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Lume Photography is an elopement and wedding photographer in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan near Houghton, available throughout MI and worldwide.

I'm Andrea—the photographer who loves telling stories with my images through emotive and meaningful photographs of love, connection, and adventure for over 10 years!

The best photos are the ones where you can be authentic, relax, and not worry about who's watching. I create environments that encourage this type of expression and make your experience exciting, easy, and unforgettable!

I'm available for you whether it's here in Michigan or internationally too- because there are still so many places waiting to be explored together...

Services Offered

  • Upper Peninsula elopement photographer and guide
  • Michigan elopement photographer
  • Michigan wedding photographer
  • Non-traditional wedding photography
  • Destination wedding photography
  • Couple's portraits
  • Engagement photos
  • reWild Sessions (see the website for more info!)

LGBTQ+ WELCOME HERE! ALL couples are welcome, regardless of beliefs, gender, race, etc.

  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Film
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints

Reviews of Lume Photography

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Martyna Sent on 01/02/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Can't Imagine Working With Anyone Else!

Our experience working with Andrea from the beginning planning of our wedding to the wedding day itself was a DREAM! We were so comfortable working with her that it honestly felt like we had known her for years. She was extremely accommodating and her work is breathtaking. My favorite thing throughout our whole experience was that during the craziness of our wedding day, she made sure that my husband and I had time completely to ourselves to talk and take in all of the amazingness of our day. I can't imagine working with anyone else. I'm so happy to say that not only did we have a fantastic photographer, but we also made a lifelong friend along the way.
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Megan Sent on 12/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Looking for a beautiful ceremony unique to you?

If you're reading this review because you are browsing around for a wedding/elopement/engagement photographer, look no further!! Andrea has such a unique and beautiful way of storytelling through her photography. She makes you feel extremely welcome and comfortable from the very first moment you reach out to her. The prices are very reasonable and she is transparent with the costs up front. Working with Andrea felt like reconnecting with an old friend. She gave us recommendations for lodging, restaurants, ceremony locations, etc. We were totally blown away by the beauty of the spots she took us for our elopement. We chose a location in Copper Harbor and it was so magical. Andrea made our day feel very intimate and intentional, which is exactly how we wanted it. After our day, we received a sneak peak of photos which I would have been happy if those were all we got. BUT when we received our full online gallery, I was speechless. The gallery is available for a whole year with options to download, share, and order your images in many different formats. It is so convenient being able to do all of that in one place. So if you are looking for a unique experience with high quality photos, that will have you reliving your wedding day from start to finish, hire Andrea!! You won't regret it
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 09/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding photographer for our elopement

Andrea is not the traditional wedding photographer. Her work is innovative and edgy. She photographed our elopement in Michigan July 2021 and we could not be more pleased. Steve and I are free spirit Aquarian’s and Andrea immediately “got” us and her photos truly expressed who we are as a couple. She captured sensual and spontaneous expressions that Steve and I shared throughout the shoot when we did not even know she was looking. Hire her. You will not be disappointed.
Jordan
Jordan Sent on 06/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Andrea is an authentic photographer!

Andrea is an authentic photographer- she captures the unseen moments, the raw emotions, and the photos she took of our intimate ceremony were very "us." Not only were our photos better than we expected, Andrea is a genuine person to work with. Andrea made the stress of planning a wedding during covid so easy- she provided us with so many resources, was communicative, and accommodating to our many wedding changes. We can't wait for her to capture our reception in 2022!
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Chelsea Sent on 11/03/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazingly talented, heart of gold!

