just humans trying to get through this and realize that thanks to measures put in place and frontline workers we are alive and breathing today.

I'm not sure if I'm booking anymore sessions yet - because to be honest I need to take a little breather and work on some other things - but if I do I will be sharing about it on Instagram. You can see a lot more images there as well.

Please enjoy reading and scrolling through the photos - and thank you to every person who became a part of this.

LINK ----> https://www.abbeymoore.net/2020/05/09/facetime-portraits-reflections/

04/04/2020

"Planning a wedding seems utterly daunting. It really is made to feel that way with 100 ads and magazines specifically telling you how you need to have an “aesthetic” and pick a theme or color palette. Having worked in weddings for years I’ve been bombarded by ideas and thoughts of what I “need” to have. I’m here to tell you you don’t need any of that. What you need to plan a wedding is love and humans. We decided to throw out everything the two of us didn’t like about weddings and create our own day around what was important. We didn’t want a day about us. We wanted a day with the people who made us who we are and that was about spending time TOGETHER. We made our own traditions (like having a reception before the ceremony, building a bouquet and greeting everyone during the ceremony)and we are so thankful to have them captured in such a remarkable way."

From Rachel, the bride.

Rachel & Matt
West Olive, MI
Bethke Farms

LINK -----> https://www.abbeymoore.net/2020/04/04/music-festival-wedding-on-a-farm-in-grand-haven-mi/

03/18/2020

If you are someone who's wedding is coming up in the next five months - I first of all want you to know that I am here for you - and can't imagine the hard decisions you're going to be making.

That being said - my friend Amanda VanVels has put together and incredible blog post with five easy steps to take if you are thinking about postponing your wedding.

Your vendors are here for you in this time - and we want to make this as easy as possible.



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Before we start, let’s all take a deep breath and tell ourselves “it’ll all be okay”. Now grab some coffee and let’s get to work. With COVID-19 postponing so many weddings, it’s a very stressful time for both couples getting married and the vendors they hired. Your wedding might be getti...

03/16/2020

PT II // Do you remember? The 21st night of September? Because I do - it was spent at the with Jessica and Dan in Detroit at one of the most emotional weddings I’ve been a part of. I’ve decided during this quarantine the least I can do is share the weddings of my incredible clients. Check out my stories for some photos - or the link in my bio for the whole journal. ❤️

03/16/2020

PT. I // Do you remember? The 21st night of September? Because I do - it was spent at the with Jessica and Dan in Detroit at one of the most emotional weddings I’ve been a part of. I’ve decided during this quarantine the least I can do is share the weddings of my incredible clients. Check out my stories for some photos - or the link in my bio for the whole journal. ❤️

02/23/2020

Last night was a celebration for Impact Fitness Wellness one year anniversary and I couldn't be happier to be a part of a gym that is inclusive, supportive, challenging and welcoming.

Infinitely thankful for Chad Hughes and Courtney Erin and the community they've created! It's hard to find a place that isn't shoving weight loss in your face - and I'm so thankful that Impact exists. Plus - is this not the cutest family you've ever seen?!

For more photos from last nights party visit the link below and download web size, high res or have access to order prints!

LINK ---> https://abbeymoore.pic-time.com/-impactfitnesswellnessanniversaryparty