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Russell Photography is a family-run wedding photography business based in Detroit, Michigan. Married couple Wally and Michelle Russell have been working together on their photography journey for over two decades, with hundreds of weddings under their belts. The pair are passionate about capturing the love shared between couples on one of the most important days of their life together. Bringing their all to each and every wedding day, the dynamic duo provides a relaxed environment for everyone to feel comfortable in front of the camera. The resulting images are full of life, beautiful, and, most importantly, authentic.

Services Offered

Photographing just one event per day enables Wally and Michelle to give each couple their undivided attention while providing additional hours to ensure that no moment of the day's events is missed. From an engagement session for save-the-dates to a boudoir shoot for an intimate gift for a partner, the Russells are on hand to create captivating imagery. Using a variety of photography styles, the duo's images show the emotion of each moment, allowing couples to relive their special day forever.

What You'll Love About Russell Photography

Couples note that this photography team is professional, helpful, and fun to work with. They also love the customization options that Russell Photography provides. Check out the photo gallery for some of their recent work.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Albums
Digital Files
Prints

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Russell Photography

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Shea Sent on 09/11/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Wally and Michelle were excellent photographers! They were both extremely friendly and were very flexible with scheduling our engagement pictures session. They took a lot of pictures on our wedding day so we could have pretty much every moment of our special day captured. Their prints, photo CD covers, and cases were beautiful! I was very happy that we chose Russell Photography!
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User2455436 Sent on 08/14/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Russell Photography went above and beyond to not only take amazing pictures but to help organize and keep to our wedding day schedule. Even with hair and makeup running 1.5 hours beyond somehow Michelle, Julia and Wally were able to get all the pictures that we wanted plus many, many more. Michelle and Wally did so much more than just taking pictures they provided encouragement and reassurance that whatever we wanted no matter delays in the schedule they would work with us and get done. It was obvious that they had alot of experience and with that did a great job of communicating with other vendors and reception staff members to make sure that our day was everything we wanted.
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Claire Sent on 09/02/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Totally amazing Experience!!!! Professional, but so acquainting, and comfortable. Their teamwork and ability to communicate was most impressive! Creative and captivating, caught the best moments, and we didn't even notice them shooting during ceremony or dancing. I had no idea the signing of the marriage license was photographed! Amazing team! Love you guys!! ( All 3 of you were wonderful)
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Shelly Sent on 08/17/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Wally and Michelle with Russell Photography are awesome! It was great having two photographers. They did a great job! The pictures are amazing! A lot of people have told us that our pictures are beautiful.
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Amy Sent on 10/31/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Wally and Michelle Russell are amazing to work with. We love their creativity and professionalism. We used them for our engagement and wedding pictures and they all turned out great!
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Jenna Sent on 09/17/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Hiring Wally and Michelle as our wedding photographers was one of the best choices we made. From the moment we met them, they ensured us that everything was about our big day. Wally was extremely flexible in traveling for our engagement pictures and they turned out absolutely incredible! During the planning process Michelle and Wally were extremely helpful and understanding even though they were dealing with an extremely indecisive bride. They made sure to reassure me that everything would be perfect and they couldn't have been more correct! They took phenomenal pictures and captured every moment of our incredibly beautiful day. They made sure to get all of my "must" photos and also took many others that I would have never thought of. They took pictures of all our guests at the reception as well which many guests raved about. My husband and I have gotten multiple compliments on our wedding photos and also asked by recently engaged couples who we used. Wally and Michelle were an absolute pleasure to work with; by the time our wedding day arrived they felt more like close friends rather than a vendor. There wasn't a moment they missed and as a result, my husband and I can relive our wedding day all over by looking through the albums. Their photography is truly a work of art and I recommend Russell Photography to any couple planning their wedding.
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Marlena Sent on 05/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Photographers

Michelle and Wally make such a great team. They were on time and so helpful in getting our pictures made. The pictures turned out great! Recommended!
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Nicole Sent on 09/18/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Wally and his wife were very attentive and a lot of help in our special day!!! He also ALWAYS returned emails and phone calls and was there to answer any questions!!! They were amazing and so was our photos!
Janet
Janet Sent on 11/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Russell Photography-Wonderful

Russell Photography were truly great to work with and made our special day fabulous! They were professional, friendly, and fun to work with!!! Awesome experience!!!
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Michael Sent on 09/21/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Michelle and Wally were like part of our family. We immediately felt a sense of comfort and familiarity with them. Their warmth, sense of humor and friendliness made everyone enjoy the experience. The pictures will always be a special part of our wedding day. The photography captured so many wonderful moments of the beginning of our lives together.
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Russell Photography frequently asked questions

Russell Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Russell Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Russell Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Russell Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
Russell Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Thank You Cards
Russell 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.
Russell Photography currently offers 1 special WeddingWire promotion for wedding services.
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