Emily + Jonathon’s wedding at Backwoods Paradise in Scottville, Michigan was the kind of day that felt completely at home in its surroundings—laid-back, emotional, and full of those little in-between moments that end up meaning everything.


Backwoods Paradise is tucked away in West Michigan near Ludington, making it such a beautiful setting for couples dreaming of a relaxed Michigan wedding surrounded by nature. From the quiet moments before the ceremony to the celebration afterward, I documented their day with a focus on the people, emotion, movement, and all the moments happening in between.



Planning your own wedding in Scottville, Ludington, or elsewhere in Michigan? Explore my Michigan wedding photography and Michigan wedding videography to see more of the way I document wedding days.

Romantic couple in formal wedding attire embrace among tall pine trees in a sunlit forest setting.
A romantic wedding portrait of a couple embracing in a sunlit forest with white floral bouquet details.
A dreamy wedding portrait features an elegant off-shoulder gown with flowing train in a sunlit pine forest.
A romantic winter wedding moment captured in a snowy forest setting.
A wedding dress with a long lace train spreads across the forest floor between tall pine trees in a rustic woodland setting.
A romantic wedding photo of a couple sharing a tender kiss in a sunlit forest setting.
Couple sharing a romantic moment during an outdoor dinner under string lights and hanging greenery decorations.
Wedding party wearing emerald green dresses poses playfully on swings at night in a forest setting.

Planning a Backwoods Paradise Wedding?


If you're considering Backwoods Paradise for your own wedding, the natural surroundings and relaxed setting give you so much room for a day that feels personal rather than overly staged. It's especially beautiful for couples who want their wedding photos and film to feel connected to the people, landscape, and atmosphere of the day.


I photograph and film weddings throughout Scottville, Ludington, West Michigan + beyond, with coverage available across digital photography, 35mm film, Polaroids, cinematic wedding videography and authentic Super 8.



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