By Oh Shoot Photography | West Michigan Wedding Photographer


Weddings are full of big, bold moments—first looks, vows, the first kiss, the grand entrance. But as your photographer, some of the most meaningful parts of the day aren’t loud at all.


They’re quiet. Subtle. Easy to miss—unless you’re watching closely.


This is where I live. It’s what I love. The little things.

The blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moments that often hold the most emotion.


Here’s a peek at the kinds of things I’m always looking for—and why they matter so much.

A romantic wedding ceremony moment with a couple embracing under lush tropical greenery and palm fronds.
1. The Way You Look at Each Other When No One’s Watching


Sometimes it’s a glance across the room while you’re getting ready.

Sometimes it’s during dinner when things settle for just a second.


It’s these in-between looks that hold so much love. And I’m always ready to catch them.

2. The Squeeze of a Hand or a Soft Touch


Your mom holding your hand before walking down the aisle.

Your partner gently fixing your hair during portraits.

A sibling patting you on the back during speeches.


These touches tell your story in a way that words just can’t.

An emotional moment at an outdoor wedding ceremony as someone in a light gray suit covers their face.
An emotional first look moment between groom in black suit and bride in white dress on wooden dock by the water.
3. The Reactions to the Big Moments


Sure, I photograph you walking down the aisle. But I’m also watching your partner’s face. Your parents. Your guests. The little gasps, the tears, the pride—it’s all part of it.


The moment isn’t just about what’s happening. It’s about who’s feeling it.

Attendees sitting in white folding chairs during an outdoor wedding ceremony dressed in green and beige formal attire.
4. The Emotion You Didn't Plan For


I’ve seen brides tear up during a quiet moment with their grandmother. Grooms cry during their first dance with their mom.

It’s these unscripted emotions that make your day feel real—and that’s what I live to capture.

5. The Energy in the Room


I pay attention to the vibe. Is there laughter? Nerves? Excitement building? That energy sets the tone of your gallery—and I document it all, so when you look back, you don’t just see the day... you feel it.

Wedding guests dance and celebrate together on a reception dance floor with white draping decor overhead.

 

So Why Do the Little Things Matter?

Because one day, you’ll flip through your wedding photos.

And yes—you’ll love the portraits. But it’s these little, often unseen moments that will bring the biggest lump to your throat.


They’ll remind you of how it felt—not just how it looked.

And that’s the kind of storytelling I believe in.


📍 Based in Kalamazoo, capturing weddings across Grand Rapids, South Haven, and all of West Michigan

📸 Oh Shoot Photography – Bold. Honest. Real.