Joyful Moments. Creative Portraits
Looking for the WOW and the AWW?
Creative portraits that stop you mid scroll and unscripted moments that are equal parts hilarious and heartfelt.
GAUPERphoto has been doing both across Michigan for nearly 20 years. All 5 star reviews. Experience you can see in every photo.
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We're a team of passionate thinkers and doers, dedicated to building with purpose and clarity. Collaboration and curiosity drive everything we do.
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We believe in keeping things simple, smart, and human. Every project starts with listening and ends with something we're proud to share.
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From startups to seasoned brands, we partner with people who care about doing things right—and doing them well.
Portfolio
You'll laugh. You'll cry. We'll be there for both.
Candid moments. Our favorite photos to take and our couples favorite photos to keep.
This is the heart of a wedding. The parents barely holding it together. The friends who dropped everything to be here. The belly laughs, the soft moments, the look on everyone's face when they see the bride for the first time.
The grandparent who made it there no matter what. Sometimes these are the last photos families will ever have with them and we don’t take that lightly.
Everyone who showed up that day showed up for you.We never lose sight of that.
We love our portrait work but candid moments have always been at the heart of what we do.
The best moments don't announce themselves.
They just happen. And we're already there.
We think our candid images deserve their own separate gallery which you can view below ⬇️
Candid Portfolio
What To Expect
You show up. You be present. You enjoy every single moment. We handle everything else.
We have shot in every venue, every lighting situation, every kind of weather Michigan can throw at us. We come prepared with the best gear and the experience to use it. Whatever the day brings, we are ready for it.
The energy we bring is relaxed, fun and genuine. Couples feel it immediately. So do their families, their wedding parties, their guests.
At the end of the night the thing we hear most is how much fun the whole experience was. That means everything to us!
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1. Let's Talk
A quick Zoom call to get to know each other and talk about your wedding.
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2. Book Online
Simple contract, easy online payment. Done in minutes. You will also receive our preferred vendor list. Years of trusted relationships with the best vendors across Michigan, all in one place.
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3. Three Months Out
We sit down together and help you build your day timeline from scratch. Thoughtful, detailed and designed so your day flows beautifully.
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4. Your Wedding Day. And Everything After
Show up. Be present. We handle the rest. Previews before your honeymoon ends. Your full gallery follows online where you and your guests can download and order prints.
We are GAUPERphoto.
Nearly 20 years of Michigan weddings, all 5 star reviews, and a genuine love for the people we work with. We are not just here to do a job. We are here to be a part of your day.
Ryan
Team Leader of emails and dry humor
It has always been my goal to find something to love in everyone I meet.
To get past the small talk and connect with the real person. Weddings are the perfect place for that, everyone has their guard down, everyone is full of love, and the moments that happen in that space are unlike anything else.
My work is soft, timeless and full of those real human moments.
People ask me at weddings how I have so much energy. I tell them I save it all week for this.
I lead with enthusiasm and I work hard at everything I do. Not just the technical side but the experience you have matters just as much to me as the photos we make together.
I love portraits. I love movement. My favorite thing to shoot is a twirling dress. It is fun to do, fun to look at, and something about it just makes people let go of their self consciousness and be completely themselves. That is the sweet spot I am always chasing.
Manager of laughs and twirling
Holly
Weddings & Engagements Blogs
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our wedding packages start at $3,995 and include eight hours of coverage, fully edited high resolution images and an online gallery where you and your guests can download and order prints. Most couples invest around $5,000. Reach out and we can talk through what works best for your day.
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Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.
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We combine a thoughtful, human-centered approach with clear communication and reliable results. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it that sets us apart.
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We do and we are really proud of them! Every single one is five stars. Head over to our reviews page to read what our couples have to say we think they tell our story better than we ever could.
FAQ
2025/26 wedding packages start at $3,995 for 8 hours of coverage. All packages include fully edited printable high resolution files, downloadable on our proofing and printing site which you can see HERE!
We are offering custom packages with shorter coverage for some non-Saturdays in 2025 so please contact us even if your budget doesn’t accommodate a full day of coverage!
We are located near Muskegon, MI but will travel anywhere our work takes us! There may be a small travel fee for weddings outside of a 2 hour driving bubble.
If you are looking for family photography please visit gauperfamilies.com!
To get the ball rolling and get all the info, fill out the contact form below, we'd love to talk it all over!