Weddings



Documentary wedding photography for couples who value real moments and honest storytelling. I photograph weddings throughout Chicago, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Traverse City, and across the Midwest, while also traveling for destination weddings worldwide. My approach focuses on natural connection, beautiful light, and the unscripted moments that make every wedding day unique.

Bridesmaids holding elegant bouquets of blush and white flowers alongside a bride in a white tulle gown.
Wedding couple shares tender moments on a tree-lined path in elegant white and formal attire.
Elegant ballroom venue with warm lighting and classic white decor for wedding reception.
Wedding celebration on a rustic wooden dance floor with string lights overhead.
Artistic black and white wedding portraits against an industrial brick wall backdrop.
Black and white photo of wedding reception speeches at head table with guests listening intently.
Gothic brick church exterior with wedding party in burgundy dresses.
Romantic wedding couple poses among tropical plants and greenery in an intimate garden setting.
Artistic overhead spiral staircase shot in moody lighting at wedding venue.
Black and white photos of couple's first dance in grand ballroom with ornate architecture.
Couple sharing their first kiss during an indoor greenhouse wedding ceremony with string lights overhead.
Pink rose centerpieces and white candles line reception tables creating romantic ambiance.
Paper airplanes float against a light blue sky in an artistic wedding detail shot.
Black and white silhouette of couple dancing in an open field during golden hour.
Dramatic black and white corridor photos with artistic lighting and reflections.
Wedding party celebrating joyfully outdoors with raised bouquets and enthusiastic expressions.
Groomsmen in classic black tuxedos pose in front of modern architectural building.
Romantic first look moment outside historic brick building with Gothic windows and lush greenery.
Wedding couple embracing in a lush green meadow at dusk.
Silhouetted couple stands in romantic pose by arched window in dark interior.
Wedding party poses in front of Gothic brick church wearing burgundy dresses.
Wedding couple shares intimate moments aboard white yacht deck under cloudy skies.
Fun group photo of wedding party posing playfully outside historic brick church.
Joyful newlyweds sharing a candid moment against a backdrop of green foliage.
Intimate wedding portraits by large windows with soft natural lighting.
Bride twirls in flowing white gown in elegant colonnade with classical architecture.
Minimalist wedding reception setup with long wooden tables and white chairs in natural light.
Wedding party celebrates outdoors with joyful expressions and white floral bouquets.

Planning a wedding in West Michigan? Aleena Kendrick is a Kalamazoo-based wedding photographer serving Saugatuck, Holland, South Haven, Grand Rapids, Traverse City, Petoskey, Mackinac Island, and destinations across the United States. With 200+ weddings photographed and 13 years of experience, Aleena brings a calm, documentary approach to every wedding day — capturing the moments that actually mattered.