Be Photographed

Be Photographed is an independent photography company in Utica, Michigan, owned by Brooke Elward. It photographs weddings and other romantic occasions, mixing candid shots with traditional posed photographs.

Why LGBTQ+ couples choose this studio

Be Photographed is LGBTQ+-owned. Brooke aims to make clients feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera, and she values each relationship she documents. If you want a photographer who treats your wedding as a relationship story first, this is a good match.

What is offered

• Budget-friendly packages that are customized after a consultation
• Wedding coverage
• Save-the-date sessions
• Proposal photoshoots
• A complimentary engagement session in the most comprehensive package

Choosing your package

Packages are built through consultation, so arrive with a clear sense of your priorities. List the parts of the day you must have covered, such as preparation, the ceremony, family portraits and the first dance, and then work out the hours you need.

Ask what the engagement session includes and when it takes place. It works best a few months before the wedding, when you can use the photographs for save-the-dates or a guest website.

Check the delivery process and timeline, and ask how many images to expect. A photographer who both poses and observes needs a little direction, so say which style you want for family photographs and which you want for couple portraits.

Where she works

She is based in Utica, in Macomb County north of Detroit. Ask about travel to venues in the wider Michigan area.

Quick answers

Is an engagement session available

Yes. The most comprehensive package includes a complimentary engagement session.

Can packages be changed

Yes. Packages are customized through a consultation.