Jillian Bowes

Emotive imagery for people who value authentic documentation of their connection.

I photograph weddings in Northern Michigan, throughout the state, and in destinations worldwide.

04/13/2026

Florals! For spring!

Planning and design:
Venue:
Photo:
Floral:

03/31/2026

Meandering the dunes and looking for shells along the shore in too-big sweaters. The beach all to themselves 🐚

I feel so alive and deeply fulfilled when I get to photograph a family year after year. I’m especially lucky to have photographed these dear friends since they got engaged and to have grown alongside each other. As a photographer there is nothing more special than to be a part of a family’s archive, I get emotional thinking about it!

I have more limited availability this year due to my wedding work, and I won’t be able to take on any family sessions in September or October, but I’m a sucker for a mid summer session so get in touch if that’s your season. Expect family sessions to be film-heavy!

03/27/2026

The details and treasures of being 1 ❣️

03/02/2026

An intimate dinner party in a vine-covered greenhouse as the September sun sets.

Venue:
Photo:
Floral: .floral

02/26/2026

All the texture, light, and pretty little details from K&A’s September day at

Venue:
Photo:
Floral: .floral

02/19/2026

A collection of my favorite film moments from a summer solstice wedding on Walloon Lake.

Planner:
Photo:
Floral: .floral
Venue:

12/17/2025

A first anniversary rooftop party in the city ✨

K&M celebrated their first year of marriage by sharing a gorgeous five course meal, handwritten notes, and quality time with an intimate group of friends. They have themselves the gift of presence with their community and they gave their vendors the gift of freedom to run with a creative vision. A moody, cozy, communal, French-inspired dinner party was the result.

I’m so grateful whenever I get to photograph the stunning, intentional work created by .floral and I’m so impressed by the vision woven together by the women at . What a team (even in the face of gusty winds!)

Images are a mix of digital and film 🎞️

Planning:
Photo:
Floral: .floral
Content:
Venue: .rooftop

12/16/2025

A few off the cuff holga moments from a day at in September. So much love for this unpredictable little plastic camera with its plastic lens.

11/19/2025

A few images from when S + W got married on Lake Michigan this past September.

Venue: Castle Park
Planning: assisted by
Floral:
Rentals:
Catering:
Hair:
Makeup: .weddings
Dress:

09/03/2025

Just a few of the gorgeous arrangements that were created at Midsummer Bloom, a floral workshop taught by the wildly talented and hosted by my favorite .floral

Alternate caption: a day when it was my actual job to photograph florist’s work while they played omg >>>>>

(Florists are tagged with their arrangement!)

08/22/2025

Too many favorites from A&C’s day but we gotta start somewhere 😘

The team:
planner:
photography:
videography: Mike Clark
flowers: .floral
venue:
dress:
hmu:
cake:
catering:

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Grand Rapids, MI

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http://www.jillianbowes.com/

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