Andrea was such a joy to work with! Our wedding date was 10/10/2020. We had a fairly large wedding and reception planned, but had to cancel everything just three weeks before due to COVID. We knew we still wanted to elope, but we had no idea what to do. We contacted Andrea, and she completely saved the day! She helped us find a new, beautiful location, and helped rearrange our timeline and schedule for the day. She even signed our marriage license after we lost our officiant, and couldn't find a replacement in time - she's ordained! In the end, our day turned out perfectly beautiful, and Andrea was a huge part of making that happen. Andrea thought of all the little things that we didn't even consider - bringing a pen to sign the documents (seriously, we forgot this), a place to sit, and even snacks when I almost passed out because I forgot to eat. We made the choice to hire her because we loved her style, and we would hire her again because of the way she came through for us! If you like what you see on her website, then you will be happy with your photos, no question. Hire her because she really cares about making your day special and unforgettable.
Caitlin
Caitlin Sent on 06/12/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Breathtaking photos! 📸❤️💍

Andrea has been awesome from the start! I found her through wedding wire, after reading reviews & viewing her work I was in love instantly. She is so talented and she has so much knowledge & creativity, she is truly unmatched! She makes you feel comfortable & natural in front of the camera, her photos are so beautiful & exactly what I was looking for. She is so personable, I loved working with her! These are pictures we will look back on for a lifetime when the memories start to fade, she is worth every single penny! Our engagement session was absolutely perfect, & exactly what I was looking for, I can’t wait to get the rest of our wedding photos back! Our sneak peeks are beautiful, highly recommend her to anyone looking for an extremely talented photographer! ❤️💍📸 I have attached photos from our engagement session & some of our wedding sneak peeks 🥰
Dana
Dana Sent on 01/01/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Costa Rica Rainforest Wedding Photographer - Lume Photography

Having Andrea at Lume Photography shoot my destination wedding in Chachagua Costa Rica was pure joy. Andrea scouted out secluded areas for our first look photos, captured the earthy vibe of our outdoor ceremony, and the fun of our reception. We also received many "bonus" pictures of wildlife and plants that were abundant at the ecolodge.

Andrea reminded me to take the time to look around, breathe, and take things in during the whirlwind on our wedding day; advice that was highly appreciated. The photos speak for themselves; they are breathtaking and vibrant. My partner and I feel so blessed to have had the creative eye of an artist looking through the camera lens.

I have nothing but good things to say about the Lume Photography experience. It is the right choice for creative people with an eye for details and lovers of the natural world.
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Kyle Sent on 10/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection!

Andrea was AMAZING. My (now) wife and I eloped in the Rocky Mountains and wanting everything to be as perfect as possible, we were both a little nervous going in. We met up with Andrea the day before and scoped out our location and immediately upon hanging out with her and seeing the location, all of our anxieties disappeared. Our wedding day was absolutely amazing and the pictures she took were phenomenal. She captured the emotions of the day with perfection and really did make the entire trip. We would definitely relive the day again with her by our side and HIGHLY recommend her to anyone.
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Kelly Sent on 09/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!!

I loved having Andrea as our wedding photographer. She was beyond reliable and was a natural! She even offered and came to our rehearsal to scope out the area the night before. She went above and beyond, always making us feel excited for our wedding day and helped us to feel natural during our pictures. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for an awesome, kind, helpful and creative photographer!
Rose
Rose Sent on 07/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best photos ever- and an amazing person to work with and have around you on your wedding day

I honestly cannot say enough about how happy we were with Andrea as our wedding photographer! She was accessible to us ahead of time, got to know us and helped us to organize photography into our wedding timeline so that on the day of, everyone was on the same page and we did not have to worry about anything. She took time to go to the locations ahead of time so that she would be familiar with the lighting and all of the best spots for photos. We have an amazing selection of the candid moments that make up our day, plus portraits. Our photos transport me back to that day, and that is so much more than I was looking for. I am so glad Andrea captured our day for us so that we can treasure these memories for forever!
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Awards

30
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Mike Sinclair DJ Services Mike Sinclair DJ Services Wedding DJs

Lume Photography does exceptional work. I had the pleasure of working with them at a Wedding and we worked very well together. I can highly recommend them!

Ikonic Images Ikonic Images Wedding Videographers

Andrea with Lume Photography is such a joy to work with! I've had the pleasure of working with her a few times over the last few years, and I can't wait to work with her again. Her photography is creative, fun, and full of those perfectly-timed candid moments that only two lovers can share.

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Lume Photography frequently asked questions

Lume Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Digital Files
Lume Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Digital Files
Lume Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Lume Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Lume Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
Lume Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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