Michigan Family Portrait Photographer - Jillian Bowes

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15 years 🤍

Somehow it’s been 15 years since I shot my very first wedding. It was a cool, sunny day on Mackinac Island and I could not have been more nervous to document my friends’ small and beautiful 30 person wedding. I was a photogra

The first peek into my first wedding of the year at the stunning @planterraconservatory. This day was so full of heart (and the party was a banger). More to come ✨

Venue, Coordination & Floral: @planterraconservatory
Photo: @jillianbowes
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I’m always struck by how joy can be expressed through so many different emotions. Always that much more perfect in black and white 🤍

Moments from this past fall in Glen Arbor.

Planning: @juniperandlaceevents
Venue: @themillglenarbor
Photo: @jillianbowes
Floral: @indiegrowflower
Dress: @springsweetbride
Catering: @supperglenarbor

So excited to see E&K’s gorgeous summer wedding featured in @caratsandcake today! Their weekend in Northern Michigan felt so personal with relaxed, lush, and natural styling executed by @sincerelygingerweddings and @bittersweetandcofloral.

The night before ✨ An Al fresco pizza party on the lawn at @fountainpoint. Guests mingled, sipped custom cocktails, and watched the sun go down as the breeze came in off the lake. Photographing welcome parties has quickly become a favorite for me. I

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Jillian Bowes is a Michigan wedding photographer who photographs thoughtful celebrations in Northern Michigan, West Michigan, Detroit, Ann Arbor and destinations worldwide

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