Detroit Wedding and Portrait Photographer
The photos hanging in your parents' house? The ones you actually stop and look at?
Those are the ones that captured something real. Not perfection, but connection. Not performance, but presence. And fifty years from now, those are the exact images your family will hold onto.
I'm a Detroit wedding and portrait photographer who's spent the past 9+ years creating legacy art for Michigan families. From wedding days all over Michigan to Metro Detroit maternity sessions, engagement sessions, and family portraits. I photograph the moments that become your visual history whether that's a classic studio portrait or a portrait in your best element.
Here's what sets my approach apart:
The images that get passed down through generation aren't the ones where everyone looked flawless (although I do my best to make you look your best!). They're the ones where you can feel what that moment meant. Whether you're planning a wedding at a Detroit venue, celebrating an engagement, expecting a new baby, or simply want to capture your family as it is right now. I'm here to create photos that will outlive us all.
As both a Detroit wedding and portrait photographer, I work with people who understand that these aren't just pretty pictures for Instagram. They're legacy art. The visual proof of who you were and how deeply you loved.
If you're looking for a Metro Detroit photographer who treats your story like the legacy it is, let's create something that lasts.
Hi friends, I'm Erika.
The Experience
You're not here for "just photos"
You're here because this matters to you!
Your wedding. Your family. The way your child's hand fits inside yours right now. The way your dress moves. The way this season of your life feels.
My process is structured, calm, and intentional - so you never feel rushed, awkward, or unsure of what happens next. I photograph weddings through Michigan and beyond, and I create custom portrait sessions inside my private Armada studio where images are crafted with an editorial eye and finished with a painterly touch.
From the first inquiry to the final artwork in your hands, everything is done with care and clairty.
For Weddings: Once you reserve your date with a signed contract and retainer, you're officially booked...and supported!
We stay connected throughout the planning process so photography is woven into your day naturally, not squeezed in between chaos. I guide timeline structure to protect the moments that matter most. Those quiet exchanges, intetional portraits, and room to breathe.
If you don't have a coordinator, I help you build a timeline that allows your day to unfold smoothly while ensuring your images have the time and light they deserve.
On your wedding day, I'm steady. Observant. Direct when needed, Invisible when it matters.
You get to be fully present. I'll take care of the rest.
For Portraits: Portrait sessions are designed, not improvised.
After booking, we plan your session in detail: wardrobe, color palette, backdrop, mood, and how you want to feel when you see your finished portraits. My in-home studio in Armada is private, controlled, and allowing us to create refined, distraction-free images.
You don't have to know how to pose. I guide you completely.
Two weeks after your session, you return for your in-person reveal. This is where you see your finished images for the first time. They're fully edited and artistically enhanced. Together, we select your portraits and design artwork that belongs on your walls, not buried in a phone gallery.
Because these aren't digital files.
They're legacy pieces!
"OMG Erika! These are so beautiful! Thank you so much for everything."
Kind Words
"OMG! They're amazing! I've already immediately favorited like 34 images! The video is spectacular too! I love it so much."
- Haylee and Dan
Kind Words
"Hi Erika! I just wanted to reach out and thank you for taking pictures. They turned out absolutely gorgeous, and everyone loves them. You did a great job capturing the essence of our wedding. Thank you again!"
- Shannon and Reed
"Thank you so much. They are beautiful!"
- Danielle
Thanks for stopping by! Let’s chat! Fill out this form or email me at info@eblackphotography.